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November 2011 Notable Toys — AllWholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: China; United States Gender: Boys And Girls
Olly Oogleberry™ is a curious and lovable alien seeking adventure and discovery. After traveling 11 million light years from his home planet of Oogleberry, Olly and his merry band of alien misfits finds the companionship of young earthlings who share with him all the wonders of your extraordinary planet, Earth. In return, Olly Oogleberry teaches earthlings about space, aliens, UFOs and distant galaxies. Launch date: June 2011. Awards: 2011 Davey Award for Education and Youth Web Site (OllyOogleberry.Com); 2011 IMA (Interactive Media Awards) Outstanding Achievement Award in category of Teens for www.OllyOogleberry.Com ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33233 (added 11/29/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 6 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: United States; China Gender: Boys And Girls
A completely new, patent-pending "two-in-one" board game, SOUND IT! FOUND IT! is both a guessing game AND a hidden-object game based on silly sounds other players make. With 96 cards and eight giant-scene boards, it's perfect for today's kids, combining visual fun with the unique twist of guessing sounds to offer hours of laugh-out-loud fun. Launch date: February 2012. Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval — "What a cool game! If your kids like acting out (not acting up), this game is made for them. I had fun playing with Alex and her friend Lily...Alex and Lily are both tweens, but even kids a few years younger or older would love this game. Being silly is the only pre-requisite." - A review by Mike on the blog Just Find it 4 U. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33232 (added 11/29/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 6 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: United States Gender: Boys And Girls
SOUND IT! is a hilarious new card game that offers two great ways to play: On one side of the card, guess the picture based on hearing the silly sounds other players make. On the other side, read the special clue and quickly identify the correct sound to make. Fun and challenging but simple to learn, a deck of 96 SOUND IT! cards offers unlimited possibilities. Launch date: February 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33231 (added 11/29/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 4 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: China; United States Gender: Boys And Girls
Coloring meets crafting in the innovative, patent-pending COLORGAMI. It debuts with several thematic sets, including "Space Adventure," "The Red Carpet Collection" and the "Puppet Maker Activity Kit." Each COLORGAMI kit includes markers, giant COLORGAMI design sheets with characters, accessories, themed environments and more. When the coloring is finished, the illustrations can be popped out, folded and constructed into a three-dimensional scene. Launch date: February 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33230 (added 11/29/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 0 to 3 Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: China SKU or Item #: PRI-930Navy Gender: Boys And Girls
Sleep and Play Anywhere. PRIMO’s PLAY YARD CABANA is for indoor and outdoor use. It comes complete with a removable sun-proof cabana cover and travel bag. It has waterproof fabric, a padded bottom, is lightweight, comes fully assembled, and is portable. Extra large size offers plenty of play room for up to 2 children. Great for home, park, beach, grandma’s house. For ages Newborn to 3 years. Launch date: February 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33229 (added 11/29/2011) . Cosmic Karma Game From: COSMIC KARMA GAME PARTNERS Other products from COSMIC KARMA GAME PARTNERS
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 13 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 3621176856 Gender: Boys And Girls
This beautifully crafted board game is an educational and insightful presentation of the principles of karma. 2 to 4 players. It's Monopoly but with karma instead of money; Chutes and Ladders but for adults; and The Game of Life but the life of the soul. 30-90 minutes. Features "Artistic presentation of sophisticated concepts that even a 5th grader can understand," Linda Look, game developer at Cosmic Karma Game Partners, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2012. — As of 10/5/2012 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Well designed; helps to illustrate the concept of karma; thought provoking. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33228 (added 11/29/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 2 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: China Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids love our backpacks and lunch boxes, but hugging a backpack isn't much fun. So we've made some of our favorite forest creatures into squishable, squeezable, stuffed toys. These furry guys are sized for maximum huggability and are suitable for kids of all ages. There's no plastic or other little pieces that might be swallowed. Tested lead free and phthalate free. Launch date: December 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33227 (added 11/29/2011) . People Places and Things From: IN THE NICK OF TIME MUSIC Other products from IN THE NICK OF TIME MUSIC
People, Places and Things is the second studio album from In The Nick of Time. With a mix of many genres from Punk to Funk, from Country to Blues, People, Places and Things has something for everyone. In the tradition of Sesame Street which borrowed from the best of popular music to teach simple concepts and themes, In The Nick of Time blends the sounds of The Beatles, Bob Marley, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, The Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix and Pete Seeger. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33226 (added 11/23/2011) . Over the course of his seven-year career as a music educator, Nick Deysher has developed a catalog of music that spans the decades and the globe. Parents will love the classic sounds and influences of such greats as The Beatles, Bob Marley, Sly and the Family Stone, Paul Simon, Dandy Livingstone and Woody Guthrie. Children will love the catchy rhythms, humorous lyrics, and sweet melodies. Educators will love the science math and self-esteem concepts which are conveyed in each song. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33225 (added 11/23/2011) . Arizona Way Out West and Wacky From: FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC. Other products from FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.
