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May 2010 Notable Toys — BooksAge Range: 3 and up Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Revisit the story of how Tiana and Neveen meet. Magic Pen® Painting is a fun and easy way to paint - but with no mess! Use the Special Pen to paint each picture and watch the colors instantly appear. Each book includes 24 pages of fun and a special pen. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27492 (added 3/9/2010) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Buzz Lightyear and Woody are two great friends on one big adventure. The activities include Magic Pen® Painting, and Invisible Ink with Stickers. The Special Pen also produces a rainbow of colors instantly. The Special Pen reveals the invisibly printed pictures. Then match your stickers to the appropriate spot. Book 1: Each book includes 24 pages of fun and a special pen. Book 2: Each book includes 24 pages of fun, a special pen and stickers. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27491 (added 3/9/2010) . Inspired by his children’s LEGO collection and his own love for New York City, author and illustrator Christoph Niemann created several minimalist LEGO representations of daily New York life. His photos and handwritten captions caused an instant sensation when they appeared in the New York Times online. Niemann has since expanded his work into a 32-page board book that is simultaneously sly, cynical, childlike and celebratory. Launch date: March 1, 2010. — Geeksugar loved the book, calling it funny and a great gift. Although kids may not understand some of the wry New Yorker humor of the book, they are sure to find it charming and inspiring, said Vincent Daly of CuteMonster. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27472 (added 3/4/2010) . These are definitely not your father's dot-to-dots. With no clues given to the final image, numbers into the thousands, and amazing detailed pictures, The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Super Challenge provides a whole new level of challenge and intrigue. Author and artist David Kalvitis continues his Dot-to-Dot revolution by introducing a variety of brand new puzzle inventions such as "Arrows", "Compass" and "Alpha Dots" as well as double page spreads with over 1,400 dots. — As of 05/13/2011 this product had 4.2 out of 5stars from 4 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: One user said that it was too challenging. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27403 (added 3/1/2010) . Welcome Home Baby GoGo™! This adorable 13-inch baby doll comes dress in soft, cozy pajamas and a hat. Children can tuck Baby GoGo™ in with the blankie included. This gift set also comes with a storybook, Baby GoGo™ Goes Home. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27397 (added 2/26/2010) . Baby GoGo™ Goes Home comes with the baby doll in the Baby GoGo™ Introductory Set. This storybook follows Baby GoGo™’s experience coming home from the hospital, meeting the family, having a bottle, and earning a nickname. "The book and doll combination for helping a child prepare for a new sibling," Katie Wylonis told TDmonthly. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27395 (added 2/26/2010) . Norman PhartEphant Volume 1 From: FIERCE FUN TOYS LLC Other products from FIERCE FUN TOYS LLC
(Read Review) Norman PhartEphant is an elephant with a bit of a gaseous problem. “Volume 1” tells of his move from Africa to a U.S. zoo and his adjustment to the new environment, culture and diet. The 32-page book is printed on recycled paper with soy-based ink and measures 9” x 7”. — Reviewers praise the hilarious illustrations and educational story. CPA Mom of Did You See That? reports that the bodily noises featured in the book drew in and delighted her son, while her daughter was drawn to the story of making friends and understanding. Parents can purchase the Norman PhartEphant plush toy to bring the story to life; Sage and Savvy’s Sagemom enjoyed reading the story to her kids while they played with the stuffed Norman. See also 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27363 (added 2/23/2010) . Age Range: All Ages Launch Date: February 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
Zoobies teamed up with the World of Eric Carle to launch the Zoobies Very Hungry Caterpillar Toy, Blanket & Book Combo. This plush character folds into a pillow with a butterfly print blanket zipped inside. The package also includes the classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” board book. Awards: 2010 NAPPA Gold Award. Launch date: February 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27348 (added 2/23/2010) . Written by Lana Button and illustrated by Tania Howells, this four-color, 32-page hardcover tells the story of a girl who speaks so quietly at school that she's misunderstood and ignored. Her magic microphone out of recycled items is only a solution for a little while; how will she be heard? Launch date: 2010. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27347 (added 2/22/2010) . The Unusual Mind of Vincent Shadow From: LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY Other products from LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY
(Read Review) Vincent isn't like other kids his age. He isn't good at sports and has an overly creative mind. Vincent's super-secret lab in his attic filled with toy prototypes, and a chance meeting with a strange toy inventor gets him started on the road to becoming a serious toy inventor. Launch date: November 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27346 (added 2/22/2010) . How Figure Skating Works From: MAPLE TREE PRESS Other products from MAPLE TREE PRESS
Written by Keltie Thomas and illustrated by Stephen MacEachern, this book delves into the history of science of figure skating as a sport, a lineup of the most creative moves, info about partnerships and rivalries, and much more. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27345 (added 2/22/2010) . I is for Inuksuk: An Arctic Celebration From: MAPLE TREE PRESS Other products from MAPLE TREE PRESS
Written by Mary Wallace, this tale of Alaska's Inuit people illustrates each letter of "Inuksuk" in acrostic poem, connecting the meaning of each word to the people and their surroundings. Launch date: September 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27344 (added 2/22/2010) . Driving My Tractor From: BAREFOOT BOOKS Other products from BAREFOOT BOOKS
