The Best Gifts For Kids Ages 4 Through 6

Bring the fun of going to the mall home with a Build-A-Bear Workshop Stuffing Station ($30). With this exciting kit, kids can stuff and dress two furry friends without having to leave the house.

This insanely adorable dragon ($80) is seriously smart. He responds to touch with more than 50 different sounds or movements and his treat even changes colors when you feed him.

She'll be crooning out "Let It Go" regardless, so why not give her center stage? The Frozen Boom Box ($23) serves as a real, functioning mic, comes preloaded with music from the movie, and can connect to any MP3 player.

Jakks Pacific's Mrs. Potts and Chip — from Beauty and the Beast — get a fun upgrade with the Disney Princess Belle Musical Tea Party Cart ($48). As the cart is pushed, the teapot and cup spin and play "Be Our Guest."

The Mickey and Friends Beach House ($28, originally $35) is the newest addition to Lego's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse line, and considering Mickey's newest digs and Goofy's wakeboard skills, everyone will want to come over for some fun in the sun!

For tots who make tuning into Nick Jr.'s PAW Patrol a habit, the Lookout Play Set ($65, originally $70) is an interactive playtime take on the canine crew's HQ.

It's only appropriate that an Olaf Snow Cone Maker ($30, originally $33) exists, isn't it?! No batteries required, this takes some good old-fashioned elbow grease to crank out your icy treats.

Think your preschooler is too young to learn basic coding? Think again! Robot Turtles ($19) has kids moving turtles across the game board in search of their matching jewel — to do so, they use basic programming commands, teaching them without them ever realizing it.

The star of the upcoming Trolls movie, Poppy (played by Anna Kendrick) comes to life for little ones via the Hug Time Poppy doll ($45, originally $50). Both tots and the doll wear matching watches that allow the two to "talk" to each other.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back with a vengeance, and this Secret Sewer Lair Playset ($100, originally $130) is the perfect toy for a new fan. Probably taller than they are, the playset has everything kids need for pretend play with their favorite characters.

Bring the fun of enchanting stories wherever you go and then pack it all away for an easy cleanup with Disney Princess Play N Carry Castle Doll ($31).

File this one under gross toys that kids love and parents just cringe at. Gooey Louie ($38) has kids pick things out of Louie's nose in hopes of finding the right object. If the wrong one's picked, Louie goes a bit crazy!

This adorable beanbag toss ($39) was designed by artist Bianca Gómez exclusively for The Land of Nod. It comes with three beanbag birds and is easy to set up (and take down) in any doorway.

You child will be put to work with the new Matchbox Treasure Tracker Metal Detector Truck ($31, originally $40). A real working metal detector, the truck is just waiting to alert it's owner that it's found some treasure in the sand box!

This mix and match "constructible" doll ($13) makes changing up Betty Spaghetty's hair and clothes easy for your little one, especially if they have limited dexterity.

The hottest movie of the year has a boatload of toys for kids of all ages. The remote control BB-8 ($59, originally $80) is perfectly sized for little hands and makes movie-influenced sounds as it moves.

Just like Elsa in Frozen, your little one can soon wave their hands and watch their ice castle rise a full 20-inches before them. Yup, using magic, the castle ($59, originally $80) actually rises.

One of the hottest shows for preschoolers this year, Paw Patrol is a bonafide hit for tots. The Paw Patrol Paw Patroller ($75, originally $80) has a working elevator and a fully functional Command Center inside. It can transport three Paw Patrol vehicles or display up to six, making it the ultimate toy for your Ryder and Skye fans.

The Orb Factory's StoryCraft The Frog Prince ($30) allows for creative storytelling as tots add shapes and jewels to a 10-page storybook about the Frog Prince fairy tale.

Your little one may not remember learning to eat solid food, but she certainly enjoys helping other tots do so. Baby Alive Super Snacks Snackin' Sara ($37) is the latest addition to the Baby Alive line, and watching the doll eat and then poop her Play-Doh-like food is sure to provide enjoyment for little ones.

