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Best Toys for the Holidays
2009
 

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Fisher-Price Power Wheels Stinger XS Fisher-Price will start your engine with the new Stinger XS, an ultra-cool off-road styling with a low-rider, dune-buggy feel. Big, rugged tires, 12-volts of battery power and Power Wheels exclusive Monster Traction™ drive system powers Stinger XS two speeds forward (2.5 & 5 mph max.), plus reverse, over wet grass, hard surfaces and rough terrain. Roomy steel frame open cockpit features a go-kart style steering wheel and pretend seatbelts—and there’s a covered storage compartment under the hood. It's equipped with high speed lock-out for beginners and Power Lock® brakes, and includes 12-volt battery and charger. Wow! For ages 3 and up.
Ready, Set, Art Table by Alex Ready to set your child's imagination free? The Ready, Set, Art Table by Alex will inspire hours of creativity. The set includes a wooden table, two benches and an art supply caddy with 4 multicolored cups. Easy assembly, no tools required. For ages 3 and up.
Welcome Home Dollhouse by HaPe Your new owner will welcome the miniature family of this furnished two-story wood Welcome Home Dollhouse by HaPe. The traditional design with an open floorplan has a balcony on one side to take in views of the valley, farm or pretend park across the street. Natural wood is accented with popular trim colors for use by boys and girls. The poseable family of four will enjoy stylish furnishings for the kitchen, bedroom, bath and living room. The refrigerator, oven and furniture has incredible detail - even the appliance doors open and close! For ages 3 and up.
HABA Pirates Treasure Play Tent & Caro Lini Play Tent Imaginations will run free with HABA Pirate's Treasure and Caro Lini Play Tents. Kids can take the high sea or have a garden party from the comfort of their bedrooms. The tents have a built-in floor mat, can be folded down completely, and are made of cotton/polyester, mesh fabric, plastic rods. They measure 47x49 inches and are appropriate for ages 3 and up.
HaPe Adventure Galley Pirate Ship The HaPe Adventure Galley Pirate Ship is set for chartering the seas of imagination. Distinct deep blue paint, black and white stripes and skull and crossbone graphics highlight the trim, sails, flags and hull of this mighty twin-masted seafaring vessel. Poseable Captain Kidd and two mates can climb the rope ladders to the crow's nest to watch for other ships and spot land where they can hide their treasure. For ages 3 and up.
Step2 LifeStyle™ New Traditions Kitchen Creative kids will love the Step2 LifeStyle™ New Traditions Kitchen featuring Old World elegance with modern conveniences. It may be compact in size, but it's bursting big with features such as "stainless steel" microwave, refrigerator and oven. A special frying pan and boiling pot with lid activate electronic frying and boiling water sounds on stove's front burner. The kitchen includes a coffee pot with molded-in coffee maker. Kids can heat up the fun with the microwave's electronic key pad. A 27-piece accessory set included (accessories may vary). The best part? Minimal adult assembly! For ages 2 and up. Limited time contest: To celebrate creativity in the kitchen for both parents and kids, Step2 has kicked off a national contest that will award one grand-prize of a new dream kitchen suite from Frigidaire, including a refrigerator, dishwasher, over the counter microwave, and oven, as well as a new Step2 toy kitchen of their choice. Visit http://contest.step2.com/ for entry details.
Quadrilla Twist and Rail Set by HaPe The possibilities are endless with the new Quadrilla Twist and Rail Set by HaPe. Here is just one of the models that can be built with some or all of the 147 curved, straight and funnel pieces. Includes 50 marbles. We love the sturdy wood construction that will last the test of time. For ages 4 and up.
LeapFrog Leapster2 The LeapFrog Leapster2 is a USB-enabled system that offers a sleek new form and online connectivity to give parents the inside track on what their little gamers are learning. Using the included PC- and Maccompatible LeapFrog® Connect Application, parents can create customized profiles for their kids on LeapFrog’s Learning Path, then connect the Leapster2 handheld to the computer to see the skills and concepts kids are practicing every time they play. As children progress along their individualized Learning Path, parents can help guide the learning and access further content to match their kids’ interests and needs. When kids connect, the points they’ve earned during gameplay upload and unlock online rewards—and a sneak peek at further rewards to work for. The Leapster2 handheld auto-levels, adjusting games to children’s particular skills and progress, so players are appropriately challenged. For ages 4-8.
