April 2014 Notable Toys — Preschool

It's off to Grandma's! Our sweet La Newborn is ready to go to grandma's house! She comes with her blanket, pacifier, pacifier holder and bottle everything she'll need at Grandmas house. She's a 15.5" Soft Body Baby Doll. Perfect for children ages 2+.

Twilight Buddies™ are ultra-cuddly friends that help ease children’s fear of the dark by projecting a starry night sky onto bedroom ceilings and walls. Hidden within the soothing starry projection are the moon and 3 constellations! Little ones find instant soothing companionship with the fun and cuddly animal collection that can travel with them wherever they go.

The beat goes on…and on with this 5-in-1 percussion section. When the concert's over, everything stores together until it's time for the next gig. Includes a xylophone, a drum, a cymbal, a guiro, a clapper and drumsticks.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award
— In a February 2015 survey, two out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that toys from Hape were their best-selling wooden toys.

This chunky and funky wooden vehicle has a tactile Nubble "driver" made from natural rubber. The six-inch-tall, red Nubble Rumbler Truck encourages kids to play actively and is great for developing fine motor skills. Made from sustainably harvested rubber wood with non-toxic, child safe stains. For 18 mos+

Pluï is a charming bath toy that playfully teaches children some basic physical principles. Immerse it in water to fill up and then let it rain. The magic lies in the way you can stop the rain simply by closing the hole on top with a finger. Pluï gently introduces babies and toddlers to water while stimulating their imagination and senses.

The Princess Play Castle is a magical world of imagination and fun. Groom the beautiful cat at the grooming station and walk across the drawbridge to the fairytale castle with lots of pink bricks. There’s even a slide for the princess to play on. This iconic set comes in a pretty pink storage box, so it makes an ideal gift set. Use the supplied building instructions to rebuild the set into a play garden with a slide and seesaw or the princess’ royal bedchamber. Includes a princess minifigure and her cat.

Our beautifully-made Rainbow Wooden Lawn Mower/Vacuum toy entertains toddlers and experienced walkers alike. This unique push toy is made of sustainable maple. Durable, beautiful, fun and environmentally friendly, non-toxic finishes.  23-1/2"H x 9"W.

An apple a day makes everyone play! With Pure Play Toys' Wooden Apple Ball Roller, kids love watching the large wooden balls meander along the “worm tracks” and through holes in the brilliantly colored apple. This toy's large size makes it a perfect center piece for retailers, homes and preschools. Unlike most marble or ball run toys, Pure Play Toys' Wooden Apple Ball Roller has been engineered to be safe for children under 3 years old. Comes with three 1-1/2” diameter wooden balls - too large to pose a choking hazard. Measures 24"H x 20"W x 8-1/2"D. Safe for ages 18 months and up.

Among the first “puzzles” a kid can solve, our classic stacking stars help tots develop fine motor and problem solving skills and also learn colors. Kids love to sort these from largest to smallest both on and off the cone. Made from maple and beautifully cut and colored, this stacker provides a novel alternative to basic “ring” stackers. 4-3/4"D x 6-1/4"H, Ages 9 months+

Any fisherman will tell you that the best fishing is on a rainy day, and this magnetic wooden toy fishing rod set proves it! Just lower wooden fishing rod's magnetic bait into any pretend “water” and see what you catch! Simple wooden fishing rod is easy to handle and comes with 3 feet of string on a working reel. Excellent for fine-motor-skill development, as well as for independent and collaborative play. 18" x 5" wooden fishing pole and reel and 5 wooden fish (2.875" each).

Play the golf sport game in the play room or backyard. The Mini Golf – Single Set consists of a wooden kids-sized golf club, a wooden ball, 2 different types of challenging tracks and 1 hole. Bag included.

This extremely soft, large, padded mat is the perfect blanket for baby.  The unique hedgehog design on the inside of the blanket adds to the appeal. Embroidered eyes and a fox tail add personality...roll up for easy storage.

Caillou 36cm Learning Doll. Caillou is dressed and ready for a fun day of learning at school.

This cute Caillou doll is 13" tall and features Caillou in his signature yellow shirt, blue shorts, blue cap and red shoes.

Gone fishin’ with your first wooden toy fishing boat! The set includes a wooden boat with a removable cabin, detachable fishhook, sail, fisherman, fish, starfish, and a turtle. Children can play and place the fisherman inside the cabin. This fun fishing boat will help your children develop their imagination.

Hours of fun for children as they pull the Happy Puppy along and watch it dance!

Get a call with the PlanToys phone! A magnifier screen and a colorful beaded dial pad make a wonderful toy for interactive play and help to develop children’s dexterity and cognitive skills.

Welcome to Wonderland. A beautiful place where children can be themselves. Minilotta will inspire any child with the world of imagination. Everyone needs that special friend and share their dreams and secrets with. Each of these soft plush 30cm dolls is cuddly soft and will make every little person want to give them a snuggle. In case of a bit of extra loving, each Nici Wonderland doll is machine washable. Minilotta can even be taken into the bath. Nici Wonderland dolls are made of high quality materials and follow very strict safety guidelines.

Build an exciting marble racing game for up to 4 players. Fully compatible with Galt Marble Run, this exciting construction set features 3 special racing pieces.A variety of chutes and wheels are also included for a really fascinating race. Starter top, starter base, finish, 3 racing vortex, wiggly bell chute, staircase, staircase support, curved chute with horizontal wheel, vertical wheel chute, paddle wheel, 'S' shaped chute, 4 straight chutes, 37 tubes, 4 bases and 20 marbles. Mention ToyDirectory for special considerations

Finger Puppets Inc. is proud to introduce our collectible collections of handmade finger puppets. Each of these adorable characters is skillfully hand-crafted by artisans from the high plains of Peru. Sure to be the new darling of collectors everywhere, no two puppets are exactly alike, each has its own unique charm and personality. Finger Puppets have been used for generations to help children learn how to express themselves and develop their communication skills. Guaranteed to ignite the imagination, whether at story time or on long trips, from the classroom to the playroom, our finger puppets provide hours of fun while building lasting memories for young and old alike.

An eye catching design with an adorable face that children love.  The all natural Rubberwood body is easy to hold and play.  Featuring eight precision tuned bars arranged in a C scale provides an authentic musical experience and pleasing soundscape.  Can be played flat on a surface or vertical.

Attractive display box includes set of ten ~4" animal shakers, ranging from whale, elephant, llama, dolphin, bear, porcupine and more. Shakers made from eco-friendly Rubberwood produce a soft and gentle sound. Easy to hold and play.

Oversized jingle bells fastened onto a 9" Velcro wrist band. Color may vary.
— In a January 2014 survey, Cariad Owens Fichtner, manager of Out of the Blue, Ltd in Albuquerque, N.M., told TDmonthly that Jazzy Jingles was one of the top-2 best-selling musical toys at her store.

Caillou Firetruck Set - a play set featuring Caillou and fire-fighting accessories.