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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

11/05/2019 by Maytal

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With the weather cooling down and the leaves almost all gone it’s time to start planning for the holidays and getting a head start on shopping. If you have a list of kids, nephews and nieces and friends’ kids that you plan on getting a gift for, here’s our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for kids, full of the hottest toys and books this season!

Gift Guide for Kids | The Mama Maven Blog

For Harry Potter Fans

Potterheads of all ages will love Harry Potter-themed gifts so here are two toys for big and small fans alike.

Tom Riddle’s Diary Notebook

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids | The Mama Maven Blog
Tom Riddle’s Diary Notebook, $15.99

This cool notebook comes with invisible ink pen and a glow UV wand to enable you to see the writing. For ages 8 and up.
Buy on Amazon.

Talking Dobby

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids | The Mama Maven Blog
Talking Dobby Plush

Dobby the House-Elf is an adorable plush. Featured in two Harry Potter books (Order of the Phoenix and Deathly Hallows), Dobby says six classic phrases from Harry Potter films by pressing on the belly. Age 3 and up.
Buy on Amazon.

For Creative Kids

Kids can channel their inner artist with two fun items from French artist Herve Tullet (of “Press Here” fame). 

Ready, Set, Draw!

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids | The Mama Maven Blog

This fun, non-competitive board game gets kids drawing and using their imagination with cards that tell what to draw and cards that tell how to draw. The spinner gives more fun options. For kids ages 5 and up.
Buy on Amazon.

Draw Here

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids | The Mama Maven Blog

Kids age 5 and up can experiment with doodling, making all types of shapes and problem-solving in this super-fun book. The beginning of the book starts wth very few shapes in basic colors (red, yellow and blue) and continues with the same primary colors but more complex drawings. Buy on Amazon.

For Kids who love stuffed animals

My kids never say no to another stuffed animal so we try to look for something unique. Moosh Moosh squishy plushies double as unbelievably soft pillows, are unique and super-popular now so they’re perfect for a kid who likes to snuggle with a cute plush.

Moosh Moosh – 12″ Squishy Pillow

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids | The Mama Maven Blog

My kids never say no to another stuffed animal so we always try to look for unique plushies. Moosh Moosh squishy plushies double as unbelievably soft pillows, are unique and super-popular now so they’re perfect for a kid who likes to snuggle with a cute plush.

Daisy, the Caticorn, is just one of the many adorable characters. They can be used as a pillow and are all stable so you can stack as many as you want, toss them around, or just snuggle with them. Moosh Moosh animals also come in sequins and are also available as slippers and flashlights. Such a great gift for kids!
Buy on Amazon.

For Kids who love books

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids | The Mama Maven Blog

Books are always a great gift to give. There is always something for everyone. Even a kid who doesn’t love to read fiction will always find something that can pique her interest, such as a book about cooking or a favorite sport. Here are some unique books to get kids to put away their devices for a bit.

Sleuth & Solve: 20+ Mind-Twisting Mysteries, $17.99 (ages 9-12)

Grown-ups Never Do That, $10.64 (ages 5-8)

Insect Superpowers, $14.86 (ages 8-12)

What’s Going On Here? Tell Your Own Tale Book, $10.59 (ages 3-5)

Ghost: Thirteen Haunting Tales to Tell, $21.49 (ages 8-12)

I was not compensated for this post. I received samples. 

Senior Reviewer Maytal Wichman is a freelance writer and has written for several blogs, including The Huffington Post. She has been living in the New York City area for nineteen years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature as well as a Law Degree. Maytal is a stay-at-home mom to three kids, ages 12, 10 and 7.

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