Life & Family | Toys

In the world of make-believe, real estate is always primed for play. Whether your kid is in search of a castle or a dwelling of modest proportions, these toys invite them to set up house however they choose. After all, there’s no place like home.

Mini designers will delight in fashioning their own furnishings with the MoMA Modern Play House. Pop-out nesting boxes and furniture make for an inviting setting that kids can mix and match to suit their taste. Add some dollhouse friends and let the party begin! $19.99; chroniclebooks.com.

Outdoor house play just got a whole lot more cheery. The Home & Garden Playhouse looks like the real deal, complete with a working door, mailbox with flag and kitchen area with pretend stove and faucet. Kids can celebrate spring by planting live flowers in the window box. $159.99; littletikes.com.

Here’s a home to which Islanders can aspire. The Suburban House boasts plenty of space for a family of four (included) and has attic windows that tilt, a garden, grill and working doorbell. Individual room playsets are sold separately. $154.99; playmobilusa.com.