Preschoolers are ready to take on a new type of play — and we know what toys will top their first wist lists this holiday season. Parents will love all of these toys that encourage imaginative and creative thinking centered around role play and pretend play. Scroll down below to see the best toys and gifts for 3-year-olds below! 


25TH ANNIVERSARY DOODLE BEAR

This silver anniversary bear includes washable markers kids can use to doodle on the bear, then bring the designs to life using the Doodle Bear Studio app. Wash the bear to start over and doodle again.

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6V PLUSH CLIFFORD

This huggable ride-on has the softest plush material and an easy-to-operate foot pedal so kids can race off into their imagination. Max speed of 2.5 MPH. Complete with Clifford sounds, this ride is all the fun of the big red dog around, without worrying about the giant messes Includes a dog house for easy storage and an additional play space.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: DYNACRAFT
  • MSRP: $149.00

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BABY ALIVE BABY GROWS UP

With kids’ care, this interactive doll grows 4 inches in size, transforming from a newborn to a baby to a toddler. Reveal one of three surprise dolls with each style — Happy, Sweet, and Dreamy.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HASBRO
  • MSRP: $59.99

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BATMAN BATMOBILE 2-IN-1

Kids can lift the Batmobile’s hatch and pull out the hidden Batboat to launch it. This two-in-one vehicle works on land or in water and is compatible with 4-inch Batman action figures (sold separately).

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BLIPPI RECYCLING TRUCK

This colorful truck features sounds, seven Blippi phrases, and a working lever to collect bins and dispose of the pretend trash. Comes with an exclusive Blippi figure.

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

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BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! DANCE-ALONG BLUE PLUSH

Press the buttons on Josh’s guitar to activate the plush Blue, who will dance along to music from the show and wiggle her ears. Press the guitar strings to speed up or slow down Blue’s dancing.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $49.99

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BLUEY FAMILY HOME

Recreate some of the most memorable moments from the Bluey series in four different rooms: living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Includes a Bluey figure and furniture accessories, and folds up for easy storage.

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BRITEBRUSH PINKFONG BABY SHARK

This Britebrush will get kids excited to brush their teeth, thanks to cool bubble popping adventures, treasure hunts, and their favorite Baby Shark song. It includes two soft brush heads that are gentle on teeth and gums, and features sonic vibration and live feedback that encourages total mouth coverage.

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CHUCKLE & ROAR LEARNING BLOCKS

These premium wooden learning blocks come with a wide range of self-correcting, learning challenge cards — kids can practice spelling, counting, and finding. Choose a card and place it into the card slot, which will hide the answer. Find the blocks that answer the question or spell the word, then check to see if you are correct by pulling up the card. Blocks include capital letters, lowercase letters, colors, shapes, animals, and more. Includes game instructions, storage bin with lid, 26 premium wooden blocks, and 50 challenge cards.

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COCOMELON MUSICAL YELLOW SCHOOL BUS

This yellow school bus plays the song “Wheels on the Bus” and comes with a JJ figure. As it rolls along, the free-wheeling bus rocks side to side, and the figures (sold separately) inside move up and down.

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COLORS OF THE WORLD SKIN TONE CRAYONS — 24 COUNT

Kids can represent themselves and the world around them with newly formulated colors that reflect more than 40 global skin tone shades with authentic color names. Skin tone colors range from “extra light” to “deepest” and encompass three undertones: rose, almond, and golden.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $2.49

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CRAYOLA COLOR WONDER ACTIVITY PADS

These mess-free coloring pads come with 16 coloring and activity pages and three mini Color Wonder markers, which only show up on special Color Wonder paper and not hands, walls, or furniture. They are available in kids’ favorite characters, including Baby Shark, PAW Patrol, and Disney Princesses.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $4.99

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CRAYOLA SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIE PETS GROOMING TRUCK

Color the two included pets and then wash them clean using the working spray pump. The truck doubles as a storage solution. Includes three Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, a scrub brush, and a scrub tub.

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

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CRY BABIES MAGIC TEARS WINGED HOUSES

Inside each shimmering Winged House is a glittery Cry Babies Magic Tears doll. Feed them water with the bottle, squeeze their belly, and watch them cry colorful tears. Each comes with six glitter accessories and two additional accessories that match the doll’s personality. There are more than 12 dolls to collect.

