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January 2009 New Specialty Toys — Audio & CDAge Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: KDC001CD Launch Date: January 2003 Gender: Boys And Girls
The "Body Bingo" CD, by Diane Cantwell, a specialist in education and dance, offers fun-filled manipulative activities using a bean and scarf, making it perfect for home and school activity time. The upbeat music and easy-to-follow verbal cues help teach body identification, locomotor and non-locomotor movement skills, improve coordination, balance and agility, and stimulate the imagination. It includes a guide, and Body Bingo cards are also available. "It feels like a game, but offers educational music and movement value," Elaine Murphy, director of sales and marketing for Kimbo Educational, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2003 Parents' Choice Gold Award. Launch date: 2003. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22277 (added 1/30/2009) . Baby Signing Time sets your baby's day to music with signs and songs for everyday events - playtime, getting dressed, going places, getting ready for bed, manners and more. Baby Signing Time is a great first step into signing or add Baby Signing Time to your existing Signing Time collection for new songs and reinforcement of those beginning signs. Created specifically for babies as young as 3 months old up to 3 years. Features Emmy-nominated host Rachel Coleman, along with animated Baby Alex, Baby Leah, and Baby Hopkins. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22266 (added 1/29/2009) . Age Range: 2 to 10 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This album is Abby's third rockin' release and winner of an iParenting Media Award. Featuring a wide array of genres and instrumentation, including pop, rock, funk, country, rockabilly and calypso, it offers 45 minutes of fun, danceable tunes that will have the whole family on their feet. Interactive songs spotlighting four-part harmonies engage kids and get them moving. As a bonus, the CD is made from eco-friendly packaging with recycled cardboard, veggie inks and recycled water bottles. The CD features "educational and encouraging themes written into catchy tunes that are great fun for kids and parents alike," Michele Senitzer, owner and creator of Pipsqueak Productions, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 11, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22200 (added 1/23/2009) . Character Development Songs for Kids From: KIMBO EDUCATIONAL Other products from KIMBO EDUCATIONAL
Age Range: 4 to 8 SKU or Item #: kim 9304CD Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This CD by RONNO will encourage children to grow as individuals, learners and responsible citizens. The song lyrics focus on timely and important topics, such as bullying, respect, responsibility, compassion, conflict resolution, self-esteem and more. Positive songs support solid character building, and the music is lively and fun. An extensive guide is included. Launch date: March 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22196 (added 1/23/2009) . Age Range: 2 and up Launch Date: October 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
Alphabet Rockers is a cool educational music CD for pre-K to early elementary school children. It incorporates original hip-hop beats, DJ-style scratching, reggae grooves, contemporary urban sounds and rock guitar. Singer Kaitlin McGaw and former "4 Non Blondes" drummer Dawn Richardson collaborated on the high-energy beats and contagious lyrics that will keep parents and their kids dancing and moving while they learn. "Alphabet Rockers" is a 2008 Parents' Choice and 2008 National Parenting Publications award winner. "The hip, urban sounds appeal to both adults and children," Barbara Zamost, owner of Zamost Public Relations, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22194 (added 1/23/2009) . Peanut Butter Jellyfish From: PEANUT BUTTER JELLYFISH Other products from PEANUT BUTTER JELLYFISH
Age Range: 2 and up Launch Date: December 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
This 2007 Parents' Choice Approved Award winner offers a creative variety of music for children of all ages. The family-friendly audio CD features songs that promote tolerance and caring for the earth and its creatures, while spotlighting fun kids' favorites and soothing lullabies. "Love Makes a Family" is an original song about adoption. And "What Should I Dream About?" gives listeners a chance to identify the word painting provided. "Parents love this CD as much as children do!" Denise Mitkus, a member of the Peanut Butter Jellyfish band, told TDmonthly. "It's entertaining for the whole family and [is] a refreshing change from silly songs." Launch date: December 1, 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22176 (added 1/23/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: LS-1800CD Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Put on your western hats and boots for this toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’, sing-a-along collection of dancin' songs, perfect for any shindig. A delightful mix of original and traditional songs that overflow with country charm, whimsical humor and hootenanny, merry-time fun! Kick up your country heels with lively dances including, "Scootin’ Dance Boogie", "Knees Up Mother Brown" and "Cadence Square Dance". Rejoice in unforgettable, heartwarming renditions of "You Are My Sunshine" and "Happy Trails to You". Explore our beautiful nation with a song that rhymes all 50 states, patriotic favorites and cherished classics like, "Froggy Went a Courtin’", "My Aunt Came Back" and "I Love My Rooster". This is a country assortment of 18 tunes that is certain to become a treasured favorite. The CD comes with a 24-page booklet with lyrics and dance movements. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22129 (added 1/22/2009) .
