February 2010 Notable Toys — All

Ahhh-dorable 9” inch bundle of bear in the softest plush will amuse baby or a big sister or brother. Stroke Pooh’s corduroy accents and admire his tan bow. Kids love snuggling with this fluffy guy as parents read them a Pooh adventure or they watch a Pooh cartoon.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal.

Hang these plushy pals from a stroller or crib and watch baby’s eyes light up. Measuring 5.5 inches, give them a swish and listen for the jingle sound! Choose a combo of Pooh/Eeyore, Pooh/Piglet or Pooh/Tigger. Launch date: Spring 2010
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal.

How adorable is Pooh as a flat snuggly blanket with four different ends to explore? Measuring 11 inches long, babies can teeth on the pink bottom, flip the tags on Pooh’s arm and discover the crinkles and squeaks tucked inside this soft blanky.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal.

Choose one or collect all four of these adorable rattles sporting Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet. Notice the details of each rattle with Eeyore’s floppy ears, Pooh stuck in a hunny pot or Tigger about to bounce. Shaped for little fingers to grasp or Mom to gently rattle.

This multi-paneled portable play space can be toted around as a book but opens up to reveal themed scenes that create a large, personal play area for children. Kids can fold out the panels all around them and play with toys and accessories inside the impromptu play area.The cardboard and paper is made from 100-percent recycled material, and the glossy, UV-cured outer layers are designed to prevent fading and offer a dry-erase surface. The Castle Edition has 15+ panels with a suggested retail price of $39.99 to $42.99. Launch date: May 2010.

Toddlers who graduate from finger food to a plate and bowl will adore this place setting featuring a favorite picture book friend who’s always hungry and ready to munch. The five-piece-set includes a sectional plate, bowl, fork, spoon and sippy cup. Launch date: Spring 2010

Kids will love this see-through bubble umbrella decorated with the brightest scenes from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Umbrella measures 26 inches and sports a bright green handle. Launch date: Spring 2010

Beautiful illustrations from Eric Carle’s popular book adorn the front of this lunch bag with Butterfly taking center stage. The handle and zipper were designed for small hands to easily open and close. Launch date: Spring 2010

Who’s very hungry? It’s not just The Caterpillar that needs a healthy snack. Pack nutritious meals in this sweet lunch bag for preschool, car rides or a trip to the park. Launch date: Spring 2010

Pages will never rip from this delicious book made of wood! Each page features the colorful items discovered by one very hungry caterpillar from watermelons to apples. Launch date: Spring 2010

Kids will want to pull caterpillar into the kitchen when he gets very hungry, just like in the storybook. But don’t feed him -- he’s already stuffed with wood! The rich colors inspired by Eric Carle shine brightly on this wooden pull toy. Launch date: Spring 2010

In this medieval-themed game for two to four players, oppenents must work to protect their castles as they try to knock the other players' wrecking balls off track. It's a sturdy wooden game with several movable elements. Launch date: 2010.

Eric Carle’s version of a snowy white polar bear includes dots of every color on the tips of his ears and the bottom of his paws. This soft bear measures 11 inches and promises to keep you warm when snuggling. Launch date: Spring 2010

When elephant asks, “do you want to be my friend?” kids will shout yes and give him a squeeze. This vibrantly blue/green elephant measures 11 inches and features multicolored feet and a pastel tip on his trunk. Launch date: Spring 2010

Complete with an illustrated guidebook, this developmental kit comes with 10 multi-sensory games and craft activities to let preschoolers practice early cutting and fine motor skills.

This bright red lady bug has a smile on her face and measures 11 inches from her antennae down her back. Kids love to cuddle with her in the nursery or in the stroller. Launch date: Spring 2010

What’s black and white and read all over? It’s Panda Bear and he’s one of the many literary characters youngsters can cuddle with as Mom or Dad reads their favorite storybook. Panda measures 11 inches and sports a multi-colored belly and ears! Launch date: Spring 2010

From the 1967 classic, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? comes this loveable, huggable 11 inches of soft bear. Notice his colorful ears and paws reminding young readers of the marvelous kaleidoscope of colors in Eric Carle’s picture books. Launch date: Spring 2010

This Very Hungry Caterpillar really knows how to wriggle around the house and into your child’s heart. Soft and colorful, this 7-inch bundle is stuffed with “beans” for easy grasping by little hands. Launch date: Spring 2010

What do you see? Why, it’s adorable pictures of my family and me! Surprise your favorite cutie with a photo cube of fabulous photos tucked into this soft plush cube. Launch date: Spring 2010

Make room on the bed or couch for this big fellow measuring 18 inches tall. Elmer is quite handsome with his patchwork of yellow, orange, blue, white, pink and more vibrant colors – just like in the storybook. Made of the oh-so-soft plush by award-winning Kids Preferred.

Kids can create their very own patchwork of colors directly on Elmer. He starts out plain white and awaits your imagination to make him stand out in the herd. Wash him off to return to the black and white canvas to color again and again! Awards: Creative Child Coloring Product of the Year 2010

This 40-piece puzzle includes every color in Elmer’s patchwork! Open the jigsaw puzzle carrying case and spill all of the pieces on a flat surface. When all finished playing, scoop up the pieces and store for another day of fun.

She’s 12 inches of huggable pink plush with an endearing smile and purple hair bow. It’s easy to see why she is one of Elmer’s best buddies.