St. Nicholas Magazine 2026

Bring a touch of forest magic to your child's night with the Zoo Light Fox Edition!
This cute fox lamp is designed to provide comfort, safety, and playful imagination, from day to night.

The smart 3-in-1 portable lamp features sleep, nightlight, and reading modes, perfect for bedtime routines, nighttime trips, or cozy storytime.

After 30 minutes, the lamp automatically turns off to save energy. The magnetic wall mount allows you to hang the lamp close to the bed or reading nook.

Let children explore, rest, and imagine with comfort and light, day and night!

Ready for adventure – this children's binoculars are a real must-have for little explorers!
With 8x magnification, a soft silicone finish, and adjustable eye distance, this binocular offers everything young adventurers need to explore the world up close.

Specially designed for active use, it is sturdy, comfortable, and shock-resistant – perfect for children who love to explore outdoors. Whether in the forest, by the sea, or in the backyard, this binocular makes every expedition even more exciting.

Features:

• 8x magnification

• Soft silicone finish for extra grip and comfort

• Shock-resistant design

• Individual adjustable eye distance

• Dimensions: 10.5 x 11 x 7 cm

Ideal for young nature explorers from 3 years old.
For those ready to discover the world – up close!

Digital children's camera and video camera with instant print function The Zoofamily

• For children aged 5 to 10 or older
• courages STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as well as creativity and social skills
• The Zoofamily plants a tree for each camera sold. 

TIP: Protect this beautiful camera with a nice silicone camera case. 

Refill paper rolls can also always come in handy. 

Features

• 48 Megapixels
• 24 Creative digital frames and color filters
• Switching from video to camera in a few seconds
• Selfie option
• Print in black/white of your choice on thermal paper
• Built-in rechargeable battery, for 2 hours of continuous use per charge (1000 mAh / Lithium Ion Polymer rechargeable battery)
• Memory card of 32 GB, good for more than 8000 photos or about 4 hours of video
• 3 inch screen

Content

• Three camera rolls (approximately 200 photos)
• 3-in-1 Carrying strap / charging cable / data cable
• Zoofamily Cartoon stickers
• User manual

• For the smallest hands
• Discovering photography and having fun.
• Age from 3 to 7 years
• Camera size: 7.9 cm x 4.6 cm x 2.1 cm
• Resolution 32 MP
• Original resolution 3.2 MP
• Interpolated 32 MP
• 32 GB memory card included, good for 2000 photos or 4 hours of videos
• Screen size: 2 inch IPS eye protection screen
• Camera and video
• Switch from camera to video in a few seconds
• 1000mAh rechargeable battery
• Many hours of unlimited fun
• Multilingual: English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Danish, Polish, Slovenian,
• Free from heavy metals, BPA, phthalates, and PVC

Noann the teddy bear
Floppy bear stuffed animal with a soft belly to use as a cuddly toy.
Color: gray-beige with brown trim on arms and feet.
Size: 25 cm sitting

Meet baby Lily. Give her a cuddle and take care of her. Sweet Lily is an adorable, lifelike doll with a soft, cuddly body who will steal your heart in an instant. You can change her clothes, help her fall asleep and soothe her with the pacifier. When she's hungry, give her the milk bottle. Children love to imitate everything their parents do, and this baby doll will inspire your little one to play a nurturing role. Lily wears a headband and a long-sleeved dress in the Rosy Meadows print, with ribbed pants underneath. Changing her clothes helps develop fine motor skills, while the pacifier and milk bottle add an interactive element to playtime.

KAPLA 200 – The classic wooden building set for hours of creative play

The KAPLA 200 is the iconic starter set from French brand KAPLA®. With 200 identical wooden planks made from 100% natural pine from the sustainably managed forests of Les Landes, this set guarantees hours of building fun for all ages.

Since the brand was founded, this classic set has been the foundation for endless creativity. No glue, no fasteners – just stacking and building, with balance and imagination as the only rules.

