TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Developmental Toys

The Playdate Kids: Chloe Loses Her Pet by PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING

Chloe and Marbles are best friends. But one day, Marbles gets sick, and no one can save him. Was it her fault? Will she ever feel better? Discover the circle of life with Chloe and Marbles. Tips and interactive play therapies at end of book. 3/17/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Playdate Kids: Danny's Secret by PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING

Danny is the best at keeping secrets. But when his friend, Rick, tells him a scary secret, Danny feels uneasy about keeping quiet. Is it ever okay to break a promise to a friend? Tips and interactive play therapies at end of book. 3/17/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Playdate Kids: Cosmos' Blended Family by PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING

It was hard enough for Cosmos when his parents divorced, but now Dad is remarrying! Discover with Cosmos that change can be rewarding. Tips and interactive play therapies at end of book. 3/17/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Playdate Kids: Dakota's Mom Goes to the Hospital by PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING

When Dakota's mom goes to the hospital, the whole world seems to change. Why did Mom have to get sick? And when will she come home? Tips and interactive play therapies at end of book. 3/17/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Playdate Kids: Cosmos' Mom and Dad are Moving Apart by PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING

Cosmos' parents are getting a divorce. Cosmos has a lot of questions! Is it his fault? Where will he live? What will happen? Tips & interactive play therapies at end of book. 3/16/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Playdate Kids: Chloe's New Baby Brother by PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING

Chloe's new baby brother is coming home from the hospital! Chloe doesn't know what to expect, but she’ll be a big sister, and that is a very important job! Tips & interactive play therapies at end of book. 3/16/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Playdate Kids: Danny is Moving by PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING

Will Danny like his new house, his new school and his new friends? Discover with Danny that although moving can be scary it can also be fun and exciting. Tips and interactive play therapies at end of book. 3/16/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

It's Only a Dollar... Until You Add To It! by PROSPERITY4KIDS INC.

This day-at-a-glance calendar with plenty of space for the reusable static cling chores, money and happy/sad pieces is designed to make allowance fun for kids and easy for parents. It includes a dry-erase pen and more than 60 chores to choose from. Launch date: April 2010. 3/15/2010 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Memo by TERRA TOYS

This colorful version of Memo features some of the smartest animals from the animal kingdom, such as the elephant, chimpanzee, dolphin and parrot. Players try to match up as many of them as they can before their opponent. Terra Toys produces "environmentally friendly products that teach about conservation through an easy to understand medium, Saving Wild Animals," Sean Tyrrell, Category Manager, Terra Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BusyKiddy by TravelKiddy

BusyKiddy includes a collection of small toys and activities conveniently packaged in a reusable lunch bag — perfect for entertaining kids in restaurants, appointments or short trips. "We combine products from a variety of quality vendors to create an activity kit that will entertain for hours," Jennifer Untermeyer, owner, PurpleSnakes LLC (DBA TravelKiddy), told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2009. 3/10/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess & the Frog Magic Pen® Painting Book by LEE PUBLICATIONS

Revisit the story of how Tiana and Neveen meet. Magic Pen® Painting is a fun and easy way to paint - but with no mess! Use the Special Pen to paint each picture and watch the colors instantly appear. Each book includes 24 pages of fun and a special pen. 3/9/2010 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Oball Roller by RHINO TOYS INC.

This push toy for toddlers features a plastic frame with a large, rolling Oball that features a ball inside. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/26/2010

"Buster" Square Pillow Buckle Toy by BUCKLE TOYS

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. 2/22/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Bella" Heart Pillow Buckle Toy by BUCKLE TOYS

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. 2/22/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Bucky" Turtle Buckle Toy by BUCKLE TOYS

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. ( Watch Video) 2/22/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stanley Street Sweeper by WOW TOYS

When it comes to keeping the streets clean, Stanley is the best there is; his big rubbery brushes don’t miss a thing!  His driver Jason keeps him company as he cheerfully works the high street.  Push him along to see his brushes automatically rotating and spin the rubbish panels to sort the rubbish. The toy features automatic rotating rubber brushes, spin and match the rubbish panels and a removable driver. Launch date: January 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/1/2010

