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Neurosmith Music Blocks
The Neurosmith Music Blocks set is the perfect toy to inspire a love for music in your child. The Neurosmith Music Blocks set, as the name suggests, features musical blocks along with a unit and changeable catridges. When a block is inserted into the unit, a musical piece can be heard. Toddlers will have a great time trying out the various combinations that are possible by turning the blocks around get variations of the music playing.

Tower Pounding Toy from Plan Toys
Plan Toys has the most amazing selection of wooden toys. Best of all, these toys are so eco friendly. If you have a child who likes to pound, then try out this wooden pounding tower from Plan Toys. The good quality wooden construction of this pounding toy is safe, durable and completely non-toxic. It's a lot of fun to pound the little ball into the wooden piece and watch the big ball climb up the tower and roll down the ramp. I highly recommend this wooden Tower Pounding toy from Plan Toys.

SmartGlobe from Oregon Scientific
Learning can be fun with the SmartGlobe. Here's the SmartGlobe from Oregon Scientific, a well thought-out product which has already won several prestigious awards. The SmartGlobe provides a vast array of general knowledge on over 30 features including currency, capital, flight times, climate, government, culture and other associated topics. Read the review of the SmartGlobe from Oregon Scientific.

Comfy Easy PC System For Your Little Ones
Comfy Easy PC is a very easy to use computer keyboard system designed to work with several software titles. Meant especially for toddlers, the system really brings your PC to life. The phone accessory which is part of the keyboard is sure to excite toddlers as much as the large colorful bright buttons on it!

Publications International, Ltd. Story Reader Video Plus
Publications International Ltd presents their new Story Reader Video Plus, a twist on their original Story Reader. The new Story Reader Video Plus can be attached to a TV screen and the interactive story can be viewed on the TV screen as well as through the stand alone reader. Here's the full review of the Publications International Story Reader Video Plus For Ages 3-8.

My First Story Reader from Publications International
Electronic story book readers seem to be the hottest trend nowadays. My First Story Reader from Publications International is a baby and toddler sized version of the original Story Reader. Kids aged between 6 months to 3 years will love pressing the big colorful buttons on the unit and listening to the stories via the My First Story Reader. Find out more in this review of the My First Story Reader from Publications International.

Telestory Electronic Storybook from Jakks Pacific
Telestory is the latest addition to electronic story books for kids. Telestory is a mini sized book which plugs into your TV set. Each Telestory unit comes preloaded with a cartridge which contains 2 stories. There are 2 wires which connect the telestory to your TV, and your child has the option to read the stories by himself or be read to by the Telestory unit. Animations are present which entertain kids along the way.

Cranium's Wonder Works Talking Picture Book
The new Wonder Works line from Cranium encourages kids to use their imaginations and be creative. Elements of painting, drawing, crafts and storytelling are incorporated into the line, and kids love learning from the experience. The Wonder Works Talking Picture Book is a neat activity book with four erasable pages. Kids will enjoy creating their own stories on the pages with the dry erase markers provided, enhance the stories with the stickers, and best of all, record their voices.

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera
The Kid-Tough Digital Camera is a new offering from Fisher Price, which is well known for it's quality toys for kids. This time around, Fisher Price has launched an innovative kid's digital camera designed so well that it's safe for even preschoolers to use! The Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera is a real digital camera, yes, a kid's digital camera which actually works very well. The digital camera is housed in a kid safe and durable shell, and has the simplest of functions.

Hooked On Phonics - Hooked On Handwriting - Learn to Print
From the makers of the very popular Hooked on Phonics comes the Hooked on Handwriting Learn to Print kit. Hooked on Handwriting is a comprehensive kit which teaches kids the basics of handwriting. Structured in a similar way to the Hooked on Phonics kits, Hooked on Handwriting Learn To Print is good for kids aged from 4 to 6 years.

Marty The Martian Learns ABC - From Ekadoo Publishers
Marty The Martian Learns ABC is a great way for kids to learn their ABC's and pick up a lot of interesting information along the way. From the Ekadoo Publishing group, this lovely children's book is worth a second look. Read the review of the children's book, Marty The Martian Learns ABC.

Baby Einstein Toys Review | Baby Einstein Learning Sounds Piano
This wonderful Baby Einstein Learning Sounds Piano is among some great Baby Einstein Toys which work well to engage and amuse little babies. Read reviews of Baby Einstein Toys from your guide to Toys at About.com and decide which ones to buy for your precious little baby!

Story Reader - Electronic Storybook Reader From Publications International
PI's Story Reader For Children is fantastic concept, well executed and a great buy for your kids. Portable and convienient, the Story Reader encourages your child to read along while having fun. Read a full Review of the Story Reader and compare prices to get the best deal from your guide to Toys at About.com

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