TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Educational Product Category

1.2.3. Big House Set by PLAYMOBIL INC.

The PLAYMOBIL House has colorful, larger, rounded pieces specially designed for toddlers, and it is the perfect set for children who love to play house. The set includes a two-story house with furnishings, five figures, baby stroller, and slide. The sides of the house can be folded up. 12/29/2010 (Price: $54.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1.2.3. Animals Train by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Load the PLAYMOBIL passengers onto the 1.2.3 Animals Train. The set’s adorable, rounded pieces are perfect for toddlers. The train carts, which can be separated or linked together, come in the shapes of a chicken, cat, and dog. The set also includes three figures. 12/29/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Take Along 1.2.3. Noah's Ark by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Hurry to help the animals board the My Take Along 1.2.3 Noah’s Ark. The set’s colorful, larger, rounded pieces are specially designed for toddlers. The deck of the ark is removable and the hull has plenty of space for storage. The set comes with a handle so it can be taken anywhere, and the ark can float on water. The set includes two figures, lion and lioness, and pairs of giraffes, zebras, elephants, and birds. It measures 12.2 x 7.1 x 7.1 inches (L x W x H).   12/29/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Interactive Play and Learn 1.2.3. Farm by PLAYMOBIL INC.

With four interactive function keys and six different animals, the PLAYMOBIL Interactive Play and Learn 1.2.3 Farm is ideal for toddlers. The set’s interactive features help children to learn colors, to identify animals and the sounds they make, and to learn numbers. The roof of the farm also comes with a sorting function to help identify shapes. The set includes a figure, cow, chicken, sheep, horse, pig, puppy, and other accessories. Select between eight language choices. It measures 14.6 x 10.6 x 8.3 inches (L x W x H). 12/29/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eco-Friendly Wooden Double Sided Domino by BOIKIDO

This environmental friendly wooden Double Sided Domino is made of wood from FSC-monitored source, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. It's designed for preschoolers to learn numbers, counting and matching, plus develop motor and cognitive skills. The pieces can be stored in the sturdy drawer box that comes with the toy. It's been tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards.
Awards: 2011 Parents' Choice Recommended Award 12/29/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eco-Friendly Wooden Rainbow Numbers by BOIKIDO

This environmental friendly wooden Rainbow Numbers Game is made of wood from FSC-monitored source, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. Kids can learn counting and numbers. Color coded matching provides helpful hints to minimize frustration. The game helps develop motor and cognitive skills. Store the pieces in the nice and sturdy drawer box which comes with the toy. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. ( Watch Video) 12/29/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eco-friendly Wooden Flower Counting Game by BOIKIDO

This environmental friendly wooden Flower Counting Game is made of wood from FSC-monitored source, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. Kids learn colors, numbers and counting with this attractive flower with a happy smiley face. The game helps develop motor and cognitive skills. It includes 60 pegs for counting. Store the pieces in the sturdy drawer box that comes with the toy. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards.
Awards: 2011 Parents' Choice Approved Award 12/29/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Double Sided Matching Game by BOIKIDO

This environmental friendly wooden Double Sided Matching Game is made of wood from FSC-monitored source, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. Learning ABCs is very important for kids while growing up. These 52 double sided wooden pieces will help kids learn their ABCs while playing. Develop motor and cognitive skills. Match the upper case letter with the corresponding lower case letter, each pair has a unique way to fit into each other to minimize frustration. Flip the pieces and you have a different set of matching game for extra fun. Store the pieces in the nice and sturdy drawer box which comes with the toy. It's been tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards.
Awards: 2011 Parents' Choice Recommended Award 12/29/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Double Sided Alphabet Puzzle by BOIKIDO

