One of our favorite childhood memories is looking through toy catalogs and circling the ones we loved and hoped would arrive wrapped with a big bow. Flipping through the pages and dreaming about each item was a big part of the whole holiday experience – the anticipation of something wonderful. We want to give you that feeling again with our Jingle Holiday Gift Guide. We have been busy all year testing and evaluating to bring you this wonderful collection featuring more than 250 award-winning toys, games, books, family music and other unique finds. NAPPA Awards has been celebrating the best in family products for 30 years. This year’s selection includes products with positive messages of kindness, inclusion and community – products that celebrate diversity and uniqueness. This year, watching those smiles on our kids’ faces when they rip open their holiday gifts will be even more special. Happy Gifting!

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • Gifts with a Positive Message
  • Unique finds, including items perfect for those who love cozy and warm
  • Toys to spark imagination
  • Products that are all about creativity
  • Outdoor Fun
  • Book, music and games

These award-winning finds will definitely bring the joy of play and wonder. Give the gift of FUN!

Jooki

An adorable and smart player that lets kids choose and listen to parent-approved music and stories with ToyTouch Technology. $199, 3+, www.jooki.rocks

 Playdate Sven

Kids can sit on Sven, who stands over 2 feet. Feed him his carrot and he’ll make chomping noises; press on his head and he’ll say phrases. $99.99, 3+, www.jakks.com

 Cubcoats 2-in-1 Magical Transforming Hoodie

Wearable and playable friend – the soft hooded sweatshirt transforms into a stuffed animal. $45, ages 2-10, www.cubcoats.com

Julie’s Pinball Machine

Go retro with this working, doll-size arcade game. $150, 8+, www.americangirl.com

Jixelz

Fun, creativity and hours of hands-on play as you transform the tiny pixel puzzle pieces into a variety of vibrant designs. $9.95 & 16.95, 6+, www.fatbraintoyco.com

Real Animal Stories That Inspire Kids

The Hope and Inspiration book collection, published by San Diego Zoo Global Press, features true animal stories and plush that will touch children’s hearts. Books: $14.95; plush prices vary, ages 5-10, www.shopzoo.com

Squishmallows Hug Mees

Grow your #Squishmallowsquad with the all-new Hug Mees that are just as super soft and comforting as the original Squishmallows and make great couch companions, travel mates, pillow pals and bedtime buddies. $9.99-$24.99, www.squishmallows.com

 My Audio Stories

Listen, record and share stories with each set, which includes an original children’s book and a whimsical matching My Audio Pet Bluetooth speaker. $39.99, www.myaudiostories.com

Unicorn Hoppity Hop

Made of bouncy soft material, easy to inflate and deflate. $34.99, 4+, www.target.com

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Looking for last minute gifts that will bring a big smile? Check out these NAPPA Award winners!

Portable North Pole

An enchanting collection of Do-Good Deeds toys and gifts that come with a personalized video from Santa. Price varies, www.portablenorthpole.com

I Can Do That! Stickers: Super Simple (and Smart!) Sticker Activity Book

Features 350 reusable stickers  plus 43 fun-first learning activities for endless hours of fun. $9.99, 3+, www.amazon.com

Fuzzy Wubble Babies

Soft and squishy mini Fuzzy Wubbles on the inside and cute stuffed animals on the outside. $9.99, 4+, www.wubbleball.com

The Imaginary Aquarium Stackable Crayon Activity Book

Meet the mash-ups of land and sea animals: a Bunnyguin, a Kittyshark, a Jellybear, an Octopiggy… and lots more creative creatures. $12.99, 3+, www.amazon.com

The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

Hilarious and heartwarming tale of animal misfits. $24.97, 8+, www.shoutfactory.com

Twisty Petz Cuddlez

Transform your animal by pulling the head and tail and now you have a wearable and fashionable boa. $12.99, 4+, www.twistypetz.com

Wubble Fulla

Squishy, squashy Wubble Ball filled with gooey green slime, colorful Magic Marbles, shiny snowflakes or shimmering sparkles. $7.99-$14.99, 6+, www.wubbleball.com

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Give the gift of music and joy with Kitten Kaboodle from The Cat’s Pajamas. This CD is a joyous celebration of play, wonder and FUN, perfect for children of all ages and their grown-ups. With The Cat’s Pajamas, dreams become real: the library comes to life, parents walk the plank, and chickens sing, dance, and cluck their way around your kitchen. Grab your bangers, your shakers, your friends and noisemakers and join us in a play-along parade that will capture the imagination of the child in ALL of us. $15, www.howlinrecords.com

“With Kitten Kaboodle, The Cat’s Pajamas usher us into the theater of Janet Schreiner’s Broadway romp of a brain where The Andrew Sisters meet Barnum and Bailey. Sophisticated, playful and vibrantly visual!”
– Morgan Taylor of Gustafer Yellowgold, two-time Grammy® nominee

Sponsored by our 2018 NAPPA Award winner Kitten Kaboodle

A fun night of family games and laughter is the best way to spend time together during the holidays! Check out these NAPPA Award winners and bring the fun this holiday season.

