Gift Guide 2023

 

The Game Towel & Inflatable Pillow
The Game Towel, a remarkable and inventive addition to beach games, is designed to bring families, friends, and couples closer together. Created by two young entrepreneurs, Stav Goldenberg and Madyson Rabie, this 4-in-1 Towel is a game-changer. Not only does it have a chess and checkerboard, but it also has a handy pocket to keep your stuff safe and dry. Plus, the pillow makes lounging even more comfortable. Let’s spread the word about The Game Towel and encourage kids, friends, and families to put down their electronics and have some fun in the sun. It’s the perfect addition to your winter break vacation and a must-have on your holiday wish list. Great for all ages Towel $40.00 Inflatable Pillow $4.00 www.thegametowel.com

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Scholastic Canada

Scholastic Canada is one of the country’s leading publishers and distributors of children’s books and educational materials in both official languages. For over 60 years Scholastic Canada has introduced young people to the joys of reading through the works of many award-winning and bestselling authors and illustrators, including beloved Canadian authors, such as Robert Munsch, Barbara Reid and Gordon Korman; and international authors, such as Dav Pilkey, Aaron Blabey, Julia Donaldson, and R.L. Stine. We are dedicated to producing books that delight all children and inspire them to become lifelong readers.

Incorporated in 1957, Scholastic Canada Ltd. was the first of an international family of companies that now includes members in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India and Asia. All evolved from the original Scholastic company founded in 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1-800-268-3860 Toll-free (anywhere in Canada)

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Little Cook’s Workstation

KidKraft Little Cook’s Workstation Kitchen is heating up! This is more than a play kitchen; this is where young cooks hone their skills to turn out deliciously imaginative meals. Featuring four realistic burners, a chopping board, and a sink with a pull-down faucet, the kitchen echoes an authentic professional kitchen. With its sturdy wooden construction and storage below the sink for play food and other accessories, even the hardest-working chefs can enjoy years of delicious fun. Features: Cabinets and oven open and close, Mini chopping board, Sleek, professional design, Oven knobs turn and click, Removable sink for easy cleanup and expanded assortments available online
$179.99 CAD Ages 3-7 and available at toysrus.ca

Busy Me My Tool Box

R Exclusive and only available at Toys R Us Canada. Busy Me My Tool Box! The perfect first DIY kit for preschoolers! It includes 18 tools in a sturdy carry box, including a large friction drill, making DIY projects both fun and easy! Includes a Large Friction Drill, Hammer, Spanner, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Saw, nuts, bolts and screws, and plastic cutters so you can practice your skills! Keeping all your tools organized is easy with the sturdy carry box. You can fix any job with the Busy Me My Tool Box! 18 tools Playing with parents, siblings or friends enhances your child’s social skills!
$19.99 CAD Ages 3- 6 available at toysrus.ca

LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart

Learning is fun when you pretend to run your own ice cream cart! Using four flavors of ice cream, three toppings, and three syrups, you can create a variety of imaginative and tasty-looking ice cream combinations. Build customer orders using the magic scooper, and it will recognize the colors and flavors. Then press the pump to add pretend syrup while counting to ten. Select from six cute animal order cards and follow the instructions to develop memory and sequencing skills. Let them know their orders are ready by ringing the bell! Featuring six activity cards and playful phrases, the cart introduces colors, numbers, flavors, and more. To hear upbeat music, push the cart around and place the accessories in the correct places or in the two storage drawers.
$59.99 CAD Ages 2-4 available at toysrus.ca

Disney Princess Style Collection Travel Purse

The Disney Princess Style Collection combines everyday play with a contemporary Disney Princess flair. Real-life inspired toys for the modern girl with big goals and great style. She is a go-getter, a globe-trotter, a fashionista, and most importantly, she sets trends. A princess needs a World Traveler Purse Set for her on the go adventures! Don’t forget your keys, sunglasses, and money before you explore a new world. Your essentials will be safe in this stylish purse! You will be sure to look chic in these sunglasses while exploring your new surroundings.
$29.99 CAD Ages 4-7 available at toysrus.ca

 

Hot Wheels Skate

In partnership with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, Hot Wheels Skate is a collection of kid-friendly fingerboards and accessories for all ages and abilities. The sport of fingerboarding is fun for skaters and non-skaters alike but challenging for young kids due to its steep learning curve and dexterity requirements.  With Hot Wheels Skate, you simply clip on the shoes and go. It allows kids to perform stunts that they could not execute on a regular fingerboard, and once they have mastered the skill, they will be able to remove the shoes for a new challenge.

