This Playmobil Nativity scene comes with 28 pieces including a backdrop. Ages 4+

US $15.99 from Amazon

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This bright and cheerful hand painted wooden Nativity scene comes with an already assembled stable, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus in manger, 3 wise men bearing gifts, 3 shepherds and 5 animals. Age 3+

20 x 36 x 16 cms.

UK £22.99 from Mulberry Bush

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This Nativity scene by HABA has got to be my favourite. It’s a limited edition so get in quick because apparently they sold out in 2005. The set includes 18 detailed wooden pieces. Made of beexwax finished beechwood.

US $99.50 from Amazon

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Lori Joy Smith is one of my favourite illustrators. Her sparkling new 2006 Christmas cards in sets of four are now available at her “little shop”. Her clear, bright illustrations would be just perfect for kids. You have the choice of either four different designs or all the same.

US $15.00 for a pack of 4 from Lori Joy Smith

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Advent calendars can be wonderful things full of surprises or awful shockers full of cheap chocolate. This awesome set from LEGO falls into the first category – In the lead up to Christmas open a door each day from December 1st through 24th to find a little LEGO holiday model. Once a week use the instructions provided to combine the smaller models into a bigger one! Includes string so you can hang models from your tree. Ages 4+.

Also available for older kids (and available to the US) is the LEGO City Advent Calendar.

AU $24.99 From LEGO

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