Adventerra Games


We are excited for this environmentally-focused game series from Adventerra Games. There are four board games in the series including: Global Warming, PowerHaus, Recycle Rally and WaterGames. $24.95/each game, 7+, www.adventerragamesusa.com

ProjeX Projecting Game Arcade


Turn any room into an incredible gaming arcade. No need for a TV! Project crisp graphic images right onto any blank wall and enjoy real-life gaming, without the limitations of a screen. $49.99,6+, www.projexgame.com

Chickapig


Break your flock of Chickapigs free while dodging opponents, hay bales and an unruly pooping cow in this strategic board game created by Brian Calhoun and Dave Matthews. $25, 8+, www.chickapig.com

The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon Box of Lies Party Game


Challenge friends to the bluffing game of hilarious objects. $19.99, 10+, www.hasbrogaming.hasbro.com

Disney Villainous: Wicked to the Core


Discover your unique abilities while dealing twists of fate to your opponents. $24.99, www.ravensburger.us

King of the Ring


Can you be the Last Sumo Standing? Find out in this battle. $19.99, 6+, www.yulutoys.com[crosshead]

Mickey’s Snuggle Time


A calming game that’s perfect for bedtime, naptime or any quiet time. $24.99, 3+, www.amazon.com

Friends of a Feather


Add feathers to your bird each turn by drawing from the deck or trading away your unwanted ones to the nest. $19.99, 3+, www.ravensburger.us

Full Circle


Use spelling and critical thinking to inspire creativity and competition. $14.99, 8+, www.playmonster.com

Pick Me Up, Piggy!


Tell stories, remember where to find hidden farm friends, take turns and work cooperatively to win the game. $19.9, 3+, www.MindWare.com

Domino Maze


Thrills of a classic domino run with an added twist. $29.99, 8+, www.thinkfun.com

Catventures Game


Answer fun questions about cats and act out silly things they do. $24.00, 4+, www.petitcollage.com

My First Memory Game Ocean


Expand memory and object recognition skills while having fun. $9.99, 2+, www.tlji.com

SmartGames Smart Farmer


An engaging puzzle game where you help the Farmer separate the animals so they have their own areas on the farm. $22.99, 5+, www.smartgamesusa.com

Fish for Fish


Campers race against their friends to catch the most fish with their plastic “spear. $19.99, 4+, www.yulutoys.com

Invasion of the Cow Snatchers


Take control of your very own UFO to solve 60 magnetic challenges as you maneuver your way over and around farm obstacles. $29.99, 6+, www.thinkfun.com

Cheeky Butts


A hot potato style family game of spot and match. $14.99, 6+, www.bananagrams.com

Honeycombs Game


Connect your tiles by matching their symbols. Features three unique ways to play, each varying in speed and competitiveness. $19.99, 6+, www.honeycombsgame.com

KIC-Start – Kids in Conversation


A fun get-to-know-you card game with 150 conversation-starter questions great for kids and adults.
$19.95, www.contenderbrands.com

Our Family’s Race Across the U.S.A. Personalized Board Game


In a race across America’s coasts, move your piece along the colored tiles and cross the finish line first to win! $29.99, www.iseeme.com

Heads Talk Tails Walk


Can you hop like a frog while clucking like a chicken? Have a blast trying. $14.99, 3+, www.thinkfun.com

Orangutwang


How much can you hang before he goes twaaang? Take turns hanging fruit and jungle friends on the orangutan. $22.99, 4+, www.playmonster.com

 Jabuka


Quickly twist letters and transform words in this clever and fast-paced game. $20, 8+, www.jabukagames.com

3UP 3DOWN


A fast-paced discard game with a surprising finish. $9.99, 7+, www.ok2win.com

BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE


A matching game with an explosive twist. $14.99, 8+, www.ok2win.com

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Give your family the gift of music this holiday season!

Moove to the Moozika!

A playful collection of city-based adventure songs in both Spanish and English featuring an eclectic mix of styles – folk, jazz, samba, blues, ranchera, pop, Latin, rock, and house music. $14.99, www.moozika.com

Put Your Arms in the Air!

