Each year is different, yet each year is the same. People all over the world are buying their kids Christmas gifts. And each year people all over the world are looking for the latest Christmas gift ideas for their children. Shopping for your child is not easy when you’re not sure what is ‘in’ this year. As with everything else, what was popular last year might not be this year, and what is ‘in’ this year, next year will be a long forgotten fad. So how do you know what to buy your kid for Christmas?

The good news is, Christmas gifts for 2009 are especially interesting as there are a number of great ideas to surprise your kid with.

Number 1 for toddlers this year is Zippity Learning System. Moms will love this game too as it helps them learn in a fun way with their favorite Disney® characters. Also children will stay active with this game, so you can bet that they will be very eager to play this particular one over and over again.

For children ages 4-5 the Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush is a sure winner this year. If your child likes to pain, this game provides clean painting (no mess) with the use of a set of 6 paint colors and a cool magical paintbrush. It is fun to use this set as the paints remain clear right until the light brush applies them to a special paper. This is when the colors come suddenly to life. If your child likes Harry Potter, then they will feel they have just jumped in that magical world, when the flick of a brush makes magical things happen.

Every kid age 5 and up loves the Transformers. There’s just something about them that children are drawn to and the Transformers Optimus Prime figures is HOT this year. At less than $40 it will hardly break anyone’s bank and in return will make your kid’s Christmas a truly unique one.

So there you have it, a short list of what is hot in toys and games for small children this year. If you’re looking for toys and games for older children, here are a few recommendations:

Toys and Games for kids ages 8-11

toys and games for preteens

And who said that grownups cannot play? Here are some games for grownups