Made of rubber wood from Thailand, Pin Toys Fire Station and Accessories will provide hours of imagnative play for children. The Fire Station is 25" x 12" x 22" and comes with four lockers, a control console, a swivel chair, a satellite dish, a bunk bed, a round table, two chairs and a shelf unit, as well as a fire pole between floors. It provides imaginative play for pre-schoolers, with plenty of real-life accessories to set up and manipulate. Also available are the fire truck, firefighter and accessories used by firefighters. This heirloom-quality toy is eco-friendly. Launch date: June 2008.

These write and wipe flash cards will help children learn to write their uppercase ABCs. Each card features the outline of a letter on one side with proper stroke order noted, and a picture and word illustrating the letter on the other. A dry-erase marker is included so children can write and erase letters over and over. "There are very few, if any, dry-erase flash cards on the market. The thick cardboard and their re-usability makes them a very solid investment for parents, as a single set can be used for multiple children," Adam Hennessy, in marketing and account management for Kumon Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 14, 2006.

These extra large and thick write and wipe flash cards allow children to count abstract objects (dots) and identify them with a numeral. Using a dry-erase marker and following the strokes in order as they are outlined on the card, children will learn not only how to count, but also how to write the numbers 1-30. "There are very few, if any, dry-erase flash cards on the market. The thick cardboard and their re-usability makes them a very solid investment for parents, as a single set can be used for multiple children," Adam Hennessy, in marketing and account management for Kumon Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 14, 2006.

Students can explore the sun, moon, stars, clouds and astronauts as The Launch Pad for Learning™ engages them in hands-on "missions." It includes 30 Missions — Jr. Cadet (PreK-K) and Cadet (Grades 1-2) Activity Guides with 15 missions each; Classroom Posters — Spanish and English; Zula Bingo; and The Zula Patrol® 15 Missions DVD. "The Zula Patrol® is a popular children’s education program on PBS, and has exciting new educational programs and products that promote science and astronomy learning through engaging character-driven stories and activities," Program Manager Kristen Mayfield of Carolina Biological Supply Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008.

Kids can build their favorite words over and over again with this fun pull-apart set. Mix and match with other pull-apart WordFriends to create new words. Launch date: 2008.

Kids can build their favorite words over and over again with this fun pull-apart set. Mix and match with other pull-apart WordFriends to create new words. Launch date: 2008.

The WordWorld HOUSE comes with A to Z letter blocks and 2 buildable WordFriends. Kids can build and rebuild the House scene as they learn new words and role-play with the engaging WordFriends. Includes a WordWorld DVD and a bucket for convenient storage.

The WordWorld BARN comes with A to Z letter blocks and two buildable WordFriends. Kids can build and rebuild the farm scene as they learn new words and role-play with the engaging WordFriends. The playset includes a WordWorld DVD and a bucket for convenient storage. "WordWorld, a new innovation in the literacy landscape, brings words to life through a patent-pending methodology that embeds words into the objects they represent" said Rona Iny, marketing and outreach manager of WordWorld. "WordWorld toys help kids understand that letters form words and words have real meaning in their lives." This toy won a 2008 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award. Launch date: 2008.

Kids can build their favorite words over and over again with this fun pull-apart set that can be mixed and matched with other pull-apart WordFriends to create new words. "WordWorld, a new innovation in the literacy landscape, brings words to life through a patent-pending methodology that embeds words into the objects they represent. WordWorld toys help kids understand that letters form words and words have real meaning in their lives!" Rona Iny, marketing and outreach manager for WordWorld, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: 2008.

This recent addition to the best-selling "30 Song" series allows users to print the PDF lyrics from a computer. Other titles include: "30 Preschool Songs," "30 Party Songs," "30 Learning Songs," "30 Nursery Rhymes" and "30 Silly Songs." The CD features "kid-friendly arrangments of traditional children's songs and many brand-new songs from the leader in children's educational music," Ken Carder, in product development for Twin Sisters Productions, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008.

This preloaded MP3 player includes classic children’s songs like "B-I-N-G-O," "This Old Man" and more! Original learning songs teach the alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers, counting, personal safety rules and more, and kids can sing and wiggle with "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt," "I Met a Bear" and other silly songs. "There's nothing left to do but listen!" Product Development Manager Ken Carder of Twin Sisters Productions told TDmonthly. "No downloads, no playlists to manage [and] no concerns about inappropriate content." Launch date: February 15, 2008.

Rufus and his canine friends act out 14 tongue-twisting nursery rhymes in this book by best-selling author and illustrator Iza Trapani. It features "fun, familiar rhymes with Iza Trapani's signature wit in words and pictures," Associate Director of Marketing Donna Spurlock of Charlesbridge Publishing told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008.

The most realistic and playful giant stuffed dinosaur with real and authentic look-alike skins. Size: 36"L x 21"H.

This exquisite costume reveals an intricate dragon crest on the shield, armor and crown. The adjustable armor allows for kids of all shapes and ages to fit into snugly and comfortably. This highly detailed armor fits kids from 3’ to 5’ high. The sword, armor, shield and crown are all made of soft foam to ensure safety.

Tracktion Deluxe Station Set is a great way to introduce the love of trains to your child. Simple snap-together double-sided tracks make it easy for all ages to design their own. Set includes total 110 pcs: 2 train sets with real working head lights, multicolored tracks and more accessories. All pieces are easily stored in the convenient carrying case.

This 100% cotton 12oz comforter was designed by a Dad and is made here in the USA. Matching shams, bedskirts, and other fun room accessories add character and life to any room. "This set was made just for the boys!" said company founder, Steve Stickler. "Our designs feature fun stick figure prints, that look as if your child had a hand in drawing them." Launch date: July 15, 2008.

Songs on this dance-oriented, 19-track album include "The Fairy Dance," "La Bamba" and "The Shimmie Shake!" It includes special guests Troy Cassar-Daley and Leo Sayer.

This 14-track album includes "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, "ABC" by the Jackson 5, and Stevie Wonder's "Uptight." The CDs come in 100-percent recyclable EcoPaks. Launch date: August 19, 2008.

This 12-track album includes "All Star" by Smash Mouth, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" from The Temptations, and "MMMBop" by Hanson. The CDs come in 100-percent recyclable EcoPaks. Launch date: August 19, 2008.

Completed with Fireman John and Fireman Conner, this fire engine makes siren and water sounds and is designed to carry other community members of Play Town.

The pieces in the set feature Baltic Birch framing, easy-to-clean and 100 percent virgin vinyl foam cushions, KYDZSafe edges and a KYDZTuff finish. The set is also available with blue cushions and comes with a one-year warrantly. Assembly is required.

This live-action and animated DVD features Bob the Builder and custom footage of kids’ favorite places: houses and playgrounds under construction. Real dirt movers, construction workers and on-site building will fascinate parents and kids alike. A bonus episode of Fireman Sam – “Birthday Surprise” – is included. Launch date: August 26, 2008.

The mix and match game features characters and icons from the “Charlie & Lola” show. “Every kid will enjoy playing matching with Lola!” Alauna Sallis, vice president of operations at Rix Products LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008.

The game offers four different game variations, allowing kids to search for, collect and combine clothes. The game teaches children matching skills and how to take turns. This item is a 2008 iParenting Media Excellent Products Award winner.