Get ready to sing, dance and expand your imagination. $12.00, www.amazon.com

 All I Do Is Hop by Grin Brigade

An eclectic and unpredictable mix of 29  songs featuring a blend of kid funk, blues, pop, rock, country, anthem and ballad. $14.98, www.songwizard.com

 CARNAVAL – Spanish Learning Songs

Embark on a musical celebration featuring merengue, calypso and soca to New Orleans brass, jazz and country,. $14.99, www.whistlefritz.com

The Power of Yet – Songs About Growth Mindset

Brings together upbeat songs about growth mindset in a singalong-friendly range. $15, www.curriculumrocks.com

Beneath the Cherry Tree

A whimsical musical tribute to the profound beauty of nature. $15, www.karestrongmusic.com

Everyone Grows: Children’s Songs for Mindfulness

Designed to help children pay attention to themselves, others and their surroundings. $15, www.liannebassin.com

Bubba & Boo

Multi-instrumentalist, Megan Schoenbohm, is an earthy, edgy, free-spirited songbird, who takes the audience on a mellifluous journey through themes of kindness, humanity, creativity and imagination. $15, www.musictimewithmegan.com

Earworm by Sean McCollough

Featuring 13 stick-in-your-head original and cover songs and guest artists such as Billy Jonas and Molly Ledford. $13; $9.49/digital, www.seanmccollough.com

Stripes with Platypus by Seanster and the Monsters

Full-length album with absurd, silly humor, as well as more heart-felt matters of childhood. $15.00, $9.99/digital, For Ages: www.store.cdbaby.com

Total Eclipse of the Rainbow

Positive, joyful, high-energy collection of songs that will enhance children’s learning and social development. $9.99, www.rainbowrockband.com

 

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We know how special Baby’s first holiday season is and we have lots of award-winning toys to spark imagination and build creativity for the special little one in your life.

Dimpl

5 vibrant silicone bubbles in varying sizes and colors provide a sensory adventure. $12.95, 6+ months, www.fatbraintoyco.com

Learn & Groove Shakin’ Colors Maracas

Includes three play modes that introduce colors, numbers and music in English and Spanish. $14.99. 6+ Months, www.leapfrog.com

Violet the Fawn Cuddle + Kind Doll

A stylish, handcrafted doll with a big impact. Each doll provides 10 meals to children in need. $70, www.ca.cuddleandkind.com

Lovevery Play Gym

Thoughtfully designed by child development experts to provide years of learning fun. $140, Birth-2 years, www.loveverybaby.com

Lovevery Play Kits

An innovative early childhood subscription learning program delivering staged-based developmental toys to your door. Starting at $36/per month, Birth-24 months, www.lovevery.com

 Lights & Stripes Zebra

Features upbeat music and playful sing-along songs. $14.9, Birth+, www.vtechkids.com

Whimsical Wheel High Chair Toy

Capture baby’s attention with spinning wheels, cascading beads and bright colors. $9.99, 6+ Months, www.target.com

Mirari myStorymaker

Create a story by pressing colorful icons from various sections such as “hero”, “adventure” and “happy ending.” $29.99, 12+ Months, www.amazon.com

Fisher Price Corn Popper Ride On

Forward and backward motion activates popping action. $24.99, 1-3, www.jakks.com

Mirari Pop! Pop! Piano

Flip the switch to go from piano tones to hearing fun sound effects. $29.99, 12+ Months, www.playmonster.com

Learn & Groove Dancing Panda

Shake, dance and spin around to the music while learning numbers and letters. $34.99, 9+ Months, www.leapfrog.com

 Kleynimals Toy Keys

Innovative stainless steel toy keys that are eco-friendly, non-toxic and American-made. Can be personalized. $35.00, Birth+, www.kleynimals.com

Tiny Love Magical Tales Black & White Gymini Deluxe

A chic black & white design with adjustable arches and musical melodies support the 7 developmental stages. $47.99, Birth-12 Months, www.tinylove.com

Butterfly Counting Pal

Buttons play a variety of songs to teach colors and numbers. $17.99, Birth+, www.leapfrog.com

Do-Re-Mi Textured Tunes

Dance along to three fun melodies. $9.99, Birth+, www.sassybaby.com

My Peek-a-Boo LapPup

Learn rhymes, shapes, colors and numbers with Scout or Violet. $14.99, 6+ Months, www.leapfrog.com

Spin & Chew Ring Rattle

Easy to grab featuring a spinning ring and ball to stimulate senses. $6.99, Birth+, www.sassybaby.com

 

Scout’s Learning Lights Remote Deluxe

Hear more than 100 phrases, sounds and music while building fine motor skills. Includes Spanish, music and weather channels. $12.99, 6+ Months, www.leapfrog.com

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We know kids have the best sense of humor, so give them some laughs with these Wild & Wacky NAPPA Award winners.

