February 2012 New Specialty Toys — Books

Fun picture cards that introduce Spanish and English words and associates each language's word with a matching picture. Contains over 50 words including colors, numbers, favorite objects, action words and familiar phrases. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that introduce different musical instruments, styles of music, musical notes, and much more. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that feature color mixing, textures, art tools, and much more. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with your child. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that introduce the alphabet A-Z. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with children. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that feature amazing animals and fun facts. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with your child. Contains 36 cards.

Fun picture cards that feature 11 shapes and 12 colors. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with your child. Contains 36 cards.

Talking Hands® introduces young children to words using American Sign Language (ASL) and Signing Exact English (SEE). Pictures of children and descriptive text show how to make each sign. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images: 14 content pages plus cover.

Introduces Spanish words and phrases using both the Spanish and English words, plus the Spanish pronunciation. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images: 14 content pages plus cover.

A colorful board book that introduces music concepts like types of instruments and dances and fun facts. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images:14 content pages plus cover.

Introduces fundamentals of art including color, texture, patterns, lines and more. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images: 14 content pages plus cover.

Introduces numbers 1-20 using real world objects that help with number recognition and counting. Real life colorful images, associated with a number, makes this item a child's favorite. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 heavy, cardboard pages: 14 pages plus cover. Photos and illustrations of large, colorful images on every page.

Introduction to upper and lower-case letters and multiple letter-sounds. Shows children and familiar objects. DVD includes special features such as: Baby Bloopers, Behind The Scenes, Video Sing-Along and an Interactive Activity. 45 minutes.

Animals are all around us. Children will delight in seeing the names and images of animals that live in the jungle, the swamp, and even in their own home and backyard. Real life animal images, along with their names and fun facts, will delight children as they turn the pages. Sturdy cardboard material makes this a long-lasting board book. Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images:14 pages plus cover.

Introduces 11 shapes and 12 colors using real world objects associated with each concept. Large Format version (10W x 8H). Contains 16 cardboard pages of large, colorful images: 14 content pages plus cover.

Reading a book couldn't be sweeter with these fun bookmarks. Full color prints on 20 mil plastic. Bookmark clips on top of the book page. Made in the USA. Launch date: January 2012.

Adapted from the CLEAR program, this colorfully illustrated book emphasizes the art production skills of cutting and folding paper, sculpting, weaving, printmaking, and more and introduces masterworks created by artists from different backgrounds and cultures. This encourages students to learn about art history and to develop aesthetic perception and the ability to evaluate and discriminate between different art forms. Each activity covers materials, the procedures step-by-step, and related vocabulary. 8-1/2 x 11 in. Over 300 color illus. Grades K-8. 112 pages, paperback.

Three of eeBoo's favorite illustrators - Kevin Hawkes, Lizzy Rockwell, and Melissa Sweet - share their love of art in this new collection of "How to Draw" Art Books. They begin with the Rockwell's intro "Learn to Draw Simple Forms in the Home & Garden"; followed by Sweet's "Drawing Book" and its clever ways of teaching children about form, light, and perspective; and finishing off with Hawkes' "Learn to Draw Animals" with his funny approach to drawing animals without fear. "Kevin Hawkes, Lizzy Rockwell, and Melissa Sweet are well-known children's illustrators who bring their love of drawing and design to these easy-to-follow instruction books," Regina Gelin, sales & marketing rep at eeBoo, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2012.

This adventure kit comes included with all the necessary tools to explore the amazing world of Bugs 3D. The kit contains a 3D book, 3D cards, magic costume card, software and Popar Reader. Kids will have an unforgettable experience as they grow wings and watch their favorite bugs leap from the pages or cards. "Popar® Toys use Augmented Reality (AR) technology to create an immersive reading experience that will allow the user to see incredible virtually “real” 3D objects and animations that will pop off the book or card," Scott Jochim, President of Popar Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2011.
Awards: 2012 Best of the Toy Fair - The View; 2012 National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval.

Watch the helicopter as it zooms around the tracks in this delightful interactive book. Pull back the helicopter, place it on the tracks and let it go. Launch date: January 2012.

This Enchanting Activity Kit Includes: The Multi-Award Winning Hardcover book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. IDEAS Music CD.  Eight - 27" square 100% nylon scarves, two of each of the following colors: ocean bottom blue, purple anemone, wave break blue and deep sea swirl.  Recommended for children ages 4-8.  All products made and constructed in the USA. Launch date: October 2011.

The Monster Eater book and plush animal was designed by a mom to help other parents who are dealing with a child who is convinced there is a monster in their room and won't sleep. The story helps show children they are empowered to defeat the monsters themselves with the aid of a Monster Eater. "There are plenty of stories out there who tell of monsters - none are stories about helping the children to overcome their fear to sleep in their rooms; and all night. Comes with a handy 'Monster Repellent' spray bottle," Wendy Lasater, CEO of Dandy Innovations, told TDmonthly. Separately,  the book is $8.99, the Monster Eater plush doll is $24.99, and the bottle of Monster Repellent is $2.99. Launch date: October 2011.

Out of all the holidays, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford like Halloween the most. They play games, trick-or-treat in the neighborhood, and tell ghost stories. Best of all, they can wear costumes. Clown, witch, knight, or ghost—what will Clifford decide to dress up as this year?
— Lynda Blankenship from Smart Toys & Books in Knoxville, Tenn., told TDmonthly in a December 2011 survey about Halloween that, "any Halloween books with established characters, like Clifford or Fancy Nancy," tend to do well.

From the vast and colorful imagination of Mary Engelbreit springs a Mother Goose world bursting with warmth and humor. All the favorite time-honored characters are here - Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more, along with such treats as a mouse running up the clock, piggies going to market, and children dancing round the mulberry bush. As complete as can be with one hundred rhymes in all. Launch date: September 20, 2005.
— As of 12/06/2011 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 52 reviews on Amazon.com.
— Maryalice Miner, co-owner of Miner's Doll & Toy Store in Ocean Springs, Miss., told TDmonthly in a December 2011 survey that they sell about 6 copies of this title each month.

Kids discover what makes the weather happen and how to predict what's ahead. Activities include making equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction and speed, humidity, and barometric pressure; recording measurements and observations in a Weather Log; and simulating weather events to demonstrate the science behind them. From foggy mornings to sunny afternoons to our changing seasons, weather forecasting is a year-round, practical science that children will have fun learning about. Perfect for budding meteorologists and science lovers. Launch date: January 28, 2017.
— In a December 2011 survey Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashton, Va., told TDmonthly, "We sell a lot of the science and craft books from Ideals Books - such as Science Play and Weather Forecasting. They are brightly colored with great graphics on the covers and full of simple projects for kids."