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Kids who are hitting preschool age are full of curiosity and adventure. If you’re shopping for a 3-year-old this holiday season, look for toys that encourage imaginative play, such as dolls, playsets, activity kits, and ride-ons. You can also look for their favorite characters from YouTube or TV, such as Bluey, Peppa Pig, Minnie Mouse, Blue from Blue’s Clues & You, or Ryan’s World. Check out our favorite gifts for 3-year-olds below!


BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! COOK-ALONG PLAY KITCHEN SET

Kids can cook up fun with this interactive, role-play kitchen. The kitchen features a recipe notebook, 19 play accessories, and realistic sounds inspired by the Nickelodeon series.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $59.97

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SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIES OCEAN PETS LAGOON PLAYSET

Kids can use the washable markers to add designs to the shark, octopus, whale, and clownfish pets. When they’re ready to redesign, they can use the kid-powered lagoon shower to clean their pets and color again.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $19.99

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SUPER MARIO DELUXE BOWSER’S AIRSHIP PLAYSET

Kids can explore Bower’s Ship with this playset inspired by Nintendo’s Super Mario video games. The ship comes with a 2.5-inch Mario figure and features rolling wheels and spinning propellers. It also has sound effects inspired by the games, including Bowser’s laugh, and the “Airship Fortress” song.

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KINDI KIDS BUBBLE ‘N SING POPPI PEARL AND BONNI BUBBLES

These dolls come with a kid-sized bubble wand and a bottle featuring scented bubble liquid. Kids can feed the dolls, then press their stomachs to watch them blow bubbles as they sing a bubble song.

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PLAYFOAM PLUFFLE SENSORY STATION

Playfoam Pluffle features a soft, fluffy texture and now comes in a self-contained sensory bin. Kids can use the included tools and tray to scoop, roll, dig, and pour the Playfoam Pluffle.

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PEPPA’S ADVENTURES PEPPA’S FAMILY MOTORHOME

Kids can roll the motorhome in vehicle mode or convert it to a multilevel RV playset. Press the steering wheel to hear music and phrases from the Peppa Pig series. This set comes with Peppa, George, Mummy, and Daddy Pig figures and 15 accessories.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HASBRO
  • MSRP: $52.99

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K’NEX: OODLES OF PALS BUILDING SET

Build the largest collection of pals yet! New K’NEX Oodles of Pals gives kids endless possibilities to create! The set comes with 60 amazing building ideas and 116 colorful parts and pieces. Kids’ imagination will grow as they bring oodles of pals to life! The included Building Ideas sheet shows builds for 60 unique Kid K’NEX friends — or kids can get creative and build their own pal. Aids the growth of key developmental abilities like fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity. Includes scale rods, connectors, eyes, wheels, curlies, and more!

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: BASIC FUN
  • MSRP: $49.99

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MINNIE MOUSE 6V SIDECAR SCOOTER

Kids can take their favorite stuffed animal for a spin on the Minnie Mouse 6V Sidecar Scooter. The pink and white polka-dotted scooter features custom Minnie Mouse graphics, including her iconic bow. Not only does the scooter come with a sidecar for kids’ favorite plush friend, but it has a working heart-shaped headlight! Kids will be whisked away to a world of play with custom popsicle and ice cream graphics and three removable toy ice cream cones. The heart-shaped foot pedal powers the ride-on and makes it easy to control speed.

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  • Ages: 18 MOS.+
  • Manufacturer: DYNACRAFT
  • MSRP: $89.00

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MAGFORMERS CUBE HOUSE PENGUIN SET

Introduce kids to magnetic construction with the Magformers Cube House Frog Set! This 20-piece set includes new character pieces – a kid in a frog onesie, with a hat that can be swapped for a seal one. The set makes a variety of different mini houses using the magnetic window square, four standard squares, two triangles, a sector and two arches, while extra accessories include three floor inserts, two windows, a chair, picture and a slide. This amazing roleplay set features Magformers’ Rotating Magnets System, where small magnets safely sealed in every edge of the magnetic pieces actually spin, so they always connect.

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COCOMELON KARAOKE MICROPHONE

Kids can sing along to Cocomelon themed music via the Cocomelon Karaoke Microphone! Kids will love to practice their singing skills with JJ and his pals. JJ is pictured on the microphone, inviting kids to sing with his nursery rhymes. Features flashing lights that pulse to the music!

