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5 Heirloom Gifts from Acorn Toy Shop

What to Get Your Kids This Holiday

crescent moon music box!

The toddler next door is getting an iPad for Hanukkah? No disrespect to the interwebs, but this holiday season we’re feeling nostalgic for playthings of yore — just the sort of gifts you’ll find at Brooklyn’s Acorn Toy Shop.

Crescent Moon Music Box, $49
The Brahms coming out of the handcrafted Polish import is music to baby’s ears.

Stepped Pyramid Blocks Set, $200
Hand-cut and stained in dozens of dazzling water-based colors, the varying heights of the alder wood blocks make for unlimited building possibilities.

kitchen stove top!Stove Top, $42
Save precious square footage and stoke their imaginations, all with one genius toy. Add it to any table or countertop for an instant kitchen.

Seedling Wooden Family Kit, $42
Crafty kids can tack on felt, fabric, and more to make their own tribe of wooden dolls.

stockmar watercolor paint set!Stockmar Watercolor Paint Set, $42
Junior needs little artistic talent to create a masterpiece with these paints. The colors are specially designed to look great together no matter what.

Acorn Toy Shop, 323 Atlantic Avenue, between Hoyt and Smith Streets (718-522-3760 or acorntoyshop.com).

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this week in new york!

CELEBRATE
Winterfest
What:
Forget the lines at FAO Schwarz; get in the holiday spirit by giving presents to penguins and polar bears (yes, that includes fish-cicles).
Why: Winter crafts and polar-themed performances, too.
When: Thru Dec. 17. Fri. & Sat., 2-6:30 p.m.
Where: Central Park Zoo, 830 Fifth Ave., at 64th St. Free with zoo admission.

RECYCLE
Eco Art & Design Workshop
What:
Young visionaries turn castoff cardboard boxes into cool castles.
Why: Led by Christiane Lemieux, creator of DwellStudio’s ubiquitous kids’ decor and accessories.
When: Sat., 2 & 3:30 p.m.
Where: Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St., b/t Broadway & Amsterdam Ave. (212-721-1223). Free with museum admission, $11.

HEAR
Stuck, by Oliver Jeffers
What:
The award-winning picture book author reads from his latest, a wacky tale that begins when a kite gets stuck in a tree.
Why: Presented as part of the PowerHouse Kids Holiday Party.
When: Sun., 3-5 p.m.
Where: The PowerHouse Arena, 37 Main St., at Water St. (718-666-3049). R.S.V.P. to kids@powerhousearena.com. Free.

Photos: Courtesy of Acorn Toy Shop

Location
Acorn Toy Shop
323 Atlantic Ave
bt Hoyt & Smith Sts
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-3760
37 Main St
@ Water St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-666-3049
830 5th Ave
@ E 64th St
New York, NY 10065
212-439-6500
212 W 83rd St
bt Amsterdam Ave & Broadway, in the Tisch bldg
New York, NY 10024
212-721-1223
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