When you wind up this adorable music box, magnets make the ladybugs dance and spin. Music box is about 4″ x 4″. Ages 3+

US $14.95 from Rosie Hippos

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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

12 positive messages written on wooden sticks are shaken in their holder until one pops out. They include sage advice such as “it’s good to share” and “be gentle to animals”. Ages 2 – 6

5.5″ high

US $32 from Maxwell Silver

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Each of these cute animal cubees opens and closes its front flap while singing a song when you press the button on the top. If you stack them into a pyramid you can enjoy one animal singing while the other two provide backup. They come in sets of three, either farm animals or pets. Ages 6+

Size: 1.5″ h x 1.5″ w x 2″ d

US $18.00 from MoMAstore

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Set of 6 cute ceramic musicians from the Andean Mountains. While they are not seasonally themed, we have a set of these as part of our special Christmas ornaments which get brought out, unwrapped and placed along the mantel each year. They are quite small and delicate, so need to be put out of reach of little fingers but will bring a smile to your face.

Size: 3.5cm tall

AUD $19.95 from Oxfam Australia

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