Backpack by Dante Beatrix

It didn't take long for Dante Beatrix, mavens of fashionable mommy bags, to branch out into kids' carryalls. And like their larger forebearers, these spunky little packs possess all the of fun and funk of the mom-sized versions. Durable, roomy and lightweight, they're also sure to sport at least one of your pre-schooler's favorites: penguin, pig, dino, bunny, lion, shark, monkey, bear or bee.

For older kids, there's even a larger eco-pack, made from recycled plastic bottles.