These are a staple in my gift closet. Inexpensive (so I can pair them with another gift if I need to), portable (so parents can pack them up for a car ride if they need to), and perfect for plenty of imaginative play. Themed magnets and a book in which to set up scene after scene — what’s not to like? There are many different ones from which to choose; my kindergartener is partial to princesses right now, but this doll-house set is right up her alley. My 4-year-old boy, though, would probably get a kick out of this space-themed set. Sets vary, from as few as 11 to as many as 30 or more magnets.

$8.95 for a 30-piece set, at Amazon.com.

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