May 2009 Notable Toys — Gifts

This firefighter themed toothbrush holder is a stand to place one's toothbrush. A two-minute sand timer is included to help ensure kids brush their teeth for a full two minutes. Toothbrush not included.

This police officer themed toothbrush holder is a stand to place one's toothbrush. A two-minute sand timer is included to help ensure kids brush their teeth for a full two minutes. Toothbrush not included.

A collection of bracelets and necklaces in a wide variety of color options.

These colorful accessories come in assorted colors and designs to match the outfit of the day. Accessories include rings, clips, and ponytail straps.

Use this letter frame to personalize a person's room with their name. Letters are available in assorted colors and designs.

These one-of-a-kind, handmade fabric friends are fair trade and stand 1.5" tall. They feature large mouths and variety of colorful designs.

17" Diameter.  Glass face with acrylic case.  Neon runs on adaptor (included) Clock runs on 1-AA Battery.

Available in Clear Top or Soft Glo.  15" Diameter with 11.5" Serving Platform. Adjustable hand strap

Avaliable in Two Battery Options:
Disposable Battery Option: Requires 8-AA Batteries (not included).  The tray will run approximately 6 hours with one set of batteries.

ReChargable Battery Option: ReChargable Battery Pack and Charger are included.  The tray will run approximately 6 hours on one charge.

CustomTrays with Branding are Available.  Call for information and pricing.

Brown pelicans dive from a great height with an enormous splash to grab fish and store them in their pouch until they can swallow them head first. They can be seen along the coasts of the western hemisphere' flying in lines' skimming close to the water in a synchronized ballet.

Each of these 5"x7" duo-tone cards "speak for themselves".

Cards are printed on Reincarnation paper: 50% PCW, 100% Recycled. The envelopes are 100% Kenaf. Paper with a Past... and a Future.

Brown rockfish are found in the kelp forests and shallow reefs of the Pacific Coast from Baja California to Alaska. They eat crustaceans and small fish. Their spines are mildly venomous. These animal "paintings" were created with a computer. The original photograph was taken by Carol.

These cards are 5"x7" Gicleé prints on 90lb watercolor paper, suitable for framing. Envelope features a small black&white print. Each card and envelope are individually sealed in glassine packaging.

Giraffes are residents of the African plains and usually don't wear tam-o'-shanters. These animal "photos" were created by combining animal pictures with hat pictures in a computer. No animal was wrestled into a hat or had their ears pulled through little holes. All the original photos were taken by Carol.

Prints are 8"x10" frame size (approx. 5"x7" image size) with solid white mattes mounted on 1/4" foamboard.

Toucans are residents of the lowland forests in Central America. They eat mostly fruit' as well as insects' lizards' snakes and eggs. They are social birds that travel in flocks of six or more birds. Using her photographs and a computer, Carol interprets her love of wildlife, anything that creeps, crawls, walks, flies, swims or grows, emphasizing color, pattern and texture.

All cards are 5"x7" made from ReVision Paper: 20% Kenaf fiber and 80% Recycled Paper. The envelopes are 100% Kenaf fiber. A portion of the proceeds is donated to environmental organizations.

All Purpose Mats serve as a cutting board, placemat and workstation in one. There are four educational mats: three feature a country from the Handstand Kids Cookbook series and the fourth illustrates a kitchen scene. Maps of Italy, Mexico and China are featured along with language translations of cooking utensils and foods used in the Handstand Kids’ recipes (the Mexican map border shows an apple and below is the Spanish translation “manzana”). These lightweight and durable mats are dishwasher safe and phthalate free. "There is no other multi-purposed item like this on the market. The mats educate kids on geography [and] language, and empower them in the kitchen to have their own work space," Yvette Garfield, creator of Handstand Kids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2009.

The Handstand Kids Chinese Cookbook kit features easy-to-learn recipes, such as The Great Wall of Chicken Lettuce Wraps, while teaching about the Great Wall of China; and Kung Pow! (Kung Pao Tofu), which shows characters doing karate. The Handstand Kids Chinese Cookbook introduces readers to the Mandarin language and comes in an adorable takeout box with a pair of child-friendly chopsticks. "The Chinese Cookbook introduces kids to the language, culture, and food of China in a delicious and healthy way! Children learn about new countries while gaining cooking skills that will assist them in being healthy and interested in the world around them," Yvette Garfield, creator of Handstand Kids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2009.

Kids can make eyewear fun, fashionable and fresh with Ficklets charm huggers. They're versatile and are made to be easy to attach and remove. With a wide selection of designs, kids can mix and match depending on their interest, outfit or mood. "Ficklets is the first and original interchangeable/removable charm hugger or adornment for eyeglass frames," President and Founder Ros Guerrero of Ficklets LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2007.

Girls can decorate their lives with these 1" (2.5 cm) to 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) vinyl Shimmering Jewels Puffy Stickers. There are eight different fade-resistant stickers in each package, an illustrated plastic sleeve. Launch date: April 15, 2009.

Farmer Eggbert just loves fried eggs. Who can find the same number of chickens as eggs in the pan? Whoever collects th most fried eggs wins!

Tony's robust tractor with trailer is exactly what small hands need! When being pushed Tony jiggles due to the eccentric placement of the wheels. This beechwood toy is a great first small push toy.

Welcome to the Haba mini market-ask about today's special! Includes imitation bar code scanner, 2 storage boxes, and umbrella. Made of birch plywood, this mini store comes with lots of extras to add additional play value: carrots, apples receipts shopping bags cheese. bread and many other items included! Shopping will never be the same!

Vroom, Vroom Watch out! The nippy little car is coming into your child's room. This is the ideal child's riding vehicle for dashing around corners as it won't chip or mar cupboards or doors with it's wrap around padding.