TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Educational Product Category

LaQ Mini Kit Chameleon by LaQ USA, Inc.

With LaQ, kids can make spherical shapes from toy blocks. LaQ Mini Kits are 175-piece kits designed to make various interchangeable models. The Mini Kit Chameleon has instructions to make a Chameleon, Giant Tortoise, Crocodile, Frog and Japanese Bush Warbler. 6/16/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Mini Kit Shark by LaQ USA, Inc.

LaQ Mini Kits are 175-piece block sets that can make various interchangeable spherical models. The Mini Kit Shark comes with instructions for building a shark, rhinoceros, elephant, kingfisher and shoebill. 6/16/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Do Tell Original Edition by DO TELL ENTERPRISES

Do Tell is designed for parties, couples, friends and girls' getaways. By inspiring players to participate through words and actions, Do Tell acts as a natural icebreaker and a tool for connection and communication. Players never have to play the card they are given or reveal more than they are comfortable with. Do Tell aims to keep players curious, interested, engaged and rolling in the aisles. "We’re about expansion, diversity, compassion, understanding, coming out of our box, acceptance, love and laughter," Geoff LaPlace, president of Do Tell Enterprises, told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmartLab Bug Playground by SMARTLAB TOYS

Kids can wrangle backyard creepy-crawlies into this mini funhouse, catching crickets, ants and beetles with the handheld bug catcher, then watching how they behave in the 5” x 3.5” x 3” plastic playground. The Bug Playground comes with a 12-panel fully illustrated booklet written by insect expert David George Gordon. 6/16/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Word on the Street Junior by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

Each turn, one team flips over a category card and team members quickly brainstorm words that fit the category. The team agrees on a word before the time runs out and then pulls each letter in that word one lane closer to their side of the street. The first team to pull eight letters off the street wins. Word on the Street Junior is designed to encourage vocabulary development, creative thinking and teamwork, and is "great for all ages and all group sizes," Out of the Box VP of Marketing Leah Sugar told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Mensa Select; 2010 Major Fun; 2010 Oppenheim Gold; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product; 2010 Parent's Choice Silver
— Verlina Adema of What You Reading Now played Word on the Street Junior with her three children and enjoyed that the game required teamwork and brainstorming. As a homeschool mom, she appreciated that “This game incorporates visual, auditory and tactile learning styles so there is something for every child!”
— The Board Game Family described Word on the Street Junior as the perfect party game because “every time we play it, we can’t stop with just one play…But that’s just great because the second game is always louder, more energetic, and lasts longer for a lot more fun.” ( Watch Video) 6/14/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book by LUCID HAWAII INC.

The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book includes more than 200 colorable illustrations designed to help teach children how to identify over 80 species of fish. Each illustration is accompanied by a complete description of the fish, with information about anatomical features, coloration, body designs, feeding habits and reproductive strategies. An overview of coral reef ecology is provided to help children understand the relationship between the fishes and the coral reef as well as the importance of conservation. This eco-friendly book is printed on recycled paper. "This book is often referred to as a coloring textbook or even coloring encyclopedia, because it is the most complete source of information about reef fish that you will find in a coloring book," Lucid Publishing Author Monika Mira told TDmonthly.
Awards: Summer 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award 6/14/2010 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Wonder Why Caterpillars Eat So Much by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? How do our ears stop us from falling? This close-up look at human and animal senses delivers clear and concise answers to the questions children ask. 6/14/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Wonder Why Lemons Taste Sour by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? How do our ears stop us from falling? This close-up look at human and animal senses delivers clear and concise answers to the questions children ask. 6/14/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Children want to know "Why don't ships sink?", "Which is the fastest jet plane?", and "Why do cars need gasoline?" Climb aboard and discover the answers in this intriguing look at transportation. 6/14/2010 (Price: $6.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Wonder Why the Wind Blows by KINGFISHER BOOKS

I Wonder Why the Wind Blows answers all sorts of tricky and fascinating questions about Planet Earth, such as "How cold is snow?", "How hot are deserts?", and "Where do rivers end?" An entertaining introduction to our planet for budding scientists and beginning readers. 6/14/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Chemistry: Getting a Big Reaction by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Discover the secrets of chemistry, and learn about the properties of matter and the ways in which they interact, combine and change. Chemistry is a compelling guide to a community of characters who make up everything around us.
— SimplyScience’s Shirley loved the book’s “funny (and accurate) introduction to the periodic table.” She imagined “the kid who is fascinated with science picking up this small trim-sized book, reading it, and showing it to all his/her friends.”
— Despite some issues with the book’s organization, Roberta Gibson of Wrapped in Foil found that the book makes chemistry concepts “fresh and interesting” by presenting the terms as characters. She loved that “The sections are written in the first person from that character’s point of view, and each section stands on its own.” 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Basics Math: A Book You Can Count On by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Meet Zero, a bubbly fellow who will dissolve you to nothing, and say hello to the all-action Units, who just love to measure. Get a load of greedy Multiply, a big guy who hoards numbers together, and stand amazed by mysterious Pi, who goes on and on and on ... to Infinity. Multiply your number know-how with Basher’s unique one-stop guide to the building blocks of mathematics. Packed with top tips and memorable characters, this is an essential book for students ages 8 and up. 6/14/2010 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Basics Punctuation: The Write Stuff by KINGFISHER BOOKS

