For the brain

at Angie Grace

This best selling coloring book artist invites you to relax and explore the intricate and exquisite world of circular whimsical art. Curator: Phyllis 

at MasterClass Online

Give a one-year pass to thousands of lessons from "85+ of the world's best minds" as they share their stories, skills, shortcuts, failures and successes.  Curator: Phyllis

at Nervous System

Agate is a jigsaw puzzle inspired by the formation of agates, a colorful banded stone. Each crystal-themed puzzle includes about 180 pieces made of birch. These complex pieces of art are wickedly complex. Curator: Phyllis

at The Silver Room

Little puzzle thing® jigsaws are miniature puzzles that can be completed in twenty minutes or less. Reward your mind with some off-screen time. Each series is a timed edition, printed in limited quantities. Act fast before they get eaten up! Curator: Phyllis  

at Artifact Puzzles

This 191-piece puzzle of Bruce Riley's "Stem Cell" painting features whimsically designed shapes and psychedelic colors, which makes for an exciting experience! Curator: Phyllis

at National Gallery of Art

Help an interest in birds take flight as young players delight in this fun and educational memory game that matches pairs of beautifully illustrated birds from around the world. To play, place cards face down, try to remember where the match is located, and collect the most pairs to win. For ages 6+. Curator: Laural 

at Eureka Puzzles

Join in the Japanese 3D mini modeling block craze sweeping the world! These amazing micro-sized building blocks create 3D musical instruments. The details are amazing, yet your creations fit in the palm of your hand. Collect the Violin, Grand Piano and Gold Electric Guitar in the nanoblock musical series from Ohio Art. This featured puzzle includes 150 pieces and detailed instructions. Curator: Phyllis 

at Powell's City of Books

Enjoy 100 of the best essays from the popular public radio program BirdNote accompanied by beautiful, original illustrations. In their two-minute show every day, BirdNote tells vivid, sound-rich stories about birds and the challenges they face. Available on the air through local Public Radio stations, via podcast and online at BirdNote.org, the program inspires listeners all over North America to value our avian friends and the environment we share. Curator: Laural

at Magic Beans

Here's a perfect game for wordsmiths to play alone or with a small group. The smooth tiles make for a tactile as well as an addictive experience. Curator: Phyllis 

at Eureka Puzzles

Travel back to Victorian England and join master detective Sherlock Holmes in 200 intriguing adventures written especially for this game. 

Deluxe version includes newly designed game board, metal tokens, and 20 brand new cases to solve. For 2-6 players, ages 12+.  Curator: Phyllis

at Eugene Toy & Hobby

Remember this classic? Get ready to  watch, REMEMBER, repeat! Simon is the exciting electronic game of lights and sounds in which players must repeat random sequences of lights by pressing the colored pads in the correct order. The suspense builds as sequences get longer. Curator: Tina  

at Wentworth Wooden Puzzles

With 160 pieces, these detailed and mesmerizing patterns make this image the perfect puzzling picture. The irregular edge adds a challenging and interesting dimension to keep any puzzler entertained.  

Curator: Phyllis

at Gamewright

Let the good times roll … sushi roll that is! Immediately approachable, easy to learn, quick to play - all ages will love this unique and delicious sushi-themed card game. It's an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award winner and is Parents Choice recommended. For 2 to 5 players, ages 8 and up. A party version is available for up to 8 players. Curator: Laural

by Christie Matheson

at Writer's Block Bookstore

Introduce young children to the delights of birding through author and artist Christie Matheson’s beautifully illustrated picture book. A playful counting text and engaging search-and-find theme provide something new to discover on every page and lead readers to a satisfying surprise. Children will be inspired to return to Bird Watch again and again. Also available at your local independent bookseller. Curator: Laural

at Magic Beans

What would a toy selection be without this classic game? Set is a card game of visual perception in which players create sets of cards based on certain features on the cards. Whether you are considering color, number, shading, or shape, the cards will present you with a challenge to create groupings of three. Warning: Adults don’t have the upper hand in this game! Curator: Tina