Best Wooden Train Tables for Ultimate Playtime Fun

Wooden Train Tables and Sets

Give your kids a great place to build their own twisting, turning railway, where trains toot over bridges and clickety-clack through tunnels all while developing fine motor skills. Wooden train tables provide the ultimate playtime fun and keep track pieces contained and level and, in many cases, also offer storage bonuses! As pint-sized engineers work to piece tracks together, they are expanding their imagination and learning the ways in which the world works around them.

Train tables offer an attractive addition to any play space and come in a variety of types and sizes.  Have great fun discovering these wondrous train tables for your child and put a smile on both your faces:

Kidkraft Waterfall Junction Train Set & Table

Awash in vibrant, lively colors, this Waterfall Junction Train Set & Table set pairs a sturdy platform surface with an interactive train set with numerous bonuses that children and parents alike will love! A total of two tracks are included with the table: 1) one wooden set that can be put together in a myriad of different ways, as well as 2) one plastic track attached to the base of the table that offers additional ways to play. Featuring 112 pieces, imaginations can run wild with airplane, helicopter, bulldozer, police car, three train cars, trees, street signs, construction cones, working crane, grinning townspeople and more! A fire station, drive-through mine and mountain with waterfall add dimension and realism to the wooden train layout. Four bins offer storage for unused pieces. This exciting set is compatible with Brio and Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway vehicles and play sets.

Nilo Wooden Multi-Activity Table

The Nilo Wooden Multi-Activity Table will drive you round the bend and back! Kids will enjoy hours of play with this handsome and sturdily built solid hardwood table that allows them to sit comfortably with legs under the table for optimal posture for healthy growing bodies. Smooth, rounded edges keep playtime safe and a raised edge border keeps pieces on the table and off the floor. A double sided melamine surface will become the place for many exciting games and adventures and offers a higher quality than you will find with other play tables. Included with this table is a Nilo Graphic Play Mat with detailed graphics that include trees, roads, rocks, airstrips, grass, beaches and water. Parents will love that this table is easy to assemble. Coordinating pieces are available for this table such as roll-out storage bins, a toy chest and stools.

Kidkraft Metropolis Train Table and Set

Take playtime off the floor with the Kidkraft Metropolis Train Table and Set in an attractive espresso finish and solid wood frame. The mature design of this table is as ideal for play as it is for doubling as a coffee table when not in use! Interactive features keep little hands entertained with city-themed accents such as mountain with drive-through tunnel, airport with helipad, and a two-tiered bridge. Kids will enjoy playing with these many accessories just as much as s/he enjoys the trains. With 100-pieces, there's many ways to play and construct your railway. Easily conceal unused parts or stow away the whole train set in the large wooden trundle located underneath the table. This train table and set is compatible with many different wooden train sets such as Brio and Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway vehicles and play sets.

Beka Train Table

The open-ended two piece Baltic Birch top design of this Beka Train Table features a smooth surface with no distracting graphics. This feature allows children to make the most of their imagination as it encourages independent thought. Built for strength, as well as beauty, the original hard maple design of this table effortlessly supports all the weight you'd imagine it to encounter and is constructed at a height that allows not only children to sit and play comfortably, but also adults as well—a feature not found in many train tables. The nifty recessed top helps keep small toys and game pieces on the table and up off the floor. The two-piece top offers some wiggle room so installation is easy and finger pinches can be prevented. This quality constructed activity table made in the U.S.A. boasts a neutral finish perfect for any play room or bedroom, and is ideal for both boys and girls.

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Princess Themed Furniture

Princess Themed Furniture

Every little girl is a princess in her own way. Some are princesses who reign from pastel pink castles while sitting on an ivory white throne. Other little princesses prefer all the hot pink, hearts, and glitter they can get their hands on. No matter what type of princess you have, she deserves a kingdom that suits her. 