Miles From Tomorrowland blasted into our kids' hearts this year and the new toy line makes our hearts grow fonder. They're sweet and fun, just like Miles himself. The Stellosphere ($34) is actually thee toys in one — the Stellosphere, the Zip Ship, and the Mini StarJetter. Plus, it recites phrases from the show. How cute!

Not all fairy tales are about princesses, as GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine ($45, originally $50) proves. Part of a construction toy and book series for girls, GoldieBlox shows little ladies that engineering and fun aren't mutually exclusive. The story's star is a young inventor who fashions a belt drive out of pegs, axles, wheels, and ribbon, right alongside her readers.

The LeapReader ($51) is designed to teach kids how to read and write all in one place. As a next-generation Tag — LeapFrog began phasing out the Tag system last Summer — the LeapReader continues to teach tots to sound out words and read sentences through its library of 150 or so books, while also teaching preschoolers how to write their numbers and letters through structured stroke lessons. Slimmer and easier to hold than the original Tag, the new system's reading experience feels exactly the same as the old version — place the stylus on the page, and it will sound out words, read whole words, or read entire sentences. Where the system excels is in the new writing experience and a listening experience that now includes music.

Just how steady is your tot's hand? With Hape's Super Moose ($45, originally $50), kids test their dexterity and stability as they try to add antlers to the moose's head — without knocking down the wooden pieces!

A showstopper of a gift for your little Doc McStuffins fan, the Get Better Talking Mobile Cart ($50, originally $80) includes a working CB radio (for calling in those toy emergencies), a motion-activated siren, and even a light-up EKG.

Play-Doh introduced 17 city-based kits ($42, originally $60), and all of the sets are interchangeable with other sets. Each is packed with hidden surprises like half molds and beards for the figures.

Yup, his name really explains what he does. Pax may look adorable, but after feeding him some "treats," your little one will be cleaning up after him ($25). Maybe it's good practice for a live family pet!

The Barbie Fashionistas Dolls ($10) feature different body types and ethnicities so that your child's Barbie can really look just like the women they know — in really fashionable outfits, obviously.

This ain't no ordinary cardboard play house! The OTO Ice Cream Truck ($69) is the coolest play house on the block. Made out of strong cardboard and featuring more detail than the trucks parked outside our office right now, this ice cream truck is sure to draw lines of customers — so it's a good thing a few 5-year-olds can fit in it at once! To add some personalization, parents can even create a custom printable license plate for their little one's venture via a section on the company's website.

Whether they use it to lay on while they watch YouTube videos on their iPad or to lounge on during family game night, this Soft Sidekick Giant Dog Stuffed Animal ($119) is a comfy place for them to land.

Get your little one ready for overnight sleepovers with their new school friends by grabbing them an adorable Robotic Sleeping Bag ($129).

The Superstar Stage ($299) is the perfect aide to kiddo's who love engaging in imaginative play.

You've never seen a remote-control animal quite like the Zoomer Chimp ($90, originally $120). With some work, your little one can actually "train" this chimp. Zoomer Chimp will respond to voice commands and lets you know exactly how he’s feeling with his color-changing eyes.

The Angry Birds rage is still going strong thanks to this year's movie release, and the Lego products surrounding the film are super popular. The Lego Angry Birds King Pig's Castle set ($72) has 859 pieces to keep kids busy until the end of the holiday vacation.

The DC Super Hero Girls Wonder Woman Action Doll ($35, originally $40) can't go anywhere without her invisible jet!

Playmobil's City Action Space Rocket With Launch Site ($48, originally $60) features working lights and sounds and a movable maintenance platform to simulate an actual shuttle launch.

These DC Super Hero Girls dolls ($50) are ready to fight crime. Your kiddo can join Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Bumblebee in endless powerful play.

The Barbie Hello Dreamhouse Playset ($300) is a Barbie-lover's dream. The smart house will keep little ones busy for hours — even more so than the original Barbie house!

Disney Elena of Avalor and Princess Isabel ($25) come as a set of dolls who can go on adventures with your little one just like in the popular Disney show.

These adorable Hatchimals eggs ($60) hatch into a furry friend that will interact with your child.

Poppy's Styling Station ($20) gives your kiddo a chance to play with and style Poppy's most notable feature — her hair!

