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March 2010 Notable Toys — AllHow Figure Skating Works From: MAPLE TREE PRESS Other products from MAPLE TREE PRESS
Written by Keltie Thomas and illustrated by Stephen MacEachern, this book delves into the history of science of figure skating as a sport, a lineup of the most creative moves, info about partnerships and rivalries, and much more. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27345 (added 2/22/2010) . I is for Inuksuk: An Arctic Celebration From: MAPLE TREE PRESS Other products from MAPLE TREE PRESS
Written by Mary Wallace, this tale of Alaska's Inuit people illustrates each letter of "Inuksuk" in acrostic poem, connecting the meaning of each word to the people and their surroundings. Launch date: September 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27344 (added 2/22/2010) . Driving My Tractor From: BAREFOOT BOOKS Other products from BAREFOOT BOOKS
(Read Review) Complete with a CD featuring the singalong song "Driving My Tractor," this book follows a farmer as he collects animals in his trailer and then hits a bump and they all fly out! It's written by Jan Dobbins and illustrated by David Sim. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27343 (added 2/22/2010) . Lin Yi's Lantern: A Moon Festival Tale From: BAREFOOT BOOKS Other products from BAREFOOT BOOKS
"Lin Yi's Lantern" is a heartwarming tale about a boy who's on a mission to get things for his mother at the market ... but who really wants a red rabbit lantern for the night's moon festival. This story shows the benefits of putting others before oneself, and includes notes of Chinese life, the legend of the moon fairy and the moon festival. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27342 (added 2/22/2010) . Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories From: TANGLEWOOD PRESS Other products from TANGLEWOOD PRESS
Chester Raccoon and friends are devastated at the loss of their friend Skiddel Squirrel and, at the suggestion of Mrs. Raccoon, plan a special memorial service for him at the pond. This story is designed to help children understand and cope with funerals and the trauma of losing a loved one, encouraging them to create special memories. It's authored by Audrey Penn and illustrated by Barbara Gibson. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27341 (added 2/22/2010) . Written by Kimiko Kajikawa and illustrated by Ed Young, this 32-page hardcover tells the story of a rich, old villager name Ojiisan who makes a great sacrifice to save his fellow villagers in the midst of a great tsunami. Launch date: February 5, 2009. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27340 (added 2/22/2010) . Written Susan Lopez and illustrated by Ulises Wensell, this book follows little girl Carlota's dreams of her new family on the verge of being adopted from the orphanage. Carlota then finds out that even though her new mom isn't a pastry chef and her dad isn't a pirate, they really are the best family in the world. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27339 (added 2/22/2010) . This 64-page, full-color book written by Dr. Stephen Law introduces young readers to questions about life and the universe, leading them to ponder and learn about such things as, "What happened before the Big Bang?" and "What makes stealing wrong?" It's presented in question-and-answer form with quirky quotations. Launch date: October 2009. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27313 (added 2/22/2010) . Earth and Sky: A Lift-the-Flap Guide to Our World and Solar System From: OWLKIDS Other products from OWLKIDS
This lift-the-flap educational book explores geology, geography, meteorology and astronomy, taking kids on a journey to discover the ground under the feet as well as the clouds and the magnificent solar system. It's written by Pascale Hédelin and illustrated by Laurent Richard and Terri Bjorgan. The 9" x 9.5" book features color illustrations and 38 pages. Launch date: September 2009. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27312 (added 2/22/2010) . My Father Knows the Names of Things From: SIMON AND SCHUSTER CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING DIVISION Other products from SIMON AND SCHUSTER CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING DIVISION
(Read Review) In this story, presented as a 32-page hardcover, a little boy points out all the things his father knows, including the names of clouds and which insects are "buzziest." In rhyming verse, i's written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch. Launch date: April 27, 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27311 (added 2/22/2010) . Buster is a soft plush square pillow that has a smiley face on one side, and shapes with numbers on the other side. There are 6 colored buckles going around the toy so kids can learn their colors, shapes, and numbers while still getting to play with the buckles they love. Can serve as a traveling toy as it can fit in a diaper bag and attach to almost anything. Machine washable. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27310 (added 2/22/2010) . Bella is a soft plush heart pillow that has a smiley face on oneside, and shapes with numbers on the other side. There are 5 colored buckles going around the toy so kids can learn their colors, shapes, and numbers while still getting to play with the buckles they love. Can serve as a traveling toy as it can fit in a diaper bag and attach to almost anything. Machine washable. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27309 (added 2/22/2010) . Bucky is a soft plush turtle that has 4 colored buckles down his tummy that unbuckle to reveil colored numbers 1-10. There are 6 colored shapes on his shell and down the middle of his shell is a zipper that unzippers to reveil a pouch. Kids can learn their colors, shapes, and numbers while still getting to play with the buckles they love. Can serve as a traveling toy as it can fit in a diaper bag and attach to almost anything. Machine washable. — Mass Hole Mommy found that her son was instantly captivated by the colors and tactile stimulation of Bucky. The turtle proved a safe way for her son to hone his fine motor skills. Christy of Is It Naptime Yet? reported that her son was just as captivated by Bucky, eschewing his other, fancier toys in favor of the plush turtle. Though Christy complained that some of the buckles were too difficult for her son, Mama Cheaps viewed the difficulty her daughter had with the same buckles as a challenge to be overcome with more practice. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27308 (added 2/22/2010) . Complete with interchangeable parts like the rest of the Automoblox collection, the T900 features a chrome grill and bumpers, all-terrain tires on chrome wheels, and an overall sleek, sporty design. — Four of 38 specialty retailers named Automoblox as a top-selling wooden toy in February 2010. "Automoblox do really well," said Stacy Solie of Leapin' Lizards Toy Co. in Bend, Ore., citing sales of about 2 dozen per month. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27301 (added 2/22/2010) . These jaguars are part of a plush collection featuring stuffed animals and puppets that share characteristics of their real animal in the wild. A hangtag explains each animal's distinctive qualities. Retail price ranges from $16 to $36, depending on size. Launch date: January 2010. — Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop in Scottsdale, Ariz., was impressed with this plush line at Toy Fair 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27300 (added 2/19/2010) . This kit gives some structure to free-form building with planks, including an idea book with instructions for building ball-track structures, ramps, funnels and more. It allows for scientific experimentation as kids test rolling the two included lightweight balls to see if they move as anticipated. — "A new concept kit will help kids build bigger and better — simple, open-ended and smart," said John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., at Toy Fair 2010. — It was also a top-two favorite at ASTRA's Share the Fair event during Toy Fair 2010. — In an April 2012 survey, Elmer Carranza, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly that KEVA blocks are their best selling construction toy. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27299 (added 2/19/2010) . Age Range: 0 to 3 Launch Date: April 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
In Spot’s Toy’s there’s an added bonus of two teething toys and a very soft cover. No need to worry about ripping these large pages, they’re made of cloth! Launch date: Spring 2010 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27298 (added 2/19/2010) . Age Range: 0 to 3 Launch Date: April 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
Every meal is an adventure with Spot’s endearing smile peering out from a divided plate, bowl and cup. The 5-piece set includes a beginner’s fork and spoon. Launch date: Spring 2010 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27297 (added 2/19/2010) . Age Range: All Ages Launch Date: April 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
Grownups can have fun with Spot as they read aloud or create their own adventures indoors or on-the-go. This soft plushy puppet has his familiar brown spot on his body as well as a brown tip on his tail. Launch date: Spring 2010 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27296 (added 2/19/2010) . Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Girls
This craft kit includes three 10" x 12" designs with a mermaid theme, sparkling sequins and jewels to give the pictures dazzle, and a glam grabber tool to grab and stick the decorative pieces. Launch date: 2010. — John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., liked this product at Toy Fair 2010, saying, "[It's] easy to do and [the] results are dazzling!" — Gladys Griffin, owner of Main Street Toy Shop in Columbus, Ga., told TDmonthly in a January 2014 survey that Do-A-Dot-Art is a best-selling arts & crafts toy. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27295 (added 2/19/2010) . This extended, 24-page sticker book is beautifully illustrated in the classic Winnie-the-Pooh style. Now you too can visit Pooh, his friends, and all of his favorite places. With over 75 reusable stickers, this book is a must-have for Pooh fans of all ages. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27294 (added 2/19/2010) . Winnie-the-Pooh likes honey more than anything else! So much, in fact, that he tries to reach a beehive high atop a tree by holding on to a balloon. This 12-page board book is based on A. A. Milne’s first Winnie-the- Pooh story, “In Which We Are Introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees and the Stories Begin.” ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27293 (added 2/19/2010) . With flaps, ribbons, knots, different textures and jingle, crinkle and squeak sounds, there’s no shortage of fun on the 10 inch Classic Pooh Developmental Ball. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27292 (added 2/19/2010) . So much more than an ordinary blanky. The Pooh and Piglet Blankys combine plush characters and a super soft, satin-trimmed blanket Each blanky is 17.5 inches. This blanky is sure to be a naptime and travel staple. Awards: 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27291 (added 2/19/2010) . A perfect pal for nap or playtime. The Classic Pooh Comfort Cuddly is a 12 inch ultra-soft plush with corduroy accents. Available in Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger and Piglet styles. Awards: 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27290 (added 2/19/2010) .
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