If you are looking to create a princess themed bedroom or playroom for your little girl, we have many beautiful, wooden furnishings available from some of the most popular makers of children’s furniture. The princess collections we carry are designed to make Her Royal Highness feel as though she is in a majestic wonderland. Each of our collections offers stunning, quality pieces that are fit for royalty.

For example, the Guidecraft Princess Collection has all the accessories you need to create an imperial atmosphere in any room. One of our favorite pieces from this collection is the Princess Book Display Case. We all know how important encouraging literacy in kids is; who could resist reading book after book from this lovely, little library? Your daughter will adore Guidecraft’s darling table lamp which features a pink resin castle. And if she is currently potty training, a step stool might be needed. Why not use the Princess Storage Step-Up Stool? She gets to add her own touch to the space and she can store small treasures inside the wooden stool.  All of the items from this collection feature the same motif, making it easy to coordinate.

If you are looking for a collection that is perfect for playing dress-up and living like royalty, check out the KidKraft Princess Collection. She will love gazing at herself in their Princess Cheval Mirror while in her most beautiful gown, and their Princess Dress Up Storage Unit is the perfect place to store that gown between balls. Kidkraft also makes an adorable wooden castle playset complete with a king, queen, prince, and princess dolls for great pretend play. And, of course, the life of a princess cannot end with playtime. For that reason, KidKraft also offers their Princess Toddler Bed and Nightstand Table. Both items are sure to make her feel like the most special girl in the world and give her sweet dreams.

Perhaps your child has a bit of a modern flair—she prefers a bolder pink and cannot resist a royal purple. For this little princess, the Levels of Discovery Always a Princess Collection is ideal. These designs are fun, bold, and bright—just like your little girl, right? One of our favorite items is the Princess Toy Box Bench. It comes with a padded seat cushion so Her Highness can sit comfortably and her treasures can be stored beneath the seat.

Another fantastic item Levels of Discovery offers is the Princess Vanity Table and Chair Set. We wish we had one of our own to get ready at each day—just the way to start the day off right! Their Kiddie Ups Princess Rocking Horse provides the perfect steed to ride on throughout her kingdom. And what princess could live without a fainting couch? Each of the furnishings in this collection are hand-painted, making them all the more special. 

To browse these collections and more, visit us at AKidPlace.com; we have all the furniture and accessories your little girl could possibly want to outfit her princess themed bedroom or playroom.

Kidkraft Wooden Dollhouses - Fine Living for Barbie and American Girl Dolls

Kidkraft Dollhouses

Even once we are grown, most of us women can remember the excitement we felt when we got our first dollhouse. Our dolls finally had a home and our play fantasies were finally complete. There was certainly something magical about it.

While I cannot speak for everyone, the dollhouse of my childhood—with all its magic and wonder—hardly compares to some of the dollhouses on the market today, especially Kidkraft’s wooden dollhouses. They make a wide variety of dollhouses that fit various dolls—including Barbie, Bratz, and American Girl. Today, I would like to share four wooden dollhouses from Kidkraft that little girls (and big girls too!) will love—three sized perfectly for Barbie and fashion dolls up to 12 inches tall, and one that is made to fit American Girl dolls.

The Kidkraft Savannah Dollhouse is pure elegance. Throughout its four stories and six rooms, it is designed to make your little girl get lost in her fantasy. The designers have given incredible attention to detail, creating a home that I would love to live in myself! It comes with 13 different furniture items, allowing the girls to organize the house as they see fit. And one of its greatest benefits, in my opinion, is that it is large enough to allow multiple children to play with their Barbies at one time.

Now, the Kidkraft Sparkle Mansion Dollhouse looks exactly like a house would if you let a little princess decorate. This four story dollhouse has a working elevator that transports dolls between the first and second floor, and a curved staircase to reach the third floor. Filled with pink, pink, pink and accented by black details, this house feels modern, fun, and extremely girly. With 30 pieces of furniture, there is still plenty of decorating to do. When Barbie is done decorating, she can make herself something yummy on the outdoor barbeque grill, and then relax by the pool in her chaise lounge. Barbie will definitely approve of these digs. 

