TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Books Product Category

Lulu's Pajamas by KIDS CAN PRESS

Spirited little Lulu is determined to wear her soft, comfy pajamas to school, but is crushed when a day out in the PJs makes them barely recognizable. Launch date: 2009. 2/5/2010 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

A Practical Guide to Vampires by MIRRORSTONE

This guidebook by Lisa Trutkoff Trumbauer is written from the perspective of an international vampire hunter sharing secret details about everything from vampire games to the places they live. Launch date: August 2009. 2/5/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Seeing Stick by RUNNING PRESS BOOK PUBLISHERS

This new edition of Jane Yolen's 1977 story tells about Hwei Min, the blind daughter of a Chinese emperor. Despite a reward offered for anyone who can cure the girl, physicians and magicians cannot help. But an old man with a seeing stick teaches the princess a new way to "see" the world. Launch date: September 21, 2009. 2/5/2010 (Price: $16.95)

Going Home: The Mystery of Animal Migration by DAWN PUBLICATIONS

By air, land, and sea, migrating animals are "going home." Salmon, turtles, whales and manatees travel by sea. Hummingbirds, butterflies and geese fly with determination. And caribou thunder across vast plains. Both illustrations and text capture a sense of movement and purpose, plus a sense of mystery and amazement. This is an "educational book about why animals migrate [and] how they find their way home, and lets you discover the journey along the way," Sandy Philpott, Director of Marketing, Dawn Publications, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Girls and Boys Bedtime Books by ISCREAM

At bedtime, kids can use these 96-page memory books  to draw and write about their day with their parents. The books have a lenticular 3D/motion front cover. Launch date: February 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Blues Go Birding Across America by DAWN PUBLICATIONS

In a unique blend of caricature and realism, five adorable cartoon bluebirds — a band in search of a different song for their upcoming concert — go birdwatching (and bird-listening) across the continent. Along the way they see remarkable (real) birds from the bald eagle in Alaska to mallard ducks in Boston, and discover the joys of birdwatching. The book is full of information about the birds, in the form of “field guide” pages, journal entries by the BLUES, and birding tips. "This book, the first in a series, is not just an imaginative travelogue — it’s also a young person’s primer to birdwatching! The book combines realistic birds with caricature birds. The BLUES offer a delightful way to introduce young children to birds and birding," Sandy Philpott, Director of Marketing, Dawn Publications, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amy's Light by DAWN PUBLICATIONS

In bed at night, Amy peers from under her covers at the dark shadows on the wall. But what is that flicker of light from the window? As she discovers the source of the mysterious light in her own backyard, she also learns something important about herself. The light, like many things in life, is something to be treasured but not contained, appreciated but always free. Inspiration for the book came to Robert Nutt, author and illustrator, one summer evening when he and his wife were walking and came upon a house with a yard full of dancing, flickering firefly lights. At that moment, he knew he would write about it. The photo illustrations are his own daughter, Amy. Launch date: March 2010.

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Under the Sea Activity Book by ISCREAM

This activity book has 96 pages packed with word find, crossword puzzles, color by numbers, word scramble and connect the dots, along with fascinating facts about life under the sea. It has a lenticular 3D/zoom front cover. Launch date: February 2, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Games 2 Go Activity Book by ISCREAM

This 100-page activity book includes six fun games in one book, including Tic-Tac-Toe, Pictionary, Doodle It, Hangman and Categories. It has a lenticular flip-front cover that changes from one colorful image to another. Launch date: January 11, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Dear Diary by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Girls simply peel, stick, and follow the numbered pattern to create their own shimmering Diary, which features a heart-shaped lock, a lipstick pen and reflective cover. "Of course, our top-quality designs always set our kits apart, but even more than that is the added value involved when fitting a craft activity and a completely functional Diary into one package. When you combine top-quality design with amazing value, you get a truly incredible product," Damien Crocker, U.S. Specialty Sales Manager, The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Monster in The Bubble and Squeek Plush by THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC

Squeek, The Monster of Innocence, is afraid to try new things. He hides in his cozy bubble dreaming of all he could do if he just stepped outside. But what happens if Squeek's Bubble takes the step for him? Join Squeek through his whimsical adventures in "The Monster in the Bubble." "The WorryWoo Monsters are a first-of-a-kind series where quirky characters embody individual emotions," Andi Green, CEO, Monsters In My Head LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $36) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eight Silly Monkeys by MOVING PICTURE BOOKS

By combining high quality animation, rich narration, sound effects and music, Moving Picture Books provide a fun and educational digital reading experience for children ages 0-7. There are 38 titles — both classic stories and new favorites — each available in English, Spanish and English Read-Along-Text versions. Our books can be purchased as digital downloads, or DVDs. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Now I'm Reading Plays by INNOVATIVEKIDS

This nifty book provides a script that highlights junior's parts, plus has masks for characters to wear. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shapes by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Children learn that common shapes can be found everywhere in this 8-page, bathtime, anytime fun book. Launch date: September 1999. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Start™ book and game sets: Numbers in Nature by INNOVATIVEKIDS