Educational & timeless toy

• Encourages imagination: build castles, towers, animals, bridges and anything else you can imagine

• Supports development: develops motor skills, concentration and perseverance

• Suitable from age 2: safe, versatile toy for solo or group play

Natural and sustainable

• Made from untreated pine from 100% renewable French forests (Les Landes)

• No glue or plastic, just pure wood

• Coloured planks in other sets are coloured with natural food colouring

Contents & extras

• 200 wooden planks (standard dimensions: 11,7 x 2,34 x 0,78 cm)

• Introductory booklet with basic techniques and inspiration

• Special edition available: Collector's Item signed by Tom van der Bruggen, founder of KAPLA®

Play without limits

Every building session is unique. What is a medieval fort today becomes a spaceship or a fantasy animal tomorrow. Build, take apart and start again – that's the magic of KAPLA.

• A cape or dress-up cloth
• A small tent or den
• A picnic blanket for dolls
• A seasonal table display or decoration
• A sensory play surface for feeling, waving and rolling

• A cape or dress-up cloth
• A small tent or den
• A picnic blanket for dolls
• A seasonal tablecloth or decoration
• A sensory play surface for touching, waving and rolling

• 6 play cloths measuring 48x48cm
• 1 play cloth measuring 75×75 cm

• A cape or dress-up cloth
• A small tent or den
• A picnic blanket for dolls
• A seasonal tablecloth or decoration
• A sensory play surface for touching, waving and rolling

• 6 play cloths measuring 48x48cm
• 1 play cloth measuring 75×75 cm

Product information:

• Dimensions: 10 x 10 cm
• CE certified for safety
• Made from durable, child-friendly materials
• Available in colors that match the Stapelstein and bean bags
• Suitable for children of all ages
• High-quality, non-toxic material. Oeko-Tex  certifications.
• Handmade in Friesland.
• Filled with a foam block.

Play ideas:

• Roll the die and name something in the color you roll.
• Roll the die and perform the number of movements shown.
• Use the die and bean bags together for sensory play.
• Roll the die and perform the task that corresponds to the number.
• Stack the die on the Stapelstein and test your balance.

• Age: 3 years and up
• Material: 100% recycled plastic

• Age: 3 years and up
• Material: 100% recycled plastic

• Age: 3 years and up
• Material: 100% recycled plastic

• Age: 3 years and up
• Material: 100% recycled plastic

What's included and important information:

• Deep tray
• Shallow tray/lid with silicone seal
• 6 removable compartments for storing craft and play materials
• Inner diameter 39 cm, 43 cm including rim
• Height 9 cm
• High-quality, food-safe white ABS plastic
• BPA- and phthalate-free
• Non-slip silicone feet on both trays to keep them in place during play
• Suitable for children aged six months and up
• Use under direct adult supervision

Key features:

• Set of 3 collapsible funnels with different-sized openings
• Sturdy handles, ideal for little hands
• Safe for teething toddlers and curious little ones who put everything in their mouths
• High-quality and durable
• Made from high-quality, FDA food-safe silicone, free from BPA, PVC and phthalates
• Dishwasher-, freezer- and refrigerator-safe
• Available in three color combinations: coral/pink/yellow, green/blue or natural
• Suitable for children aged 18 months and up

Key features:

• Set of 3 collapsible funnels with different-sized openings
• Sturdy handles, ideal for little hands
• Safe for teething toddlers and curious little ones who put everything in their mouths
• High-quality and durable
• Made from high-quality, FDA food-safe silicone, free from BPA, PVC and phthalates
• Dishwasher-, freezer- and refrigerator-safe
• Available in three color combinations: coral/pink/yellow, green/blue or natural
• Suitable for children aged 18 months and up

What's included:

• 1 bowl
• 1 mini scoop
• 1 collapsible funnel
• 1 dropper/pipette
• 1 pair of tongs
• 1 washable storage pouch

Key benefits:

• Child-friendly
• Helps develop problem-solving skills, fine motor skills and emotional regulation
• Food-safe according to FDA standards
• BPA- and phthalate-free
• Dishwasher-safe
• Suitable for both wet and dry sensory play
• Durable and wear-resistant

