gifts for
FISHER PRICE RECORD PLAYER
This retro toy will excite parents as much
as kids. Wind it up, drop the needle and
listen to nursery rhymes on one of the five
double-sided records. $39.95, chapters.
indigo.ca
REDFISH CLOTHING PARTY DRESS
Vancouver designers Lorraine Kitsos
and Kristy Brinkle reference Asian
influences to create beautiful kids'
clothing like this stunning party dress. $84,
redfishkidsclothing.com
TRICKY THE RAVEN
HAND PUPPET
Designed by Coast Salish artist Doug LaFortune,
Tricky the Raven's moving
mouth makes him the perfect
companion for story time. $22, kidsbooks.ca
MY SECRET
CRAVINGS
EARRINGS
Believe it or not, these
adorable confections
aren't dessert – they're
kids' jewelry made by
local designer Heidi Liao.
$9.99, dillydallykids.ca
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FAIT POUR
TOI DOLL
our
Local designer
favourite
Anne-Marie
pick
Bélanger hand
makes each
one-of-a-kind Fait
Pour Toi doll with
vintage fabrics and
her grandmother's buttons. If you order
directly from her, she can embroider the child's
name on the back of the doll for an added
personal touch. $44.99, dillydallykids.ca
PRINCE LIONHEART
CHOP BALANCE BIKE
Recommended for two- to fiveyear-olds, this wood-framed
scooter bike has wide
rubber wheels to help
kids practice balance
until they are ready
for pedals. $155,
boomersandechoes.com
EAST VAN T-SHIRT
Kids can show off their
local pride with this
cotton T-shirt featuring
Vancouver artist Ken
Lum's iconic East Van
monument at the corner of Clark Drive and
6th Avenue. $19.95,
dandelionkids.ca
COZY
CLASSICS
Introduce kids to the
classics with these
charming abridged stories by Vancouver-born
twins Jack and Holman
Wang. Creative writing
teacher Jack pens the
stories and Holman creates the felt scene imagery. $9.95, kidsbooks.ca
BOBS & LOLO CONNECTING THE DOTS
Vancouver children's
music duo Bobs and
Lolo's latest release
will have kids singing,
dancing and laughing as
they are taught lessons
about connecting with
the world around them.
$14.99, bobsandlolo.com
SCHOENHUT PIANO
Intended for children
under five, this adorable
toy piano includes
a colour-coded chart
to teach children how
to play. $225,
thecrossdesign.com
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