Above (clockwise from top left): Build towers, make animals, create spaceships and more with Magna-Tiles by Valtech. The brightly-colored magnetic building tiles inspire the imagination. Ages 3+. 32-piece set, $51.50. magnatiles.com. Kushies' Baby promises tons of fun for little ones with Boa Stack & Squeeze Toy, a silly stack of squishy rings with different animals sounds and textures ($40) and Zippy Wooden Pull Toy that bobs its head up and down when pulled along ($40). pilbooks.com. Say goodbye to James Bond and hello to Jane Bond with SpyChix Sleuth Kits from Sakar International. Ages 7+. $9.99-$19.99. The 2005 Hess Emergency Truck with Rescue Vehicle includes an emergency truck with lights and flashers, three different sounds and a rugged off-road vehicle with lights and a fast, powerful friction motor. $19.99. hesstoytruck.com. Maneuver vehicles forward or backward to escape the gridlock in Rush Hour, a game of strategy and fun. Ages 8+. $15.99. thinkfun.com.

Below (clockwise from top left): "Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Shopper" cash register book features a bar-code scanner, mechanical cash drawer and play money for some super shopping fun. Ages 3+. $22. pilbooks.com. Dive into distant waters in Cogno: Deep Worlds, a board game that challenges players with thought-provoking questions and space-age fun. Ages 7+. $29.95. cogno.com. My First Story Reader brings popular stories and characters to life with narration, sound effects and music. $20. Ages 6 months-3 years. pilbooks.com.