It’s the smartest phone for kids we’ve spied yet. Made from wood with a chalkboard face, it puts technology on hold.

Available at pylones-usa.com, $16.

We’re giving Plus Plus, a new building set from Denmark, landmark status. The small blocks click together in inventive ways, so expect to see these around for years to come.

Available at gearedforimagination.com, $35.

Everyone knows girls travel in packs. And this flock of gals, by illustrator Suzy Ultman exclusively for The Land of Nod, is one group we want in on.

Available at landofnod.com, $25.

Littles learn to balance on a bike that transitions from three wheels to two with a simple flip of the body.

Available at yoyo.com, $70.

Woodmobiel is like Tinker Toys on steroids. The kid-size set requires real tools (and adult supervision), but he can build everything from a scooter to a plane. And it’s fun you can have together.

Available at madebyoots.com, $165-$300.

Here’s a letter-perfect gift for kids who like to accessorize.

Available at pommenyc.com, $15.

Mark your volumes with a “This book belongs to ___ ” stamp and then lend your literary heart out.

Available at yellowowlworkshop.com, $19.50.

Introduce Barbapapa, a French storybook from the ’70s, by way of a balance game. For parents unfamiliar with its kid lit pedigree, it’s simply Jenga with circles.

Available at pommenyc.com, $36.

This on-the-go railroad set morphs into its own carrying case. All aboard!

Available at yoyo.com, $90.

You choose the skin/hair color combo, Bolivian artisans whip up the first knit pal to join the Sophie and Lili gang.

Available at sophieandlili.com, $45.

The font design experts at House Industries combine their love of letters with Charles and Ray Eames’s style, creating blocks for modern families.

Available at mysweetmuffin.com, $70.

Handmade wooden boats by way of Portland, Oregon, cruise right into bath time. Landlocked? Ships are handsome enough to display on a bedroom shelf.

Available at schoolhouseelectric.com, $25.

Every princess knows home is where the castle is. A Disney-inspired silhouette hints at the Magic Kingdom without surrendering to the mouse.

Available at withheartstudios.etsy.com, $15-$25.

Ahoy, matey! Prepare to attack with a natural wood pirate sword and then stash your booty in the cotton pouch.

Available at wovenplay.com, $42.

More than 75 feet of mix-and-match stickers put the fashion choices of princesses and fairies in your little designer’s hands.

Available at melissaanddoug.com, $17.

The key to a successful exploration is having the tools to handle any twist, turn, or pack ice. A box with binoculars, water bottle, compass, and satchel should put your explorer on the right path.

Available at rompstore.com, $84.

Toy maker Vilac was born in France more than 100 years ago. Your kid was born in the U.S. three years ago. We think the company’s all-wood six-string stunner and your little rocker make the perfect duo.

Available at perfectlysmitten.com, $34.

Perfect for going to infinity and beyond, this kit helps living-room astronauts create their own spaceships using castoff cardboard boxes from under the tree.

Available at mymakedo.com, $20.

The Walnut Animal Society collection of handmade dolls (fox, bear, raccoon, bunny, deer) looks like something out of a classic bedtime story. Mix-and-match wardrobes let you make their tales your own.

Available at ameliapresents.com, $98 each.

A rolling workbench with magnetic tools builds on his love of banging on things.

Available at moolka.com, $80.

The newest (and rosiest) dollhouse from the Brinca Dada crew was inspired by the minimalist architecture of Paul Rudolph and Tadao Ando. But we bet the biggest influence was someone’s daughter saying, “I want it in pink.”

Available at yoyo.com, $149-$162.

The second-best thing to being gifted a money tree? A money-making kit that lets kids design, print, and play with their own bank notes.

Available at pommenyc.com, $20.

A shape-sorting truck teaches littles compassion for our four-legged friends while developing their fine motor skills. Win-win.

Available at melissaanddoug.com, $20.

The entrepreneurial spirit takes root in a cotton canvas playhouse that looks like a market. Polka-dot window curtains roll up when the store is open for business.

Available at landofnod.com, $189.

And the Grammy goes to Symphony in B. The most innovative toy we’ve seen this year puts your wee conductor in charge of the orchestra. By placing the instruments in the pit, kids manipulate the musical stylings of fifteen pre-recorded songs.

Available at target.com, $40.

We forecast that holiday darling Seedling is going to get a direct hit with its DIY snow globe kit. Create your own figures, add water and glitter — and let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Available at gifthero.com, $28.

The new collection of wooden toys from Skip Hop is just right for toddlers on the go. The pull toy can be stacked, rocked, and rolled right into the next room.

Available at skiphop.com, $20.

There is no shortage of tablets for kids, but this one is different. The Android-powered Nabi is smart design (you’ll appreciate the durable rubber case). Preloaded with apps for kids pre-K and up, it also has a secure parent mode that lets you manage future downloads.

Available at nabitablet.com, $200.

Designed to resemble a 1930s Bugatti, this put-your-foot-to-the-pedal metal race car brings you across the holiday gift-giving finish line in style.

Available at rhbabyandchild.com, $299.