March 2011 New Specialty Toys — All

Registering a Hamster Feature Code unlocks access to MAZIN'™ Hamsters where you'll be able to take your Hamsters through many different mazes, trying to complete challenges, or racing to beat the clock! Earn KinzCash, exclusive trophies and more! Use the build tool to create your own mazes and share them with the community! The more Hamsters you own, the more mazes you can create!
— Spooky did well during Halloween 2010 for Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barston’s Child’s Play in Baltimore.

Box Creations cardboard play huts are durable recycled cardboard pieces, made in the USA, designed to be easy assemble clubhouse styles that are big enough to accommodate three small children, and come with detailed line artwork guidance and four colored non-toxic washable markers for a Do-It-Yourself personalized style.

This rugged stadium truck is easy to use, but it’s also hard to abuse. It’s built from a strong, durable nylon composite material. You can customize the body with the included decal sheet. And thanks to the standard components and mounts, you can hop the Circuit up with additional bodies, tires, and parts and accessories. Nylon composite material gives it high strength and durability. Clipless battery retaining system means there are no body clips to lose. Oil-filled shocks provide great handling that is also adjustable. AA batteries also included.

In this lovely classic, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Jane Dyer,  parents of shapes and sizes from mouse to human urge their little ones to sleep. Hardcover, 32 pages.
— This was a best-selling book in 2010, said Gladys Griffin, owner of the Main Street Toy Shop in Columbus, Ga.

Gyo Fujikawa has created ten little babies in this rhyming counting book. During each episode, one little baby finds its own bliss (from playing to marmalade smearing) until just one tiny baby is left. The last page reads: One little baby, alone having fun. He became a grownup, and then there were NONE!
— This is one of Gladys Griffin's best-selling books for 2010 at the Main Street Toy Shop in Columbus, Ga.

This latest Knuffle Bunny tale from Mo Willems follows Trixie and her family as they travel to Holland. Is Trixie a big enough girl to travel without her favorite toy? Readers will find out in this illustrated book that mixes photos with cartoons. Hardcover, 52 pages.
— Two of 23 retailers said the Knuffle Bunny books were among their best sellers in 2010.
— "We sold 149 from 10/3 to 11/19," said Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barston's Child's Play in Baltimore.

Written by Anne Akers Johnson, this illustrated book provides painstakingly clear instructions for five different string figures. Attached to the book is a tie-dyed string loop – all you need to bring is ten fingers. The four-millionth copy will sell any day now and, to prepare for that happy occasion, Klutz has given the book a brand-new cover.

In a brand-new series from blockbuster best-selling author Rick Riordan, fans return to the world of Camp Half-Blood. Here, a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. But to survive the journey, they’ll need the help of some familiar demigods. Hardcover, 576 pages. Launch date: October 12, 2010.
— "We sold145 from 10/3 to 11/19," said Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barston's Child's Play in Baltimore.

This book about a lonely dinosaur was penned by Avery Monsen and Jory John. It covers the downside of being everything from a clown to a cassette tape to a zombie. Cute and dark all at once, this hilarious children's book for adults teaches valuable lessons about life while exploring each cartoon character's unique grievance and wide-eyed predicament. From the sock whose only friends have gone missing to the houseplant whose friends are being slowly killed by irresponsible plant owners (like you), All My Friends Are Dead presents a delightful primer for laughing at the inevitable. Hardcover, 96 pages.
— "We've sold 24 in half a month," said Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va. "It just came out and we can't keep it."

These soft-sculpt dolls that give birth features a "baby" that resides in the doll's abdomen, and is then extracted through an elastic vaginal opening. The newborn comes with its own woven umbilical cord and placenta. Mom and babe can snap together at the breast for feeding. The dolls can be custom-made to reflect any race or culture for an additional fee.

This playset features everything needed for a piggie fashion show. The stage has working lights and sounds, an extendable catwalk with a rotating platform, and an interactive piggy starlet with a collection of chic fashion accessories.

ActionJetz are cool diecast planes that each come with a Secret Game Code Card. With it, kids and paretns can chat, play and learn new stuff in the Online World of ActionJetz. Choose from the wide range of die cast planes which are about 3-6 inches small to collect.

A soft and cuddly plush with her name, Tagitha, embroidered on the collar. Approx. 12".

This baseball plush is sized for little hands to play catch with or bring to the ballpark Children will have fun while learning cause and effect, an important part of a child’s development. 5" Diameter.