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: EKIDS
  • MSRP: $19.99

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RAINBOCORNS PUPPYCORN SURPRISE

Packaged in a bright teal reusable egg sporting puppy ears, the puppy-focused unboxing experience reveals all-new Puppycorn plush characters, Scratch' N' Reveal Hearts, Scratch' N' Sniff Stickers, Boo-Boocorn Puppies, collectible eggs, Puppycorn Poop, and a collectors guide. There are seven Puppycorn plush to collect, including a Dachshund, a Pug, a Dalmatian, a Poodle, a Labrador, a Husky and the rare 'best in show' Show Bulldog.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: ZURU
  • MSRP: $9.99

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BABY SHARK’S BIG SHOW SHARK HOUSE PLAYSET WITH LIGHTS AND SOUNDS

Discover Baby Shark’s kitchen, bedroom, and living room with this playset featuring more than 25 pieces. Sing along with Baby Shark’s karaoke machine and dance to the music under the included light-up disco ball. Encourages imaginative play.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: WOWWEE
  • MSRP: $29.99

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PIPER’S PONY TALES DOLLS AND PONIES SET

Introducing Piper’s Pony Tales, a charming new line that invites the younger Breyer fans into the world of horses. Through Piper’s Pony Tales, preschoolers discover their very first pony world. Featured on Piper’s Pony Tales YouTube Channel, produced by Epic Story Media, these “toymation” characters and ponies come home for lots of imaginative play. Dolls are fully articulated with removable outfits, helmets, and boots. Ponies heads pivot and have removable tack and silky rooted manes & tails. Line includes: Piper and Spark Paloma and Rayna Casey and Tuck Each set includes a doll, pony, helmet/hat, saddle, bridle, reins, and brush.

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MINI COUNTRYMAN

This realistic Mini Countryman features working headlights, horn and engine sounds, folding mirrors, and a cup holder. It features added traction with rubber tire strips and a clear windshield for added safety.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: ROLLPLAY
  • MSRP: $229

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THE BEATLES COLLECTION MAGNA-TILES STRUCTURES

Build the Yellow Submarine, Mystery Tour Bus, a phonograph, a Beatles album collage, and other structures with this collection. Get by with a little help from your friends with these interactive structures that have multigenerational appeal.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CREATEON
  • MSRP: $134.99

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PAW PATROL ADVENTURE PACK

Suit up for PAW Patrol missions with the sturdy kid-sized Pup Pack backpack with tools and accessories to save the day. Includes working whistle with clip, adjustable binoculars, 3-in-1 tool with magnifier, red lens, and compass, fold-out mission map and activity guide, write-on badge, pretend pup treats in a pouch. Four double-sided mission cards slide into a PupPad. Great story-starters for imaginative missions! Movie came out August 20.

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ADOPTION DAY BABY

Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes an adoption certificate, a hospital wristband, a blanket, a pacifier, and a disposable diaper. The included cradle becomes a changing table.

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PURSE PETS

Interactive pets meet fashion with three unique and trendy styles to choose from. Each Purse Pet responds to kids’ touch and features more than 25 sounds and reactions.

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SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS — MY FRIEND SPIDEY FEATURE PLUSH

Kids can snuggle and squeeze this Spidey feature plush that includes more than 15 sound effects from the Disney Junior animated series, Spidey and His Amazing Friends.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JAZWARES
  • MSRP: $19.99

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BARBIE MUSIC PRODUCER

When kids play with Barbies, they can imagine anything they want to be! Now, for those that love making music, they can imagine themselves as a music producer. This Barbie music producer doll wears a graphic tee, trendy jeans, an iridescent crop jacket, platform boots, and has amazing long hair! Also comes with a sound mixing board, a computer, and headphones to get the creativity and music going. Colors and decorations may vary.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MATTEL
  • MSRP: $14.99

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KID TRAX USPS MAIL DELIVERY TRUCK RIDE-ON

This kid-sized mail truck includes a mail slot, an opening rear door, working headlights, a horn, and an FM radio with an MP3 input. Features a 6V rechargeable battery and moves at a top speed of 2.5 mph.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: KID TRAX
  • MSRP: $269

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DIMPL POPS

Built into the strong, high-quality plastic frame are 18 Dimpl bubbles in two different sizes for kids to push, poke, and pop. Kids will be curiously satisfied by the squishy silicone fun.

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2021 HESS TOY TRUCK CARGO PLANE & JET

The Cargo Plane is the newest addition to the Hess toy truck collection. It features more than 30 LED lights, an extending slide-out ramp, and rear cargo bay doors that open at the push of a button. Kids will find a mini Jet inside with six additional lights plus sounds.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HESS CORP
  • MSRP: $39.99

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CRY BABIES MAGIC TEARS STORYLAND – DRESS ME UP SERIES

The Cry Babies Magic Tears Storyland Dress Me Up Series come hidden in their own wardrobe-shaped vessel. Kids can open the wardrobe and discover eight surprise accessories, including a magic baby bottle, pacifier, fabric outfit and pair of shoes to match, a mirror, one hanger to hang their clothes, plus a sticker sheet. These dolls cry real tears. Kids can feed their doll with the baby bottle and press her belly and watch her cry. There are more than 12 to collect.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: IMC TOYS
  • MSRP: $9.99

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RYAN’S WORLD LOST CITY ADVENTURES — MEGA ADVENTURE CHEST

This chest combines the ultimate unboxing experience with new surprises to turn Ryan’s World fans into junior explorers. Includes Lost City-themed figures, a 6-inch golden figure, micro figures, adventure gear, and more.

