This 8-piece wooden sound puzzle features a sturdy wooden board with light-activated sensors that play 8 realistic animal sounds. Each wooden peg puzzle piece has a full-color matching picture underneath. For optimal performance, remove a piece in a well-lit room to expose the sensor, then replace the piece to trigger the sound. The auditory feedback supports independent play for children. The puzzle requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2 to 5, it provides hands-on, screen-free play.

This wooden puzzle features sound effects that activate when each animal piece is correctly placed. Lift the piece to reveal the light sensor, then cover it again to trigger the corresponding sound. The sturdy puzzle board is designed for frequent use. It helps develop matching, listening, and fine motor skills in children ages 2 to 5. The puzzle requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Suitable for hands-on, screen-free play.

This wooden travel memory game is designed to test concentration and includes a built-in scorekeeper. The set features a sturdy wooden frame with 25 flaps and sliding scorekeepers, along with 7 double-sided, laminated game cards. The bungee-hinge design ensures durability and ease of use, making it suitable for travel. The game cards display colorful illustrations across various themes, including colors, zoo animals, and fruits. Recommended for children ages 5 to 7, this game provides hands-on, screen-free play and works well as a gift option.

This wooden food set features a variety of items representing the five food groups, designed to encourage healthy pretend play. The set includes realistic wooden pieces such as watermelon, milk, cheese, cereal, fish, and eggs, among others. All components store conveniently in four included wooden crates for easy organization. Suitable for standalone play or as an accessory for play kitchens, this set offers an engaging, screen-free activity for children ages 2 to 5. Its educational value and hands-on play make it a practical choice for preschool-aged kids.

This wooden puzzle set includes 16 cubes and a durable tray, featuring six farm animal designs to assemble by matching picture clues. The activity helps develop visual recognition and fine motor skills in children ages 3 to 6. Made with sturdy wood from FSC-certified sources (FSC C156584), it provides hands-on, screen-free play. The compact design stores all pieces neatly in the included tray. Suitable for preschool learning environments, the set meets responsible forestry standards for new inventory.

This set includes 120 wooden shape blocks and 5 double-sided boards with colorful patterns to complete. The boards offer multiple play options with patterns on both sides. Designed as a classic math manipulative, this activity supports spatial awareness, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills. The geometric shapes provide an engaging way to explore early math concepts through hands-on play.

This set includes 100 solid wood building blocks designed for creative play and early learning. The blocks come in 4 colors and 9 different shapes, encouraging open-ended construction and foundational math exploration. Suitable for children ages 2 to 5, the Melissa & Doug wooden blocks provide a hands-on, screen-free play experience. The set is made with FSC-certified materials (FSC C156584), ensuring responsible forestry practices. The brightly colored blocks are ideal for gifting and support developmental skills through tactile engagement.

This wooden pizza play set includes six sliceable wooden pizza pieces and 36 wooden toppings for imaginative play. The self-adhesive tabs allow children to assemble the pizza and then easily slice it apart. The set comes with a wooden pizza cutter, spatula, and serving tray for added realism. All components store neatly inside the included wooden box. Designed for children ages 3 to 6, this set encourages hands-on, screen-free play.

This daily magnetic calendar helps children track the day of the week, date, weather, and special events. The set includes two fabric-hinged dry-erase boards—one pre-printed with a calendar template and a blank one for magnet storage—connected by a sturdy hanging cord. It comes with 83 magnets featuring years, months, date numerals, days of the week, holidays, special events, emotions, and a sliding temperature indicator. Designed for ages 3 to 6, this tool supports communication and helps children anticipate daily activities through hands-on, screen-free interaction. Suitable for preschool learning environments or home use.

The Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW! set introduces a reusable sticker-stamping system for creative play. It features Cupcake the Unicorn, a collectible character stamper, along with 300 easy-to-remove stickers in 100 fantasy-themed designs. The set includes a 24-page activity pad with stamp-and-learn exercises covering numbers, counting, matching, and search-and-find challenges. Designed for portability, the compact format includes built-in storage for the sticker stamper. The reusable stickers make it suitable for travel, crafting, fidget play, and collecting. The product is made with FSC-certified materials (FSC C156584) and is intended for children ages 3 to 7. Its patent-pending design offers a mess-free alternative to traditional sticker play.

The LCI30745 is a versatile toy designed for interactive play. It features durable construction with high-quality materials to ensure long-lasting use. The product includes multiple components that encourage creativity and problem-solving skills. Its compact size makes it easy to store and transport. Suitable for children ages 5 and up, it complies with international safety standards. The design incorporates bright colors and engaging shapes to maintain interest during play. Assembly is straightforward, with clear instructions included. The toy supports both solo and group play, fostering social interaction and teamwork. Batteries are not required for operation. Dimensions measure 12 x 8 x 6 inches, with a weight of 1.5 pounds. Packaging is minimal to reduce environmental impact.

The Pineapple Soft Stacker is designed for infants and toddlers to explore textures and sounds through interactive play. The set includes a fabric-covered rocking base and post with a rattle, two squeezable rings (one with a crinkle feature), a plastic textured ring, and a topper with crinkle leaves and fabric ribbons. Children can sort, squeeze, shake, and stack the rings, supporting sensory development, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities. This 5-piece toy is suitable for ages 6 to 12 months and encourages hands-on, screen-free play. Melissa & Doug toys focus on discovery-based learning with diverse characters and varied textures to promote exploratory play.

