Best Gifts for 4 - 5 Year Olds

The holiday gift guide below shares affordable parent and kid-approved toys and books for 4 - 5 year olds. Give an educational or experiential toy or children’s book that fosters creativity, discovery and independent play. Every single inexpensive present on this holiday gift guide has staying power, meaning kids age 4 - 5 will love it in preschool, kindergarten and as the age up through elementary school.

1. Kid’s Camping Gear

For indoor and outdoor excitement, buy one or more of these camping gifts for kids.

2. Science Toys

Parents and kids will appreciate STEM activities that keep children engaged while also sparking a love of learning and discovery.

3. Gardening Toys

These gardening tools, seed growing kits, DIY bird house building kit and bird feeder craft is perfect for kids who love nature and the outdoors. Encourage kids to care for nature in their own backyard or bedroom windowsill any time of the year.

4. Search and Find Puzzles

This six-in-one gift contains three large floor puzzles for kids that double as search and find activities that will keep kids engaged for hours.

5. Funny Character-Building Books

Funny fast-paced picture books that also teach important social emotional learning skills? Give the best laugh out loud children’s books with heartfelt character education lessons that parents and kids will love.

  1. Elephant and Piggie Book Set

  2. Let’s Go for a Drive!

  3. Can I Play Too?

  4. Watch Me Throw the Ball!

  5. Are You Ready to Play Outside?

  6. Should I Share My Ice Cream?

  7. What was I Scared of?

  8. Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon

  9. Not a Box

  10. The Rabbit Listened

  11. Love Makes a Family

  12. Tidy

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This is the only holiday gift guide you need for age four and five year old boys and girls. Choose from any of the top toys and children’s books for 4 year olds and 5 year olds for fail-proof presents that bring joy to kids and parents on Christmas, birthdays or any holiday!

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