It's a surprise birthday for Cozmo with visits from Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, Cleopatra, Mr. I and Benjamin Franklin. Our story begins on the Planet Dzzt, where Cozmo's friend Nena is telling him all about birthday parties. Cozmo has never had a birthday because his planet takes a very long time to orbit its sun. Determined to help Cozmo find some birthday cheer, Nena, her uncle El Mundo the Great Wizard, and Cozmo's mother Azatara use math to discover that Cozmo will soon be 7 earth years old. Together they decide to follow Cozmo's love of math and create an Addition Celebration! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22068 (added 1/12/2009) .
New MATHeMANIAC Maya joins the Crazy 4 Math Club and finds out that she can combine music and her favorite sport, rope jumping to get back on her math track. The Googols' powers help turn this math club into a real "partay"! MATHeMANIAC includes skip counting forwards and backwards from 2-13 and from 25. Learn about big numbers as you skip count from 1000 to a million and on to a googol! Practice doubling past a million. Listeners of all ages will develop mental math skills to help addition, subtraction, multiplication and division while gaining an appreciation for different music genres. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22067 (added 1/12/2009) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: 00-30721 Launch Date: September 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This book and CD collection features rich and diverse musical entertainment for young children and grown-ups. Led through "A World of Happiness" by engaging characters such as “Knowa’ the Cat” and “Lady Leo-Lani,” the ladybug, children will discover inspiring stories and toe-tapping, thoughtful songs. lyrics and sheet music are included, and each age-appropriate chapter focuses on a positive, universal character trait and contains a “Happiness Activity." For teachers, there are accompanying music lesson plans designed and developed by Music Educators National Conference (MENC). "Each of the wonderful performers on the recording truly believes that the world can be a better place and that it all begins with the children," Marina Terteryan, marketing coordinator for Alfred Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22055 (added 1/9/2009) . Kid Hip CD was written and arranged with the help of Qualified, Certified and Credentialed teaching professionals, most of whom teach at the Kindergarten and Preschool levels. The words and music are designed to stimulate the child's learning through Repetition, Encouragement, Praise and Fun. Each song is personalized with the name of the child the CD is given to, and the name is used over 50 times throughout the CD. Awards: 2009 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award; 2009 Family Choice Award; 2009 Mom's Best Award; 2010 The Toy Man Seal of Approval Recognition Award; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product Award ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21935 (added 12/23/2008) .
This Teachers version from Kid Hip offers a unique and original way to help teach. The CD helps to get the class laughing, participating and best of all learning with a personalized CD custom made for the class. The class will get a kick out of hearing their name and their teacher's name in the 9 educational songs. There are two CDs to choose from. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21934 (added 12/23/2008) . This CD is loaded with early childhood concepts. Math, Science, Spanish, Cultural diversity, Manners and so much more. This CD will rock your children's world. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21927 (added 12/22/2008) . Whether you have a large childcare facility or home center this CD will quickly get your children trained to the childcares new pied piper. Parents this one is even good for the ride in the car and the last song of the night. Shawn Brown's personal favorite is "Going Outside". ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21926 (added 12/22/2008) . This CD's music covers States and Capitols, Science, Math, Exercise, Eating Healthy and more. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21925 (added 12/22/2008) . This album features fun children's music that encourages creative movement and embraces, enriches, and extends early learning through songs that are age- and developmentally appropriate, as well as relevant to themes in a child's world. As a former prekindergarten teacher, Brian has long been an advocate of the philosophy known as emergent curriculum — a system of creating lesson plans that are based on student’s passions and interests. It was through this process, including arrangement tips and lyrical ideas from children, that each song was crafted. The CD won the 2008 Children's Music Web Award for Best New Artist for Preschoolers Ages 0-5. Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21890 (added 12/19/2008) . The Wumblers DVD & CD From: THE GIDDY GANDER COMPANY LLC Other products from THE GIDDY GANDER COMPANY LLC
Blending watermelon with imagination, learning, and fun, each Wumbler DVD and CD centers itself upon lessons critical to nourish the "whole and balanced" child. The Wumbler Patch's goal is to help parents raise children that understand the many responsibilities they have to "human kind and the world" in a way that leaves a positive impression on them and remains a lifelong goal. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21870 (added 12/18/2008) . The Wumbler Patch Games & Puzzles From: THE GIDDY GANDER COMPANY LLC Other products from THE GIDDY GANDER COMPANY LLC
