Teich Toys & Books (CLOSED)

Picking out new toys for your tots? Skip the big-box stores and pop down to this Abingdon Square spot. The shop is filled to the brim with toys like handmade stuffed animals, puppets made of recycled sweaters, wooden heirloom-quality toys and old-fashioned battery-free entertainment (think Slinkys and the like). There’s also a wide selection of books and a cozy place to read. Just look for the giant wooden locomotive in the corner! Plus, the store hosts a weekly Sunday fun day, featuring entertainment like balloon artists and tastings of jams and jellies from local farms.