San Francisco, CA – (September 9, 2011) - As a natural, on–going part of our work as parents, teachers, early childhood specialists, and others involved with children at home or elsewhere, we observe children at play. With our own eyes we see what works…and what doesn’t hold up under tough testing – the normal barrage of active, inquisitive, and resourceful babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and older children. This guide is offered to complement your observations and to help you in selecting the right products to enhance play and learning.
We make buying decisions based on lasting play value and product applicability to children’s active, creative, and educational experiences. We can depend on the durability and versatility of such items as blocks, construction toys, games, puppets, and transportation toys. They stimulate the imagination, engage the player, have value, and hold up over time. We want to apply these standards to all the choices we make. We often hear consumers describe their experience of making a purchase, but shortly after giving little Sally or Sammy the product it falls apart – a frustrating and expensive process. Products that do not meet safety standards can be dangerous and can cause harm to children. We want to avoid these problems and always strive for excellence. I spend a great deal of time reviewing a large quantity of products created by myriad manufacturers and designers. I make sure my selections match the criteria for excellence.
Certainly age grading, name recognition, company dependability, versatility of design, and place of purchase are factors to obtain the right product. Another aspect you can depend on is a warranty. Rising costs for products require us to be wise consumers and to get extra lasting value. Certainly durable products, properly designed, and developmentally correct are worth the money. Children’s positive reactions are worth the extra effort. I utilize a complicated set of objective and subjective criteria to evaluate toys and other products. Some questions to ask are:
- Is this product worth the price?
- Does it have lasting play value?
- Is it appropriate?
- Is it fun?
- Does it meet safety standards?
Dr. Toy is pleased to have the opportunity to share her years of play and toy experiences with consumers to assist them in the selection process. This timely report features information about l00 wonderful new toys and products from large and small companies. The toys and products selected meet my high standards for design, durability, price, quality, safety, and value.
Dr. Toy reminds parents and teachers, “Let’s not forget that “play is children’s work” and should be respected and understood by all adults. We should be thinking: “What products or “tools for play” can we obtain to provide wholesome experiences for children and provide plenty of positive play interactions.”
Dr Toy’s Smart Play/Smart Toys: How to Raise a Child with a High P.Q. (Play Quotient) was written for new parents, and others who care about children, and is available in toy, book stores or on line. Dr Toy invites consumers to take the time to describe play and product experiences and ask questions about toys and products.
Following are examples of award-winning toys and products and the companies that make them grouped in selected categories of “smart” play. You can find more products by assigned codes that designate types of products.
Active Play – Alpha Toys (Alphabeasts), Carrera (Porto Corsa Racing), Constructive Eating (Three Garden Utensils), Fisher-Price (Big Action Construction Site), Funrise Toys (Tonka Strong Arm Cement Mixer), Funtastic/QuickSmart (QuickSmart Scramble Bug), Green Toys (Flatbed Truck & Race Car), Gryphon House (Budding Chef), iStar Entertainment (FyrFlyz), Jennara Productions (Miss Barbara's Pirate Adventure), Manhattan Toy (Quadrilla Twist & Rail Set), Metro Design (48" Play Wheel), MGA (Little Tikes Cozy Truck), Spin Master (Air Hogs Hyperactive), uKloo Kids (uKloo Treasure Hunt), Wishbone Design (Wishbone Flip), WowToyz (3D Dinosaur Puzzles).
Construction Play – Citiblocs(Little Builder Rattle Blocs), Fat Brain Toy (Tobbles ), Fisher-Price (Big Action Construction Site), HABA (Animal Upon Animal), Innovation First Labs (Hexbug Nano Hive Habitat), Laser Pegs Ventures (3D Lite Board), LEGO Systems (Ninjago: Fire Temple), Yoshiritsu (Hamacron Constructor).
Creativity & Art – Colorforms (Original Colorforms Set), Fat Brain Toy (Tobbles), Giddy Up! (Movie Make Up), Int'l Playthings (Glamology Enhancing Pack 4), Learning Materials (Coloraturo), Little Kids (Bend & Build Foamstructure), Patch Products (Design 'N' Doodle Silly Zoo), ThinkFun (Cartoon It!), Tiny Green Bee (Crunch a Color™), Wild Republic (Nuts & Bolts).
Creativity & Music – APA Animation Prod. (Sookie & Finn), Copy-Kids (Eat Fruits & Vegetables), Maestro Classics (My Name Is Handel), Music Intelligence Proj. (Tuneables:I Love Music!), MusiGo (Going Places), QuaverMusic.com (Quaver's Marvelous World of Music), Right Road Prod. ( Right Road for Kids! Episode 1: You Are Special!), Rock 'N Learn (Sight Words), Sockeye Media (Nursery Rhyme Singing Time), Whistlefritz (Las Estaciones).
