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.: This is one of those top ten toys that has more than meets the eye. It is not only a fun toy for children, but a great education tool that can help young children learn to read. For gift recipients that are already readers, they will still enjoy the interactive fun they get from touching words or pictures in a tag- appropriate book. There is a Tag Jr. Reading System for children under four years of age.

LeapFrog Zippity (3 Years to 5 Years): Like most LeapFrog toys, this particular toy doubles as a learning system. Children are introduced to learning curriculum by their favorite Disney characters all the while jumping, dancing, and playing. The device includes an interactive mat and booper that is connected to the TV.

Fisher Price Smart Cycle Extreme (3 to 6 Years): The Fisher Price Smart Cycle has always been popular with both children and parents. Now there is the Smart Cycle Extreme. The upgrade includes a rumble feature on the bike’s handle bars. Speaking of that bike, children get exercise while pedaling along on the stationary bike through each game.

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 Doll (5 to 10 Years): Dora has grown up! This is one of the best top ten toys for growing children, because Dora is a character that most preschoolers grew up with. The Dora Links Doll is your gift recipient’s connection to Dora’s online world where she can solve mysteries with her friends and more. Best of all? You can make changes to Dora’s hair length, eye color, and jewelry; those changes will appear on the actual doll too!

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 Action Figures (5 Years and Up): Right now, just about any Transformer toy is popular. Many boys like the action figures that they can transform. A popular choice is the Transformers Movie 2 action figures, such as the Deluxe Bumblebee, Leader Optimus Prime, and Sideswipe figures.

Hot Wheels Trick Tracks (4 to 10 Years): Boys and girls love playing with cars and there is nothing better than a track that calls for adventure, excitement, and action. There are over 10 Hot Wheels Trick Tracks available for sale, all of which can be connected for the greatest track ever! Popular tracks include the Power Loop Stunt Zone, Speed Hill, and the Starter Pack.

Fisher Price Imaginext Ultimate Dino (3 to 7 Years): Despite being a dinosaur, the Imaginext Ultimate Dino is a popular choice among both boys and girls. After snapping his arm and legs together and charging the remote, this dino is ready to roam the Earth or the living room floor.