From birthdays and back-to-school to holidays that sneak up on you, sometimes you just need a great selection of children's gifts. Today, we’re sharing a handful of helpful gifts aimed at imaginative play to help you find the perfect present. *Updated April 2026

Jack be Nimble is a company created by Sarah Jastram out of Asheville, North Carolina, crafting high-quality kids' costumes "focusing on independent, nature-based play". We love that point of view and how nicely our brands both reflect this in our designs. 

Gift their Monarch Butterfly wings to start a dress-up collection or to add a new piece for year-round play. 

 

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For a whimsical playroom, we'd gift our Flower Friends pocket pillow or Pocket dolls that come in a variety of animals! Not only are the dolls fun and decorative, but they also come with a trading card featuring their favorite things, which is a great activity for kids to list their own favorites.

 

 For older kids, since we love to play with thread and fabric, introduce them to needlepoint through Loop Canvas' beginner kits! With larger holes and thicker yarn than embroidery, this is a great beginner's craft. We love the botanical and animal designs, but it may just inspire them to create their own, too.

 

 

Our neverending love for linen also applies to these incredible handmade dolls by mother-daughter duo HarperIman. The dolls come in a range of skin tones that you can customize. Sign up for their waitlist now and you can shop the next drop!

 

 

 

Candylab makes bright & fun wood toys for kids, and their Food Vans are wonderful for motor skill development and fanciful play.

 

 

If you have even younger ones to shop for, check out our nursery decor blog!