Toys, books & more

Toy Box Essentials

Toddler toys with great play value

Where to find the Top Toys

Looking for a toy you’ve seen Here? Use these numbers and web links to find a retailer near you

Summer Reading Guide 2009

Longer days = more time to read! Here are our picks for your kids' holiday pleasure

Easy Holiday Shopping

Here's how to shop for the holidays without hitting the mall

Latest Greatest Toys 2008

Discover our favourite toys that have just hit the shelves

How We Chose This Year's Top Toys

All about our toy-testing process

Top Toys 2009

Our annual roundup of kid-approved, safety-tested toys

The Latest Greatest Toys 2007

Recommended toys that are so new, they couldn't make it into our 2007 Toy Guide!

Pack 'N' Play

Doctor's offices, restaurants, long drives...go prepared with a fun pack perfectly suited to your child

Who Needs Toys?

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers can have all kinds of fun with everyday household items

Can't-Miss Gifts

These classic toys and games still have enough of the right stuff to thrill today's kids, from the tiniest baby to the pickiest preteen

Gifts for $20 or Less

Toys and games to please every kid on your list

Digital Developments: Sharing Your Digital Photos

Still have your precious memories stuck inside your camera? Here's how to move beyond capturing the moment

2006 Seal of Approval List

There are so many great new toys that we just don't have room to review them all. But here's a list of some of the other terrific new toys that we liked this year.

The Latest Greatest Toys 2006

Recommended toys that are so new, they couldn't make it into our 2006 Toy Guide!

Top Toys 2006

The very best of this year's new toys and games — for all ages

Tried & True

These non-fiction favourites unlock worlds of wonder to engage — and educate — your curious child

Last-Minute Gift Guide

Toys under $20 for all the kids on your list

The Latest Greatest Toys 2005

Recommended toys that are so new, they couldn't make it into our 2005 Toy Guide!

Storytime

A treasury of home-grown books for the smallest readers

Hush, Little Baby

Tips for when a toy is too loud

Top Toys 2005

Your guide to the best kid-approved toys of 2005

How to Become a Today's Parent Toy Tester

The work - and play - required to become a toy testing family

Toy Story: Choosing Toys with Staying Power

Simplest may be best when choosing toys with staying power

Homemade Melody

Nine irresistible instruments for kids to shake, rattle and roll

Home Movies Grow Up

How to make the most of your digital camcorder

Classic Read-Aloud Novels

Last-Minute Gift Guide

2004 Top Toy Guide

The Top 20 Websites for Kids