In addition to true, but gross, humorous, interesting and wacky stories and facts, Arizona Way Out West & Wacky and Arizona Way Out West & Witty: Library Edition make reading about Arizona’s history fun through word searches, crossword puzzles, coloring pages, recipes, crafts and many other amusing activities. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33224 (added 11/23/2011) . Age Range: 11 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Gender: Boys And Girls
Welcome to Ankh-Morpork - the oldest, greatest, and most odorous city on Terry Pratchett's Discworld, a place where trouble is always in the cards. Players are one of seven personalities vying for ultimate control of this proud and pestilent city, using their cunning and guile they'll encounter wizards, assassins, watchmen and thieves, all of whom will affect their fortunes. A finely detailed map and over one hundred individually illustrated cards depicting the city's most beloved and infamous characters, locations, and organizations immerse the player in Discworld's most unruly city. Discworld Ankh-Morpork blends the distinctive humor of Terry Pratchett's best-selling novels with strategic challenge and a dose of mayhem into one devilishly addictive Discworld adventure for two to four players. — As of 11/23/2011 this product had 7.06 out of 10 stars from 835 ratings on BoardGameGeek.com. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33223 (added 11/23/2011) . A green blooded showman whose ego thrills at performing on Pet Town’s center stage and signing autographs for all of his adoring fans. Crude and full of attitude, Warto’s performances get wild when he’s cranky. A master of strange and unusual smells, Cranky Warto displays his talent for making rude noises. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33222 (added 11/23/2011) . Learning to Play Piano: for the Very Young From: DEBBIE AND FRIENDS Other products from DEBBIE AND FRIENDS
Learning to Play Piano is designed for the parent and child to experience making music together. The pre-primer method book is filled with active participatory activities: writing in note names, tracing hands, writing in finger numbers, clapping, singing and playing melodies. The pull-out Keyboard Tent (included) provides a fun visual reference to associate notes on the page to keys on the piano. Children learn to play familiar melodies with their right hand gain the readiness skills needed to graduate to any commercially available piano method. The full-color book is filled with words of encouragement and praise from the familiar Debbie and Friends cartoon character. 24 pages. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33221 (added 11/23/2011) . Coral Reefs by Jason Chin From: ROARING BROOK PRESS (HOLTZBRINCK PUBLISHERS) Other products from ROARING BROOK PRESS (HOLTZBRINCK PUBLISHERS)
Age Range: 5 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Gender: Boys And Girls
During an ordinary visit to the library, a girl pulls a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide there. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33220 (added 11/23/2011) . Discover the many wonders of the world in this amazing illustrated tour of some of the most interesting places on Earth. Each spread focuses on one destination, and the amazingly intricate artwork gives readers a visual flavor of the place, with masses to look at and discover the more you look. There are links from one place to the next – historical, geographical, natural history or just simple proximity – for example, there is an ancient Egyptian obelisk in NY’s central park, with two sister obelisks in Paris and London. Find the one in the Central Park using Google™ Earth co-ordinates and it gives you the clue to where you will be going next. You will also need to solve a puzzle with the help of Google™ Earth to collect co-ordinates for your final secret location – again on Google™ Earth. For instance, the puzzle tells you to visit the Statue of Liberty on Google™ Earth and to count the number of points on its crown. This number is one of the co-ordinates you need to find your final destination at the end of the book. Launch date: September 27, 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33219 (added 11/23/2011) . Ricky's Christmas Tree by Guido van Genechten From: CLAVIS PUBLISHING Other products from CLAVIS PUBLISHING
Ricky is wishing for a Christmas tree to light up his family’s house, but Dad has been too busy—until today. Dad tries to pick out the first tree they come across at the market, but Ricky convinces him to buy the biggest tree they can find instead. While they’re trying to tie it onto their sled, the rope snaps and they tumble backward into the snow. Rather than getting angry, Dad starts a snowball fight with Ricky, and as they play together, Dad is reminded how much fun winter can be. A touching story about the strength of a bond between father and son, this colorful book featuring the lovable Ricky delivers an important message about what really matters during the holidays. Launch date: Fall 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33218 (added 11/23/2011) . A hair-raising, thrilling sled ride down a snowy hill tests Piggy's mettle in this amusing picture book. His parents don't want him to slide by himself, but he can't resist. Soon he whizzes past alligators in fetching Nordic sweaters and dodges a legion of penguins in silly hats toting a long pair of skis, narrowly avoiding one mishap after another. Over, under, around, or through, Piggy must make split-second decisions to safely reach Mom and Dad at the bottom of the hill. Launch date: October 1, 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33217 (added 11/23/2011) . Ian's new potty makes him feel like a big boy. He is excited to know he will wear real underpants and go to the potty, but the new system will take some getting used to. Ian sits on the potty, but nothing happens. When