TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Preschool Product Category

Tonka Chuck & Friends Race-Along Chuck by HASBRO INC.

The Tonka Chuck & Friends Race Along Chuck is bursting with energy and wants to race. Kids can push or pull Chuck to make him go. Kids can fill and empty his dump bed and press the cab lights to hear over 50 phrases and sounds. 10/19/2011 (Price: $29.96) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Einstein First Book of Puppies by BABY EINSTEIN

What do puppies love? Puppies love to run and play, puppies love to eat and sleep, and puppies love you. This over-sized board book with a unique sliding-panel format is designed to introduce youngsters to the delights of puppies. With colorful illustrations and adorable photographs of puppies under sliding panels, youngsters will love discovering what puppies are all about. Launch date: June 7, 2011. 9/26/2011 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Numbers 24 Piece Children's Puzzleball® by RAVENSBURGER

This puzzleball from Ravensburger is designed especially for pre-school kids. Extra large plastic pieces support 3D comprehension and fine motor skills. The 24 piece puzzleball comes with an assembly aide for the little puzzle beginners. 24 curved plastic pieces fit together to form a perfectly smooth surface. No glue required. The finished puzzleball is a "picture-perfect" decoration for every kids room. Colorful and age-appropriate puzzle fun for children from 4 to 6 years. Each puzzle piece is numbered on the back so kids can puzzle by the image or by number – their pick.
— In a July 2013 survey, five out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Ravensburger was their best-selling puzzle brand. 9/26/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bebe Do Mode by COROLLE DOLLS

This adorable soft-bodied baby doll comes complete with its own feeding bottle and soft bunny. Thanks to the mini picture book that is also included, little girls can learn how to take care of Bebe Do Mode just like a real mommy. Dressed in a bright new outfit for the new year, this classic 14" Corolle doll will be treasured for years to come. Launch date: January 2004.
Awards: 2011 Oppenheim Platinum Ableplay
― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, 5 out of 11 retailers said Corolle was their best selling brand. 9/14/2011 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Helpers Broom Set by SCHYLLING

This Little Helper Broom Set has three pieces, sized for kids. Includes a Broom, a Hand Broom and a Dust Pan.
— As of 09/09/2011 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 91 reviews on Amazon.com.
— Ginger Milligan, co-owner of Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope, Al., told TDmonthly in September 2011 that they sell 2-3 dozen of the Schylling Little Helpers Broom Set each month. “We sell those every single day. It's one of those things we're never out of,” she said. 9/12/2011 (Price: $8.99)

Teach My Preschooler by TEACH MY TODDLER INC.

With Teach My Preschooler, little ones can get Ready To Read, Print, Count to 100, Add & Subtract, all in one kit. Teach My Preschooler is the multi award winning, all-in-one learning system for preschoolers. The kit has all the educational tools necessary to help prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. The kit is divided into four sections – Ready to Read, Ready to Print, Ready for 1-100, and Ready for Math – each fully-coordinated with books, flashcards, posters, a print guide and magic drawing board. Developed with education consultant Judith Rowlands, M Ed., Teach My Preschooler is designed to give preschoolers a head start, develop fine motor skills, encourage parent/child interaction and increase school readiness skills. Launch date: September 2010.
Awards: 2010 Dr. Toy 100 Best; 2010 iParenting Media Award 9/7/2011 (Price: $49.99)

Happy Nappers Penguin by JAY FRANCO & SONS

Happy Nappers reverses from a house-shaped pillow into a cuddly friend and back again. Ring the house's doorbell to hear the Happy Napper's Sleepy sounds. Simply unzip the door of the house, pop out the Happy Napper, and then tuck the house away behind them. Cuddly companions for long trips or vacations. 21" in Size. Styles include penguin, puppy, ladybug, dragon, and more.
– As of 09/01/2011 this product has 3.8 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Cute. Cons: Several viewers said the items was not durable and began to fall apart the same day they received the item. 9/1/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmartMax Magnetic Building Set 36 Pieces by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

SmartMax allows children to explore magnetism safely. The oversized pieces are specifically designed for handling by young kids as they learn about the effects of magnetic attraction and repulsion. Older children will have fun using the pieces to construct towers and bridges. The magnets are strong enough to carry up to 60 times their weight. Basic 36 includes long bars, short bars, large 1.8" diameter metal balls and a guide to build models. 25-piece and 42-piece sets are also available. ( Watch Video) 9/1/2011 (Price: $64.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cloud B Soothing Puppets by CLOUD B