Friends Forever Girls Special dolls form a unique bond with young girls. And "special" best describes the Friends Forever Girls, high quality, ethnically diverse, fun loving dolls with distinct personalities. Each doll comes to life with a series of books that take the reader through challenging and exciting adventures, while teaching the values of friendship, character and community. We love friends and neighbors Marlee and Natalie, who share everything from frustrations with their siblings to their love for life. These dolls bring out the little girls in all moms!  Receive free shipping for a limited time with code FRSP.
HaPe's My First Kitchen HaPe's My First Kitchen’s little wood stove and oven is just the appliance for the beginner chef who wants to cook up quick meals like fried eggs and pizza and other culinary delights. The 32-piece set includes pots and pans, sliceable veggies and bread, utensils and even salt and pepper. The slide-together pieces make assembly a snap. For ages 3 and up.
Marky Sparky Skoooch™ After 10 Years on the market, the dual-footboard scooter called Skoooch™ from Marky Sparky is still the best scooter for ages 3-6 at any price. With dual rear skids, front caliper hand brake, MX style front tire, and foam handlebar pad, Skoooch comes out of the box 98% assembled.
“Space Station” by Pacific Play Tents 5, 4, 3, 2 1 Blast Off! Climb into your very own “Space Station” by Pacific Play Tents for interplanetary exploration. Comes complete with 4 tunnels. Exciting graphics make this a real life play experience. This “Space Station" is great for indoor or outdoor play. For ages 3 and up.
HABA Marble Run Who would think problem solving could be so much fun? The HABA Ball Track Building Set is an exciting marble rolling game that is both educational and fun. Hardwood blocks with grooves, and holes are combined in a variety of ways with the end result of 6 marbles ringing the bell to signal success. For ages 3 and up.
Prince Lionheart Balance Bike Prince Lionhearts Balance bike teaches your child how to balance – a crucial skill necessary before transitioning to a two-wheeled pedal bicycle. Your child’s sense of independence and self-confidence will become evident as they learn to balance and steer at their own pace: first walking, then gliding! Designed for comfort and ease of portability, the Prince Lionheart balance bike’s solid birch wood frame weighs less than 10lbs, has a height adjustable seat, wide and stable 12” rubber tires, and comfortable handgrips. This bike is a great transition from ride on toys to a bicycle. It has a height adjustable, padded seat and is recommended for children ages 2–5.
Kids Preferred Dressable Talking Doll Little girls will love the Dressable Talking Lola doll by Kids Preferred. It offers six different phrases when her little hand is pressed - three for daytime and three for nighttime: "We've got to get to school before the dragons!" to "I'm not sleepy and I will not go to bed." The soft doll measures 16 inches tall and features a removable dress and shoes. The Dressable Lola Doll Case perfectly holds any of the Lola dolls and accessories. The case features a clothing hanger, drawer, and a bedroom play scene. Lola can slip into her red and white comfy pajama top and bottom, plus cozy slippers, when it's time for bed. The Lola Pajama Set also includes a soft toothbrush and even toothpaste! Let Lola guide your little one in preparing for bed responsibly. Doll is for ages 3 months and up; Doll Case is for ages 5 and up.
Star Pilot Young Scientist® The unique Star Pilot Young Scientist® space kit combines technology, invention, culture, fun, and learning --all in one fascinating kit. Young Scientists will explore the night sky using a specialized astronomical device called the Star Pilot™ which navigates the sky and locates the brightest stars and constellations. An attractive and detailed color illustrated manual includes fun astronomical information, experiments, diagrams, and constellation legends from cultures around the world. Learn about the life cycle of a star, discover asterisms such as the Big Dipper, locate 23 constellations in the night sky, make a night-vision flashlight, perform a binocular fusion experiment, and much, much more. The final section of the manual contains beautifully illustrated celestial legends including the legends of the Milky Way by the ancient Greeks and Chinese, the stories of Orion and Leo, a Native American Indian legend of Big Bear and its hunters, as well as many other interesting cultural legends! Award-winning SLOOH Telescope Card and activity book allow Young Scientists to plan exciting space missions, observe constellations, and view planets all with a real-time connection to powerful telescopes located in the Canary Islands, Chile, and Australia. For ages 10 and up.
