The Top Toys for Preschoolers

With their adventurous spirits and so many new things to explore, three and four-year-olds are pretty easily entertained. Keeping their attention is not so simple, though. If you're looking for a gift that your child will continue to love well beyond the New Year, shop these preschooler-approved toys, books and storytelling devices.

Playmobil Large Pirate Ship

Sail away with Playmobil’s Large Pirate Ship. Designed for kids four and up, this floating set comes with a pirate crew, moveable sails and sea monsters to make bath-time fun.

Kids can let their imaginations sail away with Playmobil’s Large Pirate Ship. This sturdy toy is designed to float even when filled with water—so kids can explore endless high-seas scenarios. Thoughtfully crafted with swivelling side cannons, an anchor cannon, movable sails, and accessories like treasure chests and a compass, this playset lets young swashbucklers immerse themselves in creative storytelling. With two pirate figures, a monkey, and a sea monster manta ray there’s everything needed for hours of play.

Theo the Rabbit

Ice packs and heating pads for bumps and sore bellies are so much more soothing when wrapped in a cuddly stuffy. Theo The Rabbit is a Health Canada-registered hot-cold compress for children over three.

To keep everything hygienic and high quality, the product is filled with organic, hypoallergenic rice and features a washable cover. A portion of proceeds from each sale is donated to the Make A Wish foundation for sick children. A teddy bear and mini cat stuffy are also available.

Blah Blah Blah Phonics Card Game

Mrs. Wordsmith’s national curriculum-aligned Blah Blah Blah phonics game was designed with teachers and phonics experts to make language learning fun. Ages four and up can play entertaining mini-games that help develop reading skills through repetition. A great game to have around for the lazy days before kids are back in school.

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine

Get ready to bring story time to life. This projector allows children to watch, listen and read along as their favourite stories magically unfold with adjustable lights and sound effects. The unique experience is a great way to introduce word recognition and reading skills to ages three and up.

Three Little Golden Book stories (that you'll probably remember from your childhood) are included: The Poky Little Puppy, Tawny Scrawny Lion and The Saggy Baggy Elephant. Additional stories can be purchased separately. At bedtime, you can use the Little Tikes Story Dream Machine as a white-noise nightlight.

Hot Wheels Ultra Shark Car Wash Playset

This Hot Wheels City Car Wash, featured in “Let’s Race” on Netflix, was taken over by a massive shark looking to dive into colour-shifting action. Run your vehicle through the car wash to see its colours transform.

With multiple colour-change reveals and interactive car wash details, ages three and up will have plenty to explore. The foldable set also features a special water catcher for water play with less mess.

My Epic Life Word Book

Mrs. Wordsmith presents a thousand humorously illustrated words relating to counting, cleanliness, outdoor activities, social skills, emotional awareness, shapes and arts and crafts. These epic phrases will set kids up for epic success in life, at home and school.

Bluey's 3-in-1 Airplane Transforming Playset

Get ready for shrieks of delight with this 15-piece transforming play set from Bluey. Featuring exclusive Bluey and Bingo action figures on an adventurous holiday, the plane opens up so kids can board their passengers. The set also turns into a boat or and resort. Plus, kids will have a blast bringing the beloved series to life with sound effects featuring phrases from the show.

Wild Wobble! Wooden Tumbling Tower

This block-stacking game for ages three and up encourages patience and focus while building fine motor skills. There are four colourful, animal-print blocks in each row—one more than the traditional game—so that even the youngest players can create a wild, wobbling tower. Just remove a block and stack it on top!

Yoto Player

The Yoto Player is a screen-free entertainment device for kids, offering endless hours of audio fun. With its child-friendly design, this top-notch speaker plays story cards, music, educational content and even podcasts, all without screen-related distractions.

Parents can control settings through the Yoto app, while kids independently choose what they want to listen to by inserting cards into the player. It also features a nightlight, clock and sleep sounds, making the gadget a versatile addition to any child’s room—perfect for quiet playtime or soothing bedtime routines.

Cat Steel Dump Truck

Built to handle even the toughest jobs, this 16-inch truck features sturdy, steel construction and large, rugged wheels — just like the real thing. Kids can load up the durable dump bed, drive it to their work site and use the fully functional tool to unload their haul. Designed to take on winter conditions like snow and ice, this truck is perfect for outdoor play.

Polly Pocket Unicorn Partyland Playset

This unicorn pinata is packed with little balloons and a cake to get Polly Pocket’s 35-year anniversary party started. Send two micro dolls around the unicorn-themed carousel or on a hot air balloon ride for plenty of festive fun. Little ones will love finding other accessories as they fall from the unicorn’s mouth and tail. Reload these goodies, including unicorn pets, to rediscover the excitement again and again.

Medium Devtas Bundle

This unique collection celebrates Hindu culture. This set of soft toys features three beloved male deities: the 11" Baby Ganesh, 11" Baby Hanuman and 11" Baby Krishna. Each cuddly companion plays five soothing mantras when their bellies are gently pushed, offering a delightful sensory experience for children.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sewer Shredders

These 5-inch skate toys feature your favourite Turtles, each ready to ride wielding their signature weapon. Pull back to launch them into a high-speed cruise, or press the button on their half-shells to activate battle mode for even more excitement. Compact and perfect for holiday stockings, collect all four Turtles for the ultimate sewer-shredding team.

Magic Mixies Minis

These cute collectibles take toy reveals to the next level. Seven of the set's nine figures are visible in the package, but you can't tell what special power each holds. There are five possibilities: Moon (glow in the dark); Sun (UV reaction); Ice (cold temperature reveal); Star (glow-in-the-dark charms); or Rainbow (water reveal). And of course, there are common, rare and ultra-rare characters to collect.

Cat Power Haulers 2.0 Cement Mixer

Featuring Motion Drive Technology, these vehicles respond to your child's movements for realistic play—push, pull or lift to activate lights, sounds and motorized features. Each use delivers an authentic Cat experience, making playtime engaging and immersive.

Perfectly sized for holiday stockings, the collection includes the Dump Truck, Cement Mixer, Excavator and Wheel Loader. Built for ages 3 and up, these powerful little vehicles come with batteries included—ready for hours of fun right out of the box.

Bluey Hammerbarn Shopping Center Playset

Head out on a shopping spree with this playset’s exclusive Hammerbarn Bluey and Shopping Bingo figures. Ages three to five can decorate the shopping centre’s play areas, working elevator and cart return with heaps of included stickers. Plus, Bluey fans can explore the set’s interactive light and sound effects to hear phrases from their favourite show.

Barbie Dance and Flutter Doll

Doll lovers will be wowed by this transforming Barbie Dance and Flutter doll. With her purple updo and ballet slippers, you can send Barbie on all sorts of dance adventures. Press the doll’s bodice to reveal her beautiful butterfly wings and tulle skirt. Little ones can relive the magic anytime by resetting Barbie's wings.

MAGNA-TILES Space Set

Future astronauts can blast off into playtime with MAGNA-TILES. Ages three and up can create their space stations with these 32 magnetic, pull-apart pieces designed for frustration-free play. The one-of-a-kind shuttle sparks imagination and conveniently stores the building pieces for easy cleanup.