With its lively, creative approach, this is a unique and highly memorable one-stop guide to using punctuation marks correctly. Each mark is each represented by its own character – from unassuming Semicolon to loud-mouthed Exclamation Mark – who explain in their own words what makes them tick and how they are used. “Do’s and “Don’t”s provide practical advice to help every child unravel the rules and regulations of the English language. 6/14/2010 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Planet Earth: What planet are you on? by KINGFISHER BOOKS

From Basher, the illustrator who showed the periodic table in a whole new light and gave us his fresh spin on physics, bioligy, astronomy and rocks and minerals, comes Planet Earth, a book that sheds light on this rock we live on, from its mountains and ocean depths to the storms that whirl around it. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Rocks & Minerals: A Gem of a Read by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science. Rocks & MInerals is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Biology: Life As We Know It by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Nature’s building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body’s parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear—and fun. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - Physics: Why Matter Matters! by KINGFISHER BOOKS

Imagine physics as a community full of wacky characters--the building blocks of the universe each with a unique personality. This book throws open the doors and welcomes you into their amazing world. From gravity to the theory of relativity, this unique book provides visual interpretations of complex concepts, designed to make learning physics easier and a whole lot more fun. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basher - The Periodic Table: Elements with Style! by KINGFISHER BOOKS

The Periodic Table introduces budding chemists to the world of the elements as it's never been seen before. Designed to resemble popular networking Web sites, the pages of this book feature "homepages" for each of the chemical elements – complete with witty and informative profiles written by the elements themselves, plus a personally chosen picture. 6/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Buzzlewords® The Spelling Bee Game - Level 5, Adult by THE SPELLING BEE GAME INC.

Designed to allow practice and improvement for spelling skills, this 2- to 6-player game comes with a colorful game board, a tri-colored die, six bee playing pieces, 300 Buzzleword cards and 50 Buzzlebee cards. The spelling words are taken from actual school lists, and the adult version is ideal for family game night or play with friends. The game includes spelling words at three levels of difficulty. ( Watch Video) 6/14/2010 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Leapster Explorer by LEAPFROG

This portable learning device offers a high- resolution touchscreen, click-in camera accessory and Flash and 3-D graphics. 40 different play experiences are available, including 12 cartridge games and 18 Leaplet Learning Applications.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum. 6/8/2010

Multiplication Flash Cards by SCHOOL ZONE PUBLISHING CO

Kids can learn to multiply numbers 0 to 12 with these 55 pocket-sized flash cards. ( Watch Video) 6/7/2010 (Price: $2.99)

I Can Do It by CHILDREN INC.

Based on resilience theory research, the songs from this album are specifically designed to help children build creativity, independence, planning, people skills, optimism, confidence and problem-solving skills. "Our music is research-based. We take the latest findings on child development and translate this research into practical and entertaining products for teachers and parents," Growing Sound Sales and Marketing Director Emily Sandul told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product Award 6/4/2010 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snoots Toots! A Kid's Game of Empathy and Manners by YOUTHLIGHT INC.

Snoots Toots! A Kids Game of Empathy and Manners is a therapeutic board game from Dr. Poppy Moon’s Imagucation Creation Workshop. Kids will role-play their way through a variety of situations requiring manners and empathy skills. This game is designed to help kids learn skills that are critical to social and emotional development. "The use of role playing during the game makes it unique, as does fact that it can be used in a therapeutic, educational, or home setting," YouthLight Inc. Creative Director Amy Rule told TDmonthly. Awards: Dr. Toy 2010 Best Children's Vacation Products 6/4/2010 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dwizzle Dee - Colors, Sizes, Songs & Imagination! by CINEMA WERX LLC

Created to entertain and educate preschool children through colorful and lovable live-action puppet characters and animation, the DVD teaches fundamentals such as colors, sizes and shapes with the help of its distinctive characters.
Awards: 2010 Dove Foundation; 2009 KIDS FIRST! Coalition For Quality Children's Media 6/4/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spy Scope 3-in-1 Telescope / Microscope / Magnifier by C & A SCIENTIFIC


This easy to use three-in-one (Microscope, Telescope, and Magnifier) is ideal for the budding Spy or Scientist. Get bright, sharp images without blurry edges around the viewing area with these high quality optical lenses. This unique, slick, lightweight multi-use instrument is also great for sports fans, spy enthusiasts, or bird and animal watchers.

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