he is out playing, he feels a tickle in his tummy, and his pants are wet. This sympathetic story about a universal situation will help children understand that mastering this new skill takes time and patience, and everyone is entitled to a few slip-ups. Ian wears big boy underpants, builds a big boy fort, eats a big boy sandwich, and finally learns to use the potty like the big boy he knows he is. When he achieves his goal, it is time to help mom empty the potty, wash his hands, and go outside to play with the other big boys. Launch date: November 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33216 (added 11/23/2011) . Miss Lina’s ballerinas have all learned how to dance as a group. But now Miss Lina has a new surprise for them – a boy will be joining their class and performing in their end-of-year show. The girls have grand visions of dancing their first pas de deux with a prince. But when he finds himself surrounded by so much pink and so many girls, he turns quite shy, and dances his way out the door. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33215 (added 11/23/2011) . Kevin's Christmas by Liesbet Slegers From: CLAVIS PUBLISHING Other products from CLAVIS PUBLISHING
It is Christmas time and Kevin is discovering all of his family’s holiday traditions. He wonders why Mom put a tree inside the house; she tells him that it’s a Christmas tree for decorating with shiny ornaments, little lights, and a golden star at the top. Then Kevin helps Mom prepare Christmas dinner for all of their relatives and is excited to exchange presents with everybody. Even though he loves the special food and is grateful for his presents, Kevin learns that his favorite part of Christmas is getting to spend time with the people he cares about. With simple language and bright illustrations, this festive story focuses on the joys and delights of experiencing a holiday through the eyes of a child. Launch date: September 1, 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33214 (added 11/23/2011) . Happy Halloween! by Liesbet Slegers From: CLAVIS PUBLISHING Other products from CLAVIS PUBLISHING
Age Range: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Gender: Boys And Girls
The fun traditions of Halloween are celebrated in this engaging picture book in which the whole family prepares for the big day. Daddy carves the pumpkin into a scary monster face, while Mommy makes pumpkin soup and pumpkin cakes with the trimmings. Everyone makes scary costumes for the neighborhood Halloween party. After bobbing for apples, the children travel door to door collecting sweets and singing scary songs. When the excitement is over, the makeup and costumes come off, and it is time to crawl into bed, forget about the ghosts and goblins, and dream of next year's celebration. Simple shapes and just the right amount of spooky suspense introduce youngsters to a favorite holiday. Launch date: Fall 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33213 (added 11/23/2011) . The fog in Foggytown was so thick that people bumped into parking meters . . . and streetlamps . . . and each other. So Joey and Chloe's parents decide it's time to move. But Joey and Chloe love their house. And as it turns out, their house loves them . . . and has a very special and utterly fantastic way of taking matters into its own hands. Comic- and picture-book star Mark Siegel has spun a delightful and compelling fantasy for young picture book readers, illustrated in a unique style that combines elements of traditional picture book, comic, and animation art. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33212 (added 11/23/2011) . Dragons exist. They’re ferocious. And they’re smart: Before they were killed off by slayer-knights, they rendered a select group of eggs dormant, so their offspring would survive. Only a handful of people know about this, let alone believe it – these “Slayers” are descended from the original knights, and are now a diverse group of teens that includes Tori, a smart but spoiled senator’s daughter who didn’t sign up to save the world. The dragon eggs have fallen into the wrong hands. The Slayers must work together to stop the eggs from hatching. They will fight; they will fall in love. But will they survive? Launch date: September 27, 2011. — As of 11/23/2011 this book had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33211 (added 11/23/2011) . Derek Fallon gets the opportunity of a lifetime—to be a stunt boy in a major movie featuring a pretty teen starlet. After accepting the job he learns that he is the star's stunt double and must wear a wig! His friends are never going to let him live this down. If that weren’t his only problem, his parents are threatening to give away his pet monkey, and his best friend just posted an embarrassing video of him on YouTube. Can life get any worse? Still the irrepressible Derek takes it all in stride and even manages to save the day. Launch date: Fall 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33210 (added 11/23/2011) . Ever since he was an infant, Pigeon Jones has lived on the back of an artistically gifted white elephant named Birch. Birch is a loving father, but that doesn’t stop Pigeon from wondering about the human parents who abandoned him. Birch has dreams, too—of being a well-known artist, and of finding the acrobat he fell in love with while they performed together in a circus years ago. And so, on Pigeon’s tenth birthday, their search for fame and lost loves begins. Pigeon and Birch paint their way across the world, dodging an evil circus ringleader, freeing zoo animals, and befriending singing hoboes along the way. But when they reach the end of their journey, Birch must master the most difficult art of all: letting go and allowing his beloved Pigeon to stand on his own two feet. Launch date: Fall 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33209 (added 11/23/2011) .
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