From three snowy white polar bears to seven fluffy bunnies, kids will love reading the 10-page rhyming board book and counting to ten with all the wonderful numbers in nature! Next, they can use the game cards to match all the animal sets. Launch date: September 2009. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Liberty Cow and Moo York Adventure Set by MY COW MOO

The Liberty Cow is a New York Moolette. Moo's "Moo York Adventure: A Bovine's Guide to New York City" is both a story book and activity book. The book includes fun facts, funny photo mooments, stickers, coloring pages and plenty of room for you to cowmemorate your Moo York Adventure. Have more stories to tell? Download additional pages for your Moo York Cowpanion Passport. The gift set comes packaged in a recycled gift bag. ( Watch Video) 1/25/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Cow Moo Cowbination Set by MY COW MOO

The My Cow Moo Cowbination Set includes an adorable Moolette (toy version of Moo) and our award winning book, "Moo Becomes a Cash Cow". Moo's book is designed to open the dialog about want vs need and the importance of saving your moola! Hopefully, Moo’s storybook will inspire your child to cowtinue her tales with her Moo Cow. Moo's books are printed on FSC-certified paper and soy ink. The gift set comes packaged in a recycled gift bag. ( Watch Video) 1/25/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doodles at Dinner by BLUE APPLE BOOKS

Deborah Zemke has shown how to make fun, easy, and personality-filled doodles with her books D Is for Doodle, Doodle a Zoodle, 2 Is for Toucan, and Doodles to Go. Now children can doodle at mealtimes with these placemats, featuring 36 doodles from her books. Bound together as a pad—so there's always another placemat ready when one has been used—this set makes the perfect gift and will liven up dinners at home and in restaurants, picnics, and birthday parties. 1/22/2010 (Price: $10.99)

Doodles at Lunch by BLUE APPLE BOOKS

Liven up lunchtime with these placemats, which teach kids how to turn an A into an Alligator, a Z into a Zebra, and a number 9 into a hot air balloon. The tear-off pad means there’s always a new placemat when you need one. Deborah Zemke has shown how to make fun, easy, and personality-filled doodles with her books D Is for Doodle, Doodle a Zoodle, 2 Is for Toucan, and Doodles to Go. 1/22/2010 (Price: $10.99)

DwellStudio™ What colors? by BLUE APPLE BOOKS

Famous for its innovative, inspired, and distinctive home-decor designs, DwellStudio™ has come out with this accordion board book featuring designs from tis bestselling children's line. Say hello to a hippo, a bunny and even a kangaroo. Colorful and stylish, this sturdy board book is perfect for children and parents on the go or as a delightful display in any room. 1/21/2010 (Price: $8.99)

DwellStudio™ Touch and Feel Farm by BLUE APPLE BOOKS

Famous for its innovative, inspired, and distinctive home-decor designs, DwellStudio™ debuts with this beautiful counting board book featuring designs from its beststelling children's line. Children will count colorful birds from one to five. Playful and stylish, this sturdy board book is perfect for children and parents at home or on the go. Just the right size - and style - for little hands. 1/21/2010 (Price: $8.99)

SAMi Mealtime Gift Set by BLUE APPLE BOOKS

This gift set includes two fun SAMi books about eating and a washable nylon bib with a SAMi illustration. It's the perfect way to make mealtime into reading time! 1/21/2010 (Price: $14.99)

Let's Explore a Pirate Ship by LANGENSCHEIDT PUBLISHING GROUP

Kids can discover the complex inner-workings of a pirate ship, from the roaring raids on a Spanish galleon to the salvage mission of a sunken vessel. From the outer decks to the crew’s quarters, this book reveals various parts of the pirate life. Intricate illustrations show the smallest details and may cause some laughs as readers notice funny scenes hidden inside the ship. It features naval battle scenes, a sunken ship panorama, and even pirates dropping cannon balls. Kids can peek behind decks, windows and hulls to unfold panoramic foldouts. The following page gives a breakdown of each scene with clear explanations, interesting facts and more illustrations. "Panoramic gatefolds and wonderfully engaging illustrations reveal the rich and colorful scenes of a pirate ship," Jessica Lemp, Marketing Assistant, Langenscheidt Publishing Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 1/14/2010 (Price: $13.99)

The Secret Life of Princesses by LANGENSCHEIDT PUBLISHING GROUP

Girls can peek behind foldouts and flaps to uncover a treasure of royal secrets from favorite fairy tale princesses, such as Cinderella, Thumbelina and Snow White. The life of a Princess is one of diamonds, ball gowns and handsome princes, but it’s also filled with little secrets. How did the Princess feel the pea? What lies in Sleeping Beauty’s spell book? Launch date: November 2009. 1/14/2010 (Price: $17.99)

Let's Explore a Castle by LANGENSCHEIDT PUBLISHING GROUP

Kids can discover the complex inner-workings of a castle, from the lavish banquet hall of the lord and lady to the soldiers arming the battlements, and from the outer moat to the inner chamber. Intricate, full-color illustrations show the minute detail, and funny scenes are hidden in the art behind the castle wall. Readers can peek behind doors, windows and walls, and open panoramic foldouts, then find a breakdown of each scene on the next page. Launch date: 2010. 1/14/2010 (Price: $13.99)