This locally grown stalwart earns our salute by appealing to kids and parents alike. Stocking time-honored brands like Alex, Gund, and Manhattan Toy at a variety of price points, Henry Bear’s makes it that much easier to say yes to the child who just won’t leave without a present.

Henry Bear's Park | 19 Harvard St., Brookline, MA | 617-264-2422 | http://www.henrybear.com