May 2013 Notable Toys — All

Designed for little hands with big plans. Beeps, flashes & spins.
Easy to turn when it hits an obstacle. Radio signal works across rooms. Auto-off feature conserves all that power. Try it in the dark - colors light up your room like a toddler disco.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in an April 2013 survey that their best-selling infant/toddler toy is "probably the Battat 'Wheeee-mote Control Car' - we always seem to be ordering more."

One part teether, one part toy. The Green Ring is perfect for teething and beneficial skill building infant fun. The Green Ring is 100% compostable and features GreenDot, a MADE IN THE USA biomaterial made from corn! The GreenRing toy is comprised of a 3 inch loop of smooth maple wood encircled by our soft, corn starch bio-resin. This clip friendly ring is great for travel, easy cleaning, and is 100% eco-friendly. The bright green outer ring can be removed and sanitized in the dishwasher.
— Gladys Griffin, owner of Main Street Toy Shop in Columbus, Ga., told TDmonthly in an April 2013 survey that Green Ring is one of their best-selling infant/toddler toys.

The Modular™ Dream Palace Construction Kit takes a unique approach, allowing true three-dimensional architecture to be constructed. The game develops abstract thinking, three dimensional perception, and creativity. Compatible with other “Modular™ Toy Construction kits”. Watch and participate with your children while they’re thinking, planning, and building in all three dimensions. Age 5 and up.

The Modular™ HighWay Construction Kit construction toy takes a unique approach, allowing true three-dimensional highways and levels to be constructed . The toy develops abstract thinking, three-dimensional perception, creativity and offers multiple construction options.
Compatible with other “Modular™ Toy Construction kits”.

The Modular™ Fortress Engineer Construction Kit takes a unique approach, allowing true three-dimensional architecture to be constructed. The game develops abstract thinking, three dimensional perception, and creativity. Compatible with other "Modular™ Toy Construction kits." Watch and participate with your children while they’re thinking, planning, and building in all three dimensions. Includes:                                       
  - 139 construction pieces                 
  - 3 character                                   
  - Decorative stickers and accessories

The Modular™ Fairy Tale Castle Construction Kit takes a unique approach, allowing true three-dimensional architecture to be constructed. The game develops abstract thinking, three dimensional perception, and creativity. Compatible with other "Modular™ Toy Construction kits." Watch and participate with your children while they’re thinking, planning, and building in all three dimensions. Includes:                                       
  - 85 construction pieces,                   
  - 2 character,                                   
  - Decorative stickers and accessories.

This product is composed of a book telling a story of the appearance of a Kippah Kantor and an adorable Kippah Kantor doll. A Kippah Kantor magically visits during the Hanukkah season, appearing when kids and families do good deeds. In the story, children learn that they are rewarded with their own Kippah Kantor for being a good person and doing mitvahs. Kippah Kantors watch day and night to see all the things that children do right. Each night, the Kippah Kantor hides around the house for the children to find the next day.

With 4 chunky board books and a 6-piece puzzle that fit neatly in a frame for easy storage, children can dive into the deep with Read and Play: Under the Sea. Meet Turtle's new friends at the reef, play hide-and-seek with Octopus, join Clown Fish for her first day at fish school, and make a splash at the beach with Dolphin! For just $12.95, this fun and unique format that will engage children ages 3 and up.

Animal Adventures: Rain Forest is a delightful play set designed to teach children ages 5 and up about the mysteries of the rain forest. With fact cards, 6 plastic animals, 4 press-out models of animals to assemble, a diorama play scene, removable stickers, and a 40-page book packed with intriguing facts, Animal Adventures: Rain Forest is a value at just $21.95.

Birdy needs help building a new house--time to get the toolbox out! With a "zee-zaw," the saw cuts wood and with a "tap, tap" the hammer pounds nails. Children ages 3 and up will learn about tools as they play with the shaped foil puzzle pieces all the way to the end where they'll find a fun pop-up surprise -- a beautiful birdhouse! Unleash the builder in your child with this charming $12.95 board book.

