April 2012 New Specialty Toys — Books

It's all about you in this 96-page, fun-filled activity book. Covers flip from one colorful image to another. "Along with the lenticular covers these activity books are creative and hip," Jennifer Kamen, general manager of Iscream, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2012.

Fun picture cards that introduce more than 30 signs using America Sign language (ASL) and Signing Exact English (SEE). Contains signs for everyday words, family members, manners, letters of the alphabet and much more. Includes a Parent Card with helpful suggestions on fun ways to use the cards with children. Contains 36 cards.

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.