From hiding lost teeth in a safe to burying them outside, Max does his best to outsmart the tooth fairy, but she always seems to be one step ahead of him. This enchanting tale comes with a soft pillow that has a built-in tooth box for storing teeth. The pillow opens to record lost teeth. Written by
Melanie Marks and illustrated by Jennifer Kalis. Launch date: October 2006.

This book is jam-packed with everything kids should know about contributing to and making a difference in the world around them. "A Kid's Guide to Giving" originated when author Freddi Zeiler decided to donate the money from her piggy bank. There were so many charitable organizations to choose from, she didn't know where to begin. So she set out to research them all. Freddi has broken down her findings in a comprehensible guide to giving money, volunteering, donating goods and organizing charity events. The book was developed in conjunction with By Kids for Kids, a company dedicated to inspiring the innovative spirit within every kid. It's illustrated by Ward Schumaker. Launch date: October 2006.

Milly Mouse packs her suitcase to go to Bunny's house. But what will she take? Her yellow socks? Her birthday cake? Kids can find out what happens when her suitcase doesn't hold it all in this beginning Level 1 reader with 24 rebus puzzles. The book is 24 pages and has 24 two-piece puzzles. Other titles include "The Big Race" (Level 2, ages 5-7), Dinosaurs (Level 3, ages 6-8), and Clue School (Level 4, ages 7 and up). All titles include puzzles, too.  Launch date: July 2006.
 

Phonics Comics now has seven new titles in a new, smaller format: Duke and Fang, Super Sam, Meet the Sparkplugs, Twisted Tales, Spooky Sara, The Misfits, and Time Travelers (all Level 3). Kids can use this three-tiered leveling system to improve reading at a beginning, intermediate or advanced stage. They're easy to read, but hard to put down. Launch date: July 2006.

This Phonics Comics level 3 is about the stories kids think they know ... but they'll discover the "twists" in "Hansel and Gretel," "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" in these new takes on old tales. Written by Kitty Richards and illustrated by Fernando Juarez. Launch date: July 2006. (Read Review)

This board book by Steven Otfinoski and S. Graham Otfinoski, and illustrated by Jack Graham, urges kids to search for coins with the same date as their birth year. It’s a hot seller at Blue Turtle Toys in Dayton, Ohio, owner Carolyn Meyer told TDmonthly. Launch Date: September 2000.

Now I Know My 1,2,3’s introduces children to numbers 1 through 100 with fun, rhyming text and hands-on activities.  Over 100 magnetic pieces, a magnetic board, write-on/wipe-off pages, and a write-on/wipe-off marker provide hours of fun and learning!

Another fabulous addition to the Now I’m Reading!™ series, packed with fun ways to practice letter recognition, word formation, sentence building, and more!  Dozens of fun and challenging board games and activities let kids put their new reading skills into exciting hands-on practice.

Who knew that memorizing math facts could be so cool? Math Gear is the only tool kids will ever need to learn math facts in a flash. With their high-tech, gadget-like look and feel, kids won’t hesitate to tuck them into a pocket or clip them on to a backpack.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal.

It’s just another day at Clue School, but Agatha the cat is missing! Readers search for clues along with the Clue School kids and then solve the mystery by putting together the challenging 64-piece puzzle that reveals the solution to the mystery.

This action-packed adventure takes kids on a fact-filled, fictional journey through the Amazon Rainforest.  Kids must solve the challenges in the story in order to crack the code and unlock the box for more fun challenges, games, and activities!

Leave the orphanage? No way! Endearing misfits Teddy, Sly, and Rocky actually like living at the Sunny Day Home for Orphans, and they aren’t about to let Miss Crimp send them away.  24-page comic book features three exciting, phonics-based stories that are perfect for beginning and reluctant readers. Phonics Comics™ make reading fun!

Gold-hungry pirates, bug-eyed alien spacemen and bizarre sea creatures will entrance preschoolers brave enough to flip open the flaps.  With more than 50 flaps and multiple adventures on every spread, kids will go wild for this unique scavenger hunt book! 

