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Toys and books for a 2.5 year old boy
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Construction Set in a Box by Melissa and DougConstruction Set in a Box by Melissa and Doug
We have a great wooden workbench and tools from highlights, but it's a little low on parts. Thanks for getting these, Papa and Grandma!
Maxim Tumbletree Timbers Building Set, 300-PiecesMaxim Tumbletree Timbers Building Set, 300-Pieces
He's always building, and loves every kind of block. Thanks, Papa and Grandma!
Cadaco Enviro-BLOX X-Treme Builder Set - 440 PieceCadaco Enviro-BLOX X-Treme Builder Set - 440 Piece
Buy new: $13.23
eco-friendly, reusable, cornstarch blocks that stick together with moisture. Hours of fun...looks great!
X9X Green Wooden SUVX9X Green Wooden SUV
Buy new: $45.00
Anything he can build, take apart, and rebuild has been a lasting favorite. He already has the orange compact car, and a few more would allow him to get creative with car building.
WowWee Tribot Talking Companion in Red/BlackWowWee Tribot Talking Companion in Red/Black
Buy new: $39.00
He's really fascinated by robots. This one looks easy to use, has good reviews, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
Miniature Robot Wind Up Toy [Toy] [Toy]Miniature Robot Wind Up Toy [Toy] [Toy]
A little wind-up robot...just for fun
Learning Resources StethoscopeLearning Resources Stethoscope
Buy new: $10.07
He really loves playing doctor, and he often pretends he can hear our hearts, stomachs, and voices in his plastic stethoscope. He'd be thrilled with one that really works! Thanks, Papa and Grandma!
Blue Junior Physician Outfit with Lab Coat, Scrub Set, and Stethoscope, Size 4/6Blue Junior Physician Outfit with Lab Coat, Scrub Set, and Stethoscope, Size 4/6
We're building up the imaginary play outfits we have. Chef, check. Knight, check. Farmer, check. A doctor play outfit would be really cool.
Small World Toys Hometown Heroes Fire StationSmall World Toys Hometown Heroes Fire Station
On sale! In the Christmas books we have, all the kids seem to get fire trucks. Now it's the only thing he's asking for. This one would be so much fun for him...he'd love the imaginary play and the fire house!
Ryan's Room Li'l Fire Stoppers Big Red TruckRyan's Room Li'l Fire Stoppers Big Red Truck
The same fire truck that comes with the above set, but on its own. A little cheaper, and it still looks fun! Thanks Papa and Grandma!
The Elves and the ShoemakerThe Elves and the Shoemaker by Jacob Grimm
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $4.23
A classic story illustrated by one of our very favorite illustrators. His books are beautiful.
Night of the MoonjelliesNight of the Moonjellies by Mark Shasha
Buy used from: $11.95
Beautiful illustrations, great reviews, and it has a boat and sea creatures. He'll love it.
Forest Bright, Forest Night (Sharing Nature With Children Book)Forest Bright, Forest Night (Sharing Nature With Children Book) by Jennifer Ward
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $6.92
Great concept for a book, beautiful illustrations, and he'll enjoy learning all the animal names. We really really want this one!
This Is IrelandThis Is Ireland by M. Sasek
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $4.00
We'd love to teach him more about his Irish roots, so we're trying to collect some books about Ireland and Irish folk tales.
RoxaboxenRoxaboxen by Alice Mclerran
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $3.53
A story about the imagination and a city created by children. Illustrated by one of our favorites. A classic.
In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Collection)In the Night Kitchen (Caldecott Collection) by Maurice Sendak
Buy new: $12.92 / Used from: $7.50
He loves this story, but we only have the movie. Every time we're at the bookstore he asks to read this one...that probably means it should be in our home library!