(Read Review) Complete with a CD featuring the singalong song "Driving My Tractor," this book follows a farmer as he collects animals in his trailer and then hits a bump and they all fly out! It's written by Jan Dobbins and illustrated by David Sim. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27343 (added 2/22/2010) . Lin Yi's Lantern: A Moon Festival Tale From: BAREFOOT BOOKS Other products from BAREFOOT BOOKS
"Lin Yi's Lantern" is a heartwarming tale about a boy who's on a mission to get things for his mother at the market ... but who really wants a red rabbit lantern for the night's moon festival. This story shows the benefits of putting others before oneself, and includes notes of Chinese life, the legend of the moon fairy and the moon festival. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27342 (added 2/22/2010) . Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories From: TANGLEWOOD PRESS Other products from TANGLEWOOD PRESS
Chester Raccoon and friends are devastated at the loss of their friend Skiddel Squirrel and, at the suggestion of Mrs. Raccoon, plan a special memorial service for him at the pond. This story is designed to help children understand and cope with funerals and the trauma of losing a loved one, encouraging them to create special memories. It's authored by Audrey Penn and illustrated by Barbara Gibson. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27341 (added 2/22/2010) . Written by Kimiko Kajikawa and illustrated by Ed Young, this 32-page hardcover tells the story of a rich, old villager name Ojiisan who makes a great sacrifice to save his fellow villagers in the midst of a great tsunami. Launch date: February 5, 2009. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27340 (added 2/22/2010) . Written Susan Lopez and illustrated by Ulises Wensell, this book follows little girl Carlota's dreams of her new family on the verge of being adopted from the orphanage. Carlota then finds out that even though her new mom isn't a pastry chef and her dad isn't a pirate, they really are the best family in the world. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27339 (added 2/22/2010) . This 64-page, full-color book written by Dr. Stephen Law introduces young readers to questions about life and the universe, leading them to ponder and learn about such things as, "What happened before the Big Bang?" and "What makes stealing wrong?" It's presented in question-and-answer form with quirky quotations. Launch date: October 2009. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27313 (added 2/22/2010) . Earth and Sky: A Lift-the-Flap Guide to Our World and Solar System From: OWLKIDS Other products from OWLKIDS
This lift-the-flap educational book explores geology, geography, meteorology and astronomy, taking kids on a journey to discover the ground under the feet as well as the clouds and the magnificent solar system. It's written by Pascale Hédelin and illustrated by Laurent Richard and Terri Bjorgan. The 9" x 9.5" book features color illustrations and 38 pages. Launch date: September 2009. TDmonthly Review: Please click here to read TDmonthly´s Toy Expert review of this product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27312 (added 2/22/2010) . My Father Knows the Names of Things From: SIMON AND SCHUSTER CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING DIVISION Other products from SIMON AND SCHUSTER CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING DIVISION
(Read Review) In this story, presented as a 32-page hardcover, a little boy points out all the things his father knows, including the names of clouds and which insects are "buzziest." In rhyming verse, i's written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch. Launch date: April 27, 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27311 (added 2/22/2010) . Age Range: 0 to 3 Launch Date: April 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
In Spot’s Toy’s there’s an added bonus of two teething toys and a very soft cover. No need to worry about ripping these large pages, they’re made of cloth! Launch date: Spring 2010 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27298 (added 2/19/2010) . This extended, 24-page sticker book is beautifully illustrated in the classic Winnie-the-Pooh style. Now you too can visit Pooh, his friends, and all of his favorite places. With over 75 reusable stickers, this book is a must-have for Pooh fans of all ages. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27294 (added 2/19/2010) . Winnie-the-Pooh likes honey more than anything else! So much, in fact, that he tries to reach a beehive high atop a tree by holding on to a balloon. This 12-page board book is based on A. A. Milne’s first Winnie-the- Pooh story, “In Which We Are Introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees and the Stories Begin.” ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27293 (added 2/19/2010) . The sixth illustrated book of the series follows Mandy, an adopted Chinese girl, and Pandy the Panda, her best friend. Mandy and Pandy Visit the Zoo is an exciting story journey through the local zoo, with Mandy and Pandy stopping by different exhibits and greeting the animals. Children can learn the Chinese and English names for exciting wild creatures such as tigers, hippos and flamingos. An audio CD is included with each book to help reinforce what is being read and for English-speaking children to hear the proper pronunciation of the Chinese translation. Each CD includes the entire story read aloud by the author in both English and Chinese. Launch date: Spring 2010 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27227 (added 2/19/2010) . The fifth illustrated book of the series follows Mandy, an adopted Chinese girl, and Pandy the Panda, her best friend. In this version of the classic “I Spy” game played by kids everywhere, Mandy and Pandy visit the lake and ask each other about the colors of the objects around them. All the colors of the rainbow are named, along with brown, white and black. An audio CD is included with each book to help reinforce what is being read and for English-speaking children to hear the proper pronunciation of the Chinese translation. Each CD includes the entire story read aloud by the author in both English and Chinese. Launch date: Spring 2010 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27226 (added 2/19/2010) .
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