The memory cube is available in the TAGGIES Colours Collection. With fun and colorful patterns, cute pals and easy picture pockets to hold special memories, every side offers comforting playtime. An engaging way for baby to remember loved ones near and far.

Taggies pillowcases are a transition to make the "crib to bed" adjustment a smooth and secure one. The soft pillowcase has a full row of interactive, colorful tags right at the fingertips to keep young children comforted all night long. Available in pink or blue. 30" x 21"

Story Songs & Sing Alongs DVD contains ten animated music videos featuring cartoon versions of some Debbie and Friends' songs based on classic children's stories and songs, including her adaptations of "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," plus original songs like "Willy Won’t" and "Home Run Ronnie."

Timed to release for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Black History month, and President’s Day, this collection of four animated stories features celebrity narration by James Earl Jones, Jeff Brooks, and Danny Glover and includes an interview with acclaimed author Nikki Giovanni. Includes: • "The Pilgrims Of Plimoth" (adapted from the story written and illustrated by Marcia Sewall). When the Pilgrims set out for America they brought with them a dream for the future. With hard work they made that dream come true. • "John, Paul, George, & Ben" (adapted from the story written and illustrated by Lane Smith, narrated by James Earl Jones). A humorous and factual history of five lads who grew up to become the Founding Fathers of our nation. • "The Journey of The One & Only Declaration of Independence" (adapted from the story by Judith St. George, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand, narrated by Jeff Brooks). This witty, gritty and factual story tells all about the document that has defined American freedom for more than two centuries. • "Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship" (adapted from the story by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Bryan Collier, narrated by Danny Glover) The story of an unusual, historic friendship between two great American leaders – Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

Celebrate African American history with this historic and musical collection of four stories on one DVD. Best-selling picture books are lovingly adapted for the small screen, featuring captivating narration by Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Samuel L. Jackson and Billy Dee Williams. Stories include: "Duke Ellington" (based on the story by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Bran Pinkney, narrated by Forest Whitaker). A most fitting tribute to a great man who proudly celebrated the history of African-Americans, from slavery to civil rights struggles; "Ellington Was Not a Street" (based on the story by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, narrated by Phylicia Rashad). A poetic tribute about growing up amidst many of the great figures in African American History; "Ella Fitzgerald": The Tale of Vocal Virtuosa (based on the story Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney, narrated by Billy Dee Williams). The dramatic story of how Ella got her sound, on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring career; "John Henry" (based on the story by Julius Lester, illustrated by Brian Pinkney, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson). Based on the famous African-American folk ballad, this story tells of the legendary contest between a spirited man with a hammer and a steam.

Wi$eMoney is a fun learning game for ages 13 to adult. Two to twelve players in two to four teams follow footprints in and around the fictitious Town of Financial Literacy. The entire family learns about banking, investing, budgeting, payday, financial responsibility, financing, credit, and identity protection. Players face real world situations and challenges as they learn the secrets of money management. "We created Destina...Wi$eMoney, a team-based board game, to give families a fun, engaging way to help everyone learn and remember financial basics for a successful life," Elizabeth Treher, founder of Destina, Inc., told TDmonthly.

Comfort Me Books is a collection of recordable storybooks with a 3 minute re-recordable module allowing the child to record other books as well. The heart and sun embedded in the book light up during playback of the story.

The Zither Heaven harp, while small enough to be portable and affordable, is capable of quality sound. When the strings are plucked, the soundboard resonates. The strings form a diatonic scale, allowing many familiar tunes to be played. Beginners can explore the harp while making real music. The harp pictured is 38" tall and has 22 strings. Zither Heaven also offers a 15-string harp that is 30" tall that will debut at Toy Fair 2011.  Both instruments are made in the U.S.A.  The neck and pillar are made from sustainable native North American solid cherry or maple and the soundboard is made with Baltic birch.

Zither Heaven's ukulele is well constructed. The neck is made of solid maple and features a 15-inch vibrating string length. The body is made of solid cherry, maple, or black walnut. Made in the U.S.A. from sustainable native North American solid cherry or black walnut.

Zither Heaven's soprano ukulele features a smaller body with a 14-inch vibrating string length. The frets are closer together making it easier for a young child to play. The Baltic birch back on Zither Heaven’s soprano ukulele makes this instrument very sturdy and durable. Its small size makes it easy to carry. Made in the U.S.A. from sustainable native North American solid cherry, maple, or black walnut with a Baltic birch back