Gently pull the leaves out of the tree and try not to let any of the cute little bees fall. The winner is the player with the least bees in the tray when none are left in the hive. For 2 to 4 players. Ages 3+

US $14.99 from Amazon

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Maywa Denki’s cheerful, smiling Knockman family of wind-up toys strum, drum, ring and clash. One on its own is lots of fun but a whole band is a riot.

From US $15 per figurine from MCA Store

Whooo! A lovely owl cushion to sit on a pillow and keep watch. The little pocket on its front is perfect for slipping in a tooth for the tooth fairy. Made from 100% colorfast brushed cotton flannel. 100% polyfil and washable.

7″ x 11.5″/ 18 x 29cm

US $39.99 from Sprout Home

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Four little sweeties make up this rubber stamp set from The Small Object. Perfect for adorning correspondence, school work, chore charts and gift tags. Each stamp is mounted on a 1″ wooden block.

Edition Size: 200

US $24 from The Small Object

54 beechwood cubes are all drilled and carved in a variety of different curves.

When you stack them together you create a marvelous 3 dimensional marble maze. Ages 5+.

US $164.95 from Oh! Toys

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With the 40 plastic Dinomorph pieces you can create such classic prehistoric creatures as the T-Rex, Mosasaur, Pterandon and the Duckbill. Take them apart and mix the pieces to come up with your own unique species. Combine them with any of the other Zoomorphs range to expand the possibilities.

US $15.99 from Kazoo Toys

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This adorable wooden toaster set would make a great accessory in any toy kitchen. The set comes with a pop-up toaster, two slices of bread, a sliced bagel, a plate, knife and stick of butter. Ages 3+

US $34.95 from Amazon

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These little flowery faces wiggle causing much delight when babes clutch on to the wooden handle and shake. From Haba. Ages 6 Months+

6.5″ wide

US $16.99 from Oompa Toys

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Mia’s cat wall dolls are hand screen printed onto linen and come in 3 colours: red, orange, and blue. They are perfect for hanging on a child’s bedroom wall.

7.5″ tall

US $30 from Mia Hansen

This beautiful animal puzzle was designed by Aoi Huber Kono in 1975 for Naef Toys, Switzerland . Make an elephant, monkey, lion, owl, hare and bear with 25 maple wood cubes. Along the way, you also might discover such bizzare creatures as a bear-owl or an lion-monkey. It comes in a white gift box, with three guide cards illustrating the basic six animals.

Each piece is 1.38″ x 1.38″ x 1.38″.

US $98 from Nova68

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The perfect set of markers for kids who like to draw people and who know that not everyone is a pale pink colour. There are eight colors per pack: tan, mahogany, tawny, golden beige, terra cotta, beige, bronze and sienna. Multicultural pencils and crayons are also available.

US $4.99 from The Crayola Store

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This modern take on the original Kewpie doll comes with one of an assorted number of cute animal hoods. Each doll is made of PVC and is 3 inches high.

US $6.95 from Kidrobot

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