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December 2012 New Specialty Toys — EducationalThe Elephant's Friend and Other Tales Ancient India From: CANDLEWICK PRESS Other products from CANDLEWICK PRESS
Have you heard about the elephant and the dog who became not just unlikely companions, but the best of friends? Or the traveler whose greed for gold lures him straight into the scrawny tiger’s trap? How about the talkative tortoise who can’t keep his mouth closed to save his life? Drawing from three books of best-loved Indian folktales - Hitopadesha Tales, Jataka Tales, and Panchantra Tales - this graphic storybook collection, alive with kid-friendly illustrations, is infused with humor and warmth. Launch date: August 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35163 (added 10/1/2012) . Barack Obama is the first United States President to be born in Hawai‘i, the Aloha State. A President from Hawai‘i - originally distributed exclusively in that state - explores the unique history and cultural traditions of President Obama’s birthplace. In addition to the well-known concept of aloha, it introduces such Hawaiian concepts as kokua (to help), lokahi (unity), and ohana (family), among others, and includes quotes from Barack Obama’s speeches, books, and interviews that reflect and embrace these themes. Launch date: September 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35161 (added 10/1/2012) . Age Range: 4 to 8 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
It’s chaos! It’s pandemonium! And it’s definitely not as easy as A-B-C! Filled with visually humorous details, Bob Kolar’s colorful illustrations are the perfect foil for Alethea Kontis’s snappy story about the comic confusion that comes when the letters of the alphabet, like a class of unruly children, step out of order and show that each one has a mind of its own. Launch date: September 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35154 (added 10/1/2012) . Budding geographers will love to immerse themselves in this fun, bright, fact-packed first atlas with lots of detailed illustrations. Each continent has its own spread, with pop-ups, flaps, booklets, and sturdy pull-tabs introducing the world’s countries, inhabitants, and famous landmarks. Launch date: September 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35152 (added 10/1/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 10 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: W201241 Gender: Boys And Girls
48 sturdy game pieces depict Noah and a boatload of colorful animals waiting for kids to match them with their mate. Our keepsake reusable container is TWO toys in one - doubling as a kaleidoscope when empty. Pieces 2 1/4" round. Recommended Ages 3+. Launch date: September 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35145 (added 9/25/2012) . This device allows users to add on the Solar Mod kit to any device that runs on AA or AAA batteries. Just turn the device over and let the sun's rays charge it. Hack any AA or AAA powered device to make it solar powered. Included: a flexible solar cell 4.8V with soldered metal connectors, mailable packaging and double -sided tape. Fun hack. Easy way to break into solar projects. NiMH batteries not included. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35116 (added 9/21/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: TCC50165 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Curious Chef line provides kids with real, functional, kitchen utensils. The 16 PC Cupcake Kit is just one of many items that helps families create special memories centered on the joy of cooking and positive eating habits. "Curious Chef is the only complete line of real cooking utensils designed for kids that have safety features built-in with kids' size (and behaviors) in mind," Taylor Crenshaw, brand manager for Tailor Made Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35064 (added 9/17/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: United States Gender: Boys And Girls
Papertronics are paper toys with paper electronic circuits in them. The Lunar Landers come in a pack of three. Spaceboy, Alien Girl and Tabula Rasa. Tabula Rasa is blank and can be designed by the user.Turn them into a cool night light, party lights or fun additions to a room or desk. When the spaceships are put in their landers one way, they light up. Turn them another way and they are off. Kids fold them themselves- they come pre-cut. Fun DIY with paper and electronics. Follow along with the instructional video. Launch date: August 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35062 (added 9/17/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 10 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: United States SKU or Item #: 318 Gender: Boys And Girls
A fun collection of classic cowboy songs for buckaroos of all ages by artists such as Western music stalwarts Riders in the Sky and Don Edwards. "Cowboy Playground includes a 24-page booklet featuring archival photos from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyoming," Marie-Louise Sturm, Co-Manager of Putumayo Kids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2012. — As of 9/25/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 1 review on Amazon.com. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35059 (added 9/17/2012) . Age Range: 6 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Packed in a gift box the model is approximately 3" and consist of 26 pieces. Museum quality fine detailed sculpturing and hand painted. Collect the series - great gifts for the future marine biologist. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35043 (added 9/17/2012) . Age Range: 10 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