While both of the previous dollhouses are big enough to share, my favorite dollhouse for multiple girls is the Kidkraft So Chic Dollhouse. This house is meant to sit away from the wall so that play can take place on all sides. While it has one level less than the previous houses, it comes with ten different rooms for play, and 45 pieces of furniture. Set on casters, this contemporary dollhouse turns, making it easy for an entire sleepover to play at the same time—or a few sisters who are close in age.

Finally, I want to share with you the Kidkraft Elegant Doll Manor. What sets this house apart is that it is designed to fit 18” dolls. In other words, American Girl dolls finally have a home of their own. The house stands five feet tall and is filled with beautiful, fanciful designs. And it isn’t just the house that is oversized—the 12 pieces of furniture are also designed to accommodate larger dolls. All the girls in the neighborhood will be clamoring to get their chance to bring their dolls over and play.

To purchase one of these wooden dollhouses or to browse our other offerings from Kidkraft, simply hop over to AKidPlace.com.  

Children’s Desks for Back to School

You may be enjoying the freedom and fun that summer brings, but don’t get too complacent—the school year is fast approaching and you do not want to get caught by surprise.

Chances are you have seen the Back to School displays at your local store and heard plenty of commercials talking about great deals and essential items. But in addition to pencils, notebooks, and crayons, there is another item you should consider: a kid-sized desk. 

Soon enough, homework will once again be a nightly occurrence. As you well know, it can sometimes lead to battles and make home life stressful. One way to reduce the stress and the struggle is to create a homework specific space for your child. Instead of allowing your young boy or girl to get distracted by working in a high traffic area of the home, create a quiet sanctuary that will inspire and motivate his or her learning. Keep the toys and electronics away, keep the supplies stocked, and make sure you select a desk that is functional, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. 

At A Kid Place, there is a wide variety of children's furniture, including, kid-sized wooden desks to choose from. Each item is carefully selected and offers the highest quality on the market. Always looking for new items to help grow the selection, A Kid Place practically does the shopping for you. You are certain to find a student desk that is perfect for your home. 

Take the KidKraft Study Desk for example. This wooden study desk is the perfect item to inspire your child to study. Brand new for 2014, this desk comes with a matching chair and offers plenty of ways to stay organized. Kids can store their supplies in the ample drawer space, organize his or her homework with the desktop filing system, and prioritize their work using the corkboard. 

Kidkraft Study Desk with Drawers - Espresso 26703 

Kidkraft Study Desk with Drawers - White 26704

If you think your child might need a little extra motivation to sit down and work, the Gudecraft Jr. Roll-Top Desk might be just what the doctor ordered. Sturdy and lasting in its wooden construction, this desk is ready to grow with any young person. And who can resist that old-fashioned roll-top design?  With plenty of storage space and a matching chair included, this desk is a perfect place to study. Available in natural, white, and espresso to integrate easily with any décor.

Guidecraft Jr. Roll-Top Desk with Chair - Light Oak

Guidecraft Jr. Roll-Top Desk with Chair - Espresso

Guidecraft Jr. Roll-Top Desk with Chair - White

For the child whose room is more minimalist in design, the KidKraft Pinboard Desk with Hutch and Chair is the perfect complement. With simple lines and zero fuss, this desk pulls together an attractive and clean look. The center drawer allows for plenty of storage space to keep supplies at hand. Thanks to the hutch, your child can pin reminders to the cork board and keep a few special mementos close by.

Kidkraft Pinboard Desk with Hutch and Chair in Espresso

Finally, for the tiniest of budding writers, there is the Teamson Kids’ Train Writing Desk. This desk is as whimsical as it gets and offers the needed motivation for a young child to concentrate long enough to complete a homework assignment. With plenty of storage in addition to writing space, this train desk will certainly be put to good use. 

