October 2008 Notable Toys — All

This soft and beautiful beanie has the perfect bright Celina flower. Made of 100% Cotton decorated with Swarovski Crystals.

Be proud of your age and show it on this adorable onesie. Great for birthday pictures and perfectly cute all by itself!

This pettiskirt gets its sparkles from studs on the outfit. Made of extra soft nylon chiffon, the material allows the skirt to give off its fluffiness. With an elastic waist and adjustable ribbons, this outfit is designed to grow with a child and also fit everyone.

This pink pettidress is made with extra soft nylon chiffon to allow for the dress to be extra fluffy.

Made of durable plastic, this "pocket rocket" flies when launched from the hand. The user simply presses down on the tip of the Boink with his or her index finger, holds it securely without restraining the top, and then lets in go.

This colorful puzzle features two challenging games in one and is designed to test an individual's patience and train the memory. It is available in five jewel tones: red, green, purple, blue, clear and yellow. A version with a clock base (MSRP: $9.95) is also available.

This 20-page book offers ideas for crafts using Puff Beadz, which are poms that have a hole through their middle so that they can be attached via pipe cleaners without glue. Kids can make playmates, trees and tree houses.

This set of six, 3"-square soft blocks comes in a drawstring bag. Spot clean only.

The PiNKiTUDE brand was developed through partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and MGM's Pink Panther. A portion of proceeds from the line will go to the Susan G. Komen foundation. Launch date: August 2008.

The Tuffet offers a safe environment for babies learning to sit, by providing soft cushioning for their head if they fall over. Kids can also sit on the tuffet while playing or watching television. The 5"-thick Tuffet has a removable, washable, 100-percent polyester cover with two handles and two pockets for storage.

Featuring bright, fun colors and a trendy charm, this combo is from the Jewels Girls Love to Wear collection. MSRP: Choker: $14.00; Bracelet: $10.00. Launch date: 2008.

Hyperspace, the final frontier. Think of this as a mental spaceship that will help you project your consciousness straight into the fourth dimension.  The first Hyperdo ever built took over two years to construct. Measuring 14" (35cm) in diameter, this 120-cell model will take a lot less time, but you still won't want to take it apart.

Become acquainted with the structure of space by building hundreds of models from simple to profound. Zometool bridges nature, math, science, art and architecture; this kit can be a great introduction to the Zometool universe.

From the Jewels Girls Love to Wear Collection, this jewelry features bright colors while reinforcing eco-friendliness. MSRP: Choker: $14.00; Bracelet: $10.00. Launch date: 2008.

Printed on soft, green vinyl, these removable rat stickers can be placed in the home to add a bit of decorative fright. Bags of bats and spiders are also available.

Each black window poster silhouette is printed on soft, green vinyl and is designed to be applied to the inside of a window so it is viewable from the outside at night. Available in several varieties, also including Witch and Classic Raptor (MSRP: $14.99), the product adds drama and creepy elegance to the facade of any house.

Mrs. Claus awaits Santa's return for Christmas in an overcoat, mittens and beret. This limited-edition set comes in window packaging, ideal for gift-giving. Launch date: October 2008.

Gus loves being a turkey, that is, until his friends tell him about Thanksgiving. So Gus heads south, the way birds do, to escape being part of someone’s dinner. He’s surprised to see where he ends up, but most of all he’s surprised to find he’s a Pilgrim, too! Teresa Bateman’s spunky Gus is perfectly captured by Ellen Sasaki’s sassy pictures. Children will laugh at loud at this new turkey tale, perfect for Thanksgiving and story hours year-round.

Lucy is good at drawing and making things at school. But there’s a bully at school, and he’s very mean to Lucy. She can’t tell anyone the bully rips her books and breaks her things, because he told her not to—or else! Now every day she comes home scared and sad. What can Lucy do? And who can Lucy tell? Claire Alexander’s simple story and bright illustrations will help young children talk openly about bullying. Best of all, it will reassure them that bullies can be stopped.

In The Mystery of the Singing Ghost, the Aldens fix up the house that their cousins are moving into. There’s just one problem--it seems to be haunted by a ghost who sings! A mysterious mansion alive with skeletons is the setting for The Mystery at Skeleton Point. And finally, in The Mystery of the Mummy’s Curse, the Aldens start to believe in the power of the 4,000-year-old sarcophagus on exhibit at Greenfield Museum. Boo!

One night, under a full moon, four orphaned children set out on their own and turned an abandoned boxcar into their home. So begins the story of the Boxcar Children, a series of unforgettable, now classic favorites. Originally, Gertrude Chandler Warner wrote 19 stories about the Alden children. As the series grew in popularity after paperback publication, children wanted more books. Now there are many titles for children to enjoy. The paperback editions of The Boxcar Children Mysteries: #1, The Boxcar Children; #2, Surprise Island; #3, The Yellow House Mystery; and #4, Mystery Ranch are offered together in a cardboard case.

This DVD presents personal safety instructions to be shared by children and parents. Also included with the DVD is a booklet to catalog and store child’s vital information.

Ratz in the House features eight original hit songs about reading, writing and math.

This 30-minute DVD contains a variety of educational rap, dance and music.