This isn't like the art setup you had when you were a kid. As an artists' daughter, I was lucky - big rolls of paper with beautiful inks and oil paints, even when I was a toddler. But I would have loved this - the high-tech creative toy from VTech called KidiArt Studio.

With KidiArt Studio, kids can do all the basics, but then plug into a PC to take drawing and art lessons, create their own printable posters and cards, or use the digital camera - smartly located on the arm of KidiArt Studio - to make stop motion animations. Probably the most fun feature is the ability to add silly art to photos. Also, when in PC connect mode, your child can save their creations, create custom e-Cards for friends, and print anything they've made. It even connects to the TV, so little ones can show off their creations.

Easy to set up and connect to the PC and TV, it's the new generation of art studio for munchkins. The recommended ages are 4-7 but I know some "big" kids who would love this too.

Winner of the prestigious 2008 Toy of the Year Award, it's available now for $79.99 at VTech and Amazon.