Best Holiday Gifts For Kids 2019

From Baby Shark & L.O.L. Surprise! dolls to "Frozen 2" playsets & "Minecraft" must-haves, here are the top toys for kids from ages 4 to 14!

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Posted Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 5:04 pm ET|Updated Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 9:46 am ET

From Baby Shark and L.O.L. Surprise! dolls to "Frozen 2" playsets and "Minecraft" must-haves, these are the top 2019 holiday toys for kids from ages 4 to 14! (Amazon)

Holiday shopping for kids should be fun, plain and simple. With grown-ups, you have to worry about whether they'll actually use your gift, but with children, you get to pick toys they'll want to play with!

If you're searching for the perfect present for the kids on your list, you're in luck. We've rounded up the best 2019 holiday gifts for kids from ages 4 to 14. Whether you're shopping for a preschooler, a tween or any age in between, we've got all the gifts they really want this year.

Be sure to bookmark this article, too, because we'll be adding lots of new hot-tickets items all throughout the holiday season. Shopping for younger kids? Check out our 2019 holiday gift guide for babies and toddlers!

All prices and savings listed in this post are as of publication and could change. Patch may earn a commission on products purchased.

Little Kids

(Preschoolers, Kindergarteners & First Graders)

WowWee Pinkfong Baby Shark Official Song Doll, $19.97

This soft and cuddly shark sings four fun verses from the famous "Baby Shark" song when you squeeze its tummy! Little ones will love recreating the Baby Shark dance in the living room with this huggable plush. Mommy Shark and Daddy Shark singing toys are also available; prices may vary.

Tara Toys Disney "Frozen 2" Necklace Activity Set, $9.09

Create new looks over and over again with your favorite "Frozen 2" characters as charms! This necklace kit includes 150 beads to make five necklaces and a handy carrying case to store it all. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up.

Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Activity Kits Set, $13.28

This all-inclusive scratch art set comes with dinosaur, sea ice and rainbow scratch art activity boards. Each set includes its own wooden stylus. It's a great way to introduce kids to the fun of scratch art and help them channel their creativity. Due to small pieces, this gift is recommended for kids 4 and up with adult supervision.

Educational Insights Design & Drill Activity Center, $24.95

Kids can power up their imaginations and build fine motor skills with this working toy drill, kid-sized bolts and sturdy activity board. Little ones can follow the set's activity cards to make pictures and patterns — from trains and boats to flowers and fish — or get creative and make their own designs. Just snap any one of the drill bits into the power drill, grab a handful of big bolts, and let the fun begin! Due to small parts, this toy is not suitable for children under age 3.

Melissa & Doug Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set, $24.99

This 24-piece veterinarian play set is perfect for your little animal lover! It includes a plush cat, plush dog and accessories galore — including a stethoscope, thermometer, syringe, ear scope, tweezers, and clamp. There are bottles, tubes and tubs of pretend treatments and ointments, bandages and a cast for boo-boos, and a cone (to keep pets from licking). Everything fits in a handy tote bag, so your little vets can clean up easily and even make house calls. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Paw Patrol - Mighty Pups Super Paws Chase’s Powered Up Cruiser Transforming Vehicle, $24.99

Chase will always be ready to save the day with this powered up cruiser! It transforms from Mighty Pups vehicle to sleek superhero vehicle by pushing down on the spoiler. It's even equipped with lightning bolt details and projectile launchers. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up

ALEX Toys Craft My Crafty Kit, $27.25

Make collages, picture frames, cards and more fun projects with this all-inclusive crafting kit! The festive carry-along tote is filled with stickers, sticks, shapes, eyes, pom-poms, crayons, scissors, feathers, patches, glue and more supplies designed for little hands. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up.

Mr. Potato Head Movin' Lips Electronic Toy, $18.88

The Mr. Potato Head you know and love is now a talking and singing spud! With two sets of super silly moving lips, Mr. Potato Head can rattle off over 50 phrases and songs. Kids can create funny looks for Mr. Potato Head and sing along with four hilarious song parodies, including his own version of Meghan Trainor's hit "Lips Are Movin'." Recommended for ages 3 and up.

LEGO Classic Creative Brick Box, $27.99

Kids will spend hours building toy trains, tigers, flowers, windmills and beyond with this 484-piece LEGO kit. In addition to a classic collection of LEGO bricks in 35 different colors, this kit comes with toy windows, eyes, tires and wheels to build new and exciting creations. All the LEGO pieces store neatly in the plastic storage box. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Bigger Kids

(Second, Third, Fourth & Fifth Graders)

WowWee Pixie Belle, $5.50

This super cute, interactive toy responds to touch, motion and sound. If you talk out loud or clap your hands, the Pixie Belle will spin! Each one includes a unique interchangeable tail that doubles as a bracelet, keychain and scrunchie. You can tell what mood the Pixie Belle in is by the color of its light-up horn.

Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope, $24.38

Little ones can look, listen and learn with this award-winning talking microscope. It comes with 20 photo-quality slides and features over 100 facts and questions narrated by wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin. Kids can put the talking microscope in fact mode to learn about the items on a slide, or switch it to quiz mode to test their scientific skills.

L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Disco Bigger Surprise (Amazon Exclusive), $73.99

Unbox more than 60 never-before-seen surprises — including a limited edition, exclusive family — with this epic L.O.L. Surprise! set. It comes with five exclusive dolls, each of which have their own fierce ensembles and fabulous accessories. The glittering case doubles as storage, so you can take your rad collection anywhere you go. This new L.O.L. Surprise! family can be seen in Amazon's "L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Disco Bigger Surprise" special.

