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This multi-stage trike grows with your little one! The multi-year trike evolves from a guided trike to a child-controlled trike when they’re ready. Along the way it helps to develop gross motor and cognitive skills of the child as they grow. Trike also features touch steering technology, has extra safety features and is easy to assemble.

$109, available at all major retailers.

These cases are great for summer travel! Each kit comes with 150 LEGO pieces and a building instruction booklet so kids can take their creations with them on the road. Moveable dividers allow kids to customize storage options to fit their needs.

$29.99, available at retailers across Canada and LEGO.com

Few things signal the start of summer like kids running outside chasing bubbles through the air. Kids will love this stand at table with four play stations. The push and pull lever, knob and two wand areas will keep kids entertained for hours. Tabletop design is great for encouraging kids to play together!

$49.99, available at Toys R Us and Walmart

Perfect for the cottage, camping or fun night at home, these spins on classic Mattel games will keep kids on their toes and having fun. Race to get rid of all of your cards in UNO or cater to the judge and find your word’s perfect match in Apples to Apples. Both could be anyone’s game, so kids will love the opportunity to be able to win against adults.

$6.99 for UNO and $29.99 for Apples to Apples, available at major retailers across Canada.

This hand trampoline is great for active outdoor play and for players of all ages who love imaginative and dynamic games. The Flux Ball can be customized to control speed or predictability, allowing for instant game invention and discovery.

$39.99, available at all major retailers.

This latest design from Razor, features trendy colours that meet the classic Razor scooter design. Riders will also enjoy the bright skateboard-style plastic decks, vibrant wheels and soft foam handgrips. It can support weight up to 143 pounds.

$60, available at Target and Toys R Us.

From the makers of HEXBUG comes this collection of micro-sized cars. These motorized vehicles read and react to codes places on the roads with light, sounds and movement, so the driving experience is different every time. The Enforcer Road Set comes with two collectible vehicles with lights and sounds, more than 30 bar codes, and more than 65 easy ways to connect pieces.

$29.99, available at Mastermind Toys and Target, Walmart and Toys R Us stores in fall 2013.