HABA Sevilla and Cordoba Blocks If you turned off the television and hid the remote from a child you might hear a whole lot of complaining. But if you replace the remote with wooden puzzles and blocks from HABA you won’t hear a thing. That’s because they’ll instantly forget about being entertained and begin entertaining themselves. This year’s newest HABA wooden puzzles and blocks are guaranteed to beat the television every time. Kids with these great items will likely invite all of their friends over and quickly turn those play-dates into “block” parties. Our favorite includes the Sevilla and Cordoba sets whose colors and forms are especially eye-catching and certain to inspire children and adults alike. For ages 18 months and up.
Kids Preferred Madeline The spunky literary character, beloved for seven decades on both sides of the Atlantic, is the star of books, a television series and a feature film. As any little girl can recite from the pages of Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic tale, Miss Clavel oversees the education of 12 little girls, the smallest of whom is the mischievous Madeline. These dressable versions by Kids Preferred stand 13.5-inches tall and comes in a collectible acetate can bag. Celebrate Madeline's 70th Anniversary in style with limited edition collector's doll. For ages 3 months and up.
Young Scientists Club's Science on a Gardening Adventure Cool best describes the Young Scientists Club's Science on a Gardening Adventure. Young Scientists will learn about the fun of gardening through exciting hands-on science experiments. Young Scientists will make a terrarium, learn about underground habitats, explore the different parts of plants, test the soil, design a mini-garden, grow all kinds of seeds, perform plant experiments, identify bugs and their habitats, make a working sun dial, and much more. The enclosed mini- garden tools and watering can will certainly become an instant hit and will encourage all Young Scientists to become Young Botanists! For ages 5 and up.
Prince Lionheart's Wheely Mouse What toddler wouldn't love Prince Lionheart's Wheely Mouse? The soft, friendly, unisex design is an instant attraction to little girls and boys alike and they encourage gross motor skills while being Wheely Fun! Kudos to Prince Lionheart! The large size is for ages 3 and up, and a smaller size is for children ages 18 months and up.
Rachel Arbuckle puzzles by Tailten Games Dublin born artist Rachel Arbuckle lends her design to two spirited jigsaw puzzles by Tailten Games. The 1000-piece "Yuletide Offerings" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas" will delight children with their bright colors and extraordinary designs. Not suitable for children under 3.
Marky Sparky Doink-It Darts The Doinkit™ Dart set by Marky Sparky was designed with one thing in mind... To develop the best playing magnetic dart set on the planet. Each acclaimed Doinkit™ Darts uses N-35 Neodymium rare earth magnets™. Combined with space age Doinkit™ material that is light, durable and keeps the dart always flying perfectly true, this just may be the perfect dart. For ages 3 and up.
Fisher-Price Spike Jr. Meet the little brother of the ultra dinosaur—Spike Jr. from Fisher-Price! He’s the little dinosaur that becomes bigger than life. See him walk, laugh and roar, all at the push of a button. For ages 3-8 years.
Imaginext® Spike Jaws™ Ultra Dinosaur Kids will love the Imaginext® Spike Jaws™ Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price. They just put it right on their hand like a glove, then squeeze the handle to chomp down! Pick up Imaginext® figures, dinosaurs, you name it. With the push of a button, kids can also make Spike’s eyes move, his spikes light up, and make him laugh, burp, roar and more! Two different modes help direct the play. For ages 3-8 years.
Science on a Nature Walk by The Young Scientists Club Science on a Nature Walk by The Young Scientists Club is filled with field experiments. What can be more fun than exploring science through real field experiments on a nature walk? Find animal tracks and fossilize them. Find treasures on a scavenger hunt. Make your own compass. Perform leaf chromatography. Make a bug house. This kit includes all the necessary tools so put on your shoes and get ready to discover and explore. For ages 4 and up.
Fisher-Price Little People 50th Anniversary editions Do you remember? Take a trip back to the farm or school with your little one. Join some of your favorite childhood friends as they celebrate their 50th birthday with the commemorative Fisher-Price Little People® 50th Birthday™ Play ’n Go Farm and Little People® 50th Birthday™ Play ’n Go School sets designed to look like the farm you remember. Even the figures look like they used to! It’s all to help remind you that “it’s great to be little.™” For ages 1 and up.