Teamson Kids Children's Train Writing Desk W-8207A

So, as you complete your Back to School shopping, don’t forget to add a children’s desk to your list. It will make the school year run a bit more smoothly and help keep your home calm.  

Kidkraft White Tabletop Vanity 78110

Little girls will feel all grown up as they gaze at their reflections in the White Tabletop Vanity by Kidkraft. With a brilliant white finish, 2 little shelves, and large center drawer, this tabletop vanity is perfect for rooms that are limited on space and not large enough for a full-sized vanity. Perched on top of a table or a desk, voila, your little girl will have an instant beauty station to make herself up at. Best of all, it's portability makes it super convenient to move from room to room

Dimensions:

13.11" x 7" x 15.82"

Recommended for kids age 3 years old and up..

Kidkraft Pretend Play Kitchens – Hours of Creative Play for Even the Smallest Chef

As a parent, you want to give your child every opportunity to grow and develop important cognitive and social skills; one of the best ways to do this is to encourage them in creative play. Kidkraft Pretend Play Kitchens have everything your little chef or homemaker needs for hour after hour of imaginative activity. Choose from one of the adorable models listed here, and don’t forget the pots, pans and pretend food items!

Kidkraft Vintage Kitchens

These beautifully detailed pretend play kitchens, available in pink, red and white, are among the most popular sellers from Kidkraft. Parents will appreciate the vintage appeal and sturdy wood construction, while little ones will love the realistic detailing, complete with oven that opens and closes and knobs that click and turn. The “chrome” sink is removable for easy cleanup, and your little chef will get a kick out of chatting on the cordless play phone as he whips up a special treat.

Large Wooden Kitchen

This model is an all-time favorite with parents and kids alike. Decorated in appealing pastel colors, this pretend play kitchen comes equipped with a fridge and freezer (with doors that really open and close), stovetop, and removable sink; the microwave and oven both have working see-through doors. Large enough for multiple children to play together, this model is also available in an updated version with brighter, bolder colors for a more contemporary look.

Uptown Espresso Kitchen

Nothing says style like the sleek, new Uptown Espresso kitchen. One of the newest pretend play kitchens by Kidkraft, this modern kitchen set has it all. The doors on the refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and oven really open and close, while the kitchen sink can be removed for cleaning when needed. With plenty of room for siblings or best friends, this kitchen is the perfect place to put together a dinner party or an elegant brunch.

Wooden Kitchen Play Sets

Don’t forget to accessorize their new kitchen with all of the essentials – wooden toasters, baking sets, a smoothie set, and plenty of play food items give little ones everything they need to cook up a real feast.

Where to find Kidkraft Pretend Play Kitchens

A Kid Place online offers a terrific selection of Kidkraft pretend play kitchens and play sets at unbeatable prices! Plus, browse the huge inventory of over a thousand items designed for kids of all ages, including the entire Kidkraft product line. All items meet or exceed government safety standards and come from award-winning manufacturers who specialize in quality products for kids.

Kidkraft Train Tables: Where Fun and Creativity Begin

If you are like most parents, you have probably watched your little ones fall in love with the wooden train tables that can be found in the best high-end toy stores. Now, you can bring the excitement and magic of their favorite toy trains to life with these wooden Kidkraft train tables and accessories, all of which are compatible with the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine and Brio train sets.

Kidkraft Metropolis Train Table and Set

Your little engineers will love this deluxe wooden train table and track set from Kidkraft. This adorable train table allows your child to preside over an entire city, with a full layout that is compatible with Thomas the Tank Engine and Brio train sets. The rich espresso finish that suits even the most discriminating taste, along with the huge trundle drawer for easy cleanup, make this set a favorite with parents, as well.

Kidkraft Ride around Town Train Set with Table

This beautiful train table and set will provide kids aged 3-6 with hour after hour of imaginative fun. The table is easy to put together and comes with two storage bins that slide underneath for easy cleanup; the track set places a busy community at your child’s fingertips, with its charming landscaping and track that works with both the popular Thomas and Brio train cars.

