Kids throw, sling shot, and play dodgeball with the mess-free, non-stick rubber balls. In the category of “ick,” products in the Slimeball line ($15 to $30) are selling briskly this year. The State Shape book “California,” by Eric Bruun ($10) includes historical factoids plus famous figures, geography, industry and the environment. “The City by the Bay” by Tricia Brown is a detailed overview of our nearest city, San Francisco. ($14.99)įact-filled books with local themes are popular this year, and there are several options from which to choose. In Yoga Spinner, players give the spinner a whirl, choose the corresponding card, and perform the pose pictured to win the pose card. In Clue Master, young players (8 and up) use deductive reasoning to place Tippy’s chew bones, tennis balls and food bowls in the correct order to unlock the secret door and send Tippy home ($12.99). ($16.50)Īlso new among the top educational toys are two options from ThinkFun. By turning the flaps, kids can put together 1,000 imaginary dinosaurs, like the Stegodocus, the Oviplosaurus or the Diploraptops.įor the younger set, small brightly-colored 3D fabric books for infants continue to be popular, with such titles as “ Silly Tails,” “Dino Tails,” and “Pony Tails.” These soft and squishy books offer unique color, texture and movement on each page. The same company offers hardcover kits for kids to Write Your Own Book ($13).Įarly readers will enjoy the new line of large phonic flip board books by Sara Ball like “Flip-O-Saurus” and “Flip-O-Storic” ($16). Kids control the story and interpret the posters however they like. Write Brain Story Mats ($15) are literacy-building, illustrated art posters that include space for kids ages 5 and up to write their own original stories inspired by the images and prompts. Each type has different attributes (glow in the dark, magnetic, etc.). The putty never dries out and is billed as stress relieving, hand exercising, mind-expanding and addicting fun. by individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. New this year is the line of Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty ($8 to $20) that is made in the U.S. Toy stores around the country are gearing up for a busy holiday season thanks to a strong economy and a slate of innovative new offerings.Ī survey of toy store owners, online recommendations, and feedback from kids have uncovered more than a dozen ideas ranging from unusual infant teething books to teen board games, most available now at your neighborhood toy store.
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