This enchanting fantasy book about a mythical family of “Rocs” (large bird like creatures) who raise a dragon from an abandoned egg. If that sounds familiar you are not alone, did anyone say Ugly Duckling? This book however is a much more fleshed out story and features some very advanced vocabulary, lending itself to children […]
Everyone has their own story about how they learned to ride a bike, or why they never did. With the balance bike a whole new story line will emerge from a new generation of bike riders. Very well crafted and solid, your children sit and use their legs to push and roll the bike. As
This Ancient Egypt themed card game is really a unique version of Go Fish. As with many products we have seen from Birdcage Press this is a beautifully repackaged set and there is a terrific educational component here, but at its core it is Go Fish. The fact that the gameplay was not unique didn’t
Coin or piggy banks are not traditionally seen as being fun, they are viewed as functional, sometimes attractive but certainly not entertaining. That was then. The ingenuity team at Mark Feldstein & Associates were working overtime when they came up with these animated banks. The adorably designed plush animals move and make sounds like a
This online, secure site let’s you create a “bank” without dealing with actual money. It allows the parent (Banker) to establish accounts for each child in the family. Each child can then set up their own internal accounts such as general savings, charity, college fund, etc. Kids instantly began digging for money in piggy banks
Even in this age of digital delivery of just about anything some of us still experience a thrill when a favorite magazine that we subscribe to turns up in the mailbox. Turtle Magazine gives this gift to children, especially those who are just beginning to grasp the fun of reading.Each month children will discover short
This publication which young children were excited to call their own, and is filled with stuff just for them, was exceptionally well received by parents as well. Every issue features colorful illustrations, loads of age appropriate activities and great stories. The content is equally suited for boys and girls. There are recipes to make together
The third in a series of children’s magazines that work their way up through various age groups and reading skills, Jack and Jill is for the older set and as such offers more in depth content. The stories, activities and concepts covered are more advanced and as such young readers in our testing centers felt
As with most HABA toys, the first thing that strikes testers is the remarkable quality and care given to producing them. This toy is no different, with its solid wood and brightly painted blocks. There are a few suggestions on the box for starting out in building and arranging the blocks but there really are
Here is a toy that truly embodies the fun spirit of Santa and Christmas for young children. A tiny suitcase filled with mini-snowflakes, a passport to the North Pole, stickers, luggage tags, little Elf hangers and of course your very own Elf. Children, along with their parents, are prompted to weave a story of the
