If you need to buy a Christmas gift for a child, whether it be your own child, a grandchild, or a niece or nephew, you want to make that right choice. After all, you want to see the look of excitement in their eyes, not the look of disappointment. Since kids are picky, you may be unsure where you start. How about you keep reading on to familiarize yourself with some of the Top Ten Toys for kids this year?

Zhu Zhu Pets (3 Years & Up): The Hottest Toy of this year is a line of products known as the Zhu Zhu Pets. These are battery operated hamsters that appears as if they come alive; they act just like real pets! There are a number of hamsters and accessories to choose from, including a surfboard, rolling ball, fun house, and more!

LeapFrog Tag (4 to 8 Years) and Tag Jr.: The LeapFrog Tag Reading System is more than just one of the top ten toys; it is an educational learning device. Children love to read with this system. When using a Tag-appropriate book, words and pictures come alive. This is a great learn to read tool. Additional books are sold separately. For younger children, there is a Tag Jr.

LeapFrog Zippity (3 Years to 5 Years): The LeapFrog Zippity is no different from all other LeapFrog products; you get more than just a toy. This is an educational learning device that is fun to play. Children are introduced to education with the help of their favorite Disney characters. Included with all purchases is a bopper and an interactive mat that connects to a nearby television set.

Fisher Price Smart Cycle (3 to 6 Years): In recent years, the Fisher Price Smart Cycle has been a popular toy. Now, it is the Smart Cycle Extreme. It puts a new, healthy, and interactive spin on video games; your child sits on a stationary bike and pedals their way through the games! Added onto the Extreme is a rumble feature on the handle bars. Additional games can be purchased separately.

Fisher Price Elmo Live Encore (18 Months to 6 Years): It almost never fails; there is usually always an Elmo doll topping the best seller list. This year, that Elmo doll is known as Elmo Live Encore, which is an upgrade from the last doll released. Now, Elmo is more interactive; he will move his mouth, head, arms, sit, stand, and even cross legs when telling a story!

Mattel Dora Links Dolls (5 Years to 10 Years): If you didn’t already know: Dora the Explorer grew up! This toy is perfect for preschoolers who grew up with Dora and they can continue to do so. This neat doll opens little girls to an online world that is fun and safe. Moreover, changes made to Dora’s hair, eye color and jewellery online will come alive and actually change on the doll itself!

Mattel Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll (3 Years to 10 Years): A game of “mommy” or “house” is a million times more fun with this popular toy. Why? Because the doll does more than just open and close her eyes! She will talk, sit, stand, and even walk!

Transformers (5 Years and Up): Transformer toys are all the rage because of the movie and the cartoon. Boys love these action figures because they can switch back and forth from a transformer to a car. Available are a number of action figures from the Transformer Movie 2, including Bumblebee, Sideswipe, and Optimus Prime.

Hot Wheels Trick Tracks (4 to 10 Years): There is an entire line of this top selling toy; a few popular choices include the Mega Chomp Starter set, Speed Hill, and the Power Loop Stunt Zone. These tracks are all sold separately, but they can be combined to create an afternoon full of action and fun.

Fisher Price Imaginext Ultimate Dino (3 to 7 Years): This is more than just your average dinosaur: it is a dinosaur that comes alive! With the battery operated wireless remote, boys and girls can be in for hours of fun with a dinosaur that roams the house floors, roars on command, and more!