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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Holiday Gift Ideas
Delta Children Princess Activity Center - Easel Desk with Stool & Toy
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Organizer by Delta Designed to help your little one express their creative side, the Disney Princess Activity Center from Delta Children provides the space and storage your budding artist needs. The 3-in-1 design features a magnetic dry-erase board that can be positioned for your child to sit and draw with markers, or stowed upright to reveal a spacious tabletop to complete craft projects. On the other side of the easel a fabric toy bin and two tiers of storage pockets offers convenient compartments for art supplies, toys and books. www.deltachildren.com
2-in-1 LeapTop Touch™
Kids can learn about letters, numbers, music and more on a laptop that’s made just for them. Open the laptop to see the screen in keyboard mode, then close the laptop and watch the screen magically swivel into tablet mode. Features an A-Z keyboard and number buttons 1-10, and tablet features a touch screen. Kids will have fun pretending to email Scout, or tapping away in ABCs, Numbers, Games, Music and Messages modes. Available now at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart and Target
Little Partners’ Kids Learning Tower
The Original Learning Tower™ has been carefully designed to provide a secure environment to stimulate a child’s imagination and allow it to blossom. By raising a child up to counter height, it nurtures a child’s innate desire to be independent and to participate alongside his or her parents and siblings, whether it’s to help out with nightly dinner preparations, bake special holiday recipes, or get crafty.
Penguin Karaoke Buddy
Penguin Karaoke Buddy has familiar catchy melodies built right in and a lightweight microphone for super sing-along fun. Intended for ages eighteen months plus. Three simple buttons make controlling the music a snap for even the youngest vocalists. Spice up that heartfelt vocal performance with a built-in echo effect and a button that introduces silly animal sounds into the mix. Your little ones will always hear the roar of the crowd and that thunderous applause they deserve with the press of a button. Bright and colorful LED lights are built into this happy penguin’s chest and flash along as the music
plays. Available on Amazon.
CreateOn Galaxy Rocket Magna-Tile Structure Set
This magnetic building set helps young learners make predictions and to use reasoning skills, build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills as they build the Rocket. The fun activities and colorful, attractive artwork presented on each magnetic tile makes for an attractive teaching, reviewing and practicing tool that will captivate your child for hours. Available on Amazon.
Snow Pets
Just pour water into the snowball and watch the snow burst open the snowball to reveal the mystery pet! One of eight unique pets will be inside. Collect them all.: SCOUT, Saint Bernard; CHARLIE, Snow Leopard; SKYE, Snow Owl; HOLLY, Husky; POPPY, Polar Bear; HARRIET, Snow Hare; FRANKIE, Arctic Fox; WILLOW, Fawn. Available on Amazon.
Goliath Litter Bugs
Yuck There’s trash everywhere, and you need to help clean up Roll the die, and then lift the lid to throw out that color trash. But be careful the pesky flies are trying to escape They’re buzzing and flying around, so you need to be quick Have the least amount of flies after all of the trash is cleaned up to 2-4 players, ages 4 and up.
The Grumpy Octopus
The Grumpy Octopus is all of us in 2020. What a year it’s been! This is the perfect holiday gift to humorously express how many of us are feeling lately. In an ode to curmudgeons (the likes of Squidward, Grumpy Cat, and Garfield come to mind!), it may just be the most relatable 12-inch stuffed animal out there. The Grumpy Octopus has an irritable demeanor, yet it’s a snuggly plush companion that makes for a great photo opp! It’s soft and huggable and just needs a little love. One thing is for certain - wherever you place it, it will sit there and judge you.
Tiny Teethers
Teething is a stressful time for parents and win Requires 2 C batteries, not included. For
babies alike. Tiny Teethers is the mom-owned brand with unique solutions for your baby’s sore mouth including teething necklaces and pacifier clips. The former jewelry maker combines textures of silicone and natural wooden beads to craft each product. Each piece is just as eco-conscious as it is beautiful. Available Macys.com & Amazon.
Meddy Teddy
Meddy Teddy is a fun, interactive, soft and cuddly way to experience yoga, meditation and mindfulness on your own, with your kids or in the classroom.. Meddy Teddy is a role model and compassionate buddy for young ones, helping them lead healthier, more mindful lives. The plush teddy bear has an internal frame allowing him to bend into lots of yoga positions. He is happy doing yoga with a room full of kids or sitting in lotus on your desk. A great teaching tool and supremely soft plush toy.
Hasty Baker Card Game
his unique family card game recreates the fun, thrilling and competitive world of professional bakers. Suitable for ages 7+. This delicious spin on bake-off competitions gets everyone involved in collecting ingredient cards to bring their recipe to sweet fruition. The hunt is on to gather flour, eggs, butter, sugar and other ingredients before other bakers raid the pantry. Available on Amazon.