With this kit, kids can grow amazing crystals that change color. Learn about the chemical reaction that causes the beautiful shift in colors, and examine the factors that influence the reaction. Conduct a chemical analysis to better understand why the color change occurs. Show off the crystal creations in two special locking display cases. — In a Fall 2013 survey, three out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Thames & Kosmos was a best-selling brand of science toy. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35039 (added 9/17/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 2 to 5 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 520 Gender: Boys And Girls
There is always one, and only one, matching letter between any two cards. Spot it to win. As they search for matches, preschoolers will learn to identify letters and colors, building essential skills for preschool and beyond. There are 3 ways to play with different challenge levels. The rule booklet includes advanced play tips for little learners ready to explore alphabetic order and basic spelling. Launch date: September 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34984 (added 9/12/2012) . Age Range: 5 to 8 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 522 Gender: Boys And Girls
Spot it! Basic English boosts sight word recognition while having fun. This educational game features universal images and words for emergent readers, including sight words. There is always one, and only one, matching symbol between any two cards. Spot it to win. Players search for matches between a word and its corresponding picture, between two pictures, or between two words. While the repetition solidifies word recognition, the pictures support reading comprehension. A fun learning tool for kindergarten through second grade. Launch date: September 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34983 (added 9/12/2012) . Age Range: 2 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
The Fascinating World of Birds is part of a video series designed by BrainFood Learning to build confidence in science through fun and interesting content. The video series advances a child's education by showing amazing video footage along with narration describing bird features and abilities. This format is designed to expand a child's vocabulary as the video content grabs the viewer's attention and the vocabulary is absorbed. This animal DVD is appropriate for kids of all ages. Each bird is clearly identified and shown in their natural habitat keeping children engaged. More advanced children will enjoy learning larger concepts such as depth perception. Birds featured in this animal video include ostrich, penguin, Canada Goose, owl, hummingbird, woodpecker, macaw, pelican, American Robin, and eagle. A multi-section review reinforces information presented earlier in the video. The beginner level reviews show bird flash cards and what features are common among all birds. The more advanced levels quiz children on bird facts and broader scientific terms related to birds. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34975 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 5 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
These unique paint-your-own coin banks encourage artistic skills while creating a keepsake. Each set comes with everything that’s needed: a ceramic coin bank, set of six paints, and an artist quality paint brush. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34974 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 3 to 6 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
The iTikes Map and companion app are jam-packed with great content. The map comes with a smart-pen that recognizes images on the map. Through the eyes of the iDevice camera and technology of Augmented Reality, the map virtually turns into a lifelike playground. Compatible with all iDevices. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34956 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 8 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Worlds Together is a new excellent educational film series that explores a number of the world’s most out of the way places seen from the viewpoint of a curious traveler. Each documentary in the series introduces their culture, history, food, geography, and people. The series includes East Africa, Ethiopia, and West Africa. Approximately 25 minutes are included per country. Features include close-captioning and a free Teacher’s Guide. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34955 (added 9/11/2012) . Multiplication Master Electronic Flash Card™ From: LEARNING RESOURCES INC. Other products from LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
A handheld flash-card game that targets tricky times tables. Kids can play just the ones they want or select them all. Answer as many problems (numbers 0–12) as they can in 60 seconds. Vertical problem format, 2 skill levels, timed/untimed modes, plus fun sound effects. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34954 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 7 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
