Shopping Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for discerning kids Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for discerning kids By Toronto Life | November 18, 2013By Toronto Life | 11/18/2013 Facebook Gifts for small people with big taste See all the gifts » SHOW CAPTION RETURN TO ARTICLE Read More 246928 The four wood panels fit together like a puzzle, without screws or glue. $125. <strong>Drake General Store,</strong> multiple locations. (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Bau Baby Chair Bau Baby Chair https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-D003-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-D003.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-D003.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-kids/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-d003/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-d003 0 0 (Image: Carlo Mendoza) 246929 It’s both a fun toy and an astronomy lesson. $110. <strong>Kol Kid,</strong> <em>674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368.</em> (Image: Carlo Mendoza) Ursa Minor Wooden Bear Ursa Minor Wooden Bear https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-D004-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-D004.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-D004.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-2013-kids/slide/toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-d004/ toronto-christmas-gift-ideas-d004 0 0 (Image: Carlo Mendoza) 246930 Written especially for kids. 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