Technology – ClickN Kids (Looney Tunes ClickN READ), Cognitive Kid (Ansel & Clair's Adven.-Africa), Gund (Peek-A-Boo Bear), Hasbro (Cookie, My Playful Pup), Learning Journey (ABC WordPad), Smart Bomb Interactive (National Geographic Animal Jam), SmartLab Toys (Recon 6.0 Programmable Rover), Super Duper® Pub (Funzee Everyday Go-Togethers Software), Visions of the Millenium (Tell Me What Am I – Animal), VTech (2-in-1 Discovery Table), Your Baby Can (Your Child Can Discover!).
Language/Learning/Math & Reading Readiness – Abligio Books (Best Multiplication Workbook EVER!), Alpha Toys (Alphabeasts), Bailiwick Press (Cahoots ), BrillKids Int'l (Little Reader Deluxe), Critical Thinking (Crypto Mind Benders: Famous Quotes), Discover w/Dr. Cool (Break Open Real Geodes), Griddly Games (Oversight), Kids II (Sensory Plush Pals), Klutz (Guide to the Galaxy), K'NEX (Classic K'NEXosaurus Rex), Leo Marshall Designs (LeCardo), Lucky Cat Prod (Math Park).
Puzzles & Logical Thinking Games – b. dazzle (Temple in Paradise), Bloco Toys (Primates of the World Collection), Blue Orange (Fastrack), Cepia (DaGeDar), Continuum Games (Barnyard Stampede), FoxMind Canada (Fauna), Fun and Function (Social (e)Motion), Gamewright (Mermaid Beach), GaZima Games (Stomple), INI (Dabble), Lindergaff (Synonyms), Non-Trivial Quest (Non-Trivial Quest), POOF-Slinky (Our America Game), Pressman Toy (Ultimate Mastermind), Techno Source (Tetris Link), University Games (Kids Battle the Grown Ups), USAOPOLY (Telestrations).
Social & Dramatic Play – ALEX (Ready, Set, Tell Time!), Alpha Toys (Alphabeasts), Aeromax (My 1st Career Gear Assortment), B. by Battat (Car Go CarGo), Berjuan Toys (Breast Milk Baby Doll), Corolle Dolls (Bébé Amour), Chicco (Lemmy My First Puppy), Fashion Angels (Fashion Design Projector Set), Giddy Up! (Movie Make Up), Golly Gee-pers! (Table Manners Cards), Int'l Playthings (Glamology Enhancing Pack 4), MGA (Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse), Ragananda (Ragananda Doll), Royal Council (Every Kindness Counts), Zing Toys (IckeeStikeez).
Socially Responsible Products – ALEX (Ready, Set, Tell Time!), b. dazzle ( Temple in Paradise), Berjuan Toys (Breast Milk Baby Doll), Connor's Science Universe (Crystal Explosion), DuneCraft (Rainforest Biosphere), Giddy Up! (Movie Make Up), Golly Gee-pers! (Table Manners Cards), Int'l Playthings (Glamology Enhancing Pack 4), Royal Council (Every Kindness Counts), Tiny Green Bee (Crunch a Color), Worry Chest System (Worry Chest System).
Ten Best Toys – Citiblocs (Little Builder Rattle Blocs), Fisher-Price (Big Action Construction Site), Green Toys (Flatbed Truck & Race Car), Innovation First Labs (Hexbug Nano Hive Habitat), iStar Entertainment (FyrFlyz), Laser Pegs Ventures(3D Lite Board)LEGO Systems (Ninjago: Fire Temple )Little Tikes/MGA(Little Tikes Cozy Truck), Spin Master (Air Hogs Hyperactive), Yoshiritsu (Hamacron Constructor).
And many more wonderful smart toys and children’s products
Interviews regarding the recommended best smart toys and play products can be arranged through Walsh Public Relations at 203-292-6280 or by e-mail to greg@walshpr.com.
