True to the plush doll’s original handcrafted designs, the book’s illustrations ingeniously resemble landscapes stitched from colorfully patterned fabrics. The cuddly creatures’ amusing and eye-catching antics in the Black North Forest will amuse any child. Launch date: August 2008.

This squirter measures 9 cm in length and squirts water for bath time fun.
— In an April 2012 survey, Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that they sell 2 dozen bath squirters from HABA each month.
— In March 2008, Nancy Barringer, owner of Jamie Two Coats Toy Shop in Shelburne, Vt., told TDmonthly that these “little squirters” are so popular that her store has been selling 20 per month since Christmas.
— Five percent of 40 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008 singled out HABA toys as their best-selling bath toys.
— Many other varieties are available, including a sea horse, pirate, ship, frog and fish.

This 38-piece, phthalate-free set includes foam pieces that stick to the wall, letting kids build pirate ships and islands. It also includes three pirate squirters and a suction-cup mesh bag for drying and storage. This item is a Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award winner and an iParenting Media Award winner.
— “Alex has … pirate ships — we sell at least one of those every day,” Pam Horwitz, manager of Mr. Toad’s Toy Company in Naples, Fla., told TDmonthly in March 2008.
— “[We] carry a lot of Alex — they sell best. They all fly out the door,” Susan Blanton, owner of Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va., told TDmonthly in March 2008.
— More than 7 percent of 40 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008 singled out Alex’s pirate ship as their stores’ best-selling bath toy.

This wooden pizza set comes with 50 toppings, six thick slices of pizza, a bright tray, a cutter and a spatula. All pieces are packaged inside a convenient wooden box.
— Fifteen percent of the 40 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008 singled out Melissa & Doug products as their best-selling infant and toddler products.
— “A pizza by Melissa & Doug — we sell about one a month,” Mary Fortier, a longtime salesperson at The Toy Palace in Jackson, Miss., told TDmonthly in March 2008.
— “Customers ask if we’re following recalls; they ask for wooden toys from Melissa & Doug,” Barbara Burn, owner of Children’s Orchard in Litchfield Park, Ariz., shared with TDmonthly in March 2008.

The 12-piece wooden puzzle comes in a tray, with the pieces inlaid. When assembled, the puzzle depicts a fire engine.

The 12-piece wooden puzzle depicts a school bus filled with students on their way to learn.  A puppy is chasing the bus and a family is waving. All pieces come inlaid in a tray.

The 12-piece wooden puzzle depicts a black and white cow carrying a bucket. All pieces come inlaid in a tray.

The 12-piece wooden puzzle comes in a tray, with the pieces inlaid. When assembled, the puzzle depicts a blue train with coming down the track.

Rory the tiger invites kid to wind down and settle into peaceful sleep. Colorful, 3D artwork follows Rory and her friends as they attempt to wind down for the day. Kids will see familiar images, such as getting comfy under the covers, winding down, preparing for sweet dreams and lights out. A larger size book is also available. Launch date: July 2008.

Kids will meet Lily and Oliver, who put on their magical slippers and invite kids to do the same. The magical slippers then turn into real safari cars, taking all friends on a journey down Bedtime Jungle Road. The book shows children that getting ready for bed and going to sleep are some of the best times of the day. A larger size book is also available. Launch date: July 2008.

Kids will meet Paige, the elephant who loves books and the adventure of story time. Colorful 3D artwork pops from the page and follows Paige as she and her friends embark on magical adventures. The book invites children to pick a favorite bedtime story, cuddle up in a favorite reading spot and using their best listening ears. A larger size book is also available. Launch date: July 2008.

Kids will learn to Jammie Jiggle Wiggle with P.J. the bear. P.J. invites kids to wiggle into their own pajamas and wind down for bedtime. Colorful 3D artwork pops from the page and depicts P.J. selecting his favorite pajamas and getting ready for bed.  A larger size book is also available. Launch date: July 2008.

Kids will meet Chomper the Crocodile, who loves brushing and flossing his teeth, and invites kids to smile and open their mouths wide like a crocodile. Colorful 3D artwork pops from the page and depicts Chompers selecting a favorite toothbrush and brushing and flossing his teeth happily. A larger size book is also available. Launch date: July 2008.

Kids will meet Bubbles the Hippopotamus, who loves to get dirty, but loves to get clean even more. Colorful 3D artwork pops from the page and depicts Bubbles and friends engaging in familiar bath time activities such as scrubbing with soap, playing with toys, making bu

The illustrated book follows Mandy, an adopted Chinese girl, and Pandy the Panda, her best friend. The book comes with a CD that reads the book aloud in both English and Mandarin, allowing children to learn both languages in an easy and fun way. “This book is one of a kind, for there is nothing else in the market quite like it,” Mandy and Pandy Sales Director Melissa Golden told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008.

The illustrated book follows Mandy, an adopted Chinese girl, and Pandy the Panda, her best friend. The book comes with a CD that reads the book aloud in both English and Mandarin, allowing children to learn both languages in an easy and fun way. “Children fall in love with Mandy and Pandy, while parents and children both appreciate the language skills that the books teach,” Mandy and Pandy Sales Director Melissa Golden told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008.

Kids can create fun, bubbly foam in the tub. The battery-powered bubble tank holds enough bubble solution for one or two baths. The tank can be securely hung on the tile wall or side of the tub, or securely positioned on the flat side of the tub using the included suction cups. Launch date: Fall 2008.

The kit allows kids to mold their own soap in a variety of fun shapes and colors right in the bathtub. Kids can use the pre-made mold lids or roll, press and shape their own soaps. Mold ‘N Play soap comes in an assortment of colors and scents that are non-toxic, won’t cause tearing and is safe for sensitive skin. Each kit includes three 2 oz. tubs of soap in red, blue and purple, one extruder, one roller and one fun-shaped mold. Launch date: Fall 2008.

The baby scale allows caregivers to safely track their baby’s weight and height from the comfort of the home with the same accuracy as the pediatrician’s office. The scale features a large, LCD display, a patented four-point load cell technology, a self adhesive measuring ruler to measure baby’s height progress and a recall feature to track previous measurements. Launch date: July 2007.

The feet, hands and heads of the figures contain larger, stronger magnets, than the original Quili, allowing young children to build up the figures with ease. Launch date: March 2008.

Grip the Infinite Loop with both hands and open and close it to move the ball along the track. The object is to control the ball without dropping it while manipulating the loop. See who can go the longest without dropping the ball! The Infinite Loop comes with a “slow” and “fast” ball for different challenge levels. Suitable for ages 4 and up.

Grip the Forever Up-Down with both hands and practice turning it inward and outward repeatedly. The object is to control the ball without dropping it! Begin with the “slow” ball, then advance to the “fast ball”. Improves hand-eye coordination as well as hand muscle control. Suitable for ages 4 and up.

Brick Me is a large scale, lightweight, plastic interlocking building block set. The large size and bright colors encourage endless creativity. Building colorful creations will develop imagination, hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Suitable for ages 2 and up.

The finger-painting set includes five, vibrant Go Paint! dry finger paints and a 24-page pad of Go Paint! paper.

The raised sandbox and water table brings the beach to kids, holding 40lbs of sand a half a gallon of water. The cart features two front wheels and a handle for easy moving, a durable protective lid keeps that debris and water out, a drain plug in the water tray, two boats, one water tower, a cup and a 42” tilting umbrella. Launch date: January 2008.