Kidkraft Waterfall Mountain Train Set and Table

Learning is more fun than ever as your kids enjoy hours of creative play with this 120-piece wooden train set and table from Kidkraft. Multiple children can play together with this terrific table from the award-winning manufacturer of kids’ toys and furniture.

Kidkraft Train Table – White

Take creative play to the next level with this adorable train table – available in white, honey or natural. The cute graphics provide a great backdrop for all of your child’s favorite train cars such as Thomas and Friends and Brio. Matching heavy-duty trundle drawers for convenient storage are available separately for purchase, allowing for easy cleanup when playtime is over.

Where to find Kidkraft train tables and accessories

A Kid Place online is the number one retailer for specialty toys like wooden train tables, block tables, activity tables, and related items. All items sold here meet or exceed government safety standards and come from trusted manufacturers who specialize in quality products for children. So, sit back and browse the wonderful selection of kids furniture, pretend play toys, educational toys, musical instruments, pedal vehicles and more, and enjoy the rest of the season and all the joy it has to offer.

Kidkraft Vanity Tables – the Perfect Way to Pamper Your Princess

When it comes to creative play and dress-up games for little girls, nothing gets their imagination going like Kidkraft vanity tables. Dressing up in costumes and acting out favorite characters provides important developmental benefits for young children; pretend play helps toddlers and preschoolers to develop confidence and problem-solving abilities, as well as building the social skills needed for healthy peer relationships. These adorable kids’ vanity tables will help to stimulate their fancy and provide hour after hour of fun.

Kidkraft Princess Vanity Table and Stool

Part of the Kidkraft Princess Collection, this adorable princess vanity with stool features an unbreakable mirror and gold-leaf detailing. The center drawer with gold crown knob is the perfect place for your little girl to store her royal jewels and other important items. The cushioned pink stool rounds out this royal ensemble to make all of her princess fantasies come true.

Kidkraft Deluxe Vanity Table and Chair

This beautifully-made white vanity set is the perfect place for her to get ready to receive guests, attend a gala ball, or attend that big premiere. The large center mirror and attached side mirrors offer plenty of room for her to admire herself from all angles as she prepares to astonish her adoring fans. The four side shelves provide plenty of storage space for fashion accessories and other dress-up items. The matching wooden chair pushes neatly under the vanity table for easy storage.

KidKraft My Sweet Vanity Table and Stool

This beautiful vanity table is just right for your little movie star. The adjustable mirror and removable pink skirt, along with the pink cushioned stool, will make her feel like she is a real star. Durable wood construction ensures safety while your budding celebrity prepares to meet her public.

Kidkraft Small Swivel Vanity in Pink or White

These smart swivel towers are perfect for more than one child to play at once. With plenty of storage for dress-up clothing, shoes and accessories and a mirror for full-length viewing, they are the perfect accompaniment to your little girl’s very own vanity table.

Where to find vanity tables and other dress-up furnishings for kids

A Kid Place online offers a fantastic selection of Kidkraft Vanity Tables and other adorable pretend play items. Browse the huge inventory of over a thousand items designed for kids of all ages for a one-stop holiday shopping experience. From children's furniture to dollhouses to pedal cars and planes to the highest quality educational toys, you will find plenty of unique, well-made products that will make your child’s eyes light up (and none of the usual offerings that you will find at your local big box or mall toy store). All items meet or exceed government safety standards and come from award-winning manufacturers who specialize in quality products for children.

Kidkraft Dollhouses Bring Imagination to Life

Even with all of the latest high-tech gadgets, the endless licensed characters, and the educational toys that money can buy today, nothing stimulates the imagination and engages the attention of young children as much as Kidkraft dollhouses can. Kidkraft, an award-winning manufacturer of beautifully crafted wooden toys, offers a unique collection of heirloom-quality dollhouses that bring out the child in all of us (admit it, you know it is almost impossible to walk by a dollhouse without at least peeking inside or rearranging some of the furniture!).

