Holiday Gift Guide 2011: 20 kid-friendly treasures for the little ones on your list
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: 20 kid-friendly treasures for the little ones on your list
By Fraser Abe, Karolyne Ellacott, Kevin Naulls and Mark Teo | Photography by Carlo Mendoza
Let’s face it: shopping for kids is hard. The fads change every few months, and while we admit some toys today are pretty darn cool, there are plenty we just don’t get. Thankfully, the classics never go out of style. We hand-picked some charming stuffed animals that are sure to be the highlight of any collection, plus an ash toboggan that will encourage your kid to actually go outside, if only to show it off. And while we love a Charlie Brown–esque Christmas, there’s plenty of modern stuff, too, like wall-climbing robots and a hoodie that transforms your precious tyke into a terrifying lizard. Check out the 20 treasures just for the tots »
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- Scooter Girl, 187 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-534-2211<br />
- Bear toys, $65
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Bear toys, $65
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- Ella and Elliott, 188 Strachan Ave., 416-850-7890<br />
- Flensted mobile, $49
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Flensted mobile, $49
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- Kol Kid, 674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368<br />
- Hattie the elephant, $140
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Hattie the elephant, $140
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- Snug as a Bug, 3022 Dundas St. W., 416-534-6881<br />
- Toy tool set, $37
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Toy tool set, $37
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- 103351
- Wise Daughters, 3079B Dundas St. W., 416-761-1555<br />
- Streetcar onesie, $20
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Streetcar onesie, $20
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- 103359
- Mabel’s Fables, 662 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-322-0438<br />
- <em>Out of Sight</em> book, $22
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Out of Sight book, $22
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- 103360
- Red Pegasus, 628 College St., 416-536-3872<br />
- Jacks, $7
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Jacks, $7
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- 103361
- Floriane, 38 Avenue Rd., suite C9, 416-920-6367<br />
- Little Marc Jacobs dress, $348
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Little Marc Jacobs dress, $348
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- 103362
- Kol Kid, 674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368<br />
- Hansa plush bear, $125
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Hansa plush bear, $125
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- 103367
- Red Pegasus, 628 College St., 416-536-3872<br />
- Cupcake hair clip, $10
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Cupcake hair clip, $10
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- 103366
- George’s Trains, 101-550 Alden Rd., 905-470-6200<br />
- Ath Iron Horse train set, $180
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Ath Iron Horse train set, $180
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- 103365
- The Bay, 176 Yonge St., 416-861-9111 <br />
- Mink teddy bear, $225
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Mink teddy bear, $225
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- 103356
- Mountain Equipment Co-op, 400 King St. W., 416-340-2667<br />
- Coloured turtle lights, $3.75
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Coloured turtle lights, $3.75
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- 103354
- Scooter Girl, 187 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-534-2211<br />
- Vertibot windup toy, $12
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Vertibot windup toy, $12
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- 103352
- Snug as a Bug, 3022 Dundas St. W., 416-534-6881<br />
- Toy tea set, $37
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Toy tea set, $37
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- 103350
- Swipe, 401 Richmond St. W., 416-363-1332<br />
- Ontario ash toboggan, $199
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Ontario ash toboggan, $199
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- 103349
- Kid Culture, 2986 Dundas St. W., 416-859-9006<br />
- Dino hoodie, $45
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Dino hoodie, $45
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- 103363
- Kol Kid, 674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368<br />
- Hansa plush squirrel and lamb, $7 and $30
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Hansa plush squirrel and lamb, $7 and $30
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- 103357
- Kol Kid, 674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368<br />
- Mouse in a box, $35
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Mouse in a box, $35
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- 103353
- Wise Daughters, 3079B Dundas St. W., 416-761-1555<br />
- Toy owls, $29
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Toy owls, $29
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By Fraser Abe, Karolyne Ellacott, Kevin Naulls and Mark Teo | Photography by Carlo Mendoza
Let’s face it: shopping for kids is hard. The fads change every few months, and while we admit some toys today are pretty darn cool, there are plenty we just don’t get. Thankfully, the classics never go out of style. We hand-picked some charming stuffed animals that are sure to be the highlight of any collection, plus an ash toboggan that will encourage your kid to actually go outside, if only to show it off. And while we love a Charlie Brown–esque Christmas, there’s plenty of modern stuff, too, like wall-climbing robots and a hoodie that transforms your precious tyke into a terrifying lizard. Check out the 20 treasures just for the tots »
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Gotta say, not sure many kids would be thrilled to find any of these picks under the tree.
I have to agree with “gotta say”
The authors age is showing :D
Do any of the authors have kids? These recommendations suck! Other than small business marketing, WTF is the point of this list? I would rather give my kids coal.