Charlie's Playhouse Playmat

We adore the Giant Evolution Timeline Playmat by Charlie's Playhouse. This richly illustrated mat lets kids skip, jump, and play through the history of life, accompanied by “Charlie” Darwin, 67 amazing creatures from the fossil record, and much more. The size of a coffee table book when folded, it expands to fully 18 feet long. The playmat is printed on an environmentally friendly synthetic paper called Polylith™, and comes with a boisterous Activity Guide for ages four to ten, a glossary and FAQs for kids, adults and educators. For all ages.
ZipBins by Neat-Oh What if your toy bin unzipped to a play mat and zipped back up, confining the toys? That would take the work out of having fun! ZipBins by Neat-Oh! let your kids take their imaginations on endless adventures. Our favorite bins include the LEGO CITY ZipBin Toy Box & Playmat, Road & Rail and Mansion. For ages 3 and up.
Marky Sparky Wahoo Introducing your kids' new best friend from Marky Sparky. The jumpiest, bounciest, happiest puppy ever. Wahoo™ never sheds, gets tired or chew on your shoes. All Wahoo wants is to be loved and to be jumped on (not necessarily in that order). Remember Wahoo™ is still a puppy so go ahead, get crazy. Puppies love to play! For ages 3 and up.
Young Scientists Club Minerals, Crystals and Fossils Bring earth science experiments to your home with the Young Scientists Club series. The Minerals, Crystals and Fossils set lets kids grow a salt rock garden, rock candy, and string crystals. Break open a large geode. Identify five unknown minerals with the streak, hardness, magnetic, and acid tests. Study a fossil. Complete this set by making a cast and a mold fossil that will impress any budding scientist. For ages 5-12.
CitiBlocs Remember when we used to daydream, invent, build and then knock it all down? One new toy company has found a way to transform today’s eKid into a kid off the ole’ block. Introducing CitiBlocs, the next generation of wooden construction pieces that stack up to a block party in the family room. Best of all, the precision cut blocks of wood are green, crafted from New Zealand pine. The beautifully simplistic blocks are ideal for solo play or a family fun session with grandparents and siblings. They’re designed for children ages 3 and up. The toughest decision may be which one of seven building sets to purchase – from the starter box to the ultimate experience. All sets come with a colorful building design guide and each set can be combined with another to grow with your child.
Step2 Sit & Doodle Turtle Desk The Step2 Sit & Doodle Turtle Desk brings creativity out of its shell. This all-in-one innovative art desk with a unique design and fun colors has an easel that flips up, revealing a clip to hold paper in place. A sturdy inner-hinge features a handy crayon caddy and the seat lifts off revealing a handy storage compartment. The easel lays flat on the seat for easy transport and storage. It wipes clean easily and comes fully assembled (just apply decals). For ages 3 and up to 50 pounds.
Marshmallow Blaster A Marshmallow Blaster? That's right, one of the many delicious toys created by the Marshmallow Fun Company. The pump-action Blaster fires large marshmallows (one at a time) approximately 30 feet at the target of choice. Classic and Camo styles are available. For ages 8-12.
PlasmaCar It's like magic, but you don't need to be a magician to get it to work. The PlasmaCar is a mechanical marvel that makes use of that most inexhaustible of energy sources, kid-power, by harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity, and friction. It's so easy to operate; all it needs is a driver and a smooth, flat surface. For ages 3 and up.
Wedgits by ImagAbility WEDGITS™ multi-dimensional building sets by ImagAbility are so fun and challenging, adults will love them too. Children will stimulate their minds and challenge their skills with the endless ways that WEDGITS™ can stack and nest together. Pre-school kids quickly learn the relationships between horizontal and vertical. Educators label this product as a manipulative masterpiece for stretching the cognitive thinking process. For ages 3 and up.