What's included:

• 1 bowl
• 1 mini scoop
• 1 collapsible funnel
• 1 dropper/pipette
• 1 pair of tongs
• 1 washable storage pouch

Key benefits:

• Child-friendly
• Helps develop problem-solving skills, fine motor skills and emotional regulation
• Food-safe according to FDA standards
• BPA- and phthalate-free
• Dishwasher-safe
• Suitable for both wet and dry sensory play
• Durable and wear-resistant

Key features:

• Set of six child-friendly droppers/pipettes
• Perfectly sized for little hands
• Encourages sensory exploration and early STEM learning
• Made from high-quality, food-safe silicone
• Sturdy, transparent PC plastic tubes for extra durability
• Easy to clean and dishwasher-safe
• Suitable for children aged 2 and up

This ice cream playset is designed for little hands with big imaginations. With four ice cream cones, matching coloured lids and an ice cream scoop, this set is perfect for sensory exploration, imaginative role play and creative storytelling.

Available in soft pastel colours (yellow, pink, purple and light green) or a natural beige shade reminiscent of real ice cream cones. With this beautifully crafted set, children can open their own ice cream parlour, serve treats from an ice cream cart or create their own pretend ice cream stand at home.

The playset can be used with a variety of sensory materials, such as cloud dough, modelling clay, kinetic sand, artificial snow or shaving foam. Children can fill the cones or, thanks to the clever lid design, use the lids as a sturdy base for building their ice cream creations. This also means less material is needed.

Through play, children naturally develop important early skills. Colour recognition can be encouraged through sorting games, for example: "Can you put the strawberry ice cream in the pink cone?" Repeated scooping movements strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and concentration. Role play also encourages communication, storytelling and early numeracy through activities such as counting scoops and taking orders.

Our ice cream playset is made from food-safe silicone that meets FDA standards. The set is BPA- and phthalate-free, soft, safe and durable, offering hours of sensory play!

For even more creative play, combine the set with our Modelling Tool Set to make and decorate colourful clay ice cream creations.

Please note: Suitable for children aged 2 years and over. Make sure all sensory materials used are suitable and safe for young children.

Contents:

• 4 ice cream cones with matching lids

• 1 blue ice cream scoop

Key benefits:

• Encourages imaginative role play and storytelling

• Available in soft pastel colours or a natural, realistic cone design

• Supports the development of fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and concentration

• Encourages colour recognition and matching skills

• Promotes communication and social interaction

• Supports early numeracy through counting and serving

• Suitable for use with a variety of sensory materials

• Soft, flexible silicone specially designed for little hands

• BPA- and phthalate-free

• Strong and durable

• Easy to clean and dishwasher-safe

Product dimensions:

• Ice cream cones: H 75 x W 66 mm

• Ice cream scoop: L 140 mm

Features

• Three silicone bowls (including a sieve) - Ideal for water, sand, rice and everything in between.
• Fits in the PlayTRAY - Specially designed to pair with it, but can also be used on their own.
• Made for little hands - Sturdy, flexible and easy to hold.
• Safe and durable - Made from 100% food-grade silicone, free from BPA, PVC and phthalates.
• Easy to clean - Dishwasher safe and easy to rinse.
• Suitable from 6 months - Safe to hold and even chew on.

Dimensions

• Height: 5 cm
• Diameter: 10,5 cm

Features

• Three silicone bowls (including a sieve) - Ideal for water, sand, rice and everything in between.
• Fits in the PlayTRAY - Specially designed to pair with it, but can also be used on their own.
• Made for little hands - Sturdy, flexible and easy to hold.
• Safe and durable - Made from 100% food-grade silicone, free from BPA, PVC and phthalates.
• Easy to clean - Dishwasher safe and easy to rinse.
• Suitable from 6 months - Safe to hold and even chew on.

Dimensions

• Height: 5 cm
• Diameter: 10,5 cm