This environmental friendly wooden Double Sided Alphabet Puzzle is made of wood from FSC-monitored source, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. Learning ABCs is very important for kids while growing up. These 26 double sided wooden pieces will attract kids to it so they can play and learn while developing motor and cognitive skills. By sorting the capital letters in the right sequence, kids can assemble a beautiful picture. On the reverse side, a long caterpillar helps kids learn both upper and lower case letters. Store all the pieces in the nice and sturdy drawer box which comes with the toy. The toy has been tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards.
Awards: 2011 Parents' Choice Recommended Award 12/29/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activity Table Garden by BOIKIDO

This high-quality, durable and easy-to-assemble Activity Table will engage children in hours of wholesome play. The exploring, learning and fun elements include shape sorting, stacking, hammer game, bead coaster and zigzag maze. Kids can develop problem-solving and fine-motor skills, as well as learn colors and shapes. It's been tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. ( Watch Video) 12/27/2010 (Price: $54.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship by NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO

Timed to release for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Black History month, and President’s Day, this collection of four animated stories features celebrity narration by James Earl Jones, Jeff Brooks, and Danny Glover and includes an interview with acclaimed author Nikki Giovanni. Includes: • "The Pilgrims Of Plimoth" (adapted from the story written and illustrated by Marcia Sewall). When the Pilgrims set out for America they brought with them a dream for the future. With hard work they made that dream come true. • "John, Paul, George, & Ben" (adapted from the story written and illustrated by Lane Smith, narrated by James Earl Jones). A humorous and factual history of five lads who grew up to become the Founding Fathers of our nation. • "The Journey of The One & Only Declaration of Independence" (adapted from the story by Judith St. George, illustrated by Will Hillenbrand, narrated by Jeff Brooks). This witty, gritty and factual story tells all about the document that has defined American freedom for more than two centuries. • "Lincoln and Douglass: An American Friendship" (adapted from the story by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Bryan Collier, narrated by Danny Glover) The story of an unusual, historic friendship between two great American leaders – Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. 12/17/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Duke Ellington and More Stories To Celebrate Great Figures in American History by NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO

Celebrate African American history with this historic and musical collection of four stories on one DVD. Best-selling picture books are lovingly adapted for the small screen, featuring captivating narration by Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Samuel L. Jackson and Billy Dee Williams. Stories include: "Duke Ellington" (based on the story by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Bran Pinkney, narrated by Forest Whitaker). A most fitting tribute to a great man who proudly celebrated the history of African-Americans, from slavery to civil rights struggles; "Ellington Was Not a Street" (based on the story by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, narrated by Phylicia Rashad). A poetic tribute about growing up amidst many of the great figures in African American History; "Ella Fitzgerald": The Tale of Vocal Virtuosa (based on the story Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney, narrated by Billy Dee Williams). The dramatic story of how Ella got her sound, on the way to a most remarkable and inspiring career; "John Henry" (based on the story by Julius Lester, illustrated by Brian Pinkney, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson). Based on the famous African-American folk ballad, this story tells of the legendary contest between a spirited man with a hammer and a steam. 12/17/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wi$eMoney, The Town of Financial Literacy by DESTINA INC.

Wi$eMoney is a fun learning game for ages 13 to adult. Two to twelve players in two to four teams follow footprints in and around the fictitious Town of Financial Literacy. The entire family learns about banking, investing, budgeting, payday, financial responsibility, financing, credit, and identity protection. Players face real world situations and challenges as they learn the secrets of money management. "We created Destina...Wi$eMoney, a team-based board game, to give families a fun, engaging way to help everyone learn and remember financial basics for a successful life," Elizabeth Treher, founder of Destina, Inc., told TDmonthly. 12/17/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Comfort Me Books by COMFORT ME BOOKS

Comfort Me Books is a collection of recordable storybooks with a 3 minute re-recordable module allowing the child to record other books as well. The heart and sun embedded in the book light up during playback of the story. 12/17/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Meet Einstein by MEET BOOKS LLC

“Meet Einstein” introduces young minds to what scientists do, helping kids make connections in things they see and experience, and teaching them that science is all around them. With colorful, playful illustrations, the book portrays Einstein as a likeable, approachable character. 12/9/2010 (Price: $11.97) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Drum TherapyŽ Kit by DAD (DRUMS AND DISABILITIES)

