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January 2009 Notable Toys — Award WinnersAge Range: 4 to 8 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The "Simply Subtraction" workbook and original music CD starring 11 genres is an upbeat and funky alternative for educating children anywhere. It combines motivational music with a standard-based workbook that is packaged ready to go in an eco-friendly portfolio. The educational products teach math skills and encourage audio, visual and small-motor skills, which is advantageous for all types of learners. The product was named on of the Top 10 Most Innovative Ideas for 2009 by CapitalGainsMedia.com. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22293 (added 1/30/2009) . Age Range: 0 to 8 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The "Absolutely Additon" workbook and original music CD starring 11 musical genres offer a hip and funky alternative to education. The standard-based workbook can be used with the musical CD to encourage the use of audio, visual and small-motor skills, which is beneficial for all types of learners. The all-inclusive, eco-friendly portfolio contains everything necessary for busy parents to encourage learning while on the go. This product was named one of the Top 10 Best Innovations of 2009 by CapitalGainsMedia.com. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22292 (added 1/30/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: BJR000102 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Bagazoo is a wonderful game for the whole family and an ideal game for children's parties. Eight different games can be played with the Bagazoo. It received a 2008 iParenting Media Award. "Bagazoo is set up to provide more opportunities to play than a normal bean bag toss game. It provides more challenge for the older children, while still accommodating the very young ones," Mary Pepin, project manager for Bojeux, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22212 (added 1/23/2009) . Peanut Butter Jellyfish From: PEANUT BUTTER JELLYFISH Other products from PEANUT BUTTER JELLYFISH
Age Range: 2 and up Launch Date: December 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
This 2007 Parents' Choice Approved Award winner offers a creative variety of music for children of all ages. The family-friendly audio CD features songs that promote tolerance and caring for the earth and its creatures, while spotlighting fun kids' favorites and soothing lullabies. "Love Makes a Family" is an original song about adoption. And "What Should I Dream About?" gives listeners a chance to identify the word painting provided. "Parents love this CD as much as children do!" Denise Mitkus, a member of the Peanut Butter Jellyfish band, told TDmonthly. "It's entertaining for the whole family and [is] a refreshing change from silly songs." Launch date: December 1, 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22176 (added 1/23/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 12 SKU or Item #: 00-29996 Launch Date: April 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
"S.O.S. Songs of the Sea" combines music, creativity and fun for music teachers, classroom teachers, child care providers and kids. Students will enjoy learning about the sea and its creatures through the engaging songs and activities. "This is an all-in-one activity kit for home or classroom use, with suggestions for ocean-themed decorations, songs, art activities and food. It can be easily implemented by non-musically-trained instructors, and the accompaniment CD lets the children sing along to each song. S.O.S. is created with the Orf philosophy of musical teaching," Marina Terteryan, marketing coordinator for Alfred Publishing, told TDmonthly. The product received a 2008 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Launch date: April 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22054 (added 1/9/2009) . Age Range: 4 to 8 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This bright and colorful chart helps children of all ages recognize and share their feelings. Through a colorful and vividly illustrated marine life scene, children and their parents can identify a wide range of feelings. These 11" x 17" charts are double-sided with one side in black and white for coloring over and over again using washable crayons. It was a 2008 Dr. Toy Best Products Winner. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22048 (added 1/9/2009) . Age Range: 4 to 8 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This bright and colorful chart helps children of all ages recognize and share their feelings. Through a colorful and vividly illustrated flower garden scene, children and their parents can identify a wide range of feelings. These 11" x 17" charts are double sided with one side in black and white for coloring over and over again with washable crayons. "The Flower Garden Feeling Chart is a terrific way to help children identify feelings, develop emotional intelligence, and open up to engaging discussions. It's a fun and straightforward way to lead productive discussion of feelings at home, school, or while traveling," Lisa-Marie Arneson, owner and creator of Bright Spots, told TDmonthly. The chart was named a 2008 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products Winner. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22047 (added 1/9/2009) . The Fruit Flies Picnic With Read-A-Long CD From: SMARTPICKS INC. Other products from SMARTPICKS INC.
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 12 SKU or Item #: 000063 Gender: Boys And Girls
From basic apples and bananas to exotic kiwi and cherimoya, the cartoon-style illustrations and kid-friendly dialogue promise to make a fruit lover out of the pickiest eater. Kids can join five playful fruit flies for an action-packed picnic as they gather a feast of fruit in all shapes and sizes and learn about the importance of eating a variety of colors. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21903 (added 12/19/2008) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 6 and up Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
At this doggie daycare center, kids will get to take care of the most adorable puppies and dogs, teaching them cool tricks and rewarding them with toys and yummy treats. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21896 (added 12/19/2008) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 6 and up Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
It's up to kids to shelter and nurse their little animal friends back to health. In "Happy Tails: Animal Shelter," they'll get to care for and love hamsters, puppies, kittens, bunnies and more in their very own animal shelter. They can learn the animals' stories and give them a happy ending by finding them perfect new homes. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21895 (added 12/19/2008) . This album features fun children's music that encourages creative movement and embraces, enriches, and extends early learning through songs that are age- and developmentally appropriate, as well as relevant to themes in a child's world. As a former prekindergarten teacher, Brian has long been an advocate of the philosophy known as emergent curriculum — a system of creating lesson plans that are based on student’s passions and interests. It was through this process, including arrangement tips and lyrical ideas from children, that each song was crafted. The CD won the 2008 Children's Music Web Award for Best New Artist for Preschoolers Ages 0-5. Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21890 (added 12/19/2008) . Age Range: 7 to 13 SKU or Item #: REM 6006A Launch Date: January 2006 Gender: Boys And Girls
Keys to Comprehension offers an adventurous way for kids to master six key skills. Players spin to determine which specific reading skill to focus on, draw a card, read its short passage, and then answer the specific skill question. If they get it right, they get a “key” for that skill. Once they collect all six keys they are on their way to unlocking the buried treasure and winning the game. The game for two to six players includes a gameboard, 90 question cards, 36 key cards, six pawns, and one die. "The Keys to Comprehension game is available in two different reading levels - RL 1-3 (REM 6006A) and RL 3-5 (REM 6006B)," Liz Mullen, director of sales for Remedia Publications, told TDmonthly. It received a Learning Magazine 2009 Teachers’ Choice Award. Launch date: 2006. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21881 (added 12/19/2008) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: ornm Launch Date: May 2008 Gender: Girls
The Belly Bandit is an abdominal compression wrap for post-pregnant women. It is designed to help reduce the swelling of the uterus, decrease bloating caused by water retention, support the legs and back, and provide additional support for breast-feeding Moms. Tagless, latex-free, and comfortable under all clothing, the Belly Bandit also helps constrict the skin to help minimize stretch marks. Launch date: May 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21775 (added 12/12/2008) . The Jimmies From: PLUCKYPEA INC. Other products from PLUCKYPEA INC.