Join the Ryder and the pups on adventures with this Paw Patrol Monkey Temple Playset ($49) featuring lights, sounds, and trap doors!

Remember the Barbie Styling head we played with as kids? Well it received a makeover. The Barbie Digital Makeover Mirror ($31) converts your iPad into a makeup mirror. Using facial tracking, kids can dip a stylus-like makeup wand into a virtual palette and apply it to their faces. The screen shows them what they'd look like as they apply lipstick, eye shadow, and blush. There's no mess, no clean up and no overly made-up little girls running around your home!

Everyone loves shaking snow globes, but what about making your own? Seedling's Make Your Own Snow Globe Kit ($30) is a fun way for kids to put their own touch on the classic toy.

The Minions get themselves into the funniest situations, and we have a feeling this Mega Bloks Minions Flying Hot Dogs set ($12) was probably inspired by a very funny scene!

The FurReal Friends Torch, My Blazin’ Dragon ($60) is all of the fun of having a real pet dragon (OK, so we don't know what that would be like). Torch breathes fire (kind of), toasts marshmallows, and moves in response to your child's touch.

Think of Laser Pegs ($59) as Legos with flair. The building bricks (which are actually compatible with Legos) include Laser Peg pieces that light up when they're connected.

Warning: this is not a toy. It is a full-fledged tablet designed with kids in mind. The Amazon Fire Kids Edition ($90) gives tots unlimited (free!) access to more than 10,000 books, movies, apps, and TV shows. But it also includes strict parental controls so parents can limit what their kids see based on their ages and maturity levels. It also has front and rear cameras, so they can photograph, record, and share their activities with loved ones — or video chat with grandparents.

From turntables to a bright paint job, the Lego Friends Popstar Tourbus ($39) — which includes three mini doll figures — has every amenity the Friends could want.

Batman and Superman aren't the only superheroes getting new playsets this year. Spiderman will have a whole lineup of goods from Hasbro ($40).

The Skyshock RC ($55, originally $65) goes from a race car on land to an air racer with the help of a handy remote and some pop-out wings.

Basically a more challenging version of Bop It!, Hyper Toss ($20) requires kids to toss the ball from one color to another, which helps with motor skills and provides hours of engaging independent play — unless of course, they want to play with a friend, in which case they could have healthy competitions to see who can create the longest sequence!

If your little dreams of being just like Batman, this mask ($53) will not only make them look like the day-saving hero, they'll sound like him too!

These blind bag toys have been reimagined for the new C3 Kinstructions line so that little ones can build up the world of Shopkins with multiple construction sets. Complete with a pizza parlor and sushi shop, the deluxe set ($35) will let your children play with their Shopkins in an imaginative way.

Even if your tot isn't already a fan of Netflix original series Project Mc², they can still engage with the dolls — and you'll want them to! The line includes four girls who use their love of science and their spy skills to go on missions for a secret organization. This Project Mc² doll ($22, originally $25) comes with instructions for creating your own glitter light bulb and plenty of other accessories for STEM-oriented kids.

Your little Jedi can create the ultimate lightsaber with this Star Wars Bladebuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber ($39). It doesn't just look cool — it has authentic sound and lights for a real Star Wars experience!

More than just a 12-inch figurine, Hasbro's Star Wars InteracTech Stormtrooper ($30) actually reacts to movement with lights and sounds thanks to his built-in motion sensors. He actually talks to tots thanks to 70 sound effects embedded in him, and just wait until you put a blaster in his hands — that's when an Imperial insignia lights up on his chest and he starts making blaster sounds! This is truly one of the coolest toys we saw at the event.

As if the original Pie Face wasn't fun enough on its own, Pie Face Showdown ($19, originally $25) promises to be a blast. Players will compete to move the lever to their opponent's side so he or she is the one hit with whipped cream!

Just like Elsa in Frozen, your little one can soon wave her hands and watch her ice castle rise a full 20-inches before her. Yup, using magic, the castle ($59, originally $80) actually rises.