Discover the mysterious age of the dinosaurs with Build the T. Rex! Packed with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts about dinosaurs, kids can build their very own 2.5-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton. At just $19.95, each kit includes an informative 32-page book plus 49 dinosaur model pieces that slot together--no scissors or glue required. Ideal for children ages 6 and up.

For little fairies as bold and beautiful as our designs, the Nina collection boasts vibrant single color tutus with beautifully finished edges and just the right amount of sparkle! Matching wings and wands add to the magical ensemble that will have your little one playing, dreaming and just pretending.

The Peggy Collection will magically transform any child into a gorgeous fairy princess. Let their imaginations soar in these high quality two-toned tutus that come with wings and wands for never ending dress up fun.

Your cute little elephant will be whisked away to a magical world of pretend with their fun trunk, tusks and large ears. This plush suit zips up for a comfortable fit and leaves little hands free for play.

Oink! Oink! Your little piglet will giggle with joy in her adorable new costume. The plush body zips up for a comfortable fit, and the sweet face has a little purple flower to top it all off.

Silver Dolphin’s Build It series combines visual and kinesthetic learning. Perfect for ages 6 and up, each fact-filled title includes a 32-page informative book and pieces to construct a two-and-a-half foot model of the given subject. No glue or scissors are required for assembly! At just $19.95, these unique interactive guides cover everything from the human body and dinosaurs to sharks and rockets.

Spiral art pad has 12 sheets of colored foil and 8 adhesive art pages that are perforated for easy removal. The foil sheets are stored in a re-sealable bag that is attached to the spiral binding. Simply peel the yellow diecut areas on the pages, revealing the adhesive. Place the foil on the exposed adhesive and rub it onto the sheet using your fingertip. Pull excess foil away and see how beautiful your creation looks! Packaging is 6 ¼” x 8” x ½”.

This self-contained activity set includes 2 sheets of color your own character standees, 1 sheet of 4-color vinyl clings and 4 mini markers. The packaging opens to become a fold out activity scene. The standees and clings are stored inside the packaging and the mini markers are stored in a re-sealable blister attached to the cover. Packaging is 6 ¼” x 8” x ½”.

This activity set contains 6 activity pages, 6 blank pages, 6 mini colored pencils and 1 die cut sticker sheet. Packaging is 6 ¼” x 8” x ¾”.

Contains 5 dri-erase activity and game pages plus dri-erase marker. Packaging is 6 ¼” x 8” x ¾”.

Francois is one of 7 different Llamas to choose from! Douglas has a huge stable full of breed specific llamas and horses.  This silky llama is a combination of extremely soft materials and has the most irresistible face. 12" tall.

An armful of fluffy, soft fur, this raccoon is a wonderful toy or a premier gift! He is so cuddly with the sweetest face, yet is made so expertly that he looks very realistic!  He is one of the many unusual and usual breed specific animals that Douglas is famous for producing for their wildlife collection. 16" long.
— Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park Toys in Kingwood, Texas, told TDmonthly that plush from Douglas was a best-seller with tweens. "They have a lot of variety, so they even have 'oddball' animals like skunks, and they sell across age groups. Douglas is a great manufacturer," he told us.

These Douglas Ruffle Totes are a frilly fashion statement, full of trendy fun! The layers are made of coordinating, trendy patterns and fabrics. They are fully lined and embellished with lovely details: cording, embroidery, buttons, and appliqués. 8" wide. Part of the Douglas Christine Clarke Kids Fashion Collection.

Douglas Sillos are called "sillos" because the purse IS the animal!
These working purses are made with trendy, designer fabrics, embellished with ruffles, jewels, flowers, and coordinating cording. There are 23 styles for "every girl." Each purse has a sturdy plastic zipper and shoulder strap. Size range: 10"-13". Part of the Douglas Christine Clarke Kids Fashion Collection.