The best little kid toys

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season?

These picks for little kids will make the perfect addition to your child's holiday loot.

A version of this article appeared in our November issue with the headline "Toy Guide: Little Kid," pp. 106.

Perfect gift for the young scientist in the family.

Ages: 5+
The Young Scientist Club, $40

Where to Buy?
scholarschoice.ca

Lets kids design their own fashions with cloth dress templates, stencils, fabric markers and stickers.

Ages: 5+
Mattel, $35

Where to Buy?
shop.mattel.com

Kids can customize their cool fleet of five foam planes with stickers and markers.

Ages: 5+
Indigo, $18

Where to Buy?
indigo.ca

This activity is a real treat for the cake boss of the house.

Ages: 6+
Crayola, $12

Where to Buy?
toysrus.ca

Fast fun with math.

Ages: 6+
Game Wright, $15

Where to Buy?
gamewright.com

Conduct your own orchestra and compose songs.

Ages: 3+
Mastermind Toys, $100

Where to Buy?
mastermindtoys.com

Build tons of different vehicles with magnified pieces.

Ages: 6+
Playwell, $60

Where to Buy?
Independant retailers

Little veterinarians-in-training can nurse all the cute animals back to health in this fully equipped clinic.

Ages: 6+
Lego, $50

Where to Buy?
shop.lego.com