All-new Kindle Kids Edition, $84.99

This awesome e-reader is designed just for reading, which means no distractions from apps, videos or games. When you buy this bundle, you get the Kindle e-reader (10th generation), a kid-friendly cover, a two-year worry-free guarantee and a year of FreeTime Unlimited. With Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, kids have access to thousands of titles over a wide range of reading levels. The Kindle Kids Edition has easy-to-use parental controls that let you set education goals, manage content and view your child's reading progress for each book.

National Geographic Mega Slime Kit & Putty Lab, $25.49

Explore the squishy, stretchy, slippery side of science with eight amazing varieties of slime and putty! The quality-tested, non-toxic formulas are 100 percent safe for kids and adults, and each kit comes with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.

UNO: Super Mario - Card Game, $5.99

Young fans of the "Super Mario" video game will love this special version of UNO. It's the same as a standard game of UNO but features "Super Mario Bros" characters. The goal is get rid of all the cards in your hand, but don't forget to yell "Uno" when you're down to just one!

Artie 3000 The Coding Robot, $48.99

Kids can learn the basics of coding and unleash their creativity with this fun, easy-to-setup STEAM toy! Just connect to Artie 3000's WiFi, then use your tablet or computer to program Artie 3000 to draw your code creations. Then drag and drop blocks of Code to tell Artie how and what to draw. If you can code it, Artie 3000 can draw it.

Alex Spa Glitzy Locks Hair Sparkle Girls Fashion Activity, $16

Make your hair dazzle with this fun and fashionable hair sparkle kit! It includes a glitzy locks applicator, storage base and stand, 180 glitter sequins and easy-to-follow instructions. Recommended for kids ages 6 and up.

LEGO Creator Mighty Dinosaurs, $11.99

This awesome 174-piece LEGO kit not only includes all the pieces to build a ferocious T-Rex, but it also has everything you need to make a powerful triceratops and a terrifying pterodactyl! The dinosaurs' joints, heads are claws are all posable, and the T-rex's mouth even opens to reveal its pointed teeth! Recommended for ages 7 and up.

Middle Schoolers

(Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Graders)

LEGO Minecraft The Wool Farm Building Kit, $15.99

Fans of "Minecraft" and LEGO will love this 260-piece kit. You can build different structures and tend to sheep at Th Wool Farm. There's a birch tree, fence, stream, stepping stones, crops, flowers, two dyed Minecraft sheep and a baby sheep!

WOW! Stuff Collection Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak Deluxe Version, $65.34

Vanish from view with this amazing "Harry Potter" toy! It works with a simple to use Android and iOS app to make you appear invisible in seconds. It even comes with a bonus deluxe table-top tripod for holding your smartphone and ensuring perfect results every time.

All-New Fire HD 10 Tablet, $119.99

Tweens can stream movies, watch videos or play games with the enhanced Wi-Fi on this new and improved tablet. It features 1080p full HD display, 32GB of storage and up to 12 hours of battery life. And with the Fire HD 10 tablet's easy-to-use parental controls, parents can create child profiles to limit screen time, set educational goals and manage content.

Micro Sprite Foldable Scooter, $99.99

This two-wheeled smooth-gliding scooter is ideal for riders ages 13 and up. It's strong, lightweight and has an adjustable height handle bar. It folds up quickly and easily and has a built-in kickstand that allows for speedy upright parking. Make sure to wear a helmet (sold separately) and follow proper safety protocol.

Making YouTube Videos (Dummies Junior) by Nick Willoughby, $9.19

For any tween interested in joining the YouTube revolution, this book is the perfect place to start. Written in a fun, engaging manner that kids can understand, it's filled with practical information on how to plan and shoot quality videos, install and use video editing tools, and post the final product to YouTube.

JEYPOD Speed Storm Remote Control Car, $39.99

This high-speed racing car is fast, fun and impressively durable. With a 2.4GHz wireless receiver and powerful working motor, it can reach speeds of 6-12 MPH. The Speed Storm remote control car works on different terrains, and it's equipped with the suitable springs for built-in shock protection.

Official Kala Learn to Play Ukulele Soprano Starter Kit, $51.99

This awesome kit includes an authentic Kala Soprano ukulele, a quick start guide, a tuning app and a custom logo tote bag — everything you need to start playing the ukulele. You can learn new songs in minutes through Kala's free, easy-to-follow online lessons and tackle more complex music as your skills improve.

Fat Brain Toys - Door Pong, $24.95

This game is essentially ping pong, but without the table! Just attach the clamp to any door frame, turn the dial to adjust the length of the string, and then serve up hours of active fun. Door Pong can be played solo or with a friend, and it's great for ping pongers of all skill levels.

Celestron Portable Refractor Telescope, $59.99

This top-rated, beginner-friendly travel scope sets up in seconds with no tools required. It's equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) that provide low- and high-power views of celestial objects at night and terrestrial objects during the day. The telescope itself weighs just 3.3 pounds and packs perfectly into a handy traveling backpack (included with purchase). Your purchase of the Celestron portable telescope also entitles you to a free download of Celestron's bonus Starry Night Astronomy Software, which has information on 36,000 celestial objects, printable sky maps, and more.

Looking for more ideas for a perfect present? Check out Amazon's 2019 Holiday Toy List!

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