August 2009 Notable Toys — All

This small, fuzzy penguin features an exterior of high-quality polyester fiber created from recycled plastic bottles. Launch date: Summer 2009.

This small, fuzzy owl features an exterior of high-quality polyester fiber created from recycled plastic bottles. Launch date: Summer 2009.

This starter pack includes three Bakugan, three ability cards for playing from the hand and three metal gate cards for play on the field.

Hairstylist-in-training Sophie is dressed in trendy clothing — a bright plaid skirt, cropped denim jacket, and pink, graphic tee and pink shimmery scarf — and comes with a blue handbag, a brush and a wig with pink highlights. Girls can change her hair and create scenarios as she hangs out with her friends, the other girls in the LIV line: Katie, Alexis and Daniela. She comes with an access code to the LIV World website. Launch date: 2009.

The collection includes a complete set of gingerbread characters: Cookie Formal Boy, Cookie Cinamon Girl, Cookie Softy Snowmank, Cookie Boy and Cookie Reindeer. They are 8" with colorful holiday buttons and edging, ideal for gifts, decor or play. "Douglas toys are distinctive in design and quality. There is visual appeal as well as true quality workmanship and safety consciousness," Erika Radich, marketing manager for Douglas Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 20, 2009.

This 8.5” x 11” oversized peel-and-stick postcard from Greenie2Steps is produced with inks, coatings and adhesives that are all water based. It is designed to be removed and relocated hundreds of times without losing adhesive ability, marring walls or leaving residue. It depicts TelleyGreen, the beautiful and magical home of Greenie, the eco-friendly elephant. She is traveling the world to discover new places, learn new lessons, and meet new friends in her pineapple plane. Launch date: July 29, 2009.

Jumbo Greenie2Steps whimsical wall art prints (36" x 48") are both educational and eco-friendly, and depict the friends and adventures of Greenie, the eco-friendly elephant. The peel-and-stick wall art is designed to be removed and relocated hundreds of times without losing adhesive ability, marring walls or leaving residue. The inks, adhesive and coatings are all water based, so the wall art is safe for infants, toddlers and children of all ages. Launch date: July 29, 2009.

Huge Greenie2Steps whimsical wall art prints (24" x 36" are educational and eco-friendly, and depict the friends and adventures of Greenie, the eco-friendly elephant. The peel-and-stick wall art is designed to be removed and relocated hundreds of times without losing adhesive ability, marring walls or leaving residue. The inks, adhesive and coatings are all water based, so the wall art is safe for infants, toddlers and children of all ages. Launch date: July 29, 2009.

Turny Burny are best friends and big-time trouble makers. Although, they insist it's all just a misunderstanding and that the trouble making is all being done by their doppelgangers from an alternate dimension. Do you ever get déja vu? Well, Turny Burny insists that every time you feel déja vu, there's a dimensional portal opening us somewhere. See, so those missing cakes and pies went through a portal, and these guys had nothing to do with it. Are you ready to take sides? Both? Turny Burny is available in four sizes, with MSRP from $6.00 to $50.00. Launch date: July 2009.

You'll never meet anyone more optimistic than Uppy. He's super positive — positive that the snack you have in your hand belongs to him, and that your bank account should be in his name. Uppy is sure of things — sure that you guys would make the perfect team, and that your team should make its way down to the bakery to order something really super delicious. You handle the money part and Uppy is sure he can do all the eating. "Uglydolls celebrate the individual and our imperfections. Beauty is skin deep, but Ugly is forever!" a representative of Pretty Ugly told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008.

Designed to be every parent's solution for droolers, teethers, eczema, reflux and everyday feeding, Wonder Bibs are made from super-absorbent cotton towelling and have a water-resistant nylon backing. A double-snap adjustable neckline means one bib will last from infant to toddler. The bright color bibs are machine washable and dryer safe. A standard Wonder Bib holds 1/4 cup of water. This product received 2008 iParenting Media Outstanding Product Award, a 2008 iParenting Media Greatest Product Award, and a 2008 Mom's Best Award. Launch date: February 2008.