This 25-piece dentist play set includes realistic tools for pretend dental care, allowing children to simulate cleanings, cavity treatments, and fitting retainers or braces on an oversized set of teeth. The set comes with a dry-erase marker, examination tools, a toothbrush, a toothpaste tube, a dental rinse bottle and cup, two gauze pads, three tooth polish cups, top and bottom retainers and braces, a mask, a reusable ID tag on a lanyard, and a double-sided reusable activity card. Children can use the dry-erase marker to mark "decay" on the teeth, then clean them with the vibrating tool, which has interchangeable polishing and drill heads, or the included toothbrush. The back four teeth wiggle and lift for pretend extractions. This set provides a hands-on way to teach dental hygiene and help ease anxieties about visiting the dentist. Designed for ages 3 to 6, it encourages screen-free, imaginative play.

This 24-piece pretend play pet vet set encourages imaginative role-playing with a plush dog and cat, along with veterinarian accessories. The set includes functional tools such as a stethoscope, thermometer, syringe, ear scope, tweezers, clamp, cast, bandages, pretend treatments, and ointments. A reusable double-sided checklist helps guide office visits. The Good Housekeeping Institute has recognized this toy for supporting empathy development in children. All pieces store conveniently in a tote bag for easy transport and cleanup. Designed for preschoolers ages 3 to 6, it provides hands-on, screen-free play.

This craft kit contains a wooden star, dowel, two satin ribbons, 19 gem stickers, four paint pots (light pink, dark pink, blue, and purple), a paintbrush, two glitter glues, and white glue. Designed for children who enjoy princess-themed activities, it allows for creative customization with gem stickers and glitter accents. The project supports fine motor skill development, hand-eye coordination, and artistic expression through hands-on decoration. All materials are included for assembling and decorating a complete star wand.

This set features wooden magnetic play figures of Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck, designed for dressing in various outfits. It includes two wooden dolls, two doll stands, and over 40 magnetic clothing and accessory pieces, all stored in a convenient tray. The coordinating pieces allow for multiple outfit combinations. The activity supports fine motor skills, counting, sorting, and encourages creative expression and imaginative play. Suitable for children ages 3 to 5, it provides hands-on, screen-free play and makes a practical gift for preschoolers.

This toy features hidden pictures beneath its scales for discovery play. The tail contains a squeaker to support grasp development and finger strength. A shatterproof mirror is included to stimulate visual engagement with faces and light reflections. Crinkly scales provide tactile feedback and encourage sensory exploration. The design incorporates washable fabrics in multiple textures and colors for varied sensory input.

This soft block features a variety of sensory elements, including crinkling textures, a durable plastic mirror, and knotted fabric tags. The design incorporates a textured ring, crinkly flower petals, and tabs for tactile exploration. When pressed, the animal noses activate four distinct animal sounds and lively melodies. Part of the Melissa & Doug K's Kids line, this toy supports early development by engaging sensory, fine motor, and gross motor skills. Suitable for children ages 6 months to 2 years, it provides hands-on, screen-free play.

This soft pull-and-go vehicle set is designed for babies and toddlers, featuring four plush vehicles: a school bus, family car, fire truck, and police car. The lightweight, cushioned pieces are easy for small hands to grasp and roll, encouraging movement and play. The set supports early skill development, including sensory exploration, fine and gross motor coordination, problem-solving, language, and social-emotional growth. Note: Do not leave in a crib unattended.

This bead maze toy features a classic design with a unique twist. Four soft-coated wires curve between two solid wood blocks, providing a tactile and visually engaging experience. The set includes 18 wooden beads in various shapes and three plastic rings that spin and slide along the wires. The toy supports sensory development, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination through hands-on play. Constructed with durable materials and quality craftsmanship, it is designed for children ages 1 to 3. The toy offers a screen-free play option suitable for gifting.

This puzzle features dramatic dinosaurs in an exciting prehistoric scene. 2' x 3' when complete, it features 24 extra-thick pieces with an Easy-Clean surface to keep them looking like new.

It's show time! This wooden puppet theater has been designed with a sturdy, non-tip base and plenty of room inside for a puppeteer or two! The stylized theatrical graphics and plush, velvety curtains will inspire creativity and expression in any child. Including a clock with movable hands and a chalkboard panel for playbill information, it's a stage just awaiting imagination!
— Bebe Feimster, owner of Big Smile Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in a June 2015 survey that Melissa and Doug’s Deluxe Puppet Theater is one of their best-selling furniture items.

No-mess painting for kids! This exciting paint-with-water coloring book includes four reusable pages and a refillable water pen. Simply use the pen to color in each scene--details and vibrant color appear with every stroke! Then let the page dry to erase the pictures and fill it in again and again. This animal-themed book includes four scenes to color, and a search-and-find activity for each scene. The chunky-sized water pen is easy for kids to hold and stores neatly right in the front cover, so Water WOW books make ideal travel activity books and travel toys for kids!
— Joe Novak, owner of Kazoo Toys of Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga., told TDmonthly in an April 2015 survey that Water Wow from Melissa & Doug is one of their store's best-selling travel toys.

This colorful wooden set includes 12 wooden, sliceable cookies and 12 toppings, wooden knife, spatula, cookie sheet and a kitchen mitt for safe, "low-calorie" play! The cookies store in a durable dough tube.
— Molly Hungerford, manager at Leapin' Lizards Toy Company in Bend, Or., told TDmonthly in a March 2015 survey that Melissa & Doug's wooden play food is one of her store's best-selling eco-friendly toys.

Bella Butterfly swings open on the easy-access door of this whimsical bug house. A sturdy handle, a beautifully striped floor and lots of air holes provide the perfect place to house and observe insects and bugs. Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" x 3.5"
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in an March 2015 survey that bug houses are one of her store's best-selling outdoor toys.