Classic World Firefighting Set

The little firefighter helmet and hose reel have made this the go-to toy every morning before preschool. I was worried the pieces would feel flimsy, but they've survived a month of very enthusiastic rescues.

My three-year-old has barely put this down since it arrived — the wooden truck and the little hose reel keep him busy for ages. I like that it's sturdy enough to survive being dragged around the house all day. Finally a toy that actually gets played with instead of ignored.

My kid likes the firefighter set but the pieces are smaller than the photos made them look. The storytelling side works fine once he's actually playing with it, though.