These dollhouses are built to last, made from quality materials that provide hour after hour of safe and wholesome fun for your favorite little girl – or boy! Below are just a few of the gorgeously-detailed Kidkraft dollhouse models that you can order online and put together yourself with easy-to-follow instructions.

Chelsea Dollhouse

The Chelsea is the perfect starter dollhouse for kids aged three and up. Its adorable design is full of realistic details, including windows that actually open and close, and it is large enough for several children to play together. Your kids will have hours of fun arranging the realistically detailed furniture (the bunk bed with its own ladder is a special favorite with most kids) and engaging in creative role play that helps them build important social skills. As with all Kidkraft dollhouses, this all-wood model is made using only lead-free and non-toxic materials.

Designer Dollhouse

This contemporary-style dollhouse is three stories tall and features two winding staircases that are just the right size for your child’s favorite Barbie and Bratz dolls. Several children can play at once with this Kidkraft model, which comes with 11 pieces of furniture for kids to arrange to suit their own unique style. Parents love the colorful detail and sturdy construction that holds up even under the most enthusiastic play; this dollhouse is sure to be in your family for the next generation to enjoy.

“Suite Elite” Mansion

This elegant and colorfully decorated townhouse-style model is three stories high – which won’t be a problem with its real, “working” elevator and sweeping staircase that leads up to a bedroom complete with canopied beds. Downstairs, your child’s favorite fashion dolls (up to 11.5 inches tall) can dine in quiet elegance under a tasteful chandelier.

Savannah Dollhouse

Southern hospitality comes to life with this beautifully appointed mansion-style dollhouse. With four levels, six generous-size rooms, furniture, plus an outdoor patio, your Southern belle can play together with several of her friends at once; fashion dolls such as Bratz or Barbie are the perfect fit for the spacious rooms and the realistic furnishings.

Kidkraft Dollhouse Bookcase

Any little girl would be delighted with this addition to her bedroom furnishings. The flip-top Kidkraft dollhouse bookcase has three levels of shelves to accommodate plenty of favorite books, as well as extra “secret” storage space for her treasured items under the lift-up roof. As fun as it is practical, this child-size bookcase also functions as a real dollhouse for hours of imaginative play.

The holidays are almost here again, and with them comes the pressure to find the perfect gifts for all of the little ones on your shopping list. Before you hit the mall or big-box stores, be sure to visit us online. At A Kid Place, you will find over a thousand quality children’s items, including a great selection of Kidkraft dollhouses, as well as plenty of other exciting and affordable toys and games for kids of all ages. We may just become the one-stop shopping experience that takes the stress out of gift-buying and allows you to enjoy all the fun and excitement of the holiday season.

Kidkraft Outdoor Furniture, Playhouses and Sandboxes Are All You Need for Summertime Fun

Children will take pleasure in the great outdoors more than ever with Kidkraft outdoor furniture and toys.

Kidkraft's picnic table and chair sets make the ideal spot for summer-time arts and crafts and barbeques, while their Adirondack chairs provide the perfect spot for children to sit back and unwind.

Kidkraft's Outdoor Playhouses make the perfect "home away from home" for children where they can learn about the world in their very own environment.

With Kidkraft sandboxes, there's no need to pack the car and lug all your beach gear and the kids to the beach. You can bring the fun of digging in the sand and building sand castles right into your own backyard.

Outdoor Table and Chair Sets with Umbrellas

The following table and chairs sets are built to last with weather-resistant wood. The included umbrellas not only look great, they enable children to reap all the benefits of being outside, without the dangers of the sun's harmful rays (children should still always wear sunscreen when outdoors).

These terrific sets can be used all-year-round; just bring them inside when the seasons change. Unless of course, you're fortunate enough to live where it's gorgeous outside throughout the year.

