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It’s holiday shopping time again and our TOY INSIDER panel of experts has been hard at work previewing and playing with the best and hottest toys and gifts of the season. We know how busy you are, juggling multiple roles in your life. To help, we’ve created a guide that is comprehensive and easy to use, and provides the information you need to get a jump start on the holiday shopping season. We know the drill; we’re parents and gift givers just like you. This year’s guide is jam-packed with a new selection of the coolest toys for children of all ages. Each selection includes a description of the developmental needs and interests for each specific age group to assist you in finding the perfect gift. Our handy skill guide, located on the Hot 20 page, provides a list of icons for each toy, offering you even more assistance with ageappropriate gift giving. At our website, www.thetoyinsider.com, you will find these products and even more selections, with direct links to the manufacturers’ websites. There you can learn more about these and other products, so keep checking back to our website throughout the holiday season. The last page of The Toy Insider™ is a checklist of all the toys featured in the guide, which you and your child can use as a handy shopping wish list. Take the checklist with you when you visit your favorite retailer and shop with ease. As parents first and toy experts second, we know that toys and gift giving should be fun and bring joy to the special children in your life. Enjoy The Toy Insider™, THE source for the hottest toys and gifts of the holiday season.
CO-PUBLISHERS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CONTRIBUTING EDITOR TOY INSIDER PANEL PRODUCTION DIRECTOR CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Jonathan Samet and Laurie Schacht Jackie Breyer Frank Farina Reyne Rice, Jackie Breyer, Laurie Schacht Jonathan Samet Anthony K. Guardiola Anthony K. Guardiola
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ENTER TO WIN YOUR OWN ROOM FULL OF TOYS OR A PICK OF YOUR FAVORITE! No purchase necessary to enter or win. Toy Insider Sweepstakes sponsored by Adventure Publishing and Hearst Communications, Inc. Sweepstakes begins 12:01 a.m.(ET) October 1, 2008 and ends 11:59 p.m. (ET) December 1, 2008. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Must be the age of majority in their state or province or residence at time of entry and a resident of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or Canada. Void in Puerto Rico, Province of Quebec and where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes subject to complete official rules, which are available at www.Redbookmag.com/rboffers.