Ready, Set, School by Alex Ready, Set, School by Alex is a skill building set for pre-school children that is full of fun and activities: 15 pages of learning fun with stickers, stencils, drawing and cutting; wipe away learning pads: Dot to Dot, ABC, Colors & Shapes, and 1,2,3; wipe away marker, Tie My Shoe lacing; scissors and stackable finger crayons. For ages 3 and up.
Young Scientists Club's Magic School Bus Going Green The popular Magic School Bus series is Going Green with this fun set by the Young Scientists Club. Ms. Frizzle and her students take Young Scientists on a wild ride by going green with experiments and activities that can Save our Earth. Young Scientists recreate the water cycle, build a compost tube, shrink plastic, magically make packing peanuts disappear, decompose food with fungus, form pulp, create new paper, design recycled paper shapes, learn about the 3 R’s, and much, much more. Seatbelts, everyone! Get ready to explore and Go Green. For ages 5 and up.
Do-Re-Mi Musical Blocks by Babalu The WJ Fantasy Do-Re-Mi Musical Blocks by Babalu are magical. Stacking blocks and a musical instrument all in one...what fun! The top of each of these 8 musical blocks is fitted with a metal bar that, when struck with the mallet provided, plays as a xylophone. Each block top also depicts a graphic of the note positioned on the staff, representing the full "C" scale. And, with the accompanying songbook, children can learn to play simple songs all by themselves! One side of the block teaches young ones about the instruments that comprise an orchestra. Another side shows children practicing their instruments at home. The third side features children playing homemade instruments, while the fourth side teaches counting through rhymes and visuals by introducing the conductor on the smallest block, and then adding a child playing an instrument to each consecutive block until there are 7 children playing instruments under the conductor's lead. A medley of fun for everyone! For ages 4 and up.
Infantino When I Grow Up Alphabet Puzzle The Infantino When I Grow Up Alphabet Puzzle has children complete the puzzle to create a colorful circle of jobs. Children can learn the alphabet along with 26 different professions. Each letter of the alphabet has a corresponding job title including Yoga Teacher, Fire Fighter, Opera Singer and Zoo Keeper. What will you be when you grow up? This puzzle will help children to develop hand-eye coordination, practice matching and problem-solving, improve their powers of observation and identification, learn the names of different professions and improve shape recognition and letter recognition. For ages 3-6.
FeltTales storyboards by Babalu Kids will love the wonderfully crafted FeltTales storyboards by Babalu. There is an attractive carrying handle attached, and a storage pouch for the felt pieces is included. Each feltboard has a story starter that is specific to each title to promote interaction and inspire the imagination. “Pretty Princess” lets you get ready for a night at the castle. Dress your princess in her favorite ball gown, and add a cloak as the evening approaches. Gather her handmaidens and travel by carriage. Make a wish and kiss the frog, and perhaps…. “Heroes to the Rescue” puts you in charge. Is that smoke up on the rooftop? Sound the alarm. Use the ladder to rescue someone stuck upstairs. Grab the hose and put out that fire. All the fire trucks are blocking the street. Don’t worry, the police officer will direct the traffic. With your trusty Dalmatian, can you save the day? For ages 3 and up.
Learn To Crawl Tunnel by Alex The Learn To Crawl Tunnel by Alex offers a fun and colorful way to encourage crawling and exploration. The top of the tunnel is open netting, and the bottom has a cushioned pad with a mirror which encourages babies to discover their reflection. For ages 0 months and up.
