Parents and children were quite enamored with Captain McFinn and his friends, especially when they met up with Coral Rose for an adventure. The message conveyed through the story line is one of working together, recycling, being eco-friendly, solving problems and caring for the oceans. This is a book that appeals to both boys and […]
If you haven’t had the opportunity to make the acquaintance of Captain McFinn and his Friends, it’s high time you and your children do. This series of books really impressed testers with its positive message, colorfully engaging books and creative characters that are both appealing and intriguing. The morals are strong ones that parents were
This upbeat CD is filled with songs that accompany the Seal of Approval winning Captain McFinn books. The songs serve up solid messages that are relevant, important, significant and all too often lost in our busy lives. They include bullying, friendship, working through and solving problems and more. Children enjoyed listening to this CD in
This is the second incarnation of the first tablet created solely for children. Everything about this is designed for them, on their level and with dimensions that fit. What this means is that it is very light, has a durable case and a soft handle. The display is bold, bright and very clear. It has
A terrific new title to the Chuggington DVD series and as always, this video brought with it wholesome messages. The DVD consists of several episodes but in each one the trains are either helping someone or working together to solve a problem. This positive approach is woven into every aspect of every story. Other messages
If your children are fans of the Chuggington brand then this will make a nice addition to what is probably already a pretty sizable collection of DVD’s. Parents have told us many times over the years that they have no problem with their kids watching Chuggington as it teaches solid life lessons like being responsible,
Everything about this DVD impressed testers, from the attractive case with its embossed graphics to the trading cards included inside. The Chuggington adventures continue to teach good lessons and social skills such as being patient and accepting responsibility. Kids and parents alike really enjoyed the quality of the animation along with the voices and music
Do you feel a new trend coming? After watching kids (boys and girls) snatch these Zip Bandz up and use them in a variety of ways, it certainly seemed like we were seeing the birth of a sensation. Kids were using them on their own as bracelets or attaching them to other Zip Bandz to
The app Temple Run has established itself as a runaway hit and quickly become a guilty pleasure of just about anyone with an iPad, iPhone, tablet or Android device. Spin Master decided there was more to be mined from this cultural phenomenon if they turned it into a board game. According to our testers, they
One of the most eye-catching designs of this testing period belonged to this Cake Pop maker from Spin Master. Everything is bright, colorful and inviting. The invitation, of course, is to make non-bake cake pops, the dessert sensation that has the foodie world all atwitter. Parents admitted that their first reaction was that this was