The LaQ Dinosaur T-REX is a clever and creative 4-in-1 kit with 300 standard parts, and 4 specialized parts. Build a ferocious looking T-REX searching for its prey, or an Ankylosaurus, Deinonychus, or Pteranodon. Clear instructions to make each of the dinosaur models are offered in a colorful 24-page instruction guidebook. A Starter’s Model building instruction page is included for beginners. This is a very simple, yet highly creative construction toy block set, which offers an infinite possibility of creation from just 7 types of block parts, including 2 types of base parts and 5 types of joint parts. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34952 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 8 to 10 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Turn one of the most difficult math topics into the most FUN. The NEW Multiplication football is more fun than flash cards for learning these important math facts. Help kids learn the multiplication tables through engaging active play to increase retention and recall for higher test scores. Take along this soft stuffed ball to review the multiplication tables outdoors, indoors and even in the car. It is a colorful picture dictionary on an oversized ball making it easier to catch and throw. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34948 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 8 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Cross-curricular games packed with 500 grade-level questions. Players spin to see which category their challenge will come from: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies or Mystery Meat. Players must read the statement in the corresponding category on their card and then determine whether it is true or baloney (false). Points are given for correct answers. Each game includes 200, 4-1/4" -dia. cards, spinner and directions. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34947 (added 9/11/2012) . Shark Teeth Excavation Kit! From: DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL Other products from DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 6 to 12 Made in: China SKU or Item #: DIGSHARK Gender: Boys And Girls
Excavate 3 genuine shark teeth just like a real paleontologist. Buried inside the shark tooth shaped digging brick shark-lovers will uncover 3 different species of shark teeth. This hands-on kit includes an excavation tool, brush, magnifying glass, full-color information guide, and an activity booklet with 10 fun games, puzzles, and challenges to complete. This is a must have gift for anyone who loves sharks. The genuine specimens in this kit are each millions of years old. This educational gift is a great way to start a fossil collection. Launch date: August 2012. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys; 2012 Seal of Approval - Parent Tested, Parent Approved; 2012 Dr. Toy 10 Best Socially Responsible Products. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34946 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 4 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
The Black Capped Chickadee is a pretty little bird with a pretty “chicka-dee-dee-dee” song. It ranges throughout Canada and the northern United States, including Alaska. The scientific name for the Black Capped Chickadee species is Poecile atricapillus. Black Capped Chickadees can be found anywhere in the woods or even residential areas. They usually flock together. Those flocks are likely to be mixed groups, having other species of small and chirpy birds. They settle on tree branches, woody shrubs, in parks in residential areas, marshes and even weedy fields, which they choose for nesting. They sometimes even use woodpeckers’ abandoned nests. Their nesting season extends from the beginning of May to the end of June. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34941 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 254776 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids will be amazed as they watch their puzzle come alive with the Puzzle Double! Discover It! Floor Puzzle Bugs. Taking the concept of a traditional puzzle to a new level, this Discover It! puzzle includes five fun, 3-D lenticular stickers. When kids finish piecing together the beautiful 30-piece, talk about puzzles, they simply add the stickers to their matching place in the scene and watch the puzzle come to life and move and change. Additionally, after assembling the puzzle kids can turn it over for a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Puzzle Doubles! Discover It! puzzles will provide children multi-dimensional ways to discover and learn! Puzzle measure 24" X 18". Ages 3+ years. Launch date: 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34914 (added 9/7/2012) . Age Range: 1 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 240724 Gender: Boys And Girls
All aboard the Animal Express Train to learn about animal shapes and colors. Animal Express Train has three play modes- Learn the Color and Animal Shapes, and Find It! that are played by simply inserting the plastic animal shapes into their proper slots. Mode three allows children to control the train by using the infrared remote control to move the train forward and backward. While the train chugs along it plays melodies, the wheels move and the nose blinks. The animal shape pieces can be stored in the handy storage compartment inside the train. Animal Express Train also has an automatic shut-off feature that preserves the battery life of the required three "AA" batteries for the main unit (included) and two "AA" batteries for the remote(not included). Launch date: 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34913 (added 9/7/2012) .
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