Cloud B’s Soothing Puppets have two functions in one product. They’re fun, cute hand puppets, but hidden inside is a removable gel pack. Heating the gel pack gives  kids a warming cuddle on chilly nights; cooling the gel pack helps keep kids cool on a hot summer night. Also good for boo-boos. Comes in four different plush characters: Sleep Sheep, Twilight Turtle,  Twilight Ladybug and Gentle Giraffe. 8/30/2011 (Price: $21.95)

Wooden Hamburger Educational Stack Toy by CHARLIE'S WOODSHOP

The Wooden Hamburger is a non-sequential educational stack toy that delights kids of all ages, from 1 yr to 101+. Hand/eye color coordination, finger dexterity, and non-sequential stacking capability, can all be measured with our stacking wooden Hamburger. There's no right or wrong way to stack it. Made of rugged Western Ponderosa White Pine. The colors are non-toxic stain-like impregnated finishes. Launch date: September 1980. 8/29/2011 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

These Are My Friends by MOOCK MUSIC

This new family music release is the follow-up to Alastair Moock's award-winning debut family album, "A Cow Named Moock." These Are My Friends features many of Moock's old musical collaborators, including Rani Arbo, Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli, Vanessa Trien, Kris Delmhorst, Jennifer Kimball, Anand Nayak, Rose Polenzani, Scott Kessel and Paul Kochanski. Launch date: October 2011. 8/26/2011 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ready2Learn™ Paint & Clay Palm Printers by CENTER ENTERPRISES

Thisset of four paint & clay palm printers includes a variety of patterns, scribble design, concentric dots, star bursts, and a multi-sized dots array. Made of long-lasting hard rubber, each circular stamp has a 2” diameter surface area.  The handle easily slips onto a child's hand. Easy clean-up with soap and water.  For 3 years and older. Launch date: February 2011. 8/25/2011 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ready2Learn™ Paint & Clay Finger Printers by CENTER ENTERPRISES

This set of 8 finger printers stimulates a child's imagination. Children can use finger printers with paint or clay to create designs and activities in countless ways. The diameter of each hard, rubber stamp is 1 1/8” and slips easily onto one or two fingers, depending on the youngster's hand size. Easy clean-up with soap and water. The patterns are concentric circles, branches, waves, overlapping ovals, dots, parallel lines, stars, and diamond shapes. Launch date: February 2011. 8/25/2011 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ready2Learn™ Palm Dough Rollers by CENTER ENTERPRISES

Creative play is lots of fun with these great tools, as children learn how to roll the various patterns using dough, clay, or paint to make fanciful designs. Each tool has an easy to use plastic handle that fits nicely into a child's palm. The three roller patterns are rows of circles, rows of squares, and a waffle pattern. If paint is used, these tools clean up easily with soap and warm water. Launch date: February 2011.
Awards: 2011 Kids Product of the Year Award, Creative Child Magazine. 8/25/2011 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dazzlin' Dough Language and Numeracy Kits by HYGLOSS PRODUCTS INC.

These modeling dough based language kits do such a great job of teaching literacy skills that they "make the pencil jealous."  Kit includes red, yellow and blue dough, 32 Write and Wipe cards, a black erasable marker, a black erasable crayon and instructions for step by step activities. Launch date: November 2010. 8/25/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Child's Garden of Verses Shape Book by LAUGHING ELEPHANT

This whimsically illustrated version of "A Child’s Garden of Verses" by Robert Louis Stevenson is illustrated by Fern Bisel Peat. The collection first appeared in 1885 and has proven popular with children and their parents over the past 100 + years. We were drawn to reprint this version especially, for the appeal and high quality of the illustrations and how well they fit with the poems chosen. The charming art is from the 1930’s. This version is designed specifically with the very young reader in mind, hence the bold and colorful artwork and selective offering of poems. It includes: The Lamplighter, The Land of Counterpane, Bed in Summer, My Shadow, The Swing and more. 16 pages. 8/23/2011 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grill Set Sizzle Expert by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

All the fun of the grill with no fire hazard. Kids can become a barbeque expert just like their parents, no matter how cold it is outside. Meats even come with realistic grill marks. Dinner options are a juicy steak, crunchy chicken drumstick, sizzling sausages, fresh fish, and shish kebob. Set comes with grill tongs, slices of tomato garnish, “fire” insert, stand-up grill with grates and 5 charcoal briquettes. Launch date: September 2011. 8/23/2011 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Colors, Shapes, & Counting DVD by ROCK 'N LEARN INC.