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COLORFORMS 70TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

This sleek box set includes 500 vinyl, repositionable pieces that stick like magic. Kids can create innovative designs on the playboard and use the design guide for inspiration.

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STEP2 STOP & GO MARKET

Kids can pull up to the market on their bikes or play cars and fill up on gas and pay the toll. This playset features a gas pump, a tollbooth, cones, a chalkboard, a working cash register, an umbrella, and wheels to move it easily.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: STEP2
  • MSRP: $119.99

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UP IN & OVER BOUNCEJAM BOUNCER

The Bestway Bouncejam Bouncer is a safe and easy way for kids to enjoy hours of active fun indoors and outdoors. With a thick inflatable base and inflatable sides that completely enclose the bouncer, your children can jump and play in the safety of the BounceJam walls. The fun, bright stripes of colors on the base and sides are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. The solid construction allows it to stand up to tons of bouncing, jumping, rolling, and tumbling. Two small openings, one on either side, make it easy for kids to get in and out. Kids will develop hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and dexterity. Learn spatial awareness, build muscles, and gain strength as kids jump and play. Perfect for kids up to 188 lbs. Contains one bouncer and one repair patch.

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OSMO PRESCHOOL STARTER KIT

Inspire preschoolers to love learning! This comprehensive kit gives kids ages 3–5 the tools for future exploration. Kids are introduced to core subjects through open-ended play. The kit features Osmo’s Little Genius Starter Kit and select early-learning games. Preschoolers interact with on-screen characters and physical game pieces. Learn letter recognition, vocabulary, construction, phonics, counting and number recognition, basic shapes and composition, spatial reasoning and fine motor skills, color recognition, creativity and pre-drawing skills, visual thinking, drawing detail and speed, problem solving and critical thinking, and cognitive, social, and emotional skills. For iPad or Fire.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: OSMO
  • MSRP: $202.00

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SLIMYSAND AQUA SPLASH – 1.5 BUCKETS BLUE & PINK

Stretch it. Shape it. Slice It. Crush it! Kids can dive into a world of water play fun with SLIMYSAND Aqua Splash, the sensory play sand that’s stretchable and moldable in and out of water. Open up the reusable buckets, reach in, grab the SLIMYSAND Aqua Splash, and feel the difference — it molds like sand but stretches like SLIMYGLOOP. Fill up a bucket or bowl with water and begin molding, stretching, slicing, and crushing Aqua Splash under the water. Kids can pack and layer any color sand into the molds and then lift to reveal their creations. Use the intended tool to create cool impressions in the sand. When kids are finished playing, wring out the water from the sand and place inside the included playbox to air-dry and store in the included resealable bags.

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HONEY BEE ACRES BUZZBY FARM HOUSE

This three-story house features more than 50 pieces, including beds, a crib, living room and kitchen furniture, a toilet for the bathroom, a movable staircase, and more. Comes with Grandpa and Granddaughter figures.

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HOPPY & POPPIE PINKCHEEKS GIFT SET

The Hoppy & Poppie PinkCheeks brand helps parents teach newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers about their emotions through adorable character-based products and Hoppy & Poppie PinkCheeks EQ Guides. The products are available on their own or as gift sets. This set includes the Not SO Scary board book, Hoppy & Poppie PinkCheeks plush characters, and Emotion Wristbands Combo. Each product is designed to help teach children EQ including how to name, understand and manage their emotions and those of others including happy, sad, scared, excited, angry, calm, and more. The included book teaches kids about looking at things from a different perspective: “What feels scary now can be a fun and not so scary surprise!” The Not SO Scary story builds emotion vocabulary, self-awareness by identifying and naming fear and excitement, and teaching kids how to manage those emotions. The plush grasshoppers have a zipper pocket that kids can place the wristbands inside, as well as bendable antennas to showcase their emotions (down = sad, up = happy, bendy = excited, and more). The set includes six emotion wristbands that teach kids emotional vocabulary and emotional awareness. They can put on the wristbands to showcase different feelings.

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FLYNERLIE

FlyNerlies are a native species of the forests of Neonatopia that flew to Earth to help insects pollinate the planet. Kids can take on the role of Neo-parents to teach the Flynerlies how to fly in Earth’s gravity with their flight trainer by putting the harness on the ceiling and making the baby fly.

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BLUEY TILT AND TURN WITH LIGHT UP WHEELS

Kids can explore the world with this wide, sturdy scooter that features a rear foot brake. Its three-wheel design is built to help kids balance. Features graphics from the Bluey series.

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CATS VS. PICKLES CHONKS

Based on the TikTok fat cat trend, new CvP Chonks are super-sized beans in vibrant and clever designs such as “Hambone,” the baked ham cat complete with pineapple and cherry, “Gumbo” the cat shrimp, and “Slider” the pickle. Comes in mystery bags and open boxes.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CEPIA
  • MSRP: $9.99

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