(Read Review) Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 2 to 11 Launch Date: April 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
This much-anticipated first album from New York City’s favorite kindie rockers, "The Jimmies," has already met with wide acclaim and plenty of toe tapping, with music running the gamut from rock, funk, pop and blues to reggae, hip-hop and even Dixieland. The group's clever lyrics, catchy hooks and sophisticated melodies add up to an album full of songs listeners won’t mind getting stuck in their heads. Launch date: April 22, 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21744 (added 12/12/2008) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: 001 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Designed for children who are accustomed to saying, "Five more minutes, please," or interpret "right now" to mean at the commercial break, The My Time Activities Timer helps children complete tasks in a timely manner, self-monitor their leisure activities, and take more responsibility to manage their time. Features include Main Activity icon buttons (TV Time, Video Game Time, Computer Time) and a customizable interchangeable button (far right button on timer). The timer is easy to set up and use, and comes with instructions for pre-programming. "This product is ideal for children who need that extra help to limit their exposure to too much TV, video games and computer time, but also encourages [them] to spend more time reading, practicing music [and] doing physical activities," Veronique Bella, owner of My TIme Timer LLC, told TDmonthly. The timer requires 2 AAA batteries. It received a 2008 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21727 (added 12/12/2008) . Moey's Music Party From: LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY Other products from LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY
Age Range: 1 to 7 SKU or Item #: mds1003 Launch Date: June 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
"Moey’s Music Party" is a 17-song CD with fun songs that entertain and educate children — and get parents dancing, too. The songs are about manners, sharing, listening to parents, getting dressed, tasting sushi, and being a kid in New York City. They were inspired by award-winning, Off-Broadway songwriter Melissa Levis's (aka Moey’s) own experiences as a mother. “I Gotta Go Potty” was her son’s potty training mantra, and “Pierre Wouldn’t Wash His Hair” was her solution to his six-month hair-washing strike. The CD is a winner of Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Product 2008. Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21719 (added 12/12/2008) . Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: 136G Launch Date: February 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This high-quality iron-on patch (tattoo) for kids' clothing and jeans allows kids to express themselves. The product earned a 2008 Creative Child Magazine Award of Excellence. "We have creative designs and also offer a website to bank your points and earn prizes," Owner Carolyn Thiel of Jinks Tattoos told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21382 (added 11/18/2008) . Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: October 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
With hip-hop, reggae and R&B grooves, the CD gets everyone dancing and singing while counting, spelling and learning. Kids love the high-energy sound and educational messages, and parents will be surprised and engaged by the cool and unconventional songs. The CD has been applauded nationally by parenting publications, teachers and music critics. It received a 2008 Parents' Choice Award and a 2008 National Parenting Publications Award. "Alphabet Rockers provides educational hip-hop to the preK-1st grade market, which is more often saturated with folk and traditional children's music," Kaitlin McGaw, co-owner of School Time Music, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 23, 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21132 (added 10/29/2008) . Age Range: 7 to 10 SKU or Item #: 2867 Launch Date: February 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Players fill in their safari boards with base ten units and rods to escape the tiger. They'll learn about addition, subtraction and place value while trying to escape the tiger. "Place Value Safari is a great hands-on game for teaching math skills that's beautifully designed and includes materials children will have fun playing with while they're learning," Margo Hanson, marketing manager for Didax Education, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Teacher's Choice Award and was a 2008 AEP(Association of Educational Publishers) Distinguished Award Winner. Launch date: February 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21110 (added 10/27/2008) . The Mini Treasury of 20 Storybook Classics From: NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO Other products from NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO
Age Range: 2 to 7 SKU or Item #: NNVG 146141 Launch Date: November 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This four-DVD set includes 20 award-winning and best-selling children's stories colorfully adapted for the small screen. It provides hours of educational fun, with a helpful Read-Along option. From recent children’s best-sellers like "Karma Wilson’s Bear Snores On" and "Bear Wants More," to classic tales like Beverly Clearly’s "The Mouse and the Motorcycle," this value-priced gift set offers parents and children true storytelling treasures, expertly designed to enhance the reading experience. Together, these stories-on-video have won 35 awards including the Caldecott Medal, the NAPPA Gold Award and the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal. "The Scholastic Storybook Treasures series is produced by Weston Woods Studios. The stories are carefully adapted from the original books, and producers work with authors and illustrators to be sure the productions are faithful to the original stories," Beth Blenz-Clucas of Foundry Communications told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 18, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21027 (added 10/27/2008) .
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