October 2008 Notable Toys — Preschool

The WordWorld HOUSE comes with A to Z letter blocks and 2 buildable WordFriends. Kids can build and rebuild the House scene as they learn new words and role-play with the engaging WordFriends. Includes a WordWorld DVD and a bucket for convenient storage.

The WordWorld BARN comes with A to Z letter blocks and two buildable WordFriends. Kids can build and rebuild the farm scene as they learn new words and role-play with the engaging WordFriends. The playset includes a WordWorld DVD and a bucket for convenient storage. "WordWorld, a new innovation in the literacy landscape, brings words to life through a patent-pending methodology that embeds words into the objects they represent" said Rona Iny, marketing and outreach manager of WordWorld. "WordWorld toys help kids understand that letters form words and words have real meaning in their lives." This toy won a 2008 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award. Launch date: 2008.

Kids can build their favorite words over and over again with this fun pull-apart set that can be mixed and matched with other pull-apart WordFriends to create new words. "WordWorld, a new innovation in the literacy landscape, brings words to life through a patent-pending methodology that embeds words into the objects they represent. WordWorld toys help kids understand that letters form words and words have real meaning in their lives!" Rona Iny, marketing and outreach manager for WordWorld, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: 2008.

This recent addition to the best-selling "30 Song" series allows users to print the PDF lyrics from a computer. Other titles include: "30 Preschool Songs," "30 Party Songs," "30 Learning Songs," "30 Nursery Rhymes" and "30 Silly Songs." The CD features "kid-friendly arrangments of traditional children's songs and many brand-new songs from the leader in children's educational music," Ken Carder, in product development for Twin Sisters Productions, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008.

This preloaded MP3 player includes classic children’s songs like "B-I-N-G-O," "This Old Man" and more! Original learning songs teach the alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers, counting, personal safety rules and more, and kids can sing and wiggle with "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt," "I Met a Bear" and other silly songs. "There's nothing left to do but listen!" Product Development Manager Ken Carder of Twin Sisters Productions told TDmonthly. "No downloads, no playlists to manage [and] no concerns about inappropriate content." Launch date: February 15, 2008.

Rufus and his canine friends act out 14 tongue-twisting nursery rhymes in this book by best-selling author and illustrator Iza Trapani. It features "fun, familiar rhymes with Iza Trapani's signature wit in words and pictures," Associate Director of Marketing Donna Spurlock of Charlesbridge Publishing told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008.

The most realistic and playful giant stuffed dinosaur with real and authentic look-alike skins. Size: 36"L x 21"H.

This exquisite costume reveals an intricate dragon crest on the shield, armor and crown. The adjustable armor allows for kids of all shapes and ages to fit into snugly and comfortably. This highly detailed armor fits kids from 3’ to 5’ high. The sword, armor, shield and crown are all made of soft foam to ensure safety.

Tracktion Deluxe Station Set is a great way to introduce the love of trains to your child. Simple snap-together double-sided tracks make it easy for all ages to design their own. Set includes total 110 pcs: 2 train sets with real working head lights, multicolored tracks and more accessories. All pieces are easily stored in the convenient carrying case.

This 100% cotton 12oz comforter was designed by a Dad and is made here in the USA. Matching shams, bedskirts, and other fun room accessories add character and life to any room. "This set was made just for the boys!" said company founder, Steve Stickler. "Our designs feature fun stick figure prints, that look as if your child had a hand in drawing them." Launch date: July 15, 2008.

Songs on this dance-oriented, 19-track album include "The Fairy Dance," "La Bamba" and "The Shimmie Shake!" It includes special guests Troy Cassar-Daley and Leo Sayer.