TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Developmental Toys

Zolo Mobilo by KUSHIES

The soft-textured crib mobile features unique patterns, vibrant colors, a mirrored canopy and five adorable plush characters. The plush characters can be removed from the mobile for independent play. Launch date: 2007. 4/11/2008 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zolo Beanstax by KUSHIES

Babies can explore by stacking, building, tumbling and tossing the toy. The toy will encourage self-confidence and imaginative play. Launch date: 2005. 4/11/2008 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Original Baby Walker by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Traditional push along, study wood construction,hardwood and steel with rubber coated wheels. Ideal support for toddlers 1st steps. Blocks not included. Adult assembly required. 4/7/2008 (Price: $56.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Move & Go Music Mirror by BABY EINSTEIN

The caterpillar character introduces babies to five colors in three languages. Parents can activate three modes of play and control the volume with a remote control from anywhere in the car or room. The toy even features a mirror that allows parents to keep an eye on babies tucked in rear-facing car seats. The toy’s lights, music and colors will entertain and engage babies through entire car rides. 3/31/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The SENSEsational Alphabet Cards by SENSESATIONAL ALPHABET

Multi-Sensory learning perfect for typical and special needs. This fun and engaging card set lets your child feel the different textures of the Horse and Lizard, smell the distinctive aromas of Apples and Roses, and much, much more! Learn the entire alphabet and many beginning words in Sign Language and Braille. 3/27/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lacing Farm Puzzle by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Familiar farm yard animals and shapes that encourage the developemnt of manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination. 3/12/2008 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sorting Wheel by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

A wooden sorting toy designed to develop early skills. With 6 colorful shapes to match and post, the sorting wheel will rattle when rolled along. 3/12/2008 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bark & Stack by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Great for eye hand coordination, size & color recongnition. Traditional wooden stacking with a soft plush animal head that makes a barking sound when squeezed. 3/12/2008 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Tree by INFANTINO LLC

The rattle and photo album in one features five photo slots, a chaser bead rattle and lots of unique textures for baby to explore. Launch date: February 2008. 2/14/2008 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dr. Squeaks the Mouse by INFANTINO LLC

Dr. Squeaks and his pup patient entertain with fun sounds, textured teether and a peek-a-boo mirror. Launch date: February 2008. 2/12/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monkey's Jungle Retreat Activity Gym by INFANTINO LLC

The 36” x 28-1/2” textured mat gym features great activity toys and is designed to grow with one’s baby. The gym also includes a large peek-a-boo mirror tiki hut that plays two 15-minute tunes and is accompanied by lights that coordinate with the beat. It is perfect for gym time, tummy time and seated play. Launch date: February 2008. 2/12/2008 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Early Learning Colors & Shapes Monkey by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Never has Early Learning been so much fun! These new, portable, hand held talking Learning Pals are cute and colorful and as much fun as they look. Kids can learn ABC, 123, Colors & Shapes, Animal Sounds and their favorite nursery rhyme melodies. Each Learning Pal teaches something different. Each version requires two “AA” batteries and has an auto shut off for battery conservation. With light up buttons and fun, friendly voices and activities, Learning Pals will soon become your child’s favorite toy. Recommended for ages eighteen months and up. 2/5/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alphabet Man Early Reading Program by GET READY KIDS

Alphabet Man is a versatile teaching tool designed to augment a teacher’s current reading program, not replace it. His colorful and familiar character grabs young children’s attention and makes it easy for him to get across his message. He holds the “Super Power” of reading and wants to help children gain this power too. He does it by introducing the letters and the sounds they make in a memorable and fun fashion. (See our website for more details of this program). 1/31/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Goosie Cards® – What to Wear by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound with full-color, professional photos and corresponding words. It introduces children to their own sense of style as they learn about clothes. These high-quality, laminated cards are made in the U.S., easy to wipe and big enough for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $28.00)

Goosie Cards® – Favorite Foods by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo and teaches children about the importance of nutrition and eating right with different foods. The USA-made, high-quality cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $28.00)

Goosie Cards® – Mix & Match by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. Kids can mix them up and build memory skills as they try to recall colorful matching pairs. Made in the USA and known for their high quality, these cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $28.00)

Goosie Cards® – Trucks & Tractors by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. Kids will drive their parents up the wall to check out these monster trucks and tractors. Enjoy the ride from construction sites to farms in the comfort of your own home. The USA-made, high-quality cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. “Our photos represent the real thing, which creates a stronger visual object recognition for children,” Founder and CEO Jen Marchetti of Goosie LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $28.00)

Goosie Cards® - Head to Toe by GOOSIE CARDS

This 10-card set is designed to help children ages 6 months and up learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. Children will delight in discovering their hands, feet and tiny toes. Made in the USA and known for their high quality, the cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Goosie Cards “are all created with beautiful, real-life photos, not illustrations or icons,” Founder and CEO Jen Marchetti of Goosie LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $16.00)

My Best Blocks – Advanced Builder Set by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

The smooth-sanded, hard maple wooden blocks are available in typical shapes, including squares, rectangles, cylinders, arches, triangles and half circles. The base block is 1" x 2" x 4", and all other pieces are designed as multiples of the base so differing elements can be stacked to equal one another. Three sets are available: Junior, Advanced and Master. The set comes in a sturdy box with instructional information on creative and open-ended play. This product is intended for children over the age of 18 months. Launch date: January 1, 1985. 1/29/2008 (Price: $94.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Goosie Cards® - Shapes & Colors by GOOSIE CARDS

Suitable for children ages 3 months and up, this 10-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. The set stimulates children with fun shapes such as diamonds and triangles and visits every color of the rainbow. These high-quality cards are made in the USA., laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/24/2008 (Price: $16.00)

Goosie Cards® - 123's by GOOSIE CARDS

Suitable for children ages 6 months and up, this 10-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. Children’s minds are stimulated with fun, colorful images as they learn how to count and learn with numbers. Made in the USA and known for their high quality, these cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/24/2008 (Price: $16.00)

Goosie Cards® - ABC's by GOOSIE CARDS

This 26-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. Kids are introduced to all the letters in the alphabet through familiar, real-life objects that surround them every day. Made in the USA and known for their high quality, the cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Goosie Cards “have a clean, simple design so children can easily focus on the photo and the word without distraction,” Founder and CEO Jen Marchetti of Goosie LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/24/2008 (Price: $32.00)

Goosie Cards® - Animal Kingdom by GOOSIE CARDS

Suitable for babies 6 months and up, this 26-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo with the name of each animal featured. Kids can explore and discover the exciting world of animals in their own natural habitat. The laminated, high-quality cards are made in the USA and are easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/24/2008 (Price: $32.00)

Goosie Cards® – Gift Card for 10 Custom Goosie Cards by GOOSIE CARDS

Each of these flashcards can be customized with personal photos and text to teach children about the world around them. Kids love them because they’re fun and parents love them because they’re educational. These cards are made in the USA and known for their high quality. They are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. “[Personal photos] hold meaning and have an emotional connection to a child which creates a stronger bridge between objects and language, which is crucial for communication,” Founder Jennifer Marchetti of Goosie told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/24/2008 (Price: $34.00)

Goosie Cards® – Sign Language by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo of a child’s hand signing. Kids can learn the letters of the alphabet with sign language. The high-quality cards are made in the USA. They are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/24/2008 (Price: $32.00)