It is a fact of our digital age, the proliferation of shared photographic and video imagery is everywhere you turn (YouTube, etc.). Is it any wonder then that kids are light years ahead of their parents when it comes to understanding and embracing the opportunity to document their lives and the lives of others? Sakar […]
The first impression that many of our testers had when reading the rules of Dino-Bump and sitting down to play it was a powerful sense of déjà vu. Dino-Bump reminded a significant majority of our testers as a game similiar to one everyone grew up with, Chutes and Ladders. There is no denying the appeal
The I Spy franchise and the Nintendo DS were made for each other and according to our testers, year after year, title after title, that belief is proven correct again and again. In this incarnation our search for items which will enable a generator to function and return you to your home world is the
A wonderful code breaking game that simultaneously teaches and rewards players for their reasoning and logic skills. This is a game that is easy to learn with very well written directions, but it is the game’s design, pace and concept that really resonated with testers. Many testers first saw the game and believed it was
A great first game for the whole family to enjoy. In the Shopping Cart Dash players are faced with the challenge of finding matching colors, finding items in the shopping center and then paying for and placing the item in your cart. Children gained a greater understanding of purchasing items when they go shopping with
Do you either A) live in Canada or B) love hockey? If you answered yes to either then our testers believe you will also love these Hockey Guys. The wonderfully designed package/storage unit holds 14 players, a referee, 2 goals, one puck and 10 rink wall pieces. And that’s it. From there its up to
Here is a craft kit that offers educational, artistic and entertainment value, not bad for under $20. Children can create their very own story and use the 10 page book to write it all out. When the story is done there are stickers and jewels to decorate your masterpiece. Parents loved that the pages came
Finger painting is a rite of passage, every parent did it when they were young and now it is time to pass the experience on to their children. Parents told us that they were initially hesitant. Odd. Could it be that they are mess-averse? Well its time to give up the hope that mess doesn’t
This portable art kit is perfect for taking along to restaurants, waiting rooms, airplanes, just about any place that your child could use a creative distraction. Parents are always looking for diversions and were thrilled to discover this set from a company that they have come to trust. They also noted that in many cases
There is no happier sound in the world than a baby laughing; it is a universal smile inducer. This very silly looking play toy from ALEX is designed to push your baby’s funny bone and, according to testers, it did just that. Besides the silly face there are sounds that happen when you push on
