Top Gift Ideas Under $25 on Amazon.com For 4 Year Olds

The holidays are fast approaching and with the yuletide close at hand, people are already beginning to shop around for the best prices and most suiting presents for their friends, families and loved ones. While older people seem to be more able to tell one what they desire, the younger ones may want something desperately, however, it is not age appropriate. Thankfully, there are places like Amazon.com who offer execllent deals on toys, as well as other items. Below are a few excellent and age appropriate toys for 4 year old girls on Amazon.com

Aqua Doodle Basic Mat

What little girl or boy doesn't like to doodle? Better yet - what child doesn't like to play with water? I don't know one - that's why the Aqua Doodle Basic Mat is perfect for even the messiest of artists! Why? Because all that is required for this mat is water.
The mat itself is rollable as well as easily folded for storage and when spread out is a full 33.75 inches by 33.75 inches. This allows ample room for one or more children to doodle about the mat with a special "magic" pen that is included with the mat. When the pen is filled with water, the child simply presses down on the mat as if they were drawing with a regular pen and the color appears right before their very eyes. What's even more amazing is that within 60 seconds the drawing disappears from view. No erasing and no spilling inks on table cloths or carpets.
Aqua Doodle Basic Mat also inspires learning, as the border to the mat is adorned with various pictures of animals and items children can learn to draw or learn to spell out.
Amazon charges just under $20 for this mat, which includes the pen, mat as well as a storage pouch - making it perfect for restaurants and travel.

Memory Game: The Backyardigans

Inspired by Nick Jr.'s popular children's television program, Memory has taken on a more familiar form for children nowadays: The Backyardigans. Just like the old fashioned Memory, this game inspires learning as well as letting children make up stories from the pictures.
Children will love looking for Tyron, Pablo, Uniqua and the others from the series either on their own, with a grown up or other children.
Not only does it influence a child to learn to play with self or others, but it also encourages creative thinking - which is never the same in any child. How they go about recalling what card is where is as unique as the child themself.
Classical games are always going to be popular and at just under $9, Memory Game: The Backyardigans is sure to please any preschooler.

Word Whammer Fridge Phonics Set

From Leapfrog, this novel toy is actually three game modes in one. Each game promotes learning in a new and fun way. What's a Word Whammer, you may ask? It, simply put, is a machine that teaches children letter sounds, letter names and how each letter blends together with others to make words.
Game mode number one is called Letter Hunt. In this fun activity, children are taught what each letter is known as and even how they sound through fun and easy to memorize songs.
Word Builder is mode number two. In this activity, children can combine letters together to create over 325 different three letter words - hearing how they sound, how they blend together and of course, how to spell them out. Word Whammer includes the standard 26 letters of the alphabet, but also includes six extra letters: E, O, D, G, M and P so that children can also spell words like Did, Dad, Mom, Eel - among numerous other 3 letter words with double letters in them.
Word Hunt is game number three for this novel toy. In this game, children can spell three-letter words as well as replace letters to make rhyming sounds. To help make it easier for learning abilities, there are lights that follow each letter in play so that children can easily grasp what and how a letter changes its sound in words.
Perhaps the best bit about this toy is the fact it (and all 32 letters) are magnetic and easily placed on the fridge for clean-up.
All that is needed for the Word Whammer are two AA batteries. At just under $15, this toy is definitely one worth considering purchasing for any little ones you may know.

Little People Lil Pirate Ship

For many, many years, Fisher Price has put out an ever changing style of Little People toys. And this one is definitely one that'll wow all little children. It seems wherever you look nowadays, everything is pirates. And with the recent Pirates of the Carribbean movie from this past summer, it's no wonder that children everywhere are increasingly becoming interested in pirates.
This novel toy doesn't have many parts, so, parents and children alike need not worry about losing tiny pieces - or any falling into vents, ducts or even being sucked up into a vaccum.
The pirate ship opens wide for play both on deck and below. Up on top there are many fun things to do with the two pirates included, as well as the parrot which makes for the third on the crew. Turning the ship's wheel causes the plank to pop out to make any enemies walk the plank to Davy Jone's Locker. It even includes a crows nest and hammock, both made to hold the included people. The parrot sits in a special spot and when pressed down, the toy makes a few noises and fun sounds - including one just like the ocean. What ship is complete without a working cannon? This little ship comes with its very own cannon and cannonball, too!
Below deck are eating and sleeping quarters for the busy pirates, which also are easily stored inside the ship for easy cleanup as well as taking on trips.
Also included in this set are a chair as well as a map for finding buried treasure.
All that is required for the sounds of this toy are two AA batteries.
It's no wonder with Little People expanding beyond a house and city that children are growing up to be more and more creative. And for just under $20, this toy is sure to please almost any child.

Ultimate LEGO House Building Set

For many years, LEGO has inspired creativity from even the most novice builder to expert builders. And this toy is no exception.
This set is specifically made for building houses, but can also be used to make other things if you just use your imagination a little. A booklet is included with inspiration for other ideas, as well as 6 template models to copy and build. This inspires following a pattern, as well as matching colors up.
Along with everything needed to build a house, this set also includes wheels, flowers and even fences!
While it does have some smaller pieces, it also encourages parents to play with their children - while having fun supervising.
Even better, for storage and cleanup, this set has it's own plastic storage box with a tight locking lid to keep the legos secure and in one place between play. And at just under $25, this building set is sure to inspire young builders to create their own lego worlds to play and grow in.

No matter what you choose this upcoming holiday season, it's always important to pay attention to age restrictions on toys. All of these mentioned are safe for 4 year olds, although some expand up a few years and a few expand down. It's always best, however, to okay a present with the parents or guardians of the children prior to purchasing. Amazon.com is only one of MANY places to go to find alternatives to long lines and sometimes lack of product.