January 2013 New Specialty Toys — All

At an elementary school in Santa Fe, the bell rings for recess and kids fly out the door to check what’s happening in their garden. As the seasons turn, everyone has a part to play in making the garden flourish. From choosing and planting seeds in the spring to releasing butterflies in the summer to harvesting in the fall to protecting the beds for the winter. Even the wiggling worms have a job to do in the compost pile! On special afternoons and weekends, neighborhood folks gather to help out and savor the bounty (fresh toppings for homemade pizza, anyone?). Part celebration, part simple how-to, this close-up look at a vibrant garden and its enthusiastic gardeners is blooming with photos that will have readers ready to roll up their sleeves and dig in. Launch date: January 2013.

A giraffe kiss is very tall - just turn the page and see. Elephant kisses are long, of course, while tiny mice and bubbly fish have kisses all their own. Using a clever split-page format that makes for charming surprises, author-illustrator Mary Murphy shares a series of animal kisses that are sure to have babies and toddlers gurgling, giggling, smiling, and leaning over for their kisses, too. Launch date: December 2012.

Love Waves are what we send to our loved ones until we can be together again. Invisible and strong, they can fly across town or around the world, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that neither time nor space can keep love from finding its target. Combining a wonderfully concrete concept with her cozy pastel illustrations, Rosemary Wells offers an ingenious way to ease the separation anxiety many children feel when parents go to work, or live in separate homes; when close friends or relatives move, or live far away; or whenever a loved one’s absence calls for an extra dose of reassurance. How to comfort a young child who misses a special person when he or she is away? A treasured picturebook creator has the perfect solution. Launch date: September 2011.
— As of 1/16/2013 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews on Amazon.com.

Celebrating the stories in everyone, from books, personal journeys and children's imaginations. This DVD features 10 live performances with a full band as well as 5 music videos. Launch date: 2013.

Amelia Elliot was half way down the stairs to the school dining hall when her life changed forever. Before the gong sounded for tea she was an ordinary schoolgirl looking forward to her thirteenth birthday and worrying about her Latin exam. After the gong, she was an orphan sent hurtling into a shadowy world of subterfuge, treachery and unlikely friendship. In a fight to reclaim the mysterious family chest left to her by her Tudor ancestor Matilda, she begins a thrilling journey which will lead her from glittering ballrooms to the slums of the Rookeries, from society séances to the lime-lit stages of the London music hall. The second novel in the A Girl for All Time® series, Amelia's Inheritance tells the story of 13-year old orphan Amelia Elliot growing up in Victorian London.

Amelia is made from high quality, durable vinyl and is 16 inches tall with articulated elbows and knees. This deluxe doll comes dressed in a historically inspired Victorian school dress of blue cotton, with striped collar and cuffs, ruffled pantalets and undershirt. Sturdy school boots and a straw boater hat complete the outfit. Please note that the hair is styled up for this image. The doll comes with loose hair that can be styled any way kids like.

Whilst the novel takes the reader to the past, 'Matilda's Keepsakes and Secrets' book brings the past into the present with a range of fun activities and things to do. Imagine Matilda’s world and make a Keepsake book you’ll treasure for ever. With lots of of Tudor-themed activities including recipes, fashion ideas and fun quizzes kids can explore Matilda's world alongside their own. Plan a Tudor-themed sleep-over with friends, make delicious Tudor treats, use Tudor-vibed hair and fashion ideas, or make a family tree. With so many things for kids to do with friends, family or on their own, there are hours of fun activities to enjoy. 88 pages of interactive projects and activities, with customisable pages to make the book your own. This hardcover, spiral-bound activity book was designed and written by P. S. Salmi, a masters graduate of the Royal College of Art and Fulbright scholar at the University of Southern California.

Matilda is made from high quality, durable vinyl and is 16-inches tall with articulated elbows and knees. As Matilda and Katherine twirl about the room in their new dresses, Matilda feels as if she in a dream. Her new dress is the most beautiful she has ever seen...This deluxe doll comes dressed in an historically inspired costume of luxurious grey velvet with a plum kirtle, period underwear and petticoat. Court shoes, key necklace and headdress included.

Simple and sweet roly poly cars. Bright colors, modern shapes and easy for baby to grasp. All ages. Launch date: 2013.

Our Barca kids chair is upholstered in silk Ikat fabric made in Uzbekistan using traditional designs, centuries old natural dye-ing techniques and woven on narrow handlooms. Removable cushions/Metal Frame. Measures 21" x 21" x 23". Launch date: January 2013.

coco go is a 3-in-1 lounger, rocker and stationary baby seat. Adjustable to 3 positions; fully lie-flat, reclined & upright, coco go is perfect for relaxing, sleeping and playing. With its patented flat-fold design and high quality custom carry-bag, the light-weight coco go is ideal for travel. The padded machine-washable seat cleverly conceals a 2-speed vibration unit and features a 5-point safety harness and bloom’s new smart-buckle; coco go provides snug and luxurious comfort for baby no matter where life takes you. Launch date: May 2012.