The hood of this Frankenstein costume for babies features a forehead scar, bolts, felt hair and a heightened head — to store all those brains. The poly/cotton blend jacket and pants have jagged edges, and the pants have an elastic waist. "Our costumes are easy to wear for the children and for parents to dress! Adorable, fun, exciting and unusual costume characters are well made so that younger siblings will be able to wear them also," Eugenie Torres, designer for Mullins Square, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2009.

This newborn collection of bamboo socks comes two pairs per box. Size: 0-6 months. The socks are hypoallergenic, breathable and absorbent, anti-bacterial, natural and eco-friendly, and silky smooth to babies’ skin. The company's bamboo yarn is processed with low-impact dyes, and is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100-percent certified free of any harmful chemicals. "Bamboo could be the most sustainable natural fiber on earth. Bamboo grows quickly and does not require replanting after harvesting. Bamboo takes in five times as much greenhouse gas, and produces 35-percent more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees," Winnie Liu, president of Jazzies, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2009.

We Both Read books feature an interactive format designed for a child to take turns reading aloud with a parent or tutor. The left-hand pages feature more sophisticated text for the parent or tutor to read. Then, the child reads the right-hand pages, which feature text written at a specific early reading level. With beautiful illustrations and photos, the books are leveled for children in grades K-3, and the series includes a total of 45 fiction and nonfiction titles. Paperback: $4.99, Hardcover: $9.95. "Designed for shared reading, the We Both Read series brings parents and children together for a wonderful reading experience and faster reading development," Gloria L. Scott, office manager for Treasure Bay, Inc., told TDmonthly. This product has received the following awards: 2005 - The National Parenting Center; 2008 - Learning Magazine's Teachers' Choice Award; 2007 - Institute for Childhood Resources (1 of 10 best Educational Products); and Mom's Choice Award (finalist for Best Children's Series). Launch date: 1997.

Snappy the Snowman — waving to his seasonal fans — is a 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decoration that lights up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. Reusable WOWindow Posters are made in the USA and are not sold at national big-box stores, according to Robert Schott, director of national sales for WOWindows, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2007.

Dashing Reindeer is 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decoration that lights up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. WOWindow Posters are made in the USA and are reuseable. Launch date: 2007.

This artificial Christmas Tree is a 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decoration that lights up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. Reusable WOWindow Posters are made in the USA and are "not sold in national big-box or national chain discount party stores," Robert Schott, director of National Sales for WOWindows, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2007.

Santa Claus is 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decoration that lights up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. WOWindow Posters are made in the USA and are reuseable. Launch date: 2007.

Sinister Sid — an evil, frightening bedroom monster — has two 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decorations that light up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. Reusable WOWindow Posters are made in the USA and are sold sold in big-box stores, according to Robert Schott, director of National Sales for WOWindows. Launch date: 2007.

Vince the Vampire — lunging with a blood-thirsty gaze — has two 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decorations that light up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. Reusable WOWindow Posters are made in the USA. Launch date: 2009.

Catrageous the Beast — ready to pounce from upstairs windows — has two 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decorations that light up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. Reusable WOWindow Posters are made in the USA and are "not sold in national big-box or national chain discount party stores," Robert Schott, director of National Sales at WOwindows, told TDmonthly.

Menacing Mummy — ready to terrorize the next trick or treater — has two 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decorations that light up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. Reusable WOWindow Posters are made in the USA.

Happy Jack — a giant jack o'lantern for a window — is a 3' x 5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decoration that lights up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. Reusable WOWindow Posters are made in the USA and not sold in big-box stores. Launch date: 2006.

Werewolf — ready to pounce on the next trick or treater — is a 3'x5' full-color, high-quality plastic window decoration that lights up at night with back lighting from everyday household lamps for the enjoyment of passersby on the street. It comes with corner stick adhesive squares. Reusable WOWindow Posters are made in the USA. They are "not sold in national big-box or national chain discount party stores," Robert Schott, director of National Sales for WOWindows, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.