Alphabetical Listing of Award Winning Companies
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DR. TOY 'S 100 BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS FOR 2011
Selected by StevanneAuerbach, Ph.D. (Dr.Toy)
(alphabetical list by company)
|
| # |
Company |
Product Type Top 10 |
Website |
| 1 |
Abligio Books |
Best Multiplication Workbook EVER! ES 2 |
www.abligio.com |
| 2 |
Aeromax |
My 1st Career Gear Assortment CP CS FP |
www.aeromaxtoys.com |
| 3 |
ALEX |
Ready, Set, Tell Time! ES SR TY 4 |
www.alextoys.com |
| 4 |
Alpha Toys |
Alphabeasts PL AE ES SR |
www.thealphabeasts.com |
| 5 |
anamalz |
anamalz Prehistoric CP FP SR TR 7 |
www.anamalzna.com |
| 6 |
APA Animation Prod. |
Sookie & Finn ES DV 6 |
www.sookieandfinn.com |
| 7 |
B. by Battat |
Car Go CarGo ES TR TS TY |
www.justb-byou.com |
| 8 |
b. dazzle |
Temple in Paradise CG ES PZ SR 4 |
www.b-dazzle.com |
| 9 |
Bailiwick Press |
Cahoots BO ES 2 |
www.bailiwickpress.com |
| 10 |
Be Good Co. |
Triazzle Kids CP ES PZ 7 |
www.begoodcompany.com |
| 11 |
Berjuan Toys |
Breast Milk Baby Doll DO ES SR TY 4 |
www.thebreastmilkbaby.com |
| 12 |
Bloco Toys |
Primates of the World Collection CO CP ES PZ |
www.blocotoys.com |
| 13 |
Blue Orange |
Fastrack GE HO TR GN 5 |
www.blueorangegames.com |
| 14 |
BrillKids Int'l |
Little Reader Deluxe BO CD ES SW 2 |
www.brillkids.com |
| 15 |
Carrera |
Porto Corsa Racing AE ES HO TY 8 |
www.carrera-toys.com |
| 16 |
Cepia |
DaGeDar™ AE CP FP GE 5 |
www.dagedar.com |
| 17 |
Chicco |
Lemmy My First Puppy PL |
www.chiccousa.com |
| 18 |
Citiblocs |
Little Builder Rattle Blocs CO CP ES GN 1 |
www.citiblocs.com |
| 19 |
ClickN Kids |
Looney Tunes ClickN READ CP EG ES SR 3 |
www.clicknkids.com |
| 20 |
Cognitive Kid |
Ansel & Clair's Adven.-Africa EG ES SW IN 3 |
www.anselandclair.com |
| 21 |
Colorforms |
Original Colorforms Set AC CP ES FP 7 |
www.ugames.com |
| 22 |
Connor's Science Univ. |
Crystal Explosion CP ES SC SR 4 |
www.kitsforkids.com |
| 23 |
Constructive Eating |
Three Garden Utensils AE CP NO TR 8 |
www.constructiveeating.com |
| 24 |
Continuum Games |
Barnyard Stampede AE CG TR |
www.continuumgames.com |
| 25 |
Copy-Kids |
Eat Fruits & Vegetables DV 6 |
www.copy-kids.com |
| 26 |
Corolle Dolls |
Bébé Amour DO ES FP SR |
www.corolle.com |
| 27 |
Critical Thinking |
Crypto Mind Benders: Famous Quotes BO ES 2 |
www.criticalthinking.com |
| 28 |
Discover w/Dr. Cool |
Break Open Real Geodes ES OP SC TY 2 |
www.discoverwithdrcool.com |
| 29 |
DuneCraft |
Rainforest Biosphere CP ES SC SR 4 |
www.dunecraft.com |
| 30 |
Fashion Angels |
Fashion Design Projector Set AC CP DO ES |
www.fashionangels.com |
| 31 |
Fat Brain Toy |
Tobbles CP ES TY 7 |
www.fatbraintoyco.com |
| 32 |
Fisher-Price |
Big Action Construction Site FP TY 1 |
www.fisher-price.com |
| 33 |
FoxMind Canada |
Fauna BG ES |
www.foxmind.com |
| 34 |
Fun and Function |
Social (e)Motion BG CP ES TR 5 |
www.funandfunction.com |
| 35 |
Funrise Toys |
Tonka Strong Arm Cement Mixer AE TS TY 8 |
www.funrise.com |
| 36 |
Gamewright |
Mermaid Beach CG FP TY |
www.gamewright.com |
| 37 |
GaZima Games |
Stomple™ BG 5 |
www.gazimagames.com |
| 38 |
Giddy Up! |
Movie Make Up AC CP SC SR 4 |
www.giddyup.com |
| 39 |
Golly Gee-pers! |
Table Manners Cards CG ES SR 4 |
www.gollygee-pers.com |
| 40 |
Green Toys |
Flatbed Truck & Race Car TS TY GN 1 |
