Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3-5
V Reader Animated eBook System
If you want to make sure you buy the best toys for your 3-5 year old this Christmas then you won't go wrong by choosing the V Reader. This eBook reader system is designed to help encourage a love of reading, at the same time as giving children a chance to see their favorite characters displayed on the color screen.
What Does The V Reader Animated eBook System Do?
V Tech have created this unique reading system to help children read and see things at the same time. It features a color touch screen that will display characters such as Shrek and Disney Fairies, allowing them to feed their imaginations and feel a little more confident when it comes to reading.
Some of the features of this reading device include:
* A 4.3 inch touch color screen,
* USB port,
* SD memory card for expansion,
* Ability to play animated stories with characters' voices, graphics, music, sounds and narration of stories,
* 3 different modes: Watch the Story, Story Dictionary and Reading Games,
* Designed to be durable when used by young children,
* Uses storybook cartridges to load stories, games and a dictionary for that story.
In short, the V Reader is designed to take your child from the stages before reading to being a confident reader by the time they are finished using it. This is why it's such a great gift for young children, who will find reading exciting when they do it in this kind of interactive setting.
The design of the reader is very important, as we all know how rough kids can get with expensive items! Thankfully this is very durable, but still easy for kids to open and close – though if you're worried you can also purchase a separate storage case.
Parents can easily track their child's progress when the reader is connected to the computer. Help encourage your child by printing out certificates when they reach new milestones.
Should You Buy The V Reader Animated eBook System From Vtech?
If you're wondering whether this might be a good gift for your child then it may help to hear about a few awards the product has won as a toy. It has been awarded the titles of:
* Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product,
* National Parenting Publication Awards 2010,
* Parents Magazine Best Toys 2010,
* Creative Child 2010 Product of the Year Award,
* National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval for 2010.
Just because the product has won awards does not necessarily mean it's suitable for your child. The Reader is designed to be used by children aged between 3 and 5, so if your child is older they may find it too simple.
But if your child is in the right age range, and you're looking for a toy that will really encourage learning, the V Reader is certainly a good choice. Most parents who already own the reader find that it's a great learning system for their child, and the main complaint is simply its battery life.
It comes in at around $60, so isn't the cheapest toy for this Christmas, but is certainly good value when you consider everything you'll get out of it.
FurReal Friends GoGo My Walkin’ Pup – The Top Christmas Gift For Girls Aged 4-6 In 2010
If you’ve got a little girl aged between 4 and 6 years old, and really want a way to impress her this Christmas, then the FurReal Friends GoGo My Walkin’ Pup is the best way to go about it!
The best thing about My Walkin’ Pup is that it really can walk! When you take him for a walk he’ll show you just how much he loves it by wagging his tail and letting out barking sounds. When you pet him, he’ll make noises to show just how excited he is for the attention, and he’ll make you want to pet him even more.
When your child ignores their new puppy, he’ll start to whine to get your attention. But leave him alone for long enough and he’ll eventually fall asleep.
What Do You Get With My Walkin’ Pup?
For a price of around $55 or more, the Walkin’ Pup is definitely something special for Christmas 2010. This GoGo pet has soft fur that children will love to pet, and a smiley face that makes it the best companion.
The remote control is built into the leash, making it easy for your child to handle and control their new pet. This is what makes it so easy to guide the pup wherever you want him to go.
My Walkin’ Pup requires four batteries to work, and they’re included in the pack.
Should You Buy FurReal Friends GoGo My Walkin’ Pup For Your Child?
My Walkin’ Pup is the perfect toy choice for just about any little girl aged four or older. If she loves animals, and has always wanted her own puppy, then this really is the next best thing. When she takes him for a walk he’ll follow her and show her affection just like a real dog! And when they’re at home together, he makes a great cuddly friend.
This is a well made toy which is important given how much it costs. It’s also designed to be taken for walks just about anywhere (though you’ll want to watch that his fur doesn’t get dirty). On the downside, you may find that the fur sheds if he gets played with a lot.
This is a toy that you’ll find on a number of the top toys lists for 2010, so you can be sure it’ll be a fast seller. If you want to buy GoGo for your child then make sure you do it as far in advance as you can, while stocks last.
The best thing about FurReal Friends GoGo My Walkin’ Pup is that you’ll have all the fun of owning a puppy, but without any of the mess and expense that goes with it!
The Moon Dough Magic Barnyard – Top Selling Toy For 3-5 Year Olds At Christmas 2010
One of the top 2010 Christmas gifts for children aged 3 to 5 years old is the Moon Dough Magic Barnyard Set. This allows your children to transform playing dough into fun animals using the special handle and molds included.