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Kidkraft Table & Stacking Chairs with Striped Umbrella

Kidkraft Octagon Table with 4 Stools and Multi Striped Umbrella

Kidkraft Table & Benches with Blue Umbrella

Kidkraft Adirondack Chairs

Kids love having their own furniture and having an outdoor chair of their very own will make them feel extra special. The curved seat, high back and wide armrests make the Kidkraft Adirondack chair the best chair for children to kick back and relax in. Made of Sanmu Wood, with lead-free and non-toxic paints and finishes, they come in White, Honey, Hunter Green and Bubblegum Pink.

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Kidkraft Outdoor Playhouses

It's a secret clubhouse, a cabin in the woods, a firehouse, a schoolhouse, a movie theater, a puppet theatre, a store, a house like Mom and Dad's, a restaurant, Kidkraft playhouses are anything kids want them to be. The possibilities are as endless as children's imaginations are.

As durable as they are fun, Kidkraft playhouses can weather any storm. Not even the big bad wolf can blow them down!

Kidkraft Outdoor Cottage Playhouse

Made of weather-resistant wood, the Kidkraft Outdoor Cottage Playhouse resembles a log cabin in the woods. The chalkboard above the door makes the playhouse easy and fun to personalize. The windows open and close, allowing kids to let the fresh air pour in on nice days. Other fun features include a mailbox with flag on the outside of the house, and the inside of the house has a corner sink and red curtains in the back window - perfect for puppet shows!

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Kidkraft Activity Playhouse

Created with lasting value in mind, the Kidkraft Activity Playhouse is built from wooden panels that prevent warping and weathering, with water-resistant roof panels that are designed to resist water.

This awesome playhouse has plenty for kids to do - a basketball hoop, plastic bins for sand and water play, curtains in the side window for puppet shows, grill for some great summer barbecues and patio area with bench to sit back and relax on.

Kidkraft Sandboxes

Playing in the sand helps develop fine and large motor skills in children, stimulates imagination, encourages cooperative play and has a calming effect on little ones. Kids, of course, aren't concerned with all the developmental benefits of sand play, all's they need to know is how much fun they are having and how good the sand feels when they are building sand castles, digging for treasure and "writing" in the sand.

The following sandboxes by Kidkraft provide the perfect place for kids to live out their adventures in sand play:

Kidkraft 4 x 4 Outdoor Sandbox

The Kidkraft 4 x 4 outdoor sandbox is made of weather-resistant sanmu wood with reinforced wooden panels to prevent warping and weathering. The blue and white striped canopy that comes with the sandbox is not only adorable, it also serves to shield kids from the sun's harmful rays. Stormy weather? No problem, the included mesh cover will keep the sand protected.

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Kidkraft Backyard Sandbox

The Kidkraft Backyard Sandbox is constructed of Sanmu wood with reinforced wooden panels to prevent warping and weathering. With four built-in corner seats and plenty of room for multiple children to play, this sandbox will be the main source of entertainment on play-dates. When not in use, simply cover the sandbox with the included mesh cover to release moisture and keep animals out.

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Kidkraft Pirate Sandboat

The Kidkraft Pirate Sandboat is durably constructed of wood with fun pirate-related graphics. This totally cool sand box is sized to accommodate multiple children, has a bright blue canopy that will help protect them from the sun, a pirate flag, a steering wheel, as well as a place for the captain and assistant to sit as he or she steers the ship over rough waters, and comes with a mesh cover.

When their voyage is complete, little buccaneers can stow away their buckets and treasures in the boat's two storage compartments.

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Where to find Kidkraft Outdoor Furniture, Playhouses and Sandboxes

You can find these great items at the best prices around at A Kid Place. Visit www.akidplace.com and view the full line of Kidkraft furniture and toys, including toddler beds, step stools, toy boxes and more, along with everything else you need for your growing child.