www.greentoys.com |
| 41 |
Griddly Games |
Oversight BG ES HO TY 2 |
www.griddlygames.com |
| 42 |
Gryphon House |
Budding Chef BO CP HO |
www.ghbooks.com |
| 43 |
Gund |
Peek-A-Boo Bear™ PL |
www.gund.com |
| 44 |
HABA |
Animal Upon Animal SR TY |
www.habausa.com |
| 45 |
Hasbro |
Cookie, My Playful Pup FP PL TY 3 |
www.hasbro.com |
| 46 |
INI |
DABBLE BG ES PZ 5 |
www.dabblegame.com |
| 47 |
Innovation First Labs |
Hexbug Nano Hive Habitat CP ES SC TY 1 |
www.hexbug.com |
| 48 |
Int'l Playthings |
Glamology Enhancing Pack 4 AC CP SC SR 4 |
www.intplay.com |
| 49 |
iStar Entertainment |
FyrFlyz NO OP TY 1 |
www.fyrflyz.com |
| 50 |
Jennara Productions |
Miss Barbara's Pirate Adventure AE FP DV 8 |
www.creativemovementkids.com |
| 51 |
Kids II |
Sensory Plush Pals ES PL TR TS 2 |
www.brightstarts.com |
| 52 |
Klutz |
Guide to the Galaxy BO ES SC 2 |
www.klutz.com |
| 53 |
K'NEX |
Classic K'NEXosaurus Rex CO CP ES FP 2 |
www.knex.com |
| 54 |
Laser Pegs Ventures |
3D Lite Board CO CP EG TY 1 |
www.laserpegs.com |
| 55 |
Learning Journey |
ABC WordPad EG ES TR TY 3 |
www.thelearningjourney.com |
| 56 |
Learning Materials |
Coloraturo CP ES TY 7 |
www.learningmaterialswork.com |
| 57 |
LEGO Systems |
Ninjago: Fire Temple CP ES TY 1 |
www.lego.com |
| 58 |
Leo Marshall Designs |
LeCardo™ CG CP ES TR 2 |
www.lecardo.com |
| 59 |
Lindergaff |
Synonyms BG CP ES 5 |
www.synonymsthegame.com |
| 60 |
Little Kids |
Bend & Build Foamstructure CO CP ES FP 7 |
www.littlekidsinc.com |
| 61 |
Little Tikes/MGA |
Little Tikes Cozy Truck FP OP TY 1 |
www.mgae.com |
| 62 |
Lucky Cat Prod. |
Math Park ES DV |
www.mathparkvideos.org |
| 63 |
Maestro Classics |
My Name Is Handel CD ML 6 |
www.maestroclassics.com |
| 64 |
Manhattan Toy |
Quadrilla® Twist & Rail Set AE CO CP NO 8 |
www.manhattantoy.com |
| 65 |
Metro Design |
48" Play Wheel AE HO OP TY 8 |
www.metrodesignusa.com |
| 66 |
MGA |
Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse CP DH DO FP |
www.mgae.com |
| 67 |
Music Intelligence Proj. |
Tuneables:“I Love Music!” CD ES ML DV 6 |
www.thetuneables.com |
| 68 |
MusiGo |
Going Places CD CD ML 6 |
www.musigokids.com |
| 69 |
Non-Trivial Quest |
Non-Trivial Quest BG ES SR TR 5 |
www.non-trivialquest.com |
| 70 |
Patch Products |
Design 'N' Doodle Silly Zoo AC CP ES FP 7 |
www.patchproducts.com |
| 71 |
POOF-Slinky |
Our America Game BG ES SR |
www.poof-slinky.com |
| 72 |
Preschool Prep |
Meet the Phonics Series™ ES DV 6 |
www.preschoolprepcompany.com |
| 73 |
Pressman Toy |
Ultimate Mastermind BG ES |
www.pressmantoy.com; |
| 74 |
QuaverMusic.com |
Quaver's Marvelous World of Music CP ES DV |
www.quavermusic.com |
| 75 |
Funtastic/QuickSmart |
Scramble Bug AE EQ OP TS 8 |
www.quicksmartgo.com |
| 76 |
Ragananda |
Ragananda Doll CD CP DO ML 7 |
www.ragananda.com |
| 77 |
Right Road Prod. |
Episode 1: You Are Special! CP ES SW DV 6 |
www.rightroadkids.org |
| 78 |
Rock 'N Learn |
Sight Words DVD ES DV 6 |
www.rocknlearn.com |
| 79 |
Royal Council |
Every Kindness Counts CP ES SR 4 |
www.therealtoothfairies.com |
| 80 |
Smart Bomb Interactive |
National Geographic Animal Jam SC SW VG 3 |
www.animaljam.com |
| 81 |
SmartLab Toys |
Recon 6.0 Programmable Rover EL ES TY 3 |
www.smartlabtoys.com |
| 82 |
Sockeye Media |
Nursery Rhyme Singing Time AE ES ML DV 6 |
www.mothergooseclub.com |
| 83 |
