FAO Schwarz

For youngsters and the young at heart, the wondrous world of FAO Schwarz awaits. Expect to find building blocks and wooden toys for kids, as well as imaginative games for the whole family. This is entertainment at its most educational.

Believe us - this brand knows how to dream up some child-friendly fun. Founded in Baltimore in 1862, FAO Schwarz is one of America's oldest toy companies. It opened its famed New York City store in 1870 and has been delighting generations of fun-lovers ever since.

Perhaps your progeny is a budding artist? In which case, we recommend any of FAO Schwarz's creative kits, which cover everything from painting to weaving and jewellery design. Younger children, meanwhile, can exercise their imaginations with themed activity sets that let them play at being bakers, carpenters or Hollywood directors. You'll find music toys for kids who dream of playing to crowds of thousands, while ride-on vehicles are ideal for those pint-sized racing drivers in the making.

We have options for the very young, too, such as educational alphabet sets and baby-safe plush toys. And for the big kids among us, there are train sets and three-dimensional jigsaw puzzles. As long as you've got a playful spark in your heart, you'll find something to love from this time-honoured toy maker.