$14.95+ available at toysrus.ca

 

 

Koolorez dolls share the beauty of Caribbean and African culture and style. Koolorez launched in February 2022 with the dream of all black children seeing themselves represented in mainstream media, movies, books and toys. Dolls like Camilla and Jada exemplify success, creativity, and joy in traditional African and Western fashion.

Koolorez founder Michele Ballestin is originally from Cameroon but now lives in Toronto with her family. When she became a mom, Michele’s passion for representation, diversity and sharing her African culture grew. She wanted her children and others to celebrate black culture and beauty, through imagination and inclusivity in play.
Koolorez offers two doll styles for children aged 2-10. Collections like On-the-Go, Party Queens and Mini-Me offer a variety of head scarves, hair styles and colourful clothing designs.

See the dolls here: www.koolorez.com/collections

 

Greedy Granny

A Laugh out loud game that is startling and funny. While Granny’s asleep in her favourite chair, on her lap, is a tray of sweets, which Granny doesn’t like to share. As you spin the treat wheel to remove a treat, you never know when you will take the wrong one that wakes Granny and sends her teeth flying out through the air.

Ages 4 and Up, 2-4 players

$26.99 available at amazon.ca, Mastermind Toys, Walmart.ca

Kings in the Corner

If you enjoy a game of solitaire, then you already have the skill to want a little more competition however, there’s a twist. Kings Corner is great for the who family to play. Each round is a mix of luck and strategy. Chips are accumulated in the pot if you can’t make a move. The person who rids his hand in each round wins the pot. Records the amount of chips which then are redistributed for the next round. The first player to reach 100 points is the winner.

For 2-6 players ages 7 and up

$18.99 available at amazon.ca or where Goliath Games are sold.

Dance Charades

Dance Charade puts a whole new twist on charades. Included is a CD and compatible with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Take a card and dance like the description and have players guess what dance moves you’ve got and know and see if they can guess. You’ll be surprised at seeing your family and friends create moves even they didn’t know they had. A great active game.

For 4 or more players and ages 6 and up.

$19.95 available at chapters.Indigo.ca, amazon.ca and where Goliath Games are sold

Gazillion Bubbles Tornado

Create your very own tornado with the no pump and no wait time to create a gazillion bubbles in a flash. 4500 bubbles per minute, what a bubble storm in your own back yard. Comes with a 4oz bottle of non-toxic Gazillion Bubbles solution an auto feed valve cap.

Ages 3+

$11.98 at Walmart.ca

Gazillion Bubbles Bubble Rush

Its summertime so, get out the bubbles. The Gazillion Bubbles Bubble Rush is a high-powered bubble machine that blows the most bubbles ever. Designed for hours of fun for the kids and an easy clean for the parents.

Ages 3+

$19.98 at Walmart.ca

Speedy Scribbles

A fast active game that tests your memory and artistic skills. A reader reads off 20 words in 20 seconds. The player, sketches the 20 words as the reader reads them off to help remember

the 20 words for you to write down. The player earns a point for each correct word, however, get ready to steal if a word is wrong from your opponent. The player with the most points wins.

For 4-8 players ages 8+ a game for the whole family.

$27.30 available on amazon.ca and where Goliath Games are sold.

BiMoo

Bimoo tablecloths are a fun way to stimulate the four spheres of overall child development. Language, cognitive, socio-affective and motor skill development. These motivational tablecloths can not only be used at home but daycares and schools. Tablecloths are big enough to accommodate large groups, subgroups or even one-on-one work. For more information, visit www.bimoo.ca

Price $34.95 available bimoo.ca and amazon.ca

Don’t Drop the Meatballs

Don’t Drop the Meatballs is a classic pick-up game like old-fashioned pick-up sticks but where you play with spaghetti noodles instead of sticks.

The player with the fewest meatballs wins.  For 2-4 players, ages 5 and up, will have hilarious fun serving up the meatballs.

Burger Party

Have some delicious fun building a burger. Fast-paced gameplay keeps everyone engaged and will challenge your ability to see how fast you can build your burger when matching cards are revealed. So, claim it fast.  Unique plastic burger squeaks whenever you touch it. For 2-5 players, ages 6 and up.

Nest Hub Max

A great gift idea for any household. With the Google Nest, you can access almost anything with a simple voice command, just say “Hey Google” and you’re in business!  It’s an organizer that displays scheduled events and to-do items. It’s an endless recipe book, digital photo album. Want to say hi in person? Duo, Google Meet, Zoom, and you’re chatting.

$299.00 available at Best Buy Canada, Costco.ca, Google Store

Gifts for Parents