If you are a parent, an aunt, an uncle, or a grandparent, there will be a child on your shopping list this holiday season. Of course you want to pick that perfect gift. After all, there is no more of a joyous moment than watching the special child in your life love the gift you got them. To help you pick that perfect gift, you can continue reading on for a list and a brief summary of this year’s Top Ten Toys for kids.

Zhu Zhu Pets (3 Years and Up): Hands down the Hottest Toy of this year is the line of Zhu Zhu Pets. In most cases, it doesn’t matter what hamster or accessory kit you buy; kids just want a Zhu Zhu Pet! These hamsters come alive, move, and act like real pets. Additional accessories are available that include a hamster fun house, adventure ball, surfboard, 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): As with most other toys manufactured by LeapFrog, the Zippity also doubles as a learning system. Children have fun with their favorite Disney characters and absorb learning curriculum while dancing, jumping, and playing. Included with your purchase is a booper and an interactive match that connects to a television.

Fisher Price Smart Cycle Extreme (3 Years to 6 Years): Fisher Price has put a new spin on playing video games with this popular toy. Children pedal on the stationary bike while playing their favorite Smart Cycle video games. An upgrade on the Extreme includes a rumble features on the bike’s handle bars!

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 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 Years to 10 Years): Hot Wheels is a brand with a long history and this year some of the most popular toys for boys (and some girls) is a line of toys known as Trick Tracks. There are over ten track sets to choose from, as well as additional accessories for sale. Popular choices include the Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Mega Chomp Starter Set and the Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Speed Hill.

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.