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June 2009 Notable Toys — AllThe Magical Adventures of Clara the Cleaning Lady: Clara Meets Mr. Twiddles From: FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC. Other products from FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.
 Age Range: 5 to 9 Launch Date: May 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Mr. Twiddles the cranky cat is unexpectedly visited by a noisy stranger, Clara the housekeeper. But, there’s something amazing about Clara: her Very Special Powers (VSP) let her talk and listen to Mr. Twiddles. Should Mr. Twiddles try to be her friend, or get her out of his cozy, quiet home for good? "[Author] Murray-Gibson was born in Monrovia, Liberia, [and] has actively supported the cause of literacy and education for the people of her homeland. She also volunteers for a number of charities in and around her current hometown in Minnesota. Her book is also dedicated to the children of Liberia, and Murray-Gibson has planned to donate the proceeds from Clara and Mr. Twiddles to build schools and clinics around the rural areas of Liberia — an area that has been extremely impoverished by an 18-year war. With her support, children will be able to attend school free of charge," Sue Defabis, project manager at Five Star Publications, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23417 (added 4/27/2009) .  Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: wwp Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Fashion prints in the softest flannel on one side and a sumptuous organic cotton velour on the other make these wipes hip and green. They are available in a relaxed, beach-y stripe or a colorful infusion of energetic blooms. "They offer endless uses: use as burp cloths; tuck at neck for an instant bib; excellent as traveling towels; use to clean up eating messes, drooling mouths and more," Tashi Nibber, president of Kissaluvs, told TDmonthly. The wipes are "hand-sewn by moms and grandmoms with love in Houston, Texas." Launch date: April 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23416 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: ZP403 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This cuddly Zoobie is designed to be ideal for road excursions or just cuddling in bed. In addition to a teddy bear, it also serves as a comfy pillow and soft blanket — all in one. "We are the only company that turns a plush animal into a pillow and a blanket," CEO JC Smoot of Zoobies told TDmonthly. Bubba received a 2009 Top Fun award from Tillywig and a 2009 Best Vacation Children's Products award from Dr. Toy. Launch date: February 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23415 (added 4/27/2009) . WordTeasers: Junior From: ELM EDUCATION MARKETING LLC Other products from ELM EDUCATION MARKETING LLC
 Age Range: 8 and up Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
WordTeasers: Junior is designed to help children improve their vocabulary while providing laugh-out-loud fun. Players simply open the box, pull out a card, read the Challenge Question out loud, and then answer it. Answers may cause uncontrollable laughter or interesting debate. The game may also be used for writing prompts in the classroom. "It's both an education game and a party game. It's fun for kids and their families — a great dinner-time activity," Jack Roberts, senior vice president of Elm Education Marketing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23414 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: September 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Each one of these collectible plush dolls has a heartbeat that can be heard when the doll's right hand is placed on its chest. The line is designed to teach kids life lessons through an interactive website. Launch date: September 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23413 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: 50017 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Not only can children enjoy wearing their Easter Bunny Teeth, but the product is made to taste great as well. Each set is packaged with a temporary tattoo. "We are the only company that makes completely 100-percent edible bunny teeth," Colin Leier, manager of Triple Alliance LLC dba Bubbagum, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23411 (added 4/27/2009) . The Year of the Tiger: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac From: IMMEDIUM Other products from IMMEDIUM
 Despite his parent’s warnings, a princely cub befriends a human, the girl Su. But can Teddy prove the jungle is big enough for both man and beast? The fifth book in the "Tales of the Chinese Zodiac" series features all 12 animals of the new year. It's "the only English children's book series on each of the animals of the lunar new year," Amy Ma of Immedium told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23410 (added 4/27/2009) . Songs of "The Little Mermaid" (Accompaniment CD) From: STAGE STARS RECORDS Other products from STAGE STARS RECORDS
 Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: RPT 518 Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Featuring a performance by Tony-nominated actress Sharon McKnight, this accompaniment CD allows children to sing along with the music of the Disney Broadway musical. In addition to well-known songs from the animated movie, new songs were added by composer Alan Menken. Two versions of each song are provided; the student can learn the song by singing along with guide-vocals, then practice on their own by singing with the accompaniment tracks. It was named a Top Ten Cast Album of 2008 by TalkinBroadway.com. "All songs are fully-orchestrated and recorded in the original show key — ideal for Broadway fans. [It] works well as a learning tool when paired with the sheet music," Malinda, marketing director at Stage Stars Records, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23409 (added 4/27/2009) .  Age Range: 0 to 2 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This all-in-one learning kit for babies includes 15 teaching tools to give babies a head start. Babies can learn First Words, First Numbers, Self and Sounds, and Touch with four board books, five finger puppets, nesting blocks, one-piece puzzles, two-piece puzzles, mirrored flashcards, textured flashcards and more. Launch date: July 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23407 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: gv12-010 Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Game Vault is the second generation from the original Game Chamber. The Game Vault is a storage organizer designed to prevent the loss of games. "The Game Vault makes the child put back the game they are playing before another game will come out. This prevents the game finding [its] way under the car seat, couch or on the plane ... sav[ing] parent hundreds of dollars," Michael Rosenberg, CEO of Daze Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23406 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Global Ody-see is a strategic educational game designed to teach geography and history by using competitive fun and stunning images. It can be played by children and adults alike. There are two game versions, Time Limit and Home City, that may be played in school, in homeschool settings, or for family time at home. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23405 (added 4/27/2009) .  Age Range: 8 and up Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
American Ody-see is a strategic educational game designed to teach American geography and history by using competitive fun and stunning images. It can be played by children and adults alike. It includes reference to all 50 states plus the territories of the USA. "American Ody-see boasts two versions in each game (Time Limit and Home City), as well as being able to be played by children as young as 8 who can outplay adults, so it has an extraordinarily wide market appeal from schools, homeschooling, families and adults, even to 'serious' gamers," Len Wicks, chief executive of ody-see.com ltd, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23404 (added 4/27/2009) .  Age Range: 8 and up Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Global Ody-see is a three-dimensional educational game designed to teach geography and history by using competitive fun, stunning images and kinaesthetic learning. It is a model of the Earth, as well as a game that can be played by children and adults alike. "Global Ody-see boasts two versions in each game (Time Limit and Home City), as well as being able to be played by children as young as 8 who can outplay adults, so it has an extraordinarily wide market appeal from schools, homeschooling, families and adults, even to 'serious' gamers," Len Wicks, chief executive of ody-see.com ltd, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23403 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: D-003 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Mini Excavator is made of precut pieces of wood that are designed for easy assembly. The product is created to teach the technology of the same machines seen in the construction site. No batteries are required. It was honored in the 2008 Creative Play Awards. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23402 (added 4/27/2009) .  Age Range: 12 and up Launch Date: September 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Fun Stix garage door magnets are a fast, easy and cost-effective way to decorate for holidays and celebrations of all kinds. Most garage doors in the U.S. are made of polymer-coated steel, and Fun Stix are designed to stick to these doors with no effort at all. They're also weather resistant, UV protected, reusable , and won't interfere with the normal operation of garage doors. Fun Stix may also be used on refrigerators or office file cabinets, or in nurseries, daycare centers or classrooms. "Typical magnetic decorations are too heavy. As a result, they are too expensive. ... Fun Stix™ combine plastic die-cut sheeting and magnets to give customers a one-of-a-kind decorative experience saving time, energy and money. Dollar for dollar, customers can decorate four to five times more of their garage doors compared to typical garage door magnets of the same cost," John Delatorre, president of Fun Stix Magnets, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23401 (added 4/27/2009) . Yahtzee Hand Held Game Assortment From: ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC. Other products from ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.