What Is Moon Dough?
Moon Dough is a soft dough for playing with that never dries out. It's also been made to be hypoallergenic and wheat-free, to suit the biggest number of children possible. This is dough with a difference though – blocks are simply placed into the molder and, when the handle is turned, they come out as fun items to play with!
What Can Your Child Do With the Moon Dough Magic Barnyard Set?
When your child plays with the Barnyard Set, they can simply place lumps of dough into the molding barn to watch them come out as various animals.This set also comes with molds to help your child make hay bales and fences for the farm setting.
There are three simple steps that make Moon Dough very easy for young children to use:
1) Put the colored dough into the barn,
2) Turn the handle,
3) Watch the molded dough emerge!
One of the best things about this set for children is that the dough will be in a ball one minute, and will have taken the shape of an item or animal from the barnyard the next. There are many different molds included to create a number of animals and, once they're created, your child can have fun playing with them on the farm setting!
What Do You Get With The Magic Barnyard Set?
* The Magic Molding Barn,
* A fence mold,
* Hay mold,
* Playmat,
* 10oz bag of yellow Moon Dough,
* 10oz bag of green Moon Dough,
* 10oz bag of blue Moon Dough.
Should You Buy The Moon Dough Barnyard Set For Your Child?
This is one of the hot toys for 2010, as chosen by retailers, so it's bound to be popular with many young children. And the fact that the recommended retail price is only $20 makes it affordable. If your child loves animals and creating things then this is definitely a good choice for them.
Some parents did have a few complaints of the Moon Dough sets, saying that they could be messy. However, the main benefits listed were the fact that the set is designed for lasting fun, is easy to use and assemble, and lasts a long time.
One thing that most parents have pointed out is that this dough really is different from any dough they've used before. It's so easy to mold that the Moon Dough Magic Barnyard Set can create hours of fun even for young children!
Hexbug Nano Habitat Set – A Home For The Bestselling Moving Bugs Of Christmas 2010
For children aged between 3 and 5, one of the top toy predictions for Christmas 2010 is the Hexbug Nano Habitat Set. This is a set that will give little Hexbug creatures a new home, and a fantastic setting for imaginative play.
Who Are The Hexbug Creatures?
The Hexbugs are very small creatures that can run and walk, and interact with other Hexbugs. They have inbuilt sensors that mean they know when something gets in the way, and it's great fun watching how they move around each other!
There are many of these micro robotic bugs in existence, and each specimen mimics the motion of a real life insect. Each bug contains a rotating counterweight, which is what helps it to move around so quickly, and to look so much like a real insect.
They all come with different colors, a unique body shape, and exotic markings to make each Hexbug unique. This is what makes them such fantastic gifts for those who like to collect!
What Do You Get With The Hexbug Nano Habitat Set?
You'll get:
* 2 Hexbug Nano creatures,
* One battery for each Hexbug Nano creature,
* And 10 habitat parts that snap together for different configurations (this includes 7 bridges and 3 hex cells).
The set is designed with four curved bridges, three straight bridges and three hexagon pieces to allow your child to get creative and make their own custom habitat for the Hexbug creatures to live in.
Once the habitat's been created, put the creatures in to see them scramble around, shuffle and flip over each other as they go about their business. The more creatures that your child adds to the habitat, the more fun they can have as they watch them swarm around. Because the movements replicate real insects, this really can keep them interested for hours. Remember – more Hexbug creatures are sold separately.
Should You Buy The Hexbug Nano Habitat Set For Your Child?
One of the great points about this gift is that it won't cost much, and it's suitable for a wide range of ages from three upwards. For about $30, you'll get the whole kit that includes two Hexbugs as well as a setting for your child to play with.
If your child already collects Hexbug then they'll be excited to see which two specimens they'll get new in the Hexbug Nano Habitat Set. In short, this is a great gift for children aged 3-5, which will keep them fascinated for hours as they experiment with new ways to get the Hexbug moving around.
American Innovative Teach Me Time Talking Alarm Clock and Nightlight
Teach me Time! is the educational bedside clock that advances as your child grows. From ages 3-5 Teach me Time' s color changing nightlight teaches kids to stay in bed until its Ok to wake, green means go. The Teach me Time interactive talking game helps kids learn to tell time on both analog and digital clocks, the game is fully adjustable with five difficulty levels. A great innovative and fun clock that your kids will love!
