SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
BARBIE JAM WITH ME ELECTRONIC GUITAR, 4+ Comes with six songs on two cartridges and includes headset. Three separate volume controls. Four modes include karaoke, jamming, guitar, and strumming. KIDDESIGNS, www.kiddirect.com
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Open the door to role-play, creativity, BIGGEST LITTLEST PET SHOP, 4+ The ultimate playing and shopping experience for girls’ growing collection of Littlest Pet Shop characters. Includes two exclusive pets and multiple accessories. HASBRO, www.hasbro.com
and personality! By now, your toddlers
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have advanced their skills beyond the basics and are ready to explore even
BLACK AND DECKER JR. ELECTRONIC TOOL WORKSHOP, 3+ Role-play tools for your young craftsman include pretend hammer, screwdriver, saw, wrench, nuts, bolts and a nonworking cell phone. Realistic action, lights and sounds. CDI, www.cditoys.com
more variety in their playtime. They are ready to tumble forward into active play and most are eager to delve into creative imaginative play. Our role as
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parents and care-givers is to DORA GAME HOUSE, 3+ Solid wood game house holds eight classic Dora and Friends games: Checkers, Bingo, Dominoes, Tic Tac Toe, Go Fish, Old Maid, Crazy Eights and Match Game. CARDINAL GAMES, www.cardinalgames.com
encourage their social and emotional skills, such as music, art and role-
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playing, which instill their sense of confidence, inspire imaginations, and
GIGGLE GEAR MEGA MASKS (WITH SOUND MORPHER), 5+ Interchangeable parts allow kids to create outrageous masks that transform their voices and faces. Robot-Bug-Alien or Fun Fairy themes. CRANIUM, www.cranium.com
prepare them to play well with others. Many children are also ready to start learning school-readiness skills such
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as colors, numbers, and problem solving. We have selected products HOLLY HOBBIE CLUBHOUSE GIRLS SNOW CONE MAKER, 5+ Tree house-shaped playset offers multi-level fun. Remove the treetop, add ice and create snow cone treats. Includes flavor packets, accessories and Holly Hobbie poseable figure. MATTEL ENTERTAINMENT, www.mattel.com
from a variety of play categories that keep kids actively involved while they
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learn and explore. KID K’NEX ROCKIN ROBOTS, 3+ Easy for young hands to snap together with colorful chunky Kid K’nex pieces. Includes idea guide. Handy case makes storage and on-the-go fun a snap. K’NEX, www.knex.com
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KID TOUGH FP3 PLAYER, 3+ Durable digital media player for preschoolers comes preloaded with age-appropriate songs. Go to Fisher-Price Online Content Store to download stories and songs from popular children’s artists. FISHER-PRICE, www.fisherprice.com TOYS “R” US AVAILABILITY
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