Pretend Play Educational Books, Toys
Pretend Play
Kings Big Bucket of Dinosaurs
by Hasbro
For ages
What makes dinosaurs so fascinating to the preschool set? Perhaps it is the fact that they inhabited a world devoid of humans, and most certainly devoid of grownups. They were free to run amok, free (read more)
T-Rex Costume
by Zoogster Costumes
For ages
So you really do have a T-Rex at your house! Keep him properly fed, rested, and yes, clothed, and you'll soon discover that sometimes the scariest monsters are also the cutest. (read more)
Chanukah Set by KidKraft
by KidKraft
For ages
This darling little wooden play set lets the little ones (and their dollies, animals and imaginary friends) get in on the candle lighting, without any matches in reach. Your preschooler can play (read more)
Fortamajig
by Happy Kid Co.
For ages
Sure a preschooler can throw a blanket over a couple of chairs and have a fort/castle/tunnel in no time. The hitch is that in no time that same blanket is very likely to slip off the chair and fall (read more)
Beachwood Nativity Set
by Haba
For ages
If you are introducing the story of the Nativity to your preschoolers, there's no better way to bring it to life for them than to give them their own cr?e to set up and play with. Haba is a trusted (read more)
Circus Tent
by Bazoongi Kids
For ages
Yes, we know you've got a three-ring-circus going at your house every day of the week. But do you have a proper big top tent for your young troupe? Here the perfect thing, winner of a 2008 Oppenheim (read more)
Imagine You're a Pirate
by Meg Clibbon
For ages
This is a perfect primer for pirate behavior. A script for the preschool pirate method actor, if you will. It doesn't mince words: pirates are robbers, let's remember, and they adhere to a code of (read more)
Fisher Price Imaginext Adventures Pirate Ship
by Fisher-Price
For ages
This model ship, complete with figures, swords and other essential accoutrements, is a step up from the Little People version and yet more charmingly preschool-oriented than the movie themed (and (read more)
Alex Pirates of the Tub Bath Set
by Fisher-Price
For ages
For the pirate-in-training who isn't perhaps ready for all the small pieces of the pirate ship or the intricacies of a puzzle, this bathtime set is a true gem. Lots of pieces (good for sharing among (read more)
Pop-Up Medieval Castle Book
by Phil Wilson
For ages 4-8 years
This series of tie-back books that open into the most magnificent pop-up paper playhouses merits a spot in the Savvy book and toy Hall of Fame. Which we don't have but really ought to! Anyway, this (read more)
Knight's Armor
by Royal Knight
For ages 5 & up
Consider this essential costume material for anyone living in a house with a moat or anyone routinely pressed into princely service by a preschool classroom full of princess fanatics. Really, who (read more)
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