Fisher-Price Interactive Owl Plush Only $8.63 on Amazon (Regularly $12)

HIP TIP: Note that this item requires 3 AA batteries and they are not included.

The owl plays a game that’s very similar to 20 questions (though fortunately it’s never needed 20) and asks the child to select one of the cards from the deck and then answer if this is indoors or outdoors, in the water or sky, etc, yes or no style. For my daughter (who is only three) we go through these questions together as a family, seeing if our daughter understands the concepts, and going through the games.

It’s worthwhile to let the owl lose sometimes, as it’s designed to account for that, but it’s also great that the abstract thinking skills tend to advance as the questions go on, so your child might know if something is inside, but not understand if food is made at a farm, etc.

I really like how this toy helps my children develop a longer attention span and basic analytical and listening skills. It’s also just a fun toy that can take up several minutes before my daughter loses interest. Even without understanding the game, it’s a fun owl that is designed for rough handling and will last a long time, much as I expect from this brand.

For the price and the general well-thought-out nature of this, it is a great gift and a great value!