Everything about The Wumbler Patch and its Wumbler characters seeds itself in social, global, environmental, and humanitarian fun and learning wrapped up in the WATERMELON. Its games, puzzles, and full line of plush all share the same theme. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21869 (added 12/18/2008) . The Bummkinn Band: Rockin' the YeeHaw From: BUMMS THE WORD PRODUCTIONS Other products from BUMMS THE WORD PRODUCTIONS
(Read Review) Featuring the country voice of lead singer Kimber Breaux (as Rosie Mae Bummkinn), this 17-track album includes tunes that explore traditional and rock stylings of country music. It also has a bonus story track. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21854 (added 12/17/2008) . We All Live Downstream From: THE BANANA SLUG STRING BAND Other products from THE BANANA SLUG STRING BAND
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 11 Launch Date: March 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
From the award-winning Banana Slug String Band come 10 toe-tappin’ tunes that celebrate all things water. Each song makes a perfect introduction to an elementary science lesson or just some danceable fun. Kids can grab their waders and wander from spring to sea in a musical adventure that’s wet and wild. Launch date: March 6, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21752 (added 12/12/2008) . The Jimmies From: PLUCKYPEA INC. Other products from PLUCKYPEA INC.
(Read Review) Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 2 to 11 Launch Date: April 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
This much-anticipated first album from New York City’s favorite kindie rockers, "The Jimmies," has already met with wide acclaim and plenty of toe tapping, with music running the gamut from rock, funk, pop and blues to reggae, hip-hop and even Dixieland. The group's clever lyrics, catchy hooks and sophisticated melodies add up to an album full of songs listeners won’t mind getting stuck in their heads. Launch date: April 22, 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21744 (added 12/12/2008) . Age Range: 3 to 6 SKU or Item #: KIM9303CD Launch Date: September 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This adventure of good, old-fashioned fun features an upbeat collection of songs by Michael Plunkett that moves children from high-energy action to quiet-time. The songs are easy-to-sing and memorable, and offer valuable early learning opportunities, as well as activities that encourage creative movement and imaginative play. There’s also attention to building relationships, eating healthy foods, hygiene, manners and more. Shenanigans is great for the family to share, as well as a special resource for schools and libraries. "It offers a music style and lyrics that today's kids can relate to, and adults will also enjoy," Elaine Murphy, director of sales and marketing for Kimbo Educational, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21722 (added 12/12/2008) . Moey's Music Party From: LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY Other products from LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY
Age Range: 1 to 7 SKU or Item #: mds1003 Launch Date: June 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
"Moey’s Music Party" is a 17-song CD with fun songs that entertain and educate children — and get parents dancing, too. The songs are about manners, sharing, listening to parents, getting dressed, tasting sushi, and being a kid in New York City. They were inspired by award-winning, Off-Broadway songwriter Melissa Levis's (aka Moey’s) own experiences as a mother. “I Gotta Go Potty” was her son’s potty training mantra, and “Pierre Wouldn’t Wash His Hair” was her solution to his six-month hair-washing strike. The CD is a winner of Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Product 2008. Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21719 (added 12/12/2008) . Age Range: 3 to 12 Launch Date: October 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
From the leader in language instructional videos for children, Language Tree introduces Italian to kids in a way that engages them from start to finish. Blending 3D animation, sing-along songs and interactive games, this DVD clearly demonstrates conversational Italian used in everyday situations. Topics include meeting and greeting, counting, colors, eating and playing. "To enable children to learn faster, we employ a unique methodology,the Multi-Cognition Approach, developed by a Stanford University PhD in Cognitive Sciences. Our DVDs also makes learning fun by incorporating 3D animation, original sing-along songs and interactive, remote-control games," Ana Leung, president of Language Tree, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 6, 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21706 (added 12/12/2008) .
Thirty-seven easy-to-say singable chants and songs from around the world. Traditional and original. Interesting sound effects, games and clapping, field holler, warm-ups, welcomes, fingerplays, chain gang, sea chantey, celebration, dance, language arts and more. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21692 (added 12/11/2008) .
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