 Age Range: 8 and up Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Players roll the dice to roll up the score in this terrific hand-held version of the popular game from Hasbro. Launch date: July 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23400 (added 4/27/2009) . Scrabble Folio Edition Game From: ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC. Other products from ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.
 Age Range: 8 and up Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This sleek edition of America's favorite word game is designed for people on the go. It features a nylon, zip-up case with snap-in tile racks, a folding game tray, and snap-in letter tiles in a cloth pouch. Launch date: July 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23399 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 0037 Launch Date: November 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This soft, pliable, moldable dough is made from water, flour, salt, cream of tartar, canola oil and citric acid. The company uses colors that are made using only all-natural plant and vegetable extracts; no artificial colors or chemicals are used. The Super Mega Fun Pack contains one 4-oz. container of each of the colors (natural, brown, green, orange, pink and yellow) and a little rolling pin in a reusuable cotton bag. "When Happy Fun Dough has come to the end of its long and fruitful life, just put it on your compost pile and reuse or recycle the cute tin container," Christine Stewart, owner of For My Kids, told TDmonthly. This product received Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys of 2009 award. Launch date: November 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23398 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 3704 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This portable, folding wooden stable comes with four horses, four hay bales, a corral and a ladder. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23397 (added 4/27/2009) . Captain America Bust Bank From: MONOGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC. Other products from MONOGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC.
 Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: 67013 Launch Date: September 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Too weak for the army, scrawny Steve Rogers served his country by signing up to be part of the experimental Super Soldier program during World War II. With increased abilities and his fabled shield, Captain America helped defeat Red Skull and the Nazis before disappearing. Returning at the advent of the super hero boom, the American icon has gone on to protect the innocent from threats street-level to intergalactic. Made of RotoPlastic and decked out in red, white and blue, this bank stands approximately 7.5" tall. Launch date: September 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23396 (added 4/27/2009) . The White House Christmas Mystery From: GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL Other products from GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL
 Age Range: 8 to 14 SKU or Item #: RKPWHI Launch Date: June 2006 Gender: Boys And Girls
Award-winning children's author Carole Marsh incorporates history, geography, culture and more in this White House Christmas Mystery. Each book includes SAT words, an Accelerated Reader quiz, the Lexile measure and the Fountas and Pinnell guided level. Launch date: June 2006. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23395 (added 4/27/2009) . Barack Obama: America's 44th President From: GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL Other products from GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL
 Age Range: 6 to 12 SKU or Item #: HNPAME44 Launch Date: November 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
With facts, trivia, puzzles and more, this kid-friendly book is all about America's 44th president. It includes interesting facts about Barack Obama’s childhood, parents, educational background and career, while also introducing the First Lady Michelle Obama and following her journey to the White House. Readers will also meet their daughters, Malia and Natasha, who have a story all their own. Launch date: November 5, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23393 (added 4/27/2009) . Mary America: First Girl President of the United States: Book 1 From: GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL Other products from GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL
 Age Range: 8 to 12 SKU or Item #: MARPINA Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Written by award-winning author Carole Marsh, "Mary America: First Girl President of the United States," covers Mary's exciting adventures. Orphan Mary Americ, who becomes president at age 12 through a fluke in the law and a high IQ, is busy with slumber parties, balls, home school and the Situation Room. She must learn about the government, diplomacy and the White House, while being dependable, responsible and 12. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23392 (added 4/27/2009) . Holiday Readers Set of 6 From: GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL Other products from GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL
 These holiday readers can be used a gift for early readers, as they educate children about the story of Santa Claus, hanging stockings and cooking special meals with the family, plus other holiday traditions around the world. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23391 (added 4/27/2009) . Holiday Activity Books Set From: GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL Other products from GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL
 Age Range: 8 to 12 SKU or Item #: NSPHOL Launch Date: June 2003 Gender: Boys And Girls
With these three activity books, children and students can learn about different holiday traditions surrounding Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, while participating in engaging activities, delicious recipes, seasonal trivia and more. Launch date: June 2003. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23390 (added 4/27/2009) .
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