Preschoolers join Rollie Roundman and friends for a learning adventure full of songs, laughter, and games. Children enjoy counting and identifying objects by color, shape, or a combination of both. Includes advanced concepts. Approx. 46 min. Launch date: June 2010.
Awards: 2011 Mom’s Best Award; 2011 Creative Child Magazine DVD of the Year 8/10/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thermobaby Kiddyloo Toilet Trainer by JUVENILE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Thermobaby has invented the Kiddyloo for toilet training from 18 months old. Allows the child to do what grown-ups do. The Kiddyloo is very comfortable and its enveloping shape reassures the child. Features include: Soft surface ensures pleasant contact with skin;  Ergonomic handles;  Non slip step with two settings;  Feet adjust to different height toilets;  Non slip skids under feet offer stability. Case Pack: 4 units. Min order: 12 units. Colors can be assorted:  Blue/Green,Black/White Plum/Lilac, Grey/Green. 8/10/2011 (Price: $43.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peter Rabbit - Country Stroll Floor Puzzle by NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY LLC

Jemima Puddle-duck and Mr. Tod take a stroll down a country road, while rabbits and other wildlife busily move about, in this 36-piece floor puzzle featuring Beatrix Potter's timeless art.  Made in the USA from extra-thick puzzle board and wrapped on both front and back for extra durability. Launch date: March 2011. 8/10/2011 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Happily Ever Moey! A Fairy Tale Lark in Central Park by LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY

15 fairy tales burst to life as joyful songs and colorful videos in this rocking new Parents' Choice Award Winning CD/DVD, Happily Ever Moey! A Fairy Tale Lark in Central Park. 65 children join Moey, New York City's "Pied Piper in Pink" to turn classic tales into songs and videos with new kid-power endings. "Little Red Riding Hood" rescues herself from the Big Bad Wolf. Snow White and Sleeping Beauty wake themselves up with their own magical kiss. Goldilocks is a parable to protect the environment. The true princess in Princess and The Pea gives her mattresses to the homeless and sleeps on a king-size futon! Entertaining, engaging, inspiring, and empowering, this award-winning DVD gets children and grown ups dancing to the beat.
Awards: 2011 Parents' Choice "Fun Stuff" Award 8/10/2011 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Pim Chinese Word and Phrase Cards by LITTLE PIM CO.

Little Pim Chinese Word and Phrase Cards are beautifully drawn and introduce 60 words and phrases.  They feature lovable Little Pim, the panda, and include phonetic translation for adults. The cards can be used on their own or as part of the Little Pim DVD series.  8/4/2011 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond by DAWN PUBLICATIONS

Old MacDonald had a … pond? Come along with Jo MacDonald and learn about the wild creatures at the farm pond, including fish, frogs and ducks – and a few surprises. This riff on “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” introduces youngsters to the concept of ecosystems. Author Mary Quattlebaum engages little ones with rhythm, repetition, wordplay, and onomatopoeia, while illustrator Laura Bryant charms them with lively watercolors of a pond community. A resource section in the back features both outdoor and indoor activities and games sure to encourage young naturalists at home and school. Jo MacDonald’s pond discoveries closely resemble those that Mary discovered, too, when she grew up in the country with fields, gardens and ponds. 8/1/2011 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gobble, Gobble by DAWN PUBLICATIONS

Arrow-shaped footprints lead a young backyard naturalist to a flock of funny-looking birds with big strong feet: Wild Turkeys. Once nearly extinct, these comical critters now gobble their way across North America. Follow Jenny through a year of enchantment as she shares her discovery of these wonderful birds. Gobble, gobble! Jenny wrote a journal, too, with lots of fascinating stuff about a distinctly American bird. Although it once numbered in the millions, wild turkeys nearly disappeared with over-hunting and habitat destruction, but are now making a comeback. The unique illustrations are block prints over collages. The collages are made from cut and torn paper plus all sorts of things from nature – bark, leaves, feathers, even wasp nests. Author Cathryn Falwell also offers tips for children to make their own cut-paper pictures and how to keep a nature journal. Also available in Hard Cover. 8/1/2011 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shalom Sesame: Grover Plants a Tree by SISU HOME ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

It’s Tu Bishvat. Grover, Brosh and Avigail get back to nature as they learn how to plant trees and make the world a better place. Launch date: January 2011. 7/26/2011 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]