July 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

This karaoke/sing-along CD of songs from "The Wizard of Oz" includes all the hits from the beloved family movie and school musical. Guide vocals and a lyric booklet are provided. "Kids can practice with the guide vocal version of each track, then sing with the accompaniment version. This album is a great rehearsal tool for kids practicing for their school musical," Stage Stars Marketing Director Malinda Boothe told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Parents' Choice Approved

The Creative Caddie has an easy-to-clean Write-n-Wipe adjustable tabletop that can also be easily covered with paper (not included) for art projects. Kids can store supplies in the tray below or in optional bins that can be attached to the sides. The caddie accommodates a 24" paper roll and is available in 21" and 25" sizes.
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified.

This mobile island provides double-sided storage and an easy-to-clean laminate worktop all in one. One side features three roomy shelves while the other side features two shelves and 12 cubbies. The unit is 48" x 29" x 29.5" and is made with KYDZStrong construction, KYDZSafe edges and KYDZTuff finish. The island is available with colored trays, clear trays or without trays.
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified.

This easel is designed for smaller spaces or paper. It comes with a standard hardboard panel, and has optional acrylic, chalkboard and Write-n-Wipe panels. The maple frame is 46" high while the adjustable work panel measures 24" x 24".
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified.

This mobile paper rack has 14 shelves to store reams of paper up to 19" x 24". It also can double as a drying rack for individual art projects. The unit is made of rich maple and measures 29" x 28" x 49".
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified.

Kids can wrangle backyard creepy-crawlies into this mini funhouse, catching crickets, ants and beetles with the handheld bug catcher, then watching how they behave in the 5” x 3.5” x 3” plastic playground. The Bug Playground comes with a 12-panel fully illustrated booklet written by insect expert David George Gordon.

Unpack the I Grobot from its little red box, place its body on its legs, fill it with peat and seeds provided, water and watch it come alive. Its grass-head can be cut and will grow again just like a lawn. When the grass is finished growing, the 4" x 2.5" glazed ceramic novelty planter can be replanted or used as a container.

Peace, love and flowers fill the groovy tulle skirt, available in sizes small (9") and medium (13").  Fabric peace symbols and retro flowers peek out from under sparkly tulle in shades of candy pink or sherbet.

This 2.75" x 2" x 1" flashlight is available in ladybug and honeybee versions, and is designed to be both cute and eco-friendly. It requires no batteries; simply crank the side handle to charge.

This environmentally friendly plastic stapler is designed to be kid-safe and comes in dog and cat versions. It eliminates the need for staples by cutting out tiny strips of paper and using the strips to stitch up to five pieces of paper together.

This 4" by 2.5"  flashlight is designed to be both cute and eco-friendly. It requires no batteries; simply crank the side handle to charge. A bright LED bulb and pink carrying strap are included.

These animal Lunchies have a roomy, insulated bag that keeps food and drinks cold. The large main compartment is big enough to fit a sandwich, apple and juice box, and the interior mesh pocket can carry utensils and more. The top handle clips onto other bags or Zoo Packs. These 7.5" x 9" x 3.25" packs come in dog, monkey, mouse, penguin, bee and owl versions.

These animal backpacks have a roomy main compartment, insulated pouch for snacks, mesh bottle pocket and padded adjustable straps. The 10" x 11.5" x 4" packs come in dog, monkey, mouse, penguin, bee and owl versions.

The Rainbow Accents 2 Station Easel is designed to foster children's creativity. Write-n-Wipe easel panels come standard with this 25.5" x 20" x 46" easel unit; acrylic and chalkboard panels are optional. Clips and paint trays are included.
Awards: GREENGUARD indoor air quality certified.

In this baby shower "slots" card game, there are three perforated tabs on each card. Guests can pull back each tab to see if they get the winning three consecutive bottle images behind the tabs. Each game includes a winner card and 11 loser cards. Multiple packs can be used for larger parties.

In this "slots" card game, there are three perforated tabs on each card. Bridal party guests can pull back each tab to see if they get the winning three consecutive heart images behind the tabs. Each game comes with 12 Cards, including a winner card and 11 loser cards.

In this party game, players scratch the gift tag to receive a holiday fortune or to see if they have the winning ticket which reads, "You will win a fabulous prize at your holiday party." The game includes 20 cards per pack, but multiple packs can be for larger parties.

This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle features over 20 dinosaurs and Pterosaurs, including T-Rex and archeopteryx. All specimens are beautifully illustrated and proportional in size. The 26.5" x 19.25" puzzle is made from recycled board, recycled paper, and vegetable-based ink.

This 100-piece children's jigsaw puzzle features almost 20 rockets, including Apollo 5 and the Space Shuttle. All models are beautifully illustrated with country and first launch date. The 13" x 19" puzzle is made from recycled board, recycled paper and vegetable-based ink.

This 1:72 scale, 3¾" die-cast model replicates an eight-wheel "Puma" armored reconnaissance vehicle employed by the second SS-Panzer Division in its 1944 attempt to stop the Allied advance in Normandy, France. It features textured surfaces, a fully enclosed turret with a rounded gun mantlet and an elevating cannon, free-rolling treaded wheels and a three-tone camouflage scheme.

This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle features more than two dozen instruments used in the classical symphony orchestra, including the saxophone, the tuba and the clarinette. All description are in English, French, Spanish and German. The puzzle measures 26.5" x 19.25", is made from recycled board, recycled paper and vegetable-based ink.

The lively songs on Sarah Pirtle's new CD, Pocketful of Wonder, encourage outdoor play and a childhood nourished by imagination, curiosity and nature. With humor and warmth, Sarah beckons children to experience the exploration and enchantment of the seasons, farm life, city neighborhoods and family time.
Awards: 2010 Parents' Choice Gold Award; 2010 Tillywig Toy Award; Magic Penny Award for Lifetime Achievement in Children's Music
— Veronica Schwartz of the School Library Journal called the album “A very strong addition to most collections” perfect for “evening story times, in preparation for nap time, or during those quieter times at home.”
— Tillywig Toy Awards gave the CD its Sterling Fun award, explaining that “Sarah Pirtle's expressive voice and lyrics evoke a sense of wonder, hers and ours, at the beauty and mysteries of the world in which we live,” from “the first snowfall of the season” to “the gorgeous stirrings and awakenings of spring.”

GLOB's do-it-yourself Paint Kit includes everything a child needs to be eco-creative. The paints are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices and organic extracts. This kit contains six scented color packets that make paint when mixed with water. The packets include Lemon Verbena, Tangerine, Pomegranate, Plum Purple, Berry Blue and Basil Green. The kit also comes with six compostable jars with lids and two bamboo vegan brushes, all packaged in a rice paper pouch. "GLOB Natural Blends minimize manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact," GLOB LLC Founder Ashley Phelps told TDmonthly.

This limited edition MIMOBOT designer USB flash drive is decorated with an image of Hello Kitty and her teddy bear.