The Best Toys and Gifts For 5-Year-Olds That Won't Disappoint

Magna-Tiles Micromags Travel Set Deluxe ($40)

Magna-Tiles encourage creativity and imagination. Their new Magna-Tiles are 75 percent smaller than traditional tiles and perfect for on-the-go. I recently tried them out with my son on a three-hour flight, and they kept him focused and entertained.

Editor Quote: "When my now-7-year-old was a toddler, I purchased the Magna-Tiles Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Set ($120), hoping it would provide hours of open-ended play. Today, the set is still being dragged out by his 4-year-old brother almost every day. It's definitely earned its title as the best toy purchase I've made by a landslide." — Angela Elias, contributing editor, Shopping