We all remember the toys we played with, what toys our children liked, or what our grandchildren liked when it comes to games and toys today.

Some toys are passed on from generation to generation, such as Lego bricks, etched sketches, or flying discs. Classic toys and games such as Barbie, Monopoly and Play-Doh never seem to disappear. Other toys may be more short-lived, such as my little pony, Transformers, and the summer super absorber.

There are always new fashions. According to the online website, this year's best sellers include "Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad", "Polly Pocket Un-Box-It Playset", "Tamagotchi Pix" and "ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game".  

There are several toy stores, bookstores and even children's clothing stores in the local area, selling novelty items, where local residents can buy gifts for their children. In these stores, in addition to what mass marketing offers, you may find something different and attractive.

Cory Farm Past & Presents, located at 3124 East Street, Portsmouth, is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm. You can call 401-683-3124. They have toys like El-Sea mermaid dolls, pink polka dot rabbits and little feminist puzzles. Children's books include Who Live's Where?, Ocho's ABC Book and Hello Honeybees.

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Groovy Gator, 474 Thames St., Newport, is open from 10 am to 8 pm every day, except Sundays, which are open from 11 am to 7 pm. You can call 401-845-0084. They sell children's clothing, accessories and toys. "Groovy Gator is a cute children's boutique with great value for money," said a comment on Yelp. "My daughter and I had a great time buying birthday gifts there this week," another said.

Island Books, Wyatt Square, 375 East Main Road, Middletown, 401-849-2665, Tuesday to Saturday, open from 10 am to 5 pm. Their children’s area is full of classics and new favorites for kids of all ages.

Newport Hobby House, 2 Coddington Highway, Middletown, 401-847-1515, open from Sunday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. They have model trains, games, model kits, and everything needed for model making, from tools to paint. They plan to close permanently at the end of this month.

The Newport Historical Society Museum and Shop is located at 127 Thames St., Newport, call 401-841-8770, open from 10 am to 3 pm from Sunday to Thursday, and open from 10 am to 4 pm on Friday and Saturday They have games, puzzles, stuffed animals, spy equipment and children's books. A young child might like their "fishing around wooden fishing games".

Courtyards, Near Tiverton Four Corners, 3980 Main Road, 401-624-8682, is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 12-5 pm. This shop is exclusively for people of all ages People provide handmade products, but on the second floor, they prepare whimsical gifts for the children.

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Bellevue Kids, located at 206 Bellevue Ave., at Bannister's Wharf, Newport, is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, call 401-846-7700. This children's boutique sells specialty clothing and toys for newborns through 12-year-olds. They said they have "the latest themes of well-known designers" and "toys that can stimulate the imagination of young people to maintain their wild imagination".

Kiel James Patrick's flagship store is located at 3 Bowen's Wharf, Newport. It is open from Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm and Friday/Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm. Phone 401-619-4647. They provide children with clothes such as McCallister Kids Hat, Manchester Kids Barn Coat or Old Salt Kids Raincoat. Or, their feature is "Seaclaw Merry Kids Sweatshirt".

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Anchored in Pink, address: 471 Thames St., Newport, phone 401-619-3928, open Monday, 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm, Friday to Sunday, Open girls from 10 am to 6 pm, they have dressers and jumpsuits, tops and bottoms, and pajamas, or they may like the "Bahia Lily Pulitzer Backpack".

Shore Soap Co. is located at 302 Thames Street, Newport. It is usually open from Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, but it will be open during winter holidays. different. Please call 401-846-0305 for the latest business hours. This store specializes in selling handmade personal care products, using natural high-quality ingredients that go beyond soap, and at an affordable price. For children, they provide items such as "Glo Pals Water-Activated Light Up Cubes".