Author: John

Even folded up in its “storage position,” this play castle has lots of accessible reach-in play space thanks to multiple play levels and an open courtyard. Children can simply pull open the sides to expand it into an impressive palace playscape with courtyard, turrets, royal bedrooms, drawbridge, stable, and more. It’s a simple way to transform a play space instantly, without taking over the room.

No assembly is required—simply open up the castle and the stage is set for endless royal adventures. Removable turrets and an elevated walkway are easy enough for kids to install themselves, and can change positions to keep creative possibilities open. Durable wooden construction stands up to endless royal adventures and rough handling, and keeps the castle looking pretty and fresh through it all. With natural-wood walls and painted-on pink details, it blends nicely with any décor and has a timeless style that won’t go out of date or look too “babyish” as kids grow.

Melissa & Doug toys are designed to fuel imagination, inspire exploration, and encourage the natural curiosity that leads to a lifetime of learning! From classic wooden toys to creative crafts for every age, Melissa & Doug’s timeless products educate and enrich in a way that’s as natural as playtime itself. Since their company’s founding 25 years ago, Melissa and Doug have been committed to making exceptional children’s products, with a focus on hands-on creative play and superior customer service. With their recognizable red-oval logo, Melissa and Doug put their names on every product they make—a symbol of their commitment to quality, attention to detail, and dedication to improving playtime for families around the world.

Fresh, gender-neutral colors against a natural-wood frame make this modern dollhouse an appealing option for both girls and boys. Modern touches such as a garage with lift-up door and an elevator in the center avoid the formality of some more traditional dollhouses, making this a great option for today’s kids, while maintaining a timeless appeal to please parents with both contemporary and traditional homes.The open sides also make this play set easy to share: Multiple children can reach in from the front, sides and top, so it’s perfect for preschools or families with multiple children, and great for play dates too.

Dollhouse play is a wonderful way to develop vocabulary, narrative thinking, problem solving, and emotional awareness as children act out everyday situations and family dynamics. The collection of furniture and family pieces that come with this set are perfect for getting the ball rolling, inspiring simple stories such as getting the child ready for school, having the parents make dinner together, or even sitting down the whole family for movie night in front of the TV.Playing with Hi-Rise Dollhouse is good for motor skills, too: With many levels to move the people between, playing with the set involves grasping, lifting, reaching, leaning—everyday movements that together make up great exercise for dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and balance.

Melissa & Doug toys are designed to fuel imagination, inspire exploration, and encourage the natural curiosity that leads to a lifetime of learning! From classic wooden toys to creative crafts for every age, Melissa & Doug’s timeless products educate and enrich in a way that’s as natural as playtime itself.Since their company’s founding 25 years ago, Melissa and Doug have been committed to making exceptional children’s products, with a focus on hands-on creative play and superior customer service. With their recognizable red-oval logo, Melissa and Doug put their names on every product they make—a symbol of their commitment to quality, attention to detail, and dedication to improving playtime for families around the world.