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November 2012 Notable Toys — Creative ActivitiesElizabeth Mitchell & You Are My Flower - Blue Clouds From: SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS Other products from SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS
In the land of Blue Clouds, anything can happen. The clear and beautiful voice of children’s music favorite Elizabeth Mitchell weaves musical landscapes that “seem like a patchwork of memories we’ve always shared,” writes Caldecott Award – winning author Brian Selznick in the liner notes. The dreamlike illustrations of legendary artist Remy Charlip illuminate the magical narratives of these timeless songs. Mitchell’s extended family band, You Are My Flower, including daughter Storey and husband Daniel Littleton, embrace us with sound in a celebration of family, imagination and love. 16 tracks, 39 minutes, 32 page booklet. Launch date: October 2012. Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35131 (added 9/25/2012) . Age Range: 5 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Each Wearables Stunt Plane comes complete with shoulder straps, propeller fasteners and printed, precut corrugated pieces children to decorate and then construct into a wearable-sized 3-D bi-plane. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35068 (added 9/18/2012) . 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: 3 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: TCC50165 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Curious Chef line provides kids with real, functional, kitchen utensils. The 16 PC Cupcake Kit is just one of many items that helps families create special memories centered on the joy of cooking and positive eating habits. "Curious Chef is the only complete line of real cooking utensils designed for kids that have safety features built-in with kids' size (and behaviors) in mind," Taylor Crenshaw, brand manager for Tailor Made Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35064 (added 9/17/2012) . 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: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China Gender: Boys And Girls
The Tangle toy is a universal plaything. With no restrictions or rules on how kids play with it., the Tangle is a plaything that stimulates the imagination and creativity for its users. It's also very functional. Many play with the Tangle for stress relief, brain stimulation (use it to cure boredom or come up with that next big idea), the development of fine motor skills, and is FDA registered for hand therapy and rehabilitation. The Tangle is fun and function and for all types of people; young,old, and cross culturally. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35057 (added 9/17/2012) . Whether kids are into super heroes, zombies, princesses, robots, or anything else they can think up, our Wood Chuck is the perfect medium to bring their creation to life. Complete with paints and a brush all kids need is an idea and they're off and running. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35054 (added 9/17/2012) . Watch and listen to the beautiful stream of beads as they gently cascade down the clear plastic 8.5-Inch tube. Playtime with this easy to grip toy helps improve gross motor skills and is safe for ages 6 months and up. BPA free. Launch date: August 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35053 (added 9/17/2012) . Matisse's Red Studio was a breakthrough in modern art with its flood of vibrant red color and white sketch lines. The different perspectives Matisse used have been studied and debated by artists since the painting first debuted in 1911. The Red Studio Master Kitz includes all the tools children need to create their own masterpiece along with learning materials to deepen their understanding of the Red Studio and its impact on modern art. Each Red Studio Mater Kitz includes: A sturdy, re-usable art tool box with magnetic closures; 1 re-usable stencil; 2 pieces of high quality art paper; 2 sticker sheets; 1 acrylic paint; 1 oil pastel; 1 foam brush; Fun, easy-to-understand Matisse learning materials; Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. — Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly in a May 2013 survey that Snap Circuits are one of their best-selling activity kits. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35050 (added 9/17/2012) . CHOCOLALALA is a collection of original, bilingual songs from award-winning musician Mister G. Inspired by his concert tours throughout Latin America, the album spans a wide range of musical styles from bossa nova to ska, funk to folk, rap to pop. With captivating Latin rhythms and melodies, the songs appeal to parents as much as their children. Catchy and educational, the songs teach about counting, colors and nature, and celebrate the joys of eating chocolate, dancing and riding on the school bus with friends. CHOCOLALALA was produced, engineered and mixed by Mister G (Ben Gundersheimer). The album features world-class musicians, the voices of bilingual families, and performances by Mister G's former elementary school students. In addition to writing and singing the songs, Mister G played acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, tres and percussion. Launch date: September 10, 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35027 (added 9/17/2012) . Age Range: 5 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
