BRIO Dinosaur Adventure Set
This 21-piece train set is full of dinosaur-themed play and includes a train with two wagons and multiple scenic pieces like the dangerous lava cave and grassy meadow tracks. Three playful dinosaurs are included. $79.99, ages 3+, brio.us/en-US
“Unicorn Academy”
The boarding school of every kid’s dreams. This Netflix-original animated series follows Sophia and the rest of the freshman class as they bond with their unicorns to unlock their magical powers. Unicorn Academy will also have these students balancing classwork, navigating friendships and rivalries and dealing with the trials and tribulations of typical teen life. Ages 4+, unicornacademy.com
Flat 2 Fast Card Racers
This toy transforms from cards to super fast racing cars with the press of a button—no pullback needed. It’s portable and fits perfectly in a pocket or backpack for on-the-go play. $12.99, ages 5+, lukilab.com
“The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids”
Plan your family camping adventure—and get your kids outdoors. This guide is filled with tips, tools and checklists, plus new gear recommendations, practical advice, recipes, activities and art projects to keep your kids engaged and connected to nature. $24.95, shambhala.com
Daily Summer Activities
Prevent summer learning loss in just 15 minutes a day. Packed with colorful activities, a weekly reading log and stickers, these books will keep kids’ skills sharp while still leaving time for summer fun. $13.99, between grades 2 and 3, evan-moor.com
Claymates, Family of 4
Handcrafted in Maine, this set includes wooden figures crafted from sustainable brown walnut and light maple hardwoods, plus colorful non-drying clay blocks. Kids create their own characters, facilitating self-expression, fine motor development and social awareness. $33, ages 3+, claymatesusa.com
Littlest Pet Shop Beach Besties Collector Set
Collect a new generation of bobblin’ head pets with more than 65 exciting new friends. Discover their unique purrsonalities, breeds and rarity levels as you go on a splashy adventure. $19.99, ages 4+, littlestpetshop.com
Folkmanis Mini Finger Puppets
Meticulously designed to spark creative play and imagination. Collect all of these adorable and colorful creatures found in nature. $8.99-$12.99, ages 3+, folkmanis.com
“Professor Maxwell’s VR Atlas”
Packed with nine new countries and 200+ virtual reality experiences to explore. Kids become globe-trotters throughout this 144-page book as they discover famous landmarks, points of interest, manmade and natural wonders, cultures, languages and even food from around the world. With 15 tangible projects and activities included in the kit, the 100+ pieces will inspire kids to learn about their world. $69.99, ages 8+, abacusbrands.com
Rainbow Climber Gym
An indoor playground made of high-quality hard beechwood. It features a compact yet spacious design that facilitates physical and emotional development through play and can fit three to four kids with a bearing capacity of 440 pounds. $779.99, ages 1.5+, amazon.com
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