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November 27, 2009

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Pocket Japanese Album

Your child doesn't need to be an artist to enjoy the classic design and effortless cool of this notebook, which contains 60 pages of Japanese-style zigzag accordion paper. Read more »

Slamwich

In this card-slapping game, kids use bread-shaped cards to make sandwiches, or Slamwiches, while they sharpen memory, sequencing, and hand-eye coordination skills. Read more »

Leaving the Bellweathers

Kristin Clark Venuti

If your child loves the funny, the crazy, and the outrageous, then he'll love this comic caper about a most dysfunctional family and their fed-up butler. Read more »

15-String Harp

Parents, want to trade in the drum set? There's nothing quite like strumming a harp for a harmonious musical experience. Read more »

The Chosen One

Carol Lynch Williams

A riveting book with mature themes, this tightly spun novel explores what it means to be thirteen in a very different world. Read more »

Pop Up Junior Goal

If you've ever tried to put together a soccer goal, then you'll appreciate this super easy pop-up model. Read more »

DNA Science Kit

With this hands-on kit, kids can explore the science behind genetics, as they build a DNA ladder, puzzle out gender chromosomal patterns, and even extract actual DNA! Read more »

Bento 2

Whether it's keeping track of assignments, logging miles while training for a marathon, or organizing To-Dos, this mini personal database makes it easy to collect, search, and display information on the go. Read more »

Hexbug

This robotic creature is a great example of the ways in which the tiniest things in life can bring big pleasure. Read more »

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You: Very Short Stories to Read Together

Mary Anne Hoberman, illustrated by Michael Emberley

This slim little volume, packed with simple rhymes, has a very cool concept: the purple text is for beginner readers, the pink for adults, and the blue for them both to read together. Read more »

Jumbo Jacks

The two rubber balls, bright canvas bag, and nickel and brass-plated jacks in this small little package spell big time fun. Read more »

Otis

Loren Long

Otis is a hardworking little tractor who loves life on the farm with his friend the little calf, until the little calf wanders into Mud Pond and no one can save him. Can Otis help? Read more »

My Little Helper Toolbox

Preschoolers tend to be fix-it fans by nature, and most love to take things apart and put them back together. This little toolkit gives preschoolers the chance to lug their own set of tools around, just like mom and dad. Read more »

A Finder's Magic

Philippa Pearce

This is a sweet, quirky, and timeless tale of a boy named Till who puts his trust in a mysterious stranger that can talk to animals, in the hopes of finding his missing pet dog. Read more »

Flower Press

This lightweight flower press is nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Read more »

Chalk Works "Big Draw" Drawing Machine

Combine the sheer joy of creating jumbo art work, with the cool factor of a handheld gadget, and you'll have some sense of this toy's attraction. Read more »

Wax Drawing Kit

Packed up pretty with oil pastels, wooden frames, and colored and natural beeswax, this kit takes young artists step-by-step through the process of creating a picture inspired by an Ancient Greek wax technique. Read more »

Grip-Rite Neo Flying Disc

This disc takes all the clumsiness out of throwing and catching a Frisbee. Constructed for long-distance flying, with a flexible rim covered in an easy-grip material, this beach bum floats. Read more »

Raspberries

Jay O'Callahan and Will Moses

This infectious concoction tells the tale of a magical fruit that makes everyone, from a shy old man to a nasty little bully, jump into the air singing, "Raspberries!" the moment they get a taste. Read more »

Fox and Geese

This classic game is a solid introduction to strategy, and a great way to practice critical thinking skills. Read more »

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