These unique paint-your-own coin banks encourage artistic skills while creating a keepsake. Each set comes with everything that’s needed: a ceramic coin bank, set of six paints, and an artist quality paint brush. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34974 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 2 to 12 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Crystalline geometries in brilliant color...the 9 die-cut cards (and 3 solid backers) of the Kaleidograph™ can be arranged into billions of designs. Based upon geometry in nature, the Kaleidograph upholds the tradition of the original creative design toys of the Froebel Kindergarten system that are known to have influenced Albert Einstein, Frank Lloyd Wright, Buckminster Fuller, Piet Mondrian, and design education at the Bauhaus. Like the floral forms found in nature, the Kaleidograph Flora is based on interconnected circular radial forms which can be assembled and overlaid into hundreds of millions of possible patterns. Richly personal and environmentally friendly, the Kaleidograph Flora is a toy for all ages. It fosters creativity, rewards with surprise, and brings out the designer in everyone. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys, 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34965 (added 9/11/2012) . Ink 'n' Stamp Animal Prints From: HERO ARTS RUBBER STAMPS INC Other products from HERO ARTS RUBBER STAMPS INC
Age Range: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Stampers of all ages are wild about the new Ink ‘n’ Stamp collection of critters that have left their mark with Animal Print Ink ‘n’ Stamp set. The delightful Ink ‘n’ Stamp tub contains 18 woodblock stamps and one ink pad. All Hero Arts woodblock stamps are made in the USA on sustainably-harvested woodblocks. Conforms to ASTM D-4236. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34964 (added 9/11/2012) . Age Range: 3 to 6 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Curious kids will be inspired by the endless possibilities of the fifty fun-filled building activities in The Budding Builder. With great ways for children to take ideas from their limitless imaginations and to fashion them into reality, this book shows parents and kids how to create a fairytale cottage, make a marker organizer, carefully construct a toothpick sculpture, and build a bird feeder. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34963 (added 9/11/2012) . 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: 6 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: OBB01 Gender: Boys And Girls
Meet the OgoBILD BITs. Part of the OgoBILD construction line, the BITs are flexible, secure and safe to play with. With imagination, the BITs come alive and are seeking adventure. Launch date: 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34935 (added 9/10/2012) . Age Range: 5 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Every time kids snip a line, the edge they cut makes a design. Check the package edge to see what shape their fancy snip will be. 6" Fancy Scissor with a soft grip. Six different edge designs available. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34859 (added 8/23/2012) . We have combined our beloved, premium European-made art supplies with these easy-to-clean canvas travel cases (canvas coating is BPA free). Includes: 10 hexagon colored pencils, a pad of bright white paper & a playful carrying case. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34836 (added 8/9/2012) . Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
We have combined our beloved, premium European-made art supplies with these easy-to-clean canvas travel cases (canvas coating is BPA free). Includes: 12 triangle crayons, 12 colorful markers, a pad of bright white paper & a playful carrying case. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34835 (added 8/9/2012) . Age Range: 5 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Includes three creative ways to play. Puzzle It: create a pattern and color wheel puzzle. Shape It: find and match the shape it cards. Build it: stack and build for colorful construction play. Encourages color/pattern recognition; matching, creativity & imagination, dexterity and collaboration. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34788 (added 8/3/2012) . Age Range: 6 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can create useable, meaningful wood projects with these real tools. Sized to be fully functional, yet easily used by children. An inter-generational gift that builds skills and relationships. 14 impeccable, real tools, including a hand saw, hammer, gimlet, sanding block, plane, pliers, mallet, chisel, Phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, c-clamp, ruler, square ruler, and spirit level, stored in a beautifully printed wooden tool box. Please note that this is a working tool kit with sharp-edged pieces. It should only be used under direct adult supervision. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34778 (added 8/3/2012) . Age Range: 1 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) SKU or Item #: RJ21 Gender: Boys And Girls
Clean, simple fun for young artists. A reusable drawing surface, water-filled stylus and sturdy, travel-friendly frame combine to create the perfect activity toy. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34769 (added 8/2/2012) .
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