The Drum Therapy® Kit, designed to help autistic and special needs children and adults develop retention, coordination, self-esteem, fine motor skill, sensory integration, social skills, and physical and cognitive functioning, can also help children get better grades in school, and make homework much easier. "[Used by] Doctors, School Systems, and Therapists throughout the world," Pat Gesualdo, President/CEO of DAD, told TDmonthly. 12/8/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Fluorescent Rock Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

Discover rare glowing fluorescent minerals. Shine a UV light on these fluorescent minerals and what looks like an ordinary rock suddenly becomes a brilliant display of fluorescent color. Only 15-percent of the world's minerals are fluorescent, making for a fun challenge to go hunting for more of these rare minerals. Kit includes a portable, battery powered UV lamp, 6 fluorescent minerals that glow in beautiful colors and an information packet filled with fun experiments. Requires 4 AA batteries. 12/8/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Mega Shark Tooth Comparison Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

The Mega Shark Tooth Comparison Kit contains five real fossil shark teeth from an assortment of species: Mako, Tiger, Bullshark and more. It also includes a full-sized museum quality replica of one of the largest Megalodon teeth ever found. At over sixty feet, Megalodon was the biggest predator to ever live. Shark info guide included. 12/8/2010 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Ultimate Fossil Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

Fossils take millions of years to form and provide a record of the past. The Ultimate Fossil Kit features six superior quality fossils including an iridescent ammonite from Madagascar, a trilobite, a Mosasaur tooth from Morocco, a giant sharks tooth, two polished ocean fossils, and an info guide. 12/8/2010 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Basic Fossil Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

Fossils take millions of years to form and provide a record of the past. The Basic Fossil Kit features 10 specimens which include plants, sea creatures, dinosaur bones, sharks teeth and more. Also comes with a 25-page information guide. 12/8/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Basic Geode Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

Geodes are formed by prehistoric bubbles in lava. Over time, surrounding minerals penetrate the bubbles forming crystals. The adventure is in cracking open these real geodes to reveal the crystal caverns hidden inside. The basic kit contains six geodes from one mine. This kit includes safety glasses and instructions.
Awards: 2009 Informal Education Product of the Year Award; 2010 Museum Tour Excellence Award 12/8/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Ultimate Geode Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

Geodes are formed by prehistoric bubbles in lava. Over time, surrounding minerals penetrate the bubbles forming crystals. The adventure is in cracking open these real geodes to reveal the crystal caverns hidden inside. The Ultimate kit includes 15 geodes from three different mines for a wider variety of crystal formations which could include: quartz, fluorite, calcite, or even amethyst. This kit includes safety glasses and instructions.
Awards: 2009 Informal Education Product of the Year; 2010 Museum Tour Excellence Award 12/8/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dino Excavation Kit! Stegosaurus by WILD CREATIONS

Dinosaur fans can dig up their favorite bones using a plastic chisel and hammer. After assembling the pieces, they'll have a museum-quality display piece.
Awards: 2010 National Parenting Center Toys That Teach award 12/3/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Geoworld: Ice Age Excavation Kit! Mammoth by WILD CREATIONS

Kids use a plastic chisel and hammer to unearth the bones of extinct animals, then assemble the pieces into a skeleton. The finished piece can be used as a display.
Awards: 2010 National Parenting Center Toys That Teach award 12/3/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Arc-A-Teks by WABA FUN LLC

A new series of Superstructs, plastic rod-and-connector-style construction toys, called Arc-A-Teks from WABA Fun will have kids as young as 3-years-old creating, building and imagining. Each of the three Arc-A-Teks sets comes with 40-42 pieces, enough to build two Arc-A-Tek characters simultaneously. Children can also build a third character from each set, and instructions can be found online using a special code included in each Arc-A-Teks set. It’s a thoroughly non-violent, character-building construction set made with bigger parts for littler hands. 12/3/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]