Spin Master |
Air Hogs Hyperactive AE OP SC TY 1 |
www.spinmaster.com |
| 84 |
Super Duper® Pub. |
Funzee Everyday Go-Togethers Softw ES SW 3 |
www.superduperinc.com |
| 85 |
Techno Source |
Tetris® Link™ BG ES 5 |
www.technosourceusa.com |
| 86 |
ThinkFun |
Cartoon It! AC ES GE 7 |
www.thinkfun.com |
| 87 |
Tiny Green Bee |
Crunch a Color™ CG ES SR GN 4 |
www.crunchacolor.com |
| 88 |
uKloo Kids Inc |
uKloo Treasure Hunt AE CG ES 8 |
www.ukloo.com |
| 89 |
University Games |
Kids Battle the Grown Ups BG ES GE 5 |
www.ugames.com |
| 90 |
USAOPOLY |
Telestrations™ BG CP 5 |
www.usaopoly.com |
| 91 |
Visions of Millenium |
Tell Me What Am I - Animal ES DV 3 |
www.animalrhyme.com |
| 92 |
VTech |
2-in-1 Discovery Table CP EL ES FP 3 |
www.vtechkids.com |
| 93 |
Whistlefritz |
Las Estaciones ES ML SR DV 6 |
www.whistlefritz.com |
| 94 |
Wild Republic |
Nuts & Bolts AC CO CP ES 7 |
www.wildrepublic.com |
| 95 |
Wishbone Design |
Wishbone Flip AE TS TY 8 |
www.wishbonedesign.com |
| 96 |
Worry Chest System |
Worry Chest System BO ES SR |
www.theworrychest.com |
| 97 |
WowToyz |
3D Dinosaur Puzzles AE CO ES PZ 8 |
www.wowtoyz.com |
| 98 |
Yoshiritsu |
Hamacron Constructor CO CP ES TY 1 |
www.roboporium.com |
| 99 |
Your Baby Can |
Your Child Can Discover! BO CP ES DV 3 |
www.yourbabycan.com |
| 100 |
Zing Toys |
IckeeStikeez CP FP NO TY |
www.ickeez.com |
KEY
AC = arts & craft |
AE = active |
AS = accessory |
AT = audio tape |
BG = board game |
BO = book |
CD = CD |
CG = card game |
CO = construction |
CP = creative |
DO = doll |
DV = DVD |
EG = electronic game |
ES = educational |
FP = fantasy play |
GE = game |
GN = green |
HO = hobby |
ML = musical |
NO = novelty |
OP = outdoor play |
PL = plush |
PZ = puzzle |
SC = science |
SR = socially responsible |
SW = software |
TR = travel |
TS = transportation |
TY = toy |
VG = video game |
RANK:
1 = Top 10 Best Toys
2 = Top 10 Educational Products
3 = Top 10 High Tech Products
4 = Top 10 Socially Responsible Products
5 = Top 10 Games
6 = Top 10 Best Audio/Video Tapes/CDs/DVDs
7 = Top 10 Best Creative Products
8 = Top 10 Best Active Products
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DR. TOY 'S 100 BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS FOR 2010
Selected by StevanneAuerbach, Ph.D. (Dr.Toy)
(list alphabetical within category) |
1. 10 BEST TOYS
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
Citiblocs |
Little Builder Rattle Blocs CO CP ES GN |
2-4 |
$ 35.00 |
866-967-9748 |
citiblocs.com |
2. |
Fisher-Price |
Big Action Construction Site FP TY |
2 1/2-7 |
$ 59.99 |
800-432-5437 |
fisher-price.com |
3. |
Green Toys |
Flatbed Truck & Race Car TS TY GN |
1-5 |
$ 32.99 |
415-839-9971 |
greentoys.com |
4. |
Innovation First Labs |
Hexbug Nano Hive Habitat CP ES SC TY |
3-12 |
$ 34.99 |
903-453-0804 |
hexbug.com |
5. |
iStar Entertainment |
FyrFlyz NO OP TY |
8-12 |
$ 9.99 |
800-313-1446 |
fyrflyz.com |
6. |
Laser Pegs Ventures |
3D Lite Board BG CO CP EG SC TY |
5-12 |
$ 99.95 |
866-432-3735 |
laserpegs.com |
7. |
LEGO Systems |
Ninjago: Fire Temple CP ES TY |
8-12 |
$ 119.99 |
800-838-9647 |
lego.com |
8. |
Little Tikes/MGA |
Little Tikes Cozy Truck FP OP TY |
18 mos-5 |
$ 79.99 |
800-321-0183 |
mgae.com |
9. |
Spin Master |
Air Hogs Hyperactive AE HO OP SC TY |
12-12 |
$ 49.99 |
800-622-8339 |
spinmaster.com |
10. |
Yoshiritsu |
