TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Preschool Product Category

By the Light of the Moon by TIGER TALES

Mother Mouse is watching over Little Mouse, snuggly tight in his bed, when Mole appears. "Mother Mouse!" Mole says. "You can't leave your baby there! The farmer is coming to plow the field. That bed is not safe." By the light of the moon, Mother Mouse searches for the perfect new nest for Little Mouse. Her woodland friends offer many ideas, but nothing is quite right. Then Mother Mouse remembers something. Set against a spectacular sky of glittery stars and a flocked full moon, this inviting story will lull children to sleep as they appreciate the coziness of their own beds. By Sheridan Cain, illustrated by Gaby Hansen. 32 Pages. 6/16/2009 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Calin Charming Sweet by COROLLE DOLLS

This 12” doll with sleeping eyes is suitable for 18 months and up. She has a cuddly beanbag-body, allowing her to be in a little girl's embrace, or to be posed to sit up for more engaging pretend play. Calin dolls are machine washable, making care of this favorite plaything easy and confident. 
— “Corolle is our top selling doll,” said Theresa Oppenheim, owner of Toy World in Wayanta, Minn., in response to a May 2009 survey of best selling dolls. 
— “Corolle is outstanding and that's what we stay with,” Jane Beck, owner of B J Beck's Toys in Cedarburg, Wis., told TDmonthly in spring 2009.
— “Those are the best dolls on the market,” Lori Hershman said of Corolle in her Hamden, Conn., toy store, Evan's Toy Shoppe. Hershman was among 26 of 43 storeowners who named Corolle as their best-selling doll line in May 2009. 6/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Caillou ABC by CHOUETTE PUBLISHING INC.

Featuring the main character from the Caillou television series, this board book showcases the ABC Train, which has removable puzzle pieces designed to help kids learn the letters of the alphabet. The pieces can be connected outside of the book to create a lengthy train puzzle. ( Watch Video) 6/9/2009 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Beetle Kid's Backpack by OZIQUE LLC

This polyester backpack is outfitted with two side pockets, a BPA-free plastic drink bottle, and two front pockets — one open and one zipped. It has padded straps and a padded back, and measures 10" W x 13" H x 4.5" L at the base. The backpack is available in three other designs. 6/5/2009 (Price: $36.95)

M'uppet Mittens - Chunkee Monkee Mittens by ZOONI

These Chunkee Monkee Mittens are adorned with a monkey theme while helping to keep hands warm. Matching hat available. 5/28/2009 (Price: $19.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mop Top Hats - Kate's Moss by ZOONI

Sporting a bright green look, Kate's Moss hat gives a hip and modern appearance while safeguarding a child's head and ears from the weather. 5/28/2009 (Price: $30.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mop Top Hats - Flower Power by ZOONI

With a pretty pink flower accented with purple, this hand-knit hat fits well with little girls while keeping the head warm and safe from cold weather. Matching mittens available. 5/28/2009 (Price: $32.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

pottyPOD by PRINCE LIONHEART INC.

The pottyPOD is designed to help create a hassle-free potty experience that makes potty training easier for parents and their child. The soft, cushiony seat provides comfort while the rigid base provides strength and stability. "The pottyPOD is the anti-microbial potty on the market!" Nicole Strand, in sales administration at Prince Lionheart, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2009. ( Watch Video) 5/22/2009 (Price: $45.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Natural Recycling Scoot by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

This maple wood toy recycling truck is finish-free and measures about 4" long. It includes the word "recycling" and portrays sorting bins for glass, plastic and paper. 5/20/2009 (Price: $5.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gourmet Kitchen (green) by HAPE

Little kids can practice whipping up nutritional meals with this wooden cook station. Launch date: Early 2009. 5/12/2009 (Price: $129.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Good Nite Lite by GOOD NITE LITE

This behavorial modification device is designed to teach children acceptable sleep patterns by displaying a sun face for day and a moon face for night. It can be preset to any times, depending upon the schedule that parents set for their children. The sun caricature brightens the room in the morning, letting kids know it is time to get out of bed; the moon signifies that it is "time to rest." The programmable light measures 6" in diameter. ( Watch Video) 5/11/2009 (Price: $34.99)

Precious Pets Magic Towel by TOYSMITH

When placed in water for 30 seconds, this compact package expands into a 12" x 12" cotton towel.
— “Toysmith offers lots of small, inexpensive toys that go out the door consistently,” Steve Melody, owner of Melody’s Choices in Fayetteville, Ark., told TDmonthly in spring 2009. ( Watch Video) 5/7/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

P'kolino 6 Ring Puzzle Stacker by P'KOLINO

P’kolino’s Puzzle Stacker increases the play value of the classic stacker by adding the benefits of puzzles. This 6 ring stacking toy helps develop a baby’s hand-eye coordination and recognition of sizes and colors. The puzzle fine-tunes motor skills and teaches spatial logic through joining the interconnecting pieces, resulting in doubling its developmental value within a single toy. Also available in a 10 ring version. Launch date: June 2009. ( Watch Video) 5/7/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kids Apron - Cats and Dogs by MIMI THE SARDINE

