In case you missed the memo, the theme of the year, at least in the toy world, is going green. The Magic School Bus team was prepped and ready to go, being a science oriented gang of kids, so it came as no surprise to see them design a kit that captured the essence of […]
Over the years numerous commercials and comedians have noted that “there really is never a good time to have diarrhea”. On that point you will not get any arguments, but the fact remains that at some time, we all fall victim to it and for children it can be a scary and disconcerting experience. How
If your young children are excited by stories and enjoy imagination play, then this soft plush play set might provide them with hours of creative fun. Designed with appealing colors, the characters offer a variety of story lines that you can help them tell. The castle is more like a mini-theater and that in turn
A baby’s first manipulative toy needs to be bright and colorful, something Crayola clearly kept in mind as they designed this wonderful new toy. The Drop & See, which requires the manipulation of levers to move balls through the mazes, is completely engaging especially as the color of the balls appears to change as it
How many art/craft kits do you know that involve absolutely no mess whatsoever? OK time’s up. We’re guessing you didn’t need two hands to count. Your child will discover endless hours of creative play with this terrifically designed and portable Glow Station. Just set up the glow station in a dark room and watch as
If your children have never been exposed to the joyful expression that is Reggae music, this is a wonderful way to start. Reggae Pickney has created a thoroughly unique CD and storybook that will have you up and moving, but will also teach you important lessons about the environment and how we need to take
This early writing system struck testers with how effective it was with their children. Not just in what and how they learned, but how excited they were about learning. When that kind of excitement exists about an educational product parents take notice. They noted how their children’s letter recognition increased dramatically, that the instructions for
The bright yellow packaging that is synonymous with Curious George was instantly appealing to our young testers. George’s multi-generational appeal along with his recent resurgence in our collective consciousness helped make this new game a winner in the eyes of our testers. Easy to assemble right out of the box, your child will discover a
This wonderfully entertaining computer game for pre-schoolers engaged and captivated our young testers with a perfect combination of story, colors and stimulating games. The characters, Didi and Ditto, are adorable and appealing. Kids wanted to play for hours and parents had a hard time saying no since they saw their children learning hand-eye coordination, numbers,
There is so much to build and do with this set that it is sure to provide your Lego enthusiast with hours of building and imagination play. The design and colors are so authentic, the figures and accessories so well thought out, that no matter how old your child (or your inner child) might be,
