About US
Welcome to Big Top Kids Gifts, where finding the perfect gift for your grandkids is a little like stepping into a three-ring circus — magical, fun, and full of surprises!
I’m Lisa, a proud grandmother of two thriving grandchildren, and I know firsthand how wonderful (and sometimes tricky!) it can be to pick gifts that delight and inspire. With a background in English Literature, Library Science, Business, and Marketing, I’ve spent my life helping people discover special things — and now I get to do it for grandparents like you.
The idea for Big Top Kids Gifts began as a college project: I imagined a whimsical store where every “ring” had its own theme — toys, clothing, and gifts in one, books and audio in another, and treasures from around the world in the third. I even envisioned a magic loft where children could explore and play while discovering new favorites. That dream never left me, and now it lives online, curated especially for grandparents who want to create joyful, memorable moments with their grandkids.
Here, you’ll find handpicked toys, games, books, and keepsakes designed to spark laughter, learning, and lasting memories. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or just-because surprise, Big Top Kids Gifts helps you make every gift feel magical.
So step right up, explore, and let the magic begin!
Gifts with Heart
We started Big Top Kids Gifts to help grandparents and parents find the very best for the children they love.
When you care for a child—whether as a grandparent, parent, or family friend—you want to give gifts that delight, inspire, and help them flourish. One of the most practical ways to spark curiosity and motivation is learning through play.
Many of the educational toys, magical and unique books, and games we recommend are open-ended, imaginative, and Montessori-inspired, creating countless learning opportunities. We hope many will become “forever toys”—treasured items that children play with again and again, pass down to siblings, or keep as keepsakes for years to come.
Our approach is fun and engaging—imagine helping a grandchild write a story about their favorite stuffed animal in the wild, or discovering the best baby gadgets to make life easier. Behind every recommendation is careful research and thoughtful selection. We highlight products across a wide range of categories, including:
Educational books & games
Gift boxes & kids’ toys
Teethers & baby essentials
Kids’ clothes & nursery items
Wooden toys, puzzles, dolls, and blocks
Ultimately, our goal is to make finding the perfect gift quick, easy, and transparent, so you can focus on what really matters: spending joyful time with the children you love.
Our Mission
Big Top Kids Gifts’ mission is to recommend amazing gifts for your grandchildren and special treasures to share with family and friends! We aim to include items that are environmentally friendly and organic whenever possible.
Most importantly, we strive to offer gifts that inspire creativity, encourage problem-solving skills, and foster a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
We carefully curate each selection so that every gift sparks joy and meaningful moments between grandparents and their grandchildren.
Check out these wonderful gift creators who share our mission:
Curiosity Box – The Curated Hive
HoneyBug Gift Boxes (coming soon)
Big Top Kids Gifts celebrates those small businesses that are
dedicated to helping our children reach their full potential.
We're all about kids.
Classics as well as one-of-a kind gifts.
We're here to answer your questions.
Always new discounts!
Why Trust Us?
These are the same cherished gifts we choose for ourselves and recommend to our friends and family. Also, if we recommend you spend your hard-earned money on anything, we take it just as seriously as if it were our own.
We earn money through several affiliate marketing programs. We may earn commissions on products or services purchased through our links to retailer sites. However, we make recommendations based on our own independent research. There’s no incentive for us to choose substandard products or succumb to producer pressure—in fact, it’s quite the opposite.
The most essential aspect to us is reader trust. We do not earn an affiliate commission if readers return a purchase due to dissatisfaction or the recommendation. And we also invite readers to fact-check our pieces. We think that’s a fair system that keeps us committed to serving you first!
Lisa Woods
Owner, Big Top Kids Gifts