Hamacron Constructor CO CP ES TY |
5-12 |
$22.99 |
972-436-3867 |
roboporium.com |
2. 10 BEST EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
Abligio Books |
Best Multiplication Workbook EVER! ES |
7-12 |
$ 29.95 |
480-272-6063 |
abligio.com |
2. |
Bailiwick Press |
Cahoots BG ES |
8-12 |
$ 12.95 |
970-672-4878 |
bailiwickpress.com |
3. |
BrillKids Int'l |
Little Reader Deluxe BO CD ES SW |
4 mos-5 |
$ 250.00 |
707-336-2022 |
brillkids.com |
4. |
Critical Thinking |
Crypto Mind Benders: Famous Quotes BO ES |
8-12 |
$ 9.99 |
800-458-4849 |
criticalthinking.com |
5. |
Discover w/Dr. Cool |
Break Open Real Geodes ES OP SC TY |
6-12 |
$ 49.95 |
855-437-2665 |
discoverwithdrcool.com |
6. |
Griddly Games |
Oversight BG ES HO TY |
9-12 |
$ 24.95 |
604-249-5020 |
griddlygames.com |
7. |
Kids II |
Sensory Plush Pals ES PL TR TS |
0-6 mos |
$ 9.99 |
770-751-0442 |
brightstarts.com |
8. |
Klutz |
Guide to the Galaxy BO ES SC |
8-12 |
$ 19.99 |
800-268-3848 |
klutz.com |
9. |
K'NEX |
Classic K'NEXosaurus Rex CO CP ES FP |
7-12 |
$ 24.99 |
800-543-5639 |
knex.com |
10. |
Leo Marshall Designs |
LeCardo™ CG CP ES TR |
8-12 |
$ 12.00 |
800-669-4263 |
lecardo.com |
3. 10 BEST HIGH TECH PRODUCTS
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
ClickN Kids |
Looney Tunes ClickN READ CP EG ES SR |
4-8 |
$ 9.95 |
877-254-2522 |
clicknkids.com |
2. |
Cognitive Kid |
Ansel & Clair's Adven.-Africa EG ES SW IN |
4-9 |
$ 4.99 |
650-766-8024 |
anselandclair.com |
3. |
Hasbro |
Cookie, My Playful Pup FP PL TY |
4-8 |
$ 59.99 |
800-327-8264 |
hasbro.com |
4. |
Learning Journey |
ABC WordPad EG ES TR TY |
3-7 |
$ 19.99 |
877-839-3969 |
thelearningjourney.com |
5. |
Smart Bomb Interactive |
National Geographic Animal Jam SC SW VG |
6-11 |
$ 5.95 |
801-355-4440 |
animaljam.com |
6. |
SmartLab Toys |
Recon 6.0 Programmable Rover EL ES TY |
9-12 |
$ 69.99 |
866-319-5900 |
smartlabtoys.com |
7. |
Super Duper® Pub. |
Funzee Everyday Go-Togethers Softw ES SW |
4-11 |
$ 29.99 |
800-277-8737 |
superduperinc.com |
8. |
Visions of the Millenium |
Tell Me What Am I - Animal ES DV |
5-7 |
$ 14.99 |
734-281-3376 |
animalrhyme.com |
9. |
VTech |
2-in-1 Discovery Table CP EL ES FP |
12-36 mos |
$ 39.99 |
800-521-2010 |
vtechkids.com |
10. |
Your Baby Can |
Your Child Can Discover! BO CP ES DV |
1-7 |
$ 79.99 |
877-881-7323 |
yourbabycan.com |
4. 10 BEST SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTS
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
ALEX |
Ready, Set, Tell Time! ES SR TY |
4-6 |
$ 21.95 |
800-666-2539 |
alextoys.com |
2. |
b. dazzle |
Temple in Paradise CG ES PZ SR |
4-12 |
$ 8.95 |
800-809-4242 |
b-dazzle.com |
3. |
Berjuan Toys |
Breast Milk Baby Doll DO ES SR TY |
2-10 |
$ 69.99 |
352-227-1363 |
thebreastmilkbaby.com |
4. |
Connor's Science Universe |
Crystal Explosion CP ES SC SR |
6-12 |
$ 17.95 |
800-883-7042 |
kitsforkids.com |
5. |
DuneCraft |
Rainforest Biosphere CP ES SC SR |
3-12 |
$ 24.99 |
800-306-4168 |
dunecraft.com |
6. |
Giddy Up! |
Movie Make Up AC CP SC SR |
8-12 |
$ 19.99 |
734-302-4444 |
giddyup.com |
7. |
Golly Gee-pers! |
Table Manners Cards CG ES SR |
4-12 |
$ 14.95 |
925-324-4418 |
gollygee-pers.com |
8. |
Int'l Playthings |
Glamology Enhancing Pack 4 AC CP SC SR |
8-12 |
$ 29.99 |
800-631-1272 |
intplay.com |
9. |
Royal Council |
Every Kindness Counts CP ES SR |
6-10 |