This durable, adjustable cotton apron for children features an eco-coating that is Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified to not contain harmful chemicals. It is machine washable and may also be spot cleaned. It is designed for use when kids are working on art projects, cooking, eating or conducting science experiments. ( Watch Video) 5/7/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics: Dinosaurs, Monsters and More by SCHOLASTIC

This four-DVD set in the Scholastic Storybook Treasures collection features nearly five hours of colorfully animated, action-packed stories-on-video based on classic children's picture books. The series has won numerous awards. Many of the stories on both sets also feature an enhanced Read-Along function, making it easy for early readers to follow along. "The series features carefully crafted adaptations of classic children's story books that stay true to the original text and illustration," Beth Blenz-Clucas of Sugar Mountain PR/Foundry Communications told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 18, 2009. 4/28/2009 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bowzers and Meowzers Children's Book and Puppets by FAUX PAW PRODUCTIONS INC.

This series includes six individual preschool books with lessons written in rhyme. It features distinctive new cat and dog characters presented in a hand-carry book box with a plush hand puppet, plus an audio reward activated sound chip allowing the puppet to bark or meow. The packaging has a "capture system that enables the hand puppet or finger puppets and book to stay together in [the] attractive book carry box," Debby Carman, president of Faux Paw Productions, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008. 4/27/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Activity Walker by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Made from all-natural wood and watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled material, this activity walker includes a block puzzle, working gears, wire beads, a spinning block, a peg maze, a shape sorter and a xylophone, plus a storage space with mesh netting in the back. It's "the only wooden walker on the market that is eco-friendly," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Junior Ramp Racer by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Designed to develop hand-eye coordination, color recognition and basic number skills, the Junior Ramp Racer may entertain children even after the checkered flag is waved. "Made from all-natural wood, painted with watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled materials, our EverEarth line of goods is our way of trying to take care of Mother Earth," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Pull Along Dog by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Made from all-natural wood and watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled material, this cute wooden dog wags his tail as he's pulled along. "No other wooden pull toy is taking the same measures with recycled packaging materials, watercolor-based paints, and the use of sustainable forestries for raw materials," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fold & Go Stable by MELISSA & DOUG

This portable, folding wooden stable comes with four horses, four hay bales, a corral and a ladder. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/27/2009 (Price: $49.99)

FeltTales™ Cinderella Storyboard by BABALU INC.

“Cinderella” lets you act out the story of Cinderella.  Have her clean the house while her evil stepmother and stepsisters get ready for the ball.  Help her Fairy Godmother give her a new dress and glass slippers.  Dance with the prince at the ball, but leave before midnight!  Can you help the prince find the owner of this glass slipper?

14 ¾ x 11 ¾ -inch feltboard with a collection of over 20 themed felt pieces. 4/24/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

FeltTales™ Heroes to The Rescue Storyboard by BABALU INC.

“Heroes to the Rescue” puts you in charge.  Is that smoke up on the rooftop?  Sound the alarm.  Use the ladder to rescue someone stuck upstairs.  Grab the hose and put out that fire.  All the fire trucks are blocking the street.  Don’t worry, the police officer will direct the traffic.  With your trusty Dalmatian, can you save the day?

14 ¾ x 11 ¾ -inch feltboard with a collection of over 20 themed felt pieces. 4/24/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

FeltTales™ Busy Day on the Farm Storyboard by BABALU INC.

“Busy Day on the Farm” lets you spend time with all the fun farm animals.  Watch the pigs roll in the mud.  Milk the cow.  Feed the bunny some carrots.  Gather eggs from the hen.  You can even drive the tractor through the corn fields.

14 ¾ x 11 ¾ -inch feltboard with a collection of over 20 themed felt pieces. ( Watch Video) 4/24/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

FeltTales™ Dinosaur Days Storyboard by BABALU INC.

“Dinosaur Days” takes you back to the Jurassic period.  Help the Brachiosaurus reach the leaves of a tall tree.  Swim in ocean with the Plesiosaurus.  Hunt the Triceratops with the Tyrannosaurus Rex.  Can you name the rest of dinosaurs?

14 ¾ x 11 ¾ -inch feltboard with a collection of over 20 themed felt pieces. 4/24/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

FeltTales™ Pretty Princess Storyboard by BABALU INC.

“Pretty Princess” lets you get ready for a night at the castle.  Dress your princess in her favorite ball gown, and add a cloak as the evening approaches.  Gather her handmaidens and travel by carriage.  Make a wish and kiss the frog, and perhaps…

14 ¾ x 11 ¾ -inch feltboard with a collection of over 20 themed felt pieces. 4/24/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]