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CURLIGIRLS

These dolls feature MagiCurl hair that curls instantly when you pull it. Curl with your fingers or included styling tools, then accessorize with hair clips and beads. Dip the hair in warm water and watch it straighten, then style over again.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: BASIC FUN
  • MSRP: $9.99

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DESIGN & DRILL BOLT BUDDIES

Welcome to the world of Design & Drill Bolt Buddies, where little ones learn the basics of STEM learning, as well as simple construction and engineering while building fine motor skills with tools designed to be just right for tiny hands. This toy’s innovative packaging was designed to be a storage bin and transform into a playset that becomes part of a unique, reusable and sustainable playtime experience - further inspiring a kid’s imagination and creativity. The Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Race Car allows kids to build their own race car and use a real-working drill to add a Bolt Buddy to the driver’s seat for a thrilling and drilling race to the finish line. The Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Rocket collides imagination and construction play into a kid-friendly drill to build your rocket ship, adding Bolt Buddies to the astronaut’s seat for a thrilling and drilling blast off! Creativity blossoms with the Design & Drill STEM Garden as busy builders place the stems, select and stack the petals, and use the kid-friendly power drill and a colorful bolt to secure them in place—then watch them bloom before their very eyes! The STEM Garden supports STEM learning, enhances fine motor skills such as hand-eye coordination, develops patterning skills, and helps build kids’ confidence while engaging in imaginative play.

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DISNEY FROZEN 2 ICE POWERS PLAYDATE ELSA

Pose Elsa’s arms in her signature power stance to watch blue snowflake lights run down her arms and off her palms, accompanied by powerful freezing sounds. Press Elsa’s center chest button to hear one of 12 phrases and more sounds inspired by Frozen 2. This doll stands 3 feet tall and features 11 points of articulation.

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DISNEY JUNIOR MICKEY MOUSE E-I-OH! MICKEY MOUSE FEATURE PLUSH

With this interactive plush, kids can sing with Farmer Mickey to the “Old McDonald” song, dance to the Chicken Dance as Mickey flaps his arms and wiggles his bottom, and play a “What Animal Sound is That?” game.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $39.99

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DOC MCSTUFFINS WASH YOUR HANDS SINGING DOLL

Inspired by Disney Junior’s hit animated show, Doc McStuffins has been a role model for young viewers since 2012. She understands how important washing her hands is in preventing the spread of germs to her friends. Kids will enjoy singing along with Doc McStuffins as they practice washing their hands to the “Wash Your Hands” song from the show. Press her stethoscope to activate and Doc McStuffins sings and says some of her iconic phrases. Standing 11 inches tall, this Doc McStuffins doll is dressed in her classic doctor’s outfit and comes with a doll-size face mask, doctor’s bag, pretend stethoscope, thermometer, and otoscope to help her care for all of her patients!

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $24.84

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ETCH-A-SKETCH

The classic red-framed drawing toy is shaking things up in 2020 to mark its 60th anniversary. To celebrate the original magic screen, Etch-A-Sketch is teaming up with other iconic brands to unveil a series of limited-edition launches. Featuring Monopoly, NASA, Rubik’s Cube, Stan Lee, and diamond-inspired editions. Upcoming special editions include Monopoly and NASA.

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FISHER-PRICE IMAGINEXT DC SUPER FRIENDS SUPER SURROUND BATCAVE

This multilevel Batcave includes five exclusive figures, eight activation points, a working Bat-Signal, and more. Kids can hear more than 200 sounds and phrases through the dual speakers.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MATTEL
  • MSRP: $149.99

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FISHER-PRICE THOMAS & FRIENDS TALKING THOMAS & PERCY TRAIN SET

This playset includes motorized Thomas and Percy train engines that talk to each other on the track, which features locations from the island of Sodor. Also includes cargo accessories and Bulstrode the boat.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MATTEL
  • MSRP: $49.99

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GEOSAFARI JR EXPLORER SCOPE

The ONLY combined microscope and telescope made for preschoolers. Includes scope with 8x magnification, perfect-fit goggles with enlarged eyepieces, breakaway strap, hand grips, and telescoping barrel with 15x magnification for distance. Magnification and field of vision designed specifically for preschoolers’ level of perception.

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KINDI KIDS SHIVER N SHAKE RAINBOW KATE

Listen to Kate’s heartbeat with the stethoscope, take her temperature with the thermometer, and soothe her tummy with magic vitamin stars to nurture her back to health. Kate features more than 40 sounds, sensors, and interactive accessories.