$ 22.99 |
888-973-2479 |
therealtoothfairies.com |
10. |
Tiny Green Bee |
Crunch a Color™ CG ES SR GN |
4-8 |
$ 12.95 |
650-539-8682 |
crunchacolor.com |
5. 10 BEST GAMES
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
Blue Orange |
Fastrack GE HO TR GN |
5-12 |
$ 19.99 |
415-252-0372 |
blueorangegames.com |
2. |
Cepia |
DaGeDar™ AE CP FP GE HO SC TY |
6-9 |
$ 4.99 |
800-225-9319 |
dagedar.com |
3. |
Fun and Function |
Social (e)Motion BG CP ES TR |
5-12 |
$ 23.99 |
800-231-8329 |
funandfunction.com |
4. |
GaZima Games |
Stomple™ BG |
7-12 |
$ 29.95 |
800-622-8339 |
gazimagames.com |
5. |
INI |
DABBLE BG ES PZ |
10-12 |
$ 24.99 |
800-278-7279 |
dabblegame.com |
6. |
Lindergaff |
Synonyms BG CP ES |
12-12 |
$ 19.99 |
415-377-6061 |
synonymsthegame.com |
7. |
Non-Trivial Quest |
Non-Trivial Quest BG ES SR TR |
10-12 |
$ 29.95 |
888-755-1490 |
non-trivialquest.com |
8. |
Techno Source |
Tetris® Link™ BG ES |
6-12 |
$ 24.99 |
212-929-5200 |
technosourceusa.com |
9. |
University Games |
Kids Battle the Grown Ups BG ES GE |
8-12 |
$ 24.98 |
800-347-4818 |
ugames.com |
10. |
USAOPOLY |
Telestrations™ BG CP |
12-12 |
$ 29.95 |
888-876-7659 |
usaopoly.com |
6. 10 BEST AUDIO/VISUALS
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
APA Animation Prod |
Sookie & Finn ES DV |
12-36 mos |
$ 19.99 |
206-219-3773 |
sookieandfinn.com |
2. |
Copy-Kids |
Eat Fruits & Vegetables DV |
6 mos-5 |
$ 19.95 |
310-498-6764 |
copy-kids.com |
3. |
Maestro Classics |
My Name Is Handel CD ML |
6-12 |
$ 16.98 |
888-540-2811 |
maestroclassics.com |
4. |
Music Intelligence Proj |
Tuneables:“I Love Music!” CD ES ML DV |
3-8 |
$ 29.99 |
855-866-3225 |
thetuneables.com |
5. |
MusiGo |
"Going Places" CD CD ML |
6 mos-8 |
$ 16.95 |
905-261-7345 |
musigokids.com |
6. |
Preschool Prep |
Meet the Phonics Series™ ES DV |
15 mos-7 |
$ 14.95 |
866-451-5600 |
preschoolprepcompany.com |
7. |
Right Road Prod. |
Episode 1: You Are Special! CP ES SW DV |
6-12 |
$ 20.00 |
805-582-2482 |
rightroadkids.org |
8. |
Rock 'N Learn |
Sight Words DVD ES DV |
3-7 |
$ 19.95 |
800-348-8445 |
rocknlearn.com |
9. |
Sockeye Media |
Nursery Rhyme Singing Time AE ES ML DV |
2-5 |
$ 15.00 |
212-696-2707 |
mothergooseclub.com |
10. |
Whistlefritz |
Las Estaciones ES ML SR DV |
2-7 |
$ 19.99 |
866-944-7859 |
whistlefritz.com |
7. 10 BEST CREATIVE PRODUCTS
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
anamalz |
anamalz Prehistoric CP FP SR TR |
3-8 |
$ 12.95 |
877-595-0006 |
anamalzna.com |
2. |
Be Good Company |
Triazzle Kids CP ES PZ |
2-5 |
$ 9.99 |
650-488-4477 |
begoodcompany.com |
3. |
Colorforms |
Original Colorforms Set AC CP ES FP |
3-12 |
$ 39.98 |
800-347-4818 |
ugames.com |
4. |
Fat Brain Toy |
Tobbles CP ES TY |
12-36 mos |
$ 24.99 |
800-590-5987 |
fatbraintoyco.com |
5. |
Learning Materials |
Coloraturo CP ES TY |
3-12 |
$ 75.00 |
800-693-7164 |
learningmaterialswork.com |
6. |
Little Kids |
Bend & Build Foamstructure CO CP ES FP |
3-5 |
$ 24.99 |
800-545-5437 |
littlekidsinc.com |
7. |
Patch Products |
Design 'N' Doodle Silly Zoo AC CP ES FP |
3-7 |
$ 9.99 |
800-524-4263 |
patchproducts.com |
8. |
Ragananda |
Ragananda Doll CD CP DO ML |
1-8 |
$ 39.99 |
303-443-3532 |
ragananda.com |
9. |
ThinkFun |
Cartoon It! AC ES GE |
6-12 |
$ 19.99 |
800-468-1864 |
thinkfun.com |
10. |
Wild Republic |
Nuts & Bolts AC CO CP ES |
9-12 |
$ 13.00 |
