Gift Ideas: The Children's Store recommends toys for toddlers to teens

The Children's Store in Chapel Hill is offering up some holiday gift ideas today.

The local, family-owned business has been serving the Triangle since 1977. You'll find everything from toys to baby clothes to raincoats and boots and more at this store, which also features play areas to keep your own kids busy while you shop.

Here are toys that are popular at The Children's Store this season, according to the store's Becky Broun:

Great learning toys for children in preschool to third grade, ages 3 and up. The innovative, magnetic building toys are designed to hold a child's interest and attention, build critical developmental skills and promote imaginative play and creativity.

Good quality wooden railway at a good price.

A self-propelled ride-on toy that is really easy to use and fun for all ages!

This great gift never goes out of style.

This French company makes beautifully designed craft kits and toys. The craft kits range from toddler appropriate to crafts for teenagers.

Made in the USA, these eco-friendly toys are all made from 100 percent recycled plastic - and great fun too!