June 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

Created to entertain and educate preschool children through colorful and lovable live-action puppet characters and animation, the DVD teaches fundamentals such as colors, sizes and shapes with the help of its distinctive characters.
Awards: 2010 Dove Foundation; 2009 KIDS FIRST! Coalition For Quality Children's Media

Four ladybugs and a caterpillar have a tea party in the forest. Made of easy-to-clean, phthalate-free covers and high-density foam, these bugs are safe and comfortable for children to climb, rock, toddle or play on. "The quality is second to none," Lynn Toves, Wee Blossom marketing and sales representative, told TDmonthly.

This easy to use three-in-one (Microscope, Telescope, and Magnifier) is ideal for the budding Spy or Scientist. Get bright, sharp images without blurry edges around the viewing area with these high quality optical lenses. This unique, slick, lightweight multi-use instrument is also great for sports fans, spy enthusiasts, or bird and animal watchers.

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Packed in a full color box, this kit is ideal for budding scientists, homeschoolers, hobbyists and school projects. Includes an experiment book and supplies to perform these and many more experiments in Temperature, Osmosis, Sound, Light, Gravity, Density, and more:

View bugs up close with this device. The viewer allows you to observe your bug from the top or from the bottom.

These fun shaped rubber band bracelets glow in the dark and come in assorted shapes. Sold in 12 piece bags.

These fashionable barrettes come in a variety of colors and patterns and feature a silicone gel grip strip on the inside for no-slip wear. The clip is glueless, made with a special adhesive. The barrettes are made in Canada.

These fully adjustable headbands are designed to fit any head, from infant to adult (26"). They are made in Canada and come in a variety of colors and patterns.

Kids can step into the kitchen for some child-friendly fun with food. The 40 recipes in this colorful, large deck are based around the five main food groups, and offer a healthy and exciting way to learn about cooking. Kids' Kitchen is written by Fiona Bird and illustrated by Roberta Arenson.

Build your own robot from the pre-cut parts and decorate it how you imagine your pefect robot to be. The robot comes with a back-pack, little leg pockets and moving arms.

This cardboard kit includes everything you need to build three little houses, play with the three piggies and the big bad wolf (included, plus a playmat to set up the houses and figurines, as well as 12 washable, non-toxic markers).

A wonderful craft kit to build and decorate an "underwater" cove with two little mermaids to play. The kit comes in pre-cut, pre-punched pieces that are easy to put together without glue, scissors or any other tools (some parental help is required). 12 non-toxic, washable markers of excellent quality are included, so that you can start decorating right away. Calafant toys are made from 75% recycled material, and they can easily be recycled again once the child outgrows them.

The Mehndi Glitter Kit allows users to create unique body art designs with three colors of glitter. The cosmetic grade adhesive and glitter are long-lasting but easily removable. Each kit includes three jars of glitter (silver, lavender and turquoise), adhesive in a fine applicator bottle, a special applicator tip, five self-adhesive stencils, cotton swabs, instructions and design ideas.

Funtime Activity Friends will provide early learners with lots of educational fun.  These cute and fun friends feature flashing lights, rotating gears and beads, fun sound effects, and large buttons.  Toddlers can pull Funtime Activity Friends with them for hours of mobile entertainment.  Requires 2 “AA” batteries (included).  Ages 12+ months.

Young children will enjoy learning as they play with Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald’s Farm.  A large handle makes it easy for little hands to hold these portable units, which feature fun sound effects, blinking lights, four interactive buttons and the familiar melodies Wheels on the Bus or Old MacDonald’s Farm.  Requires 2 “AA” batteries (included).  Ages 12+ months.

All aboard the Alphabet Express! This interactive train features a friendly voice that teaches youngsters all about the English alphabet. Sing along with the ABC Song or press the alphabet buttons to hear the letters. Kids can use the infrared remote control (which works from up to 12 feet away) to conduct Alphabet Express forward and backwards. Colors may vary.  Requires five “AA” batteries. Ages 2+ years.

This glow-in-the-dark set of Techno Gears Marble Mania has over 375 pieces, including an automatic marble launcher, 3-D connectors and a variety of channels. Colors may vary. Requires 2 “AA” batteries. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts and marbles. Not for children under 3 years.

This Shark Tooth Necklace is part of the Shark Tooth Jewelry line from Cool Jewels®. Each poly resin black shark tooth hangs on an adjustable black slider cord necklace. Retails for $5.99 - $6.99.

This Rhinestone Cross Necklace is hangs from a 16 to 18 inch adjustable silver ball chain and comes assorted in pink, blue, and clear rhinestones. Retails for $6.99 - $7.99.

This pack includes an assortment of 120 hemp necklaces and a free display. Each necklace has its own UPC  label for quick and easy display. Retails $4.99 - $5.99

Each Opalite Glitter Butterfly Necklace is speckled with glitter and comes in an assortment of pink, black, blue, and purple pendants. Each pendant hangs from an adjustable matching color satin cord. Each necklace costs only $2.30 and offers easy retails of $6.99 - $7.99.

Same or Different offers funny, full-color illustrations, predictable formats, and easy-to-follow directions to ensure success. To compare and contrast the items in these exercises, your child must look for significant details, a critical reading readiness skill.

Puppets allow kids to use their imaginations while building coordination.

CfaftLace is flexible, durable plastic making it easy to work with. It can be used for making lanyards, jewelry and other children's crafts. The smooth texture allows it to stay in place with little effort, making it easier for children's hands to maneuver. The cool colors brighten up each design.
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