What do you get with basic geomentric shapes made of Lauri crepe rubber and 21 tall-stacker Pegs? You get toy that entertains preschoolers for hours in convenient travel case for kids on the go. They'll fill all the holes, sort the pegs by color, and see how high the pegs will stack. With to holes per shape, it's also counting toy that lays good foundation for early math skills. When finished playing, kids will have fun putting the shapes back in the puzzle frame.
— In a November 2013 survey, Richard Gibson, owner of Learning Express of Newton in Newton, Mass., told TDmonthly that they make $5,000 a year on Tall Stackers alone.

It's a Busy Busy Day at the Airport. Set up destination game boards around the room. Load the plane with Busytown characters and wait for the all clear for take-off. Then fly to faraway places - the beach, mountains, the city, and more. Collect souvenirs wherever you go. The player with the most wins. It's out-of-your-seat role play fun. Learning Fun includes picture identification and matching, physical movement and imaginative play, as well as strategic thinking. Product Contents include: 4 Airplanes, 1 Airport Box, 1 Dice Tower, 16 Passenger Tiles, 16 Souvenir Cards, 4 Destination Pads, 2 Dice, and 1 Game Rules Manual.

Aurora's Pop Up Puppets are a fun way to stimulate your child's imagination and help them develop their learning and creative skills. Pop Up Puppets are available in seven styles: Tiger, Black Bear, Lesser Panda, Owl, Raccoon, Giraffe and Panda.

The all new collection includes Wide Eyed Garfield "Sitting" (SRP: $13), Garfield "Floppy" (SRP: $13 and $20) and Garfield "Just Clinging Around" (SRP: $13) featuring suction cups "so you can easily attach Garfield to any glass surface." All Garfield products will include a unique, double-sided "Cattitude" hangtag featuring the classic Garfield cartoon. Garfield will be distributed to specialty shops, gift stores and retailers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand through December 31, 2015.

The luscious, squeezably soft Sherbet Bunny collection is available in four colorful styles including Berry Orange, Cotton Candy, Lime Delight and Berry Raspberry. 14".

Aurora’s award winning Baby Talk line expands for 2013 to include five new themes: My First Purse, My Farm Friends, My Forest Friends (pictured), My Beach House and My First Discovery. Each Baby Talk set includes a "carrier" and four plush pieces to encourage learning and development in children through the associated sights, shapes and sounds.

"Eye'm sweet, you're sweet, we're all sweet!" Introducing Aurora's all new line, Gumdrops, featuring 12 fun and trendy characters named after the tastiest treats: Peanut Butter Bon Bon, Snickerdoodle, Lolly Pop, Fortune Cookie, Mud Pie, Apple Strudel, Whipped Cream, Popsicle, Caramel, Ginger Snap, Rainbow Jelly Drop and Roly Poly Pudding. Each colorful character includes a custom hang tag and features signature glasses, big eyes and soft, shiny materials.

Millions of Aurora’s Fancy Pals "toy pet carriers" have been sold worldwide. Kids love to take their plush friends on the go. Aurora’s Fancy Pals “Light Up” assortment features this darling pony (removable from its carrier) adorned with a big bow that lights up when squeezed.

Pammee’s popularity is on the rise. She’s cute, she’s trendy and she’s “gaga 4 you” with a perfectly pink oversized bow and pink rhinestone at her heart. Squeeze the 5” and 8” sizes and she’ll give you a smooch. The 16” is here thanks to popular demand for larger pieces.

Aurora’s Sea Sparkles line shimmers and shines its way into 2013 with an expanded offering to include new styles and sizes of the popular mermaid dolls and sea life. The Sea Sparkles collection now includes new 10”, 18”, 38” mermaids plus four 27” mermaids. Each mermaid has long yarn hair and her dress is accented with a shiny jewel (small, medium, large and extra large sizes; SRP: range from $8-$70).

RAGGEDY ANN and RAGGEDY ANDY have been part of our play culture for decades. Aurora is thrilled to work with Hasbro to bring a new generation of children into the fold of this classic and beloved brand with a new line consisting of plush dolls striking the right balance of vintage and modern elements. In addition to the classic rag doll and Fancy Pals(tm) styles, Aurora has released holiday, Valentine's Day and Spring themed versions that make great gifts any time of year. Each is handmade and features exquisite detail including fine facial features and yarn hair with the classic loop style. These are heirloom treasures that can be passed on for generations.
— Teresa Derry, owner of Annie's Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fla., told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that this was their best-selling licensed toy.

Aurora’s award-winning Miyoni™ line features adorable animals from popular domestic, woodland, farm and jungle categories that are incredibly realistic and made with exceptional attention to detail. The collection boasts over 200 styles with new introductions throughout the year. Ages 3+ MSRP: $15.50

Includes interactive hard cover storybook. Learn about over 10 features of a motorcycle and how they work. Enter codes into the keypad to see each vehicle part come to life. Real motorised action, Amazing 60 mph scale speed. Program mode feature let’s children create 3 unique sequences. Parent friendly volume control. Remote transmitter compatible. Minimum order case pack 4 units.