We've been big fans of OYO's Lego-like sports sets for a while (disclaimer: my kids own baseball and football sets for their favorite teams). But its new NHL-branded Gametime Rinks ($150) may be its best yet. Each set comes with 681 pieces, one player, and one goalie in your little one's favorite team sweater. The clear "ice" bricks allow kids to actually move the players — and the pucks — across the "ice" for some interactive play. Between the building and the play, this is a surefire hit for your hockey fan and also comes in smaller options ($30).

Your little superhero fan will love listening to his favorite tunes with his Marvel Super-hearo Headphones ($25).

Nintendo's newest Pokémon game for the 3DS, Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon ($32), allows your 6-year-old to jump into saving the world alongside their Pokémon Partner.

Bigger and better than any previous Lego City spaceship, the new Lego City Spaceport Building Kit ($82) is perfect for your future astronaut.

Just because the sun has set doesn't mean your tot has to pack in the football game. With Nerf's Firevision Sports Football ($18), simply put on the enclosed glasses and watch as the ball creates a glowing streak of light up to 100 feet away. The set comes with two glasses so a game of quarterback and receiver can continue well into the evening!

Who doesn't like to see a model volcano explode? With Curiosity Kits Lava Rock Volcano ($13, originally $20), kids can decorate their volcano before adding vinegar, baking soda, and pebbles to it and watching it erupt.

It may look like an ordinary toy truck, but Max Tow Truck ($50, originally $75) can actually pull or push up to 200 pounds on high-traction surfaces! Yes, that means that mom or dad can sit on a skateboard and the truck can pull them! Add more than 50 phrases that Max spouts out, and you've got yourself a great toy that any kiddo would love!

What child wouldn't love making their own stickers? With Creativity For Kids X-Treme Sticker Maker Set ($18), they'll have everything they need to make colorful, fun stickers for their friends and family.

There isn't much out there in terms of toys for little basketball fans. That's why we absolutely love the C3 NBA Elite Edition Full Court Set ($55) and accompanying locker room sets. The Lego-like construction set has 393 pieces and comes with five MVP figures — LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, and more — and two "stands" that make the players look like they're floating through the air!

The Magic Tree House books are some of the first sets of chapter books on most kids' bookshelves. Teachers recommend them, parents enjoy reading them, and kids love the time-traveling stories. The Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books One to 28 ($83, originally $140) ensures that they can go back and reread their favorite stories, as well as new ones, without missing a single trip.

More than just a trike, Razor's FlashRider 360 ($69, originally $120) will have tots spinning their way around the neighborhood. In addition to a large front wheel, the rider has two caster rear wheels that send the trike spinning when pedaled. But best of all is the spark bar that lowers a flint pack to the ground to create sparks when the bar is pulled.

One of our favorite finds at Toy Fair this year, the Star Wars Furbacca ($58, originally $80) reacts to users' touch and motion to make real Wookiee sounds!

The age-old game of mancala is still entertaining kids, and this Mancala For Kids ($11) uses animal-shaped playing pieces instead of the traditional pebbles to make it a great find for kids this age.

The Barbie Photo Fashion Doll ($28) is one of the most unique dolls to come out of Barbie in years. It has a digital camera embedded in her back (hidden to look like a necklace) that can project photos onto her t-shirt. Photos can be edited with added backgrounds and graphics to create truly unique clothing designs on Barbie.

Julie continues to be one of the most popular American Girl dolls, and the Car Wash Set ($350) is one of the coolest accessories available for her. The 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle — with a radio that plays '70s-era songs, working headlights, a horn, and an engine that sounds like it is running — is as realistic as they get!

All marble runs are not the same. With MindWare Q-Ba-Maze Big Box ($47, originally $53), kids not only design their mazes themselves, they can also create them in animal, geometric, and virtually any shape they like.

Disney Frozen Little Kingdom Frozen Friendship Collection ($25) include beloved Frozen characters whose clothes snap on and off.

The Lil' Turtle ($15) comes in fun colors and designs and swims around their cage without needing feeding or cleaning.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-Blasts ($12) will feature the popular characters faces on the bodies of their blasters.

If your kiddo's minifigures like riding in style, they'll need the Airport VIP Service ($32, originally $40) set to transport their Lego limo around the world.