Alfie's Animal Adventure by WOW TOYS

Alfie has been taking care of the animals on the safari for a long time and they all look forward to seeing him come along with food and clean water.  Alfie’s best friends are Ozzy the orangutan and Gilly the giraffe, who often catch a lift in the back of the truck.  He has a strong friction motor so that he can cover all the long distances and the feeding station twists around to change from water to food. This toy features a friction-powered truck with realistic engine noises, click and turn animal feeder, a removable driver and two wild animals. Launch date: January 2010.
  ( Watch Video) 2/1/2010

Say-N-Play - Home Version by ADVANCE GAMES LLC

This interactive computer program features games and activities designed to help children practice articulation skills. It uses speech recognition technology that monitors children's speech into a headset; characters respond to their voice in various practice drills. It includes a Lesson Mode and Free Play Mode, and there are easy, medium and hard difficulty settings. The Home Version stores up to three player profiles, while the Professional Version accommodates up to 15. ( Watch Video) 1/29/2010 (Price: $129.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Nesting Cube by PUZZLED, INC.

Kids can learn about colors, numbers, stacking and nesting with this set of wooden nesting boxes. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boikido Wooden Push & Play Mouse Wagon by BOIKIDO

This high-quality, colorful, easy to assemble Push & Play Mouse Wagon is designed to engage kids in hours and hours of wholesome play with lots of fun. It encourages walking and balancing, and there's a maze on both sides of the wagon. Kids can store their favorite toys in the large box and move around the house. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 14, 2010. 1/14/2010 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MoMA Lacing Shapes by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Featuring striking design and photography, these unique lacing cards teach shapes, colors, and textures while they develop hand-eye coordination. Bright, colorful cards with die-cut shapes can be used alone or laced together into a book or a piece of hanging art. Fundamental concepts have never been so fun! WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 1/7/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MoMA String-Along Books by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Inspired by classic stringing bead toys, this innovative collection of 10 books in various shapes develops motor skills while introducing color, shape, and pattern in a wonderfully playful way. Children will have hours of fun reading this set as books, playing with them as blocks, or stringing them as beads. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. ( Watch Video) 1/7/2010 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

All New 5x5 SandLock Sandbox by SANDLOCK SANDBOXES

The SandLock 5x5 Sandbox has a patented interlocking design, a CoverLock system and a variety of other one-of-a-kind features. "The SandLock brand is known for it's quality and now we bring all that and more at an affordable price," Chris Freres, Owner, SandLock Sandbox, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2010. 12/28/2009 (Price: $399.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Tessell Puzzle Mat by BABY SOFTMAT

The Tessell play mat was designed to develop kids' creativity, space perception and shaping ability by giving them the option to assemble whatever shape they want from soft colorful piece segments of the soft play mat. Tessellation has been adopted as part of mathematical curriculum in the United States since the 1960s. It has been applied in mathematical education in many countries in the world because it enables kids to develop mathematical thinking and creativity in the most natural way while they move, rotate and turn over the basic shapes of triangle, square and hexagon. "It's two products in one. The puzzle mats changes to a rocking chair while it enhances learning skills," Jennie Nam, PR, Tessell, told TDmonthly. Awards: 2008 & 2009 Kind + Jugend Innovation toys. Launch date: 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $120) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zatswho™ Soft Photo Face Recognition Flash Cards by ZATSWHO LLC

Zatswho® is a set of six differently colored, sensory flashcards that work like flexible photo frames. The cards are soft, easy to hold, pliable, tactile and wipe clean, great for babies, toddlers and special needs children. Slip in a photo of your child’s faraway Grandma and they'll learn her face in minutes, keeping family connected. This interactive learning tool also helps to teach colors, shapes and more as the child goes from one developmental stage to the next. Zatswho® soft photo flashcards come in a little carrying tote, so it also makes a cute travel game. ( Watch Video) 12/16/2009 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]