Pop Pops Snotz Slime Slammer Hammer

Mashing, smashing fun featuring 60 collectible gross Snotz characters. $14.99, 4+, www.yulutoys.com

Zax

An ax-ellant, new soft foam game bringing the latest trend home in a fun and safe way. Sticks to any flat surface like walls or windows. $9.99, 4+, www.zing.toys

Slap Ninja

Fast-paced skill and action game, where you can play as the Ninja Master and use the HUGE Karate Chop SLAP to defend your precious coin or play as the student trying to tap the coin in the Ninja’s hand to defeat him. $19.99, 9+, www.jakks.com

Bananagrams The Furglars Game

A dice rolling family game that takes game night to a strange and mysterious place, where players take turns rolling an ever-changing quantity of dice hoping to capture Furgles. $14.99, 7+, www.bananagrams,com

Toilet Paper Blasters Sheet Storm

Rapid-fire pump action lets kids splatter the competition. $39.99, 8+, www.jakks.com

Chocolate Poop Maker

Get ready for some giggles and laughs with this reusable chocolate maker. $9.99, 6+, www.jakks.com

Hank’s Twisted Challenge

Twist, bend and turn your body in crazy ways while you race to get the ball off the end of the wire. $19.99, 6+, www.wickedcooltoys.com

Kids Against Maturity: Card Game for Kids and Humanity

A fun game with lots of  toilet humor for the whole family to enjoy. $32.99, 8+, www.amazon.com

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As you gather together with your family, put on some great tunes and sing and dance together. Music is one of the best ways to connect.

Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Holidays: Songs and Stories That Celebrate Global Light

A wonderful new album of 13 songs and a collection of stories and facts about how people around the world celebrate various holidays. $13.99, $9 digital, www.hunktabunkta.com

 Under the Tree

A unique and engaging compilation of holiday favorites, as well as new original winter songs. $10, www.staceypeasley.com

Run Along Home: Sing With Me

The whole family will want to sing and dance to these infectious and whimsical tunes by Tracy Newman. $14.99, www.RunAlongHome.com

Swamp Romp

Get ready for a Louisiana dance party with Cajun, Dixieland jazz, New Orleans R&B, brass band and Isleño original tunes. $10,www.johnetteandscott.com

Under the Big Umbrella by Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could

A Vibrant album celebrating individuality and kindness. Inspired by and written with students, teachers and families and enriched by a handful of classic pop songs that underscore the message. $14, www.bradyrymer.com

Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees: Lullabies and Nursery Rhyme from West Africa and the Caribbean

An enchanting collection of 23 songs that pays homage to the cultural heritage and multilingual communities of West Africa and the Caribbean. $16.95, www.thesecretmountain.com

Ditto Kiddo by Stephen Michael Schwartz

Nine original songs – always with a child’s perspective and a grown-up’s sensibilities. $12.98, www.stephenmichaelschwartz.com

A Cheerful Little Earful

A jazz album for kids by a charming real-life singing fairy featuring a fun collection of songs. $12.99, www.dianapanton.com

 

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Our gift giving series continues with more toys that build imagination.

Zoomigos

Pump up these cute animals and watch them go for hours of unplugged play. $14.99, 3+, www.educationalinsights.com

 Magical Castle Bed Tent

Now kids can rule the kingdom from the comfort of their own bed. $89.99, ages 3-8, www.lakeshorelearning.com

 Sweet Meadow Horse Stable

A modern farmhouse and a cozy abode for dolls and their equine friends. $79.00, 3+, www.kidkraft.com

Adventure Treehouse

Play and picnic for hours. $69.99, 3+, www.schleich-s.com

Disney Princess Style Collection Play Suitcase

Features real working wheels, a retractable handle and storage for included travel accessories.

$39.99, 3+, www.jakks.com

Latches & Doors Busy Board

Slide, press, twist or turn while learning numbers, letters and animal names. $24.99, 12 months-36 months, www.vtechkids.com

Disney Princess Ariel Music & Lights Vanity

Includes a vanity, Flounder jar with lid and foam pad, play perfume bottle, tiara, earrings, play curling iron, dinglehopper brush, comb and four bands. $59.99, 3+, www.target.com

 PLAYMOBIL Tiny Paws Pet Hotel

Set includes three figures, eight dogs, two birds, two doghouses, bench, seesaw, wheelbarrow, dog food, birdseed, and other accessories. $69.99, 4+, www.playmobil.us

 Rock Around Wobble Disk

Hold on tight for a rock, wobble and 360 degree spin adventure. $39.99, 2+, www.simplya3.com

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