GIFT GUIDE 2007
Kindergarten Gifts
Gifts for a 5-Year-Old or 6-Year-Old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best kindergarten products for a five-year-old or six-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Mazeways: A to Z
In this picture book, the alphabet goes maze-y! But these aren't just any old mazes, they are colorfully illustrated worlds that delight the imagination. Let kids' fingers do the walking, as they trace their way through each challenge, from A to Z. There are also hidden objects to find in the ...
"Victor Vito" by Laurie Berkner
When it comes to kids' music, Laurie Berkner is recording artist royalty. A regular on Nickelodeon's sister station, Noggin, and a frequent guest on the national morning show circuit, Berkner is far from undiscovered. But for those parents who haven't yet had the pleasure of a listen, and who don't ...
Jazz on a Saturday Night
This book is a great introduction to the world of music and art. At every turn of the page is a beautiful painting of some of Jazz's greatest legends, including Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald and more. These graphic-styled illustrations are complemented by rhyming text that bounces ...
Hisss
The goal of this game is to build the most reptiles from a stack of severed snake cards (some heads, some tails, and some middles). Here's how it works: the whole pile of tiles are fanned out on the floor and players take turns picking a card and trying to match it to a piece with the same color. ...
"Every Day Is a Birthday" by Brady Rymer
Parents who shop in the alt rock section will feel right at home with Brady Rymer, a former roots-rock musician who's made the switch to children's music. The title track, describing all the kooky ways birthdays are celebrated across the world, is an instant favorite. Rymer shared the stage with ...
Backbeard: Pirate for Hire
Yes, this pirate's name is missing an L for a reason. That's because Backbeard is the hairiest pirate who ever lived. The premise is unapologetically silly, and that's exactly why kids love it. When Backbeard is kicked out of the Pirate Council for dressing in his own style he is forced to go out ...
