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November 2008 New Specialty Toys — Educational These full-color flash cards are printed on extra-heavy card-stock to withstand even the most curious babies. Photos of real animals accompany the animal's name in English, Spanish and French, as well as fun facts to help give context, such as the animal's habitat. The set comes with play suggestions. — “Flashcards have been huge,” said Merrick Smith of Piccolo Mondo in Portland, Ore., in July 2008. "Flash of Brilliance is great for younger kids." — Seven percent of 68 retailers said flashcards are their top-selling educational product. — “Flash of Brilliance is popular with my customers because they’re sturdy and the quality of the graphics is good. That speaks to parents and younger children a lot,” said Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20039 (added 8/12/2008) .  This workbook includes exercises on basic early-math skills, including writing numbers, sequencing, and matching words to numerals for numbers 0 through 10. The write-in book is illustrated with fun images to interest the child and help them remember what they are learning. — “We carry a bunch of their workbooks,” Sue Banducci, owner of Games Unlimited in Danville, Calif., told TDmonthly about School Zone. — “Math in general gets requested a lot,” said Merrick Smith, owner of Piccolo Mondo in Portland, Ore., of her customers’ needs in school supplies. — Ten percent of the 68 retailers surveyed said in July 2008 that, of their educational products and school supplies, workbooks are the strongest sellers. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20038 (added 8/12/2008) . Parts of a Story Thumball has 12 Multi-colored panels, and is 4 inches in diameter. It helps teach key elements of stories including plot, setting, characters, conflict etc. Improves verbal expression and organization of thoughts. A Book Report on a ball that increases motivation and participation. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20001 (added 8/5/2008) . Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Teach the value of saving with these wooden animal banks for a young child. High quality, solid hardwood bank with six different animal shapes to choose from. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19998 (added 8/4/2008) . Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) This system utilizes TAG’s unique toy design that teaches counting in a concrete, active and enjoyable way. 10 interchangeable number plates can be placed individually into the top of the counting box. Child places pegs into the holes next to the number while counting aloud, first with help, then alone. When the count is complete the child pulls the knob on the side of the box and the pegs come tumbling down. With this reward the child will repeat the activity with a given number over and over again, eventually practicing each number and becoming aware of the concrete quantity associated with the numerical symbol. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19997 (added 8/4/2008) . Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Young minds are ready to spell before the hand is ready to write. This giant alphabet puzzle contains letters in bright primary colors. Letters are raised above the surface of the puzzle board, for easy removal and fitting. TAG's unique spelling tray allow the child to stand up letters and build words by copying word cards provided with the puzzle. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19996 (added 8/4/2008) . Squeek, The Monster of Innocence From: THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC Other products from THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC
 Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Squeek, The Monster of Innocence is a cotton candy pink little guy who lives in a bubble! As you can see by the look on his face, he’s shy and needs you to introduce him to the world. Just hold him in your arms and describe everything to him. You can be his teacher and show him all the fun things that are special in your life. Oh, and don’t forget, he’s the pip “squeek” of the bunch so be gentle! Squeek is a part of the The WorryWoo Monsters series that tackles complicated feelings and transforms them into quirky, loveable characters. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19991 (added 8/1/2008) . Fuddle, The Monster of Confusion From: THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC Other products from THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC
 Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Fuddle, the flighty Monster of Confusion can never make up her mind. It’s as though you can see her thinking aloud; Do...Don’t... Up... Down ...Yes…No. She’s so confused about making decisions. All she needs is a pat on the back and a few positive words. Wouldn’t you like to whisper in her ear “Go for it"? Fuddle is a part of the The WorryWoo Monsters series that tackles complicated feelings and transforms them into quirky, loveable characters. All the characters in the series were created and developed by Andi Green, a creative director from NYC who received such positive responses from her art exhibition The Monsters In My Head, she decided to develop these characters into books and plush dolls. Launch date: December 2, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19990 (added 8/1/2008) .
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