800-800-9678 |
wildrepublic.com |
8. 10 BEST ACTIVE PRODUCTS
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
Carrera |
Porto Corsa Racing AE ES HO TY |
8-12 |
$ 119.99 |
609-409-8510 |
carrera-toys.com |
2. |
Constructive Eating |
Three Garden Utensils AE CP NO TR |
2-5 |
$ 17.49 |
734-418-3241 |
constructiveeating.com |
3. |
Funrise Toys |
Tonka Strong Arm Cement Mixer AE TS TY |
3-5 |
$ 24.99 |
800-882-3808 |
funrise.com |
4. |
Jennara Productions |
Miss Barbara's Pirate Adventure AE FP DV |
3-5 |
$ 14.95 |
514-636-3152 |
creativemovementkids.com |
5. |
Manhattan Toy |
Quadrilla® Twist & Rail Set™ AE CO CP NO |
4-12 |
$ 150.00 |
800-541-1345 |
manhattantoy.com |
6. |
Metro Design |
48" Play Wheel AE HO OP TY |
3-5 |
$ 15.00 |
732-462-2001 |
metrodesignusa.com |
7. |
QuickSmart |
QuickSmart™ Scramble Bug AE EQ OP TS |
1-3 |
$ 49.99 |
855-438-6827 |
quicksmartgo.com |
8. |
uKloo Kids Inc |
uKloo Treasure Hunt AE CG ES |
4-8 |
$ 14.95 |
416-691-4071 |
ukloo.com |
9. |
Wishbone Design |
Wishbone Flip AE TS TY |
1-5 |
$ 149.00 |
888-748-7453 |
wishbonedesign.com |
10. |
WowToyz |
3D Dinosaur Puzzles AE CO ES PZ |
6-12 |
$ 3.95 |
800-350-1007 |
wowtoyz.com |
20 BEST ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS OF 100 BEST
# |
Company |
Product Type |
Age |
Price |
CustSrv# |
www. |
1. |
Aeromax |
My 1st Career Gear Assortment CP CS FP |
3-5 |
$ 69.95 |
877-776-2291 |
aeromaxtoys.com |
2. |
Alpha Toys |
Alphabeasts PLAE ES SR |
3-7 |
$ 20.00 |
800-474-0696 |
thealphabeasts.com |
3. |
B . by Battat |
Car Go CarGo ES TR TS TY |
18 mos-4 |
$ 24.99 |
866-665-5524 |
justb-byou.com |
4. |
Bloco Toys |
Primates of the World Collection CO CP ES PZ |
5-12 |
$ 14.99 |
514-940-8410 |
blocotoys.com |
5. |
Chicco |
Lemmy My First Puppy PL |
12-24 mos |
$ 29.99 |
877-424-4226 |
chiccousa.com |
6. |
Continuum Games |
Barnyard Stampede AE CG TR |
4-6 |
$ 9.99 |
877-405-2662 |
continuumgames.com |
7. |
Corolle Dolls |
Bébé Amour DO ES FP SR |
3-5 |
$ 110.00 |
800-668-4846 |
corolle.com |
8. |
Fashion Angels |
Fashion Design Projector Set AC CP DO ES |
9-12 |
$ 31.99 |
800-492-3237 |
fashionangels.com |
9. |
FoxMind Canada |
Fauna BG ES |
8-12 |
$ 39.95 |
866-369-6463 |
foxmind.com |
10. |
Gamewright |
Mermaid Beach CG FP TY |
6-12 |
$ 10.99 |
800-638-7568 |
gamewright.com |
11. |
Gryphon House |
Budding Chef BO CP HO |
3-5 |
$ 9.95 |
800-638-0928 |
ghbooks.com |
12. |
Gund |
Peek-A-Boo Bear™ PL |
9 mos-3 |
$ 40.00 |
800-436-3726 |
gund.com |
13. |
HABA |
Animal Upon Animal SR TY |
2-5 |
$ 36.00 |
800-468-6873 |
habausa.com |
14. |
Lucky Cat Prod. |
Math Park ES DV |
7-11 |
$ 20.00 |
626-796-9344 |
mathparkvideos.org |
15. |
MGA |
Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse CP DH DO FP |
4-12 |
$ 39.99 |
800-222-4685 |
mgae.com |
16. |
POOF-Slinky |
Our America Game BG ES SR |
8-12 |
$ 34.99 |
800-329-8697 |
poof-slinky.com |
17. |
Pressman Toy |
Ultimate Mastermind BG ES |
8-12 |
$ 19.99 |
800-800-0298 |
pressmantoy.com; |
18. |
QuaverMusic.com |
Quaver's Marvelous World of Music CP ES DV |
6-12 |
$ 69.95 |
866-917-3633 |
quavermusic.com |
19.. |
Worry Chest Sys. |
Worry Chest System BO ES SR |
4-12 |
$ 25.00 |
973-464-3032 |
theworrychest.com |
20. |
Zing Toys |
IckeeStikeez CP FP NO TY |
4-12 |
$ 1.25 |
503-324-8018 |
ickeez.com |
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