A child's plaything can be many things, such as a TOY, DOLLY, RATTLE, HOOP, KITE, or TOY soldier. Toys are objects that children use to play with, often for entertainment and learning. Dollies are usually small figures of people or animals that children can dress up and play with. Rattles are objects that make noise when shaken, often used to entertain babies. Hoops are circular objects that can be rolled along the ground or thrown in the air. Kites are objects that are flown in the air, usually attached to a string. TOY soldiers are figurines that represent soldiers, often used in pretend battles.