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KINDNESS CLUB DOLL

This line of seven 14-inch dolls in three different skin tones feature girls that strive to make the world a better place through caring and respect. The dolls feature molded, posable bodies, rooted hair with a colorful highlight, and realistic fixed eyes. They also come with a comb and a brush.

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LITTLE TIKES MY FIRST MIGHTY BLASTERS ASSORTMENT

Preschoolers can easily load the launchers with colorful power pods that are soft, safe, and encourage kids to role play as heroes. The launchers are available in three styles, each featuring a 12-foot blasting range. All power pods are compatible with all three launchers.

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LOVE, DIANA MYSTERY SHOPPER

Diana has been shopping and it’s time to glam up! Kids can open the shopping bag to find a whole salon inside. The playset includes 15 surprises inside, including a colorful handle which turns into a bracelet. Based on the popular YouTuber Diana (“Kids Diana Show” and “Love, Diana”)

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HEADSTART
  • MSRP: $39.94

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MR. POTATO HEAD GOES GREEN

Figure and accessories are made from sustainable plant-based plastic that is derived from sugarcane. The 15-piece set comes in “virtually plastic-free” Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper packaging. The 5-inch scale figure looks like the classic Mr. Potato Head kids love, but now has dings and dimples like a real potato would have. Accessories include a flower pot, a worm, and a sprout.

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

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PAW PATROL DINO PATROLLER

This motorized PAW Patrol vehicle features oversized wheels for tough terrain, a projectile launcher, and room for all six pups. The vehicle comes with a T. rex figure and a Chase figure.

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PEPPA’S SHOPPING MALL

This three-level playset has a working elevator, a photo booth, a magical dressing room, and a play area. Comes with exclusive Peppa Pig, George Pig, Daddy Pig, and Mummy Pig figures.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JAZWARES
  • MSRP: $39.99

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PETS ALIVE FIFI THE FLOSSING SLOTH

Fifi mimics one of the most iconic dances of the decade with hilarious floss movements, blinking eyes, and a butt wiggle. Everyone is sure to get up and dance along.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: ZURU
  • MSRP: $24.99

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PINKFONG BABY SHARK DANCING DJ

Kids can dance along with Baby Shark to seven fun songs and popular remixes. Features Dance Detection technology and three game modes to get kids moving, and even helps teach ABCs and 123s.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: WOWWEE
  • MSRP: $39.99

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PJ MASKS TRANSFORMING 2 IN 1 MOBILE HQ

Transform the PJ Masks Seeker into a 3-foot-tall Headquarters featuring five levels of play, a lights and sounds control board, drop-down ramps, a ground-level exit ramp, and a cage. Includes a Catboy figure and a Cat-Car.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $79.99; $99.97 CAD

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PLAY-DOH KITCHEN CREATIONS CANDY DELIGHT PLAYSET

Fill the top of this playset with Play-Doh, then turn the crank on the candy machine to create pretend gummy bears, candy bars, and chocolate cups. Comes with five cans of Play-Doh.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HASBRO
  • MSRP: $24.99

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REAL RIGS RECYCLING TRUCK BY KID TRAX

This ride-on features more than 100 sound effects and songs, nine recyclable accessories, Power Trax rubber traction strip tires, and push-button acceleration to go up to 1.5 mph.

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RESCUE TAILS ADOPTABLE PETS

Each soft, huggable, interactive dog wags its tail, nods its head, and makes realistic puppy sounds. Choose from Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Rottweiler, or German Shepherd. Each pet includes a wipe-away tear, customizable doghouse, collar, and adoption papers.

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RYAN’S WORLD SECRET AGENT RYAN’S MYSTERY MISSION CASE

The Secret Agent Ryan’s Mystery Mission Case allows kids to discover their inner super-spy. First, unlock the code to open the case. Find secret messages, reveal exclusive mystery figures, discover secret spy wear and gear including goggles, two wrist-communicators, a flashlight and more surprises. Based on Ryan’s World, the most popular kids YouTube channel on the planet. Set includes – mystery spy case, 3 exclusive spy-themed figures, 2 wrist communicators, flashlight, goggles, code-breaker spinner, stickers and accessories.

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UP IN & OVER ENERGETIC ELEPHANT BOUNCER

This indoor/outdoor bouncer easily inflates in 3 minutes thanks to the built-in pump. It features mesh sidewalls for added safety, fun graphics, and elephant ears that move as kids bounce.

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