This hilarious tale of mixed-up mayhem comes with 10 two-piece magnetic animal puzzles that can be mixed and matched into 100 different wacky animal combinations. “A Princess Mess” variety is also available.

Kids will have a blast making and decorating their own chocolates with The Ultimate Chocolate Kit. Easy-to-follow instructions show how to make yummy chocolate treats. The package includes plastic molds, foil candy cups, candy wrappings, and other beautiful decorations to create the ultimate chocolate gifts for everyone. Kids just add the chocolate. Launch date: January 2007.

Puppy loves to do things with his family and friends, but most of all he loves to pick flowers for Mommy. Kids use the finger puppet to help Puppy search for his favorite things on every page. It’s easy to sniff out the answers with The Nose Knows series. The finger puppet’s magnetic nose locks onto each correct answer with a satisfying click. Launch date: January 2007.

This charming story about a teddy bear’s adventures comes with a chunky puzzle that’s perfect for preschoolers. Playful illustrations and exciting escapades will make this a longtime favorite. Puzzles to Go story book and puzzle sets integrate delightful stories with age-appropriate puzzles for hours of entertainment. The chunky, eight-piece puzzles can be locked into the book for easy storage on a bookshelf or anywhere. Launch date: January 2007.

“Three little ducks went out one day, over the hills and far away …” The well-known lyrics are brought to life in this beautifully illustrated storybook. An adorable puzzle featuring Mother Duck and her three mischievous ducklings will provide hours of duckling-counting fun for kids. Puzzles to Go story book and puzzle sets integrate delightful stories with age-appropriate puzzles for hours of entertainment. The chunky, eight-piece puzzles can be locked into the book for easy storage on a bookshelf or anywhere. Launch date: February 2007.

This little pirate has a lot to discover. It’s the first day of school, and Mama and Papa Pirate have a surprise for Little Pirate — but what could it be? Kids learn basic colors as they lift the flaps to help Little Pirate track down the treasure. Then, Little Pirate must brave the high seas to make his way to school. Only the giant fold-out pirate map maze can help him chart his course. Launch date: February 2007.

Little Pirate looks for a snuggly treasure as he goes through his bedtime routine in this perfect nighttime tale. Kids lift flaps on each spread as they help Little Pirate search for treasure and get ready for bed. An exciting fold-out game lets kids explore the rooms inside of Little Pirate’s ship as they help him round up all of his toys in an entertaining hunt-and-find. Launch date: February 2007.

It’s the perfect day for a picnic, so the Penguins pack their things and go. But when the weather turns bad, the Penguins find out what it really means to have the perfect picnic. This book includes a memory-match bingo game that comes with four double-sided playing boards and 48 rebus playing pieces. Kids will have hours of fun playing and learning. Launch date: February 2007.

It’s time for the Bird family to head south for the winter — by car. Mama Bird is in for a long ride as Baby Bird repeatedly asks, “Are we there yet?” Tension builds until Mama says, “Maybe next year we’ll fly…” This book includes two phonics games. Kids use letter tiles to build simple words that reinforce short- and long-vowel sounds. Launch Date: February 2007

Kids join the narrator’s undersea search for a mysterious grandfather’s long-lost gold watch. Throughout the adventure, beautiful photographs and fascinating true facts introduce the true riches of this thrilling marine world. A large 48-piece puzzle shows the exciting creatures of the Great Barrier Reef. Launch date: February 2007.

It’s a new day and a new mystery for the Clue School Kids. This time, Artie’s lunch is missing, and the kids have to put their sleuthing skills to work before Artie’s tuna, limburger cheese, pickle, vinegar and mustard sandwich stinks up the whole school. A challenging 64-piece puzzle reveals what REALLY happened to Artie’s lunch. Launch date: February 2007.

When Jane receives a toy pony as a birthday gift, she discovers that Magic isn’t just any old stuffed animal. Magic takes Jane on amazing adventures into a magical world in these three exciting, easy-to-sound-out pony tales. Phonics Comics make reading fun. Launch date: March 2007.