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Top 6 Pretend Play Toys for Older Kids

by Kimberly L. Keith
for About.com

From plush toys to spy kits, pretend play is more complex but still needed and loved by older kids.

1. Coleman 'Camping for Kids' Gear

Kid tents and all kinds of accessories for backyard camping from Coleman.

2. Room Gear ATM Safe

A high tech piggy bank for today's kids. It tracks the deposits and withdrawals, and can only be accessed with your personal PIN number. Wild Planet

3. Wild Planet Spy Tool Kits

A variety of spy tools and gadgets from Wild Planet

4. Furby

I confess that I grew very attached to our first Furby and the new one is just as cute. Older kids like to get their Furbies together.

5. Discovery Whodunit? Forensics Lab

Everything your big kid needs to discover the science of solving crimes. Highly rated.

6. Hearthsong Hideaways

Big girls love the canopy look on their bed and these are very pretty. They also make a wonderful reading nook in her bedroom. This link goes to the Fairy Garden Hideaway. Also find Wild Horses, Under the Sea, and Rose Garden.

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