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Children's Imaginative Play

Fill your kid’s life with endless fun and creativity with our imaginative play toys. Kids should be encouraged to explore their imagination, and that’s what these toys do. They are specifically designed to inspire creative thought, which often means playing pretend. With our dollhouses, wooden animals, train sets, and play kitchens, your little one will be more than entertained.

At Maple Gifts, we stock the best imaginative play toys to meet both the parent’s and children’s needs. Not only are they extremely fun to play with, but they are also made to be safe with the highest quality materials. They will last a long time while inspiring your kid’s creative thinking. You never know; encouraging your little one to play with any of these toys might help them unlock a creative talent, whether painting, drama, or music! Browse our range right here.

  • Le Toy Van Wooden Alphabet Set & Bag

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    Description Spell your way to success with this lovely letters set for little wordsmiths. Crafted from sustainable, FSC® - certified wood, this 60 ...

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  • Playmobil Junior: Tigger's Rubber Boat Ride

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    Exciting water fun guaranteed! With the Rubber Boat Ride bath set inspired by Disney's Tigger, playful water exploration becomes a breeze. Your c...

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  • Le Toy Van Take Away Smoothie Trio

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    This tasty trio of take away smoothies makes a sweet addition to your children's pretend play universe. In an array of cute colours, complete with ...

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  • Dino World Erasable Pen

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    The lead tip of the erasable gel pencil from Dino World comes out by pushing down the cute dinosaur. Super practical: every line and squiggle can b...

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  • Dino World Fidget Paw

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    Plopp, Dino, plop: If you squeeze the Fidget Paw from Dino World in your hand, it makes a cool popping sound. The claw paw is available in six dif...

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  • Le Toy Van Biscuit And Cookie Set

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    Whose for tea and biscuits? This lovely assortment of 9 'home-baked' painted wooden treats makes a delicious afternoon snack for little guests, pre...

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  • Bigjigs Picnic Basket

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    This traditional Picnic Basket comes with all the picnic essentials! Includes wooden sandwiches, strawberries, apples and cartons of orange juice. ...

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  • Bigjigs Magnetic Good Night Chart

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    Good Night Chart makes bedtime hassle a thing of the past! Using the 20 easy-to-follow activity pieces, such as brush my teeth and go to be...

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  • Bigjigs Magnetic Tell The Time

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    When it comes to learning about word composition and pronunciation, the magnetic phonics pack is the ideal tool to help begin the learning proces...

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  • Bigjigs Magnetic Phonics

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    When it comes to learning about word composition and pronunciation, the magnetic phonics pack is the ideal tool to help begin the learning proces...

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  • Bigjigs Rail Heritage Collection Flying Scotsman

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    One of the world's most famous locomotives, the Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 for a cost of £7,944 (over £491,000 in today's money). It was t...

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  • Hippychick Crocodile Creek 12 Piece Mini Puzzles Unicorn

    Original price £10.00 - Original price £10.00
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    A perfect first puzzle for any toddler! 12 thick puzzles pieces that are easy for little hands to put together. This 12 piece puzzle will help to e...

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  • Hippychick Classic World Tool Bench

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    The Classic World tool bench is the perfect size for little carpenters! It includes a variety of tools; hammers, a wrench, pliers, nuts, bolts and ...

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  • Playmobil Junior: Winnie The Pooh's Counter Balance Honey Pot

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    No one is as renowned for their love of honey as Disney's Winnie the Pooh. With this Disney-inspired set, your child can get to know the adorable ...

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  • The Puppet Company ECO Puppet Buddies - Hen

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    This Hen puppet features feathery fur, bright yellow beak and vibrant red comb, bringing the farmyard to life. Great as a stand-alone puppet or pa...

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  • The Puppet Company ECO Puppet Buddies - Squirrel

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    With its bushy tail, paws and brown eyes, this delightful Squirrel puppet captures the essence of the charming woodland creature. Designed for eas...

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  • Tonka Steel Classics Steam Roller

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    Get ready to conquer any terrain and construct like a pro with the Tonka Steam Roller. With 60 degrees of motion and ...

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  • Melissa and Doug PAW Patrol Wooden ABC Block Truck

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    A playtime essential for little ones, this premium wooden hauler vehicle features appealing PAW Patrol™ characters that will encourage your little...

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  • Djeco Crazy Motors Miss Burgundy

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    Miss Burgundy is a fearless racer, speedily taking the lead with her stylishly designed rocket vehicle. Wheels spinning, she whizzes past the compe...

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  • Djeco Crazy Motors Golden Star

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    Turn heads with Golden Star, Djeco's all-golden toy car! Exquisitely painted in gold, this unique car adds a touch of sophistication and luxury to ...

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  • Dino World Secret Pen With LED Light

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    Store secret messages with Dino World's sophisticated writing tool, featuring a UV light at the pen's topper that reveals the invisible ink. Enjoy ...

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  • Princess Mimi Paint & Swipe Book

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    Introduce your little one to the beauty of art with this Princess Mimi textile colouring book. With four black pages and a transparent page for tra...

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  • Bigjigs Park & Play Garage

    Original price £82.99 - Original price £82.99
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    There's plenty of action on every level at the busy Park & Play Wooden Toy Garage, where a working lift hauls the cars up to the parking spac...

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  • Tonka Steel Classics Bulldozer

    Original price £34.99 - Original price £34.99
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    Roll up your sleeves, its time to play with Tonka's Steel Classic Bulldozer! Made from real steel, ensuring 'Tonka tough' endurance this bulldozer ...

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Why Imaginative Play is Important

It’s all about the learning experience. Children are typically more curious than the average adult as they still have much to explore and learn, and imaginative play encourages that curiosity. It builds thinking skills, language, social skills, and emotional management. When children spend enough time in creative play, they are more likely to grow into healthy, well-rounded older kids and adults. 

Imaginative play is also a good way for you and your child to discover what they enjoy. Very young kids are like blank canvases, developing their personalities over time. Imaginative play lets them find out what their preferences are – they may realise they love wild animals because they enjoy playing with wooden woodland animals the most. Or, they may discover their love of motor vehicles as they spend most of their time playing with trains, planes, and tractors. Once you know what they enjoy the most, you can encourage that and help them learn more about the subject. 

Then, of course, there’s arguably the most obvious benefit of imaginative play: it’s tons of fun! As a parent, you naturally want your little one to enjoy their childhood as much as possible, and purchasing plenty of imaginative play toys will undoubtedly ensure that. When they have a play kitchen, wooden animals, a dollhouse, and other exciting toys to play make-believe with, they will certainly be much happier. Plus, imaginative play toys can also be good for the parents, as children often get absorbed in imaginative toys as they are taken into a world entirely of their own creation. During this time, parents can enjoy a much-needed rest!

Shop for Imaginative Play Toys Today

Does your little one want a kitchen of their own? Are they obsessed with helicopters? Whatever your child’s interests are, we have an imaginative play toy that will light up their face. We have pretend kitchens, dolls, dollhouses, vehicle toys, and so much more, so shop the range today to give your kid a gift they will play with time and time again. Keep in mind our toys are made of the best quality materials, so you can keep your child’s favourite toy as a keepsake when they grow up or pass it on to another child.