If you never understood the concept of odds when it comes to rolling dice, you will after playing and probably losing at Boxum a couple of times. This numbers based game is very easy to learn but the subtleties of playing the odds to “box off” each number on your playing card ends of teaching […]
When Balli-Belly Jacky is propped up in the corner of a nursery or playpen you can’t help but be drawn to him as your face lights up in a smile. The big and bright design of this colorful clown is just part of the appeal. Inside Jacky are a variety of balls and rattles that
Ever wonder which came first? We’re not sure if Emma will put to rest the age old question, but we do know that she will bring lots of giggles into your home. Emma is an adorable waddling chicken who likes to sing, squawk and lay eggs. Your little one will love chasing after Emma as
It’s a party in a box that throughout our testing period found people huddled around the wildly creative, four-sided playing board that Cranium’s Balloon Lagoon is comprised of. Whether you are fishing for letters at Letter Lake, matching treats at Snack Hut, spinning a picture puzzle at Tumble Tides, or flipping frogs at Frog Pond,
The Cranium magic is liberally sprinkled throughout this one-of-a-kind card game that takes less than a minute to learn and will have you hooked for hours. The uniquely designed cards are made of a transparent plastic which are a real eye catcher as is the terrific card tin that comes with the play set. But
A perfect combination of old fashioned design and timeless appeal make this new member of the American Girl family a real winner. So many girls have found joy, escape and adventure in the American Girl line and Nellie is a character with whom young girls will form an attachment to. Her story, in the included
Real life American Girls are active fun-loving girls and Gwen is the embodiment of that fun-loving lifestyle. Gwen comes packaged together with a book that is not only entertaining, but it brings the doll to life for little girls who will enthusiastically gravitate to her. There is an air of strength and confidence around Gwen
There are plenty of options for girls when it comes to dress-up, make-believe play, however for boys the options have traditionally been less varied. That’s unfortunate since imagination play is such a vital part of childhood development. This very well made pirate hat can serve as a perfect start for a Halloween costume, a pirate
Following in the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel is a children’s tale that has been set to music with a dramatic narrative flair. Utilizing the full breadth and scope of a symphony orchestra, the story really comes to life painting a visual picture of the tale as it
Take a good hard look at the arrangement of the magnetic pieces on this board before you take it apart because you may never see it that way again. If you or your children like mind-bending, eye-tricking puzzle challenges, step up the plate and give this one a whirl. Clearly it isn’t for beginning puzzle