P’kolino Puzzle Stackers P’kolino’s Puzzle Stackers playful challenge little ones through multiple stages of development. Fine-tune motor skills by stacking and enhance spatial logic by interlocking any one puzzle piece to any other; in any order. At this point, there is no wrong answer! Finally, through "solving" the puzzle sequence the child learns color and size recognition. For ages 1 and up.
Colors, Counting, Shapes & Animals Blocks and Book by Babalu We love the WJ Fantasy block sets by Babalu. The Colors, Counting, Shapes & Animals Blocks and Book set encourages children to identify colors, count stars, name shapes and more with their favorite animal friends. The bright colors and folk art drawings of Sarah Buell Dowling will appeal to every child. The ABC Block and Book set has bright and cheery illustrations that help young ones identify letters of the alphabet with items familiar to them. For ages 3 and up.
Alex Pirate Matching Game and Princess Matching Game The Alex Pirate Matching Game and Princess Matching Game are themed memory games in cool suitcases for easy storage. Each contains 32 chunky cards and two pirate hats/princess crowns for make-believe fun. For ages 3-5.
"My Tool Box" from Babalu Children will love pretending to help out on the job with their very own WJ Fantasy "My Tool Box" from Babalu. They can strap on the denim tool belt/apron (with adjustable waist) and carry the 4 quality plastic tools (hammer, saw, screwdriver and pliers) around in its two deep pockets or they can lug the tools around in one of the two compartments of this brightly-colored and decaled tool box (complete with easy-to-grip plastic handle). The second compartment of this tool box holds 4 board books - each die-cut in the shape of one of the tools. Amusing illustrations and verse depict each tool as a character, describing what it does and how it works. For ages 3 and up.
Marky Sparky Blast Pad® Jr. Marky Sparky's Blast Pad® Jr. missile launch system uses telescoping technology to help kids reach for the moon. The Jr provides great play value while allowing kids to collapse it up for easy transporting. For ages 5 and up.
PlaSmart's i-Gami puzzles Let your imagination expand - just Think it, Snap it, Fold it, Create it! PlaSmart's i-Gami puzzles encourage imagination and creative play through construction with unique plastic pieces that bend, fold and snap together. Multi award-winning i-Gami keeps hands busy and minds inspired with challenging kits and designs including sharks, helicopters, flowers, dinosaurs and geometric spheres. Children can also create unique and unlimited designs of their own! The possibilities are endless with these versatile building kits. For ages 6 and up.
Hape's Creata HaPe's Creata is a pipes game of possibilities for developing thinking, creativity, and visual skills. Does the construction represent a series of toughs for water to flow or is it a tower for a king to deliver his speech to his kingdom? Anything is possible with Creata. 18 Bamboo Pipes in four colors and lengths. For ages 4 and up.
PlaSmart Paper'oni Dip...Decorate...& Peel! Paper'oni by PlaSmart is a novel form of art, where colorful paper rolls (Paper'oni) are used to create a 3D picture. The Paper'oni are glued vertically onto a board with a pattern to follow or 'free-style' onto a plain board. After the glue has dried the picture is peeled off the board and can be stuck or hung anywhere you like. Paper'oni is creative, stimulating and loads of fun. Once you get started, you'll be 'hooked'. Not suitable for children under 3 years old due to small parts. For ages 5 and up. For ages 5 and up.
Kushies Stacrobats The Stacrobats Magnetic Stacking Acrobats by Kushies lets kids create their own circus. Kids will build their imagination, balance, and dexterity while they play. The magnetic figures, balls, and base are easy to attach. Connect them in zillions of ways. Begin with simple magnetic discovery and grow to learn stacking and balance. The many ways to play and succeed encourages self-expression and builds self confidence. For ages 1 and up.
