Any time you have a look at any sort of biggest sellers list, you're bound to see Melissa and Doug items named at least once but almost certainly even more than that. This company has a knack of understanding precisely what youngsters enjoy playing with and also the items attract moms and dads since they're usually instructive in nature. The Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel has been on the best sellers lists for ages. Young children of every age group want to paint and be imaginative. This easel enables them to do exactly that without making lots of mess which is in all probability why it can be such a hit with parents. One side of the easel is a chalk board while the other side is for paint. It features a roll of paper as well as a child friendly cutter in addition to space for paints and chalk. The easel is simple to put together although the chalk board might require priming so it is wise to read the instructions as you may want to prepare it before it gets unwrapped by your child. Moms and dads should remember that it doesn't come with any accessories therefore you may want to purchase the Melissa and Doug Easel Companion set as well as some paper, otherwise your young artists could be a bit disappointed on Christmas morning. This set offers you a number of paint pots to put on the easel together with the paint. Also you receive a roll of paper, several paint brushes, some chalk and an eraser. It's a superb pack and when bundled with the Deluxe easel will keep your children amused for hours. For all those children who prefer to play make believe as opposed to painting and drawing, they might enjoy the Melissa and Doug shopping trolley which also features on the biggest sellers lists. There is not much more to say about this to be honest. It is very child friendly and it behaves similar to a shopping trolley you will find at the store. If you don't already have some pretend food you might want to buy the Melissa and Doug Food Groups set. It's a 21 piece food set split into the 4 primary food groups, just perfect for dropping in the shopping trolley. For anyone who really want to enable their children to start off school on the right note, the Melissa and Doug See and Spell set is definitely the perfect gift. This also features on the top 100 biggest selling toys. This is a charming little wooden set which will attract young kids as it has vivid colors and pictures. It is also appealing to parents because they will have something left over from $15! Why not explore the range of Melissa and Doug playthings this Christmas and see for yourself the reason why they feature so highly on virtually all the best buy lists.