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March 2010 Notable Toys — BooksThis 32-page hardcover tells the classic story of the caterpillar who eats, eats and eats, and then transforms into a lovely butterfly. Launch date: October 15, 1981. — Two of 44 specialty retailers named this as one of their best-selling books in late 2009. — As of 8.12.10, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 21 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Engaging, interactive and easy for children to understand. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26279 (added 12/7/2009) . This 40-page hardcover tells the story of how Llama is frightened going to his first day of preschool, and wonders if Mama Llama will come back. The other kids, though, show Llama that school can be fun. Launch date: March 19, 2009. — "What is doing well is the 'Llama Llama' books by Anna Dewdney," Rebecca Goblish, co-owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly when discussing best-selling titles in late 2009. She added that her store sells about a dozen "Llama Llama" books per month, with a plush llama — Two of 44 specialty retailers commented on the popularity of this book series in fall 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26278 (added 12/7/2009) . Part of the "Good Night Our World" series for babies and young children, this 6" x 6" board book explores the sights of Atlanta, Ga., including the zoo, Georgia peaches, Piedmont Park, the Atlanta History Center and much more. The 32-page book has rounded corners. It is written by Adam Gamble and illustrated by Joe Veno. — Two of 44 specialty retailers mentioned titles from this series when discussing with TDmonthly best-selling books in late 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26277 (added 12/7/2009) . Where the Wild Things Are From: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS Other products from HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
This hardcover classic written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak follows the imaginative journey of a little boy named Max who is sent to bed without his dinner. — Two of 44 specialty retailers named "Where the Wild Things Are" when asked about best-selling books in late 2009. Bill Sartain, co-owner of Tutoring Toy in Salt Lake City, cited sales of about 24 per month. — Maryalice Miner, co-owner of Miner's Doll & Toy Store in Ocean Springs, Miss., told TDmonthly in a December 2011 survey that this book, along with other evergreen titles, sell well year round. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26272 (added 12/7/2009) . Written by James Mayhew and illustrated by Jackie Morris, this hardcover book takes readers on a rhyming dreamland adventure complete with flying dragons, whales and singing mermaids. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26247 (added 12/3/2009) .
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