American Innovative's Onaroo Teach Me Time American Innovative's Onaroo Teach Me Time clock features fun sounds, an adjustable volume, 5 stages of learning, and an interactive game feature that helps your little student learn time in digital and analog formats Older children will love hitting snooze on their own alarm clock just like mom’s and dad’s. For ages 3 and up.
OK to Wake! Alarm Clock American Innovative's OK to Wake! Alarm Clock glows green when it’s time for young kids to go see mom and dad in the morning. It even has a nap timer! Fun animations make OK To Wake! come to life with smiles and winks whenever the alarm is sounding. For ages 3 and up.
Infantino Under the Big Top Step right up and join the fun! The Infantino Under the Big Top activity toy helps teach cause and effect relationships and develop hand-eye coordination with lots of fun activities. Includes classics like the lion and mouse teeter-totter, cannon ball, hammer platform and popcorn popper! For ages 1 and up.
Zoobie Pets Zoo what? Zoobie Pets! A Zoobie is three comfort items in one: a cuddly, plush animal friend; a soft, comfy pillow; and a warm, cozy blanket – the perfect childhood companion. We're wild about the Hippo, Croc, Giraffe, and Panda! Recommended for ages 3 and up but safety tested for all ages.
Young Scientists Club's Volcano Madness The Young Scientists Club's Volcano Madness is explosive. Young Scientists discover volcanoes and their structures by creating and designing a volcano and by getting to touch, feel, and experiment with real volcanic rock called pumice. Ultimate explosion solutions are created by measuring and mixing different substances in test tubes. This kit finishes with the roaring experience of volcanic eruptions that Young Scientists will want to repeat over and over again. For ages 5 and up.
LeapFrog Counting Candles™ Birthday Cake Make every day a birthday with the new LeapFrog Counting Candles™ Birthday Cake. Five candles light up one by one, and children can blow them out, just like on a real cake. Sing along to a counting song, five songs about growing up or add birthday lyrics to an instrumental tune. You can also listen to children's thoughts on the best things about birthdays. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning skills including counting, music, pretend play and motor skills.
Rocket Blaster™ by Prime Time Toys Kids ages 6 and up will storm the sky with the Rocket Blaster™ by Prime Time Toys. Stomp your foot to launch 9” of screeching rocket, then watch it soar over 200 feet. The rocket is tipped with foam for a safe landing wherever (or on whomever) it lands!
HABA Cory Caterpillar If your young one is not yet into stacking, s/he is certain to love Cory Caterpillar Pull Toy from HABA. Who is cheerfully waddling through the room? That is Cory the caterpillar tinkling his little bell. The waddling pulling animal stimulates toddlers to crawl and walk. Includes pulling string, kaleidoscope, mirror foil print and little bell. For ages 1 and up.
Prickly Play Porcupine by Alex Beep! Beep! Open up the doors to see more! The Prickly Play Porcupine by Alex is designed to guide infants through exploration of tactile surfaces, reflection, sounds and open/close motions. Brightly colored fabrics and stimulating sounds encourage early sensory development. For ages 3 months and up.
Giggle E. Giraffe by Alex Infants will pull, shake and explore the Giggle E. Giraffe by Alex. Explore cause and effect by squeezing and hearing sounds in the hooves and tail. Mirror and textures stimulate sensory awareness. Develops motor skills by shaking and tugging the legs and tail. For ages 3 months and up.
Squeeze Blaster by Prime Time Toys Pint-size kids ages 6 and up will love the pint-size Squeeze Blaster launchers from Prime Time Toys. They require just a squeeze, but these hand-held blasters carry megastriking power. Each kit includes two 3.25” launchers plus six 3” foam missiles. Colorful target included.
Child to Cherish Little Baker Awwww is the first expression that comes to mind for the new “Little Baker” collection from Child to Cherish. The 11.25 x 8 x 3.5-inch tin suitcases feature whimsical animal designs with bears, mice and bunnies. Inside the suitcase is everything any little baker needs-apron, wooden rolling pin and spoon, cookie cutters and 5 scrumptious cookie recipes (Sugar, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Gingerbread and Snickerdoodle cookies). This new collection is certain to delight children ages 2 to 8 and makes a wonderful keepsake box or even lunch box for the kindergarten year.
Blast-Off™ Twin Prop Flyer by Prime Time Toys Kids ages 4 and up will flip over the Blast-Off™ Twin Prop Flyer by Prime Time Toys. Pull back the ripcord launcher and watch those two propellers fly the 4” foam figure majestically to 35 feet. It’s the ultimate in vertical take-off and flight. This flyer can be played inside or out.
Infantino Counting Penguin Bright, colorful, fun. The Counting Penguin by Infantino includes 5 fish that teach cause and effect relationships. Kids feed the fish to the penguin to hear it count from 1-10. What a fun way to develop hand-eye coordination! For ages 1 and up.
Colors & Shapes Moover by Infantino Moooooo. The Colors & Shapes Moover by Infantino teaches colors, shapes and cause and effect relationships. When kids sort shapes correctly, the cow moos and moves! For ages 1 and up.
Kushies Boa Stacking Ring Surprise! Squeeze each ring and guess what animal sound you hear? The Kushies Boa Stacking Ring stack & squeeze toy to promote tactile and auditory development with four squishy fabric rings each having a different sound & texture. When stacking is complete its giggling head congratulates the child. Tickle, squish, stack, and build your own kooky boa. For ages 6 months and up.
WikkiStix Wikki Stix are safe, non-toxic, and endlessly reusable. They are more fun than a toy and more creative than a craft, they are anything your child’s imagination wants them to be. The Holiday Fun-Kit has seven fun Christmas activities including greeting cards, ornaments, gift boxes and a paper tree to decorate. For ages 3 and up.
PlaSmart Yummy Dough PlaSmart's new Yummy Dough can be mixed, molded, baked and eaten. Yummy Dough feels like regular modeling clay, but kids can eat it as they form designs and creations, and then bake it into an edible cookie. Deliciously creative! For ages 3 and up.
Rocket Force™ Cobra Max 10 by Prime Time Toys Kids ages 5 and up who want power will like the punch in the Rocket Force™ Cobra Max 10 by Prime Time Toys. Watch the Cobra Max fly up to 170 feet in the backyard or the schoolyard.
Zipper Foam Flyer by Prime Time Toys The Zipper Foam Flyer by Prime Time Toys lets kids ages 5 and up create 40 feet of flying action with a simple pull of the zip cord. The foam helicopter measures 8.5” and blasts off with the enclosed launcher.

 


 

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Who:

Expectant moms and moms with children up to age 12

What:

Dinner, laughter and opportunities to view the Best Toys for the Holidays, and to meet and mingle with other moms/expectant moms

When:

Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 6:30-8:30pm

Where:

The Dream Cafe near the Dallas Galleria at Village on the Parkway, 5100 Beltline, Addison, TX 75240

How:

Moms will draw numbers at the event to determine the order in which they each will choose one Best Toy

Cost:

$35/mom. Metroplex Baby Savings Card holders receive a $5 discount off their tickets.

RSVP:

Space is limited. Tickets are not transferable. Last day to cancel for a full refund is November 25. Please see our cancellation policy.

Other:

This is a mom's night out; no children will be permitted; no exceptions.

 



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