Far Out Toys NASCAR Crash Circuit Short Track Speedway
Let kids test the limits on speed by ripping around triple-wide turns for unpredictable racing and passing action. The Short Track set comes with two motorized race cars, two flash chargers, pit crew figures and more. It is recommended for ages 5+ and will be available in October at Amazon and Best Buy.
Passback Junior Composite Football
he flat end of the Passback Football allows it to bounce right back to you. Throw the blunt end against a hard surface and it comes spiraling back! No need for expensive rebounder nets or throwing machines. Improve reaction time, hand-eye coordination, situational awareness, and agility while increasing body control, endurance, and stamina.
SlimyGloop SlimySand
Stretches like slime, but molds like sand. Fun way to express your creativity and display your creations before knocking it down and beginning again. Exciting sensory play as you smoosh, stretch, mold and impress ready-made SLIMYSAND. Creative way to relieve stress and improve fine motor skills for all ages.
GUND Baby My First Soft Guitar Lights and Sounds Musical Stuffed Plush Toy,
14” With each tap of the metallic yellow star in the middle, LED lights dance inside to the rhythm of the music with five special sounds and light sequences. Pair with My First Soft Drum to start baby’s first band! Made from a soft, huggable material that meets famous GUND quality standards, this plush toy features surface-washable construction for easy cleaning. Appropriate for all ages.
Terra Kids Connectors Animals 45 pcs
Forage, saw, drill, join. With the Terra Kids-Connectors, many interesting animals can be constructed. The principle is simple and ingenious: gather wood outdoors to work with at home. Drill holes, insert connectors and connect to another piece of wood. The animals gradually come to life. The instructions contain many suggestions for other projects. Wooden twigs/branches are not included.
Carrera Go! Mario Kart 8
Fast-paced racing action on over 17-feet of track with realistic cars that reach scale speeds of 370-mph. Set features a loop, fly over, junction, and narrow section giving you exciting action all over the track. 1:43 scale slot car racing is an exciting two-player and group activity that friends and family can enjoy racing head-tohead together. Customize and expand your track with the use of expansion sets, accessories, and a wide selection of additional cars to create challenging new races. Everything you need in the box to start racing including cars, speed controllers, and track layout shown.
Leap Frog 100 Animals Book
Hold 100 animals in your hands with the touchsensitive pages of the 100 Animals Book™! Six double-sided, interactive pages feature animals from 12 habitats and environments. Kids have a natural curiosity about animals, and this book provides lots of opportunities for exploration with illustrations and photographs of animals from the desert, savanna, rain forest and more. Three modes teach about animal names, animal sounds and fun facts on each page. Available now at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Target
Tinkle Crinkle & Friends Activity Gym (Baby GUND)
Tinkle Crinkle is a fresh, energetic collection of plush baby toys. Contemporary prints on premium fabrics promote soft, safe and fun tactile play for even the youngest children. The award-winning Tinkle Crinkle & Friends Activity Gym encourages baby to interact with charming Tinkle Crinkle characters through eye-catching colors, vibrant patterns and stimulating sounds. Premium soft playmat includes five multisensory toys, fluffy tummy time cloud, and baby-safe sun mirror. Easy to set up in just two minutes. Available now at GUND.com
Tinsel Yeti (GUND)
Turn your home into a winter wonderland with Tinsel Yeti, the friendliest monster who is always prepared for a winter adventure! Donning fuzzy earmuffs, this 11-inch plush features unique, sparkly blue horns and shiny tinsel strands scattered throughout his white fur. His round body and long limbs make him a huggable friend. Surface-washable for easy cleaning. Available Fall 2020 at GUND.com
Disney Sketchy Tales
Disney Sketchy Tales is the drawing and guessing game of telephone sprinkled with Disney magic. Create a hilarious new world as you draw and decipher iconic Disney characters doing something a little bit unusual! Disney Sketchy Tales features 60 famous Disney characters. The game contains 40 Dry-Wipe Cards, 30 Scenario Cards (120 scenarios, 4 scenarios on each card), 30 Character Cards (60 characters on front and back), 8 Clips, 8 Pens, 8 Cloths, and 2 Score Cards. Available at Target and Amazon.
Ice Ball
A liquid glitter-filled bounce ball available in six sparkling pastel colors – perfect for active & outdoor play. www.kess.co
VTech Helping Heroes Fire Station Playset
Be a helping hero on the fire truck with two firefighters, ladders, a water hose and a sprayer; take the rescue vehicle and the helicopter on a rescue mission. Turn the fire truck into a fire station with multi-level living spaces. Three play modes teach firefighter fun facts, play songs and melodies, and engage kids with training and rescue games. Place either firefighter on the Talking Point to hear sound effects, melodies, songs, and to hear the characters talk
Playful Pandas
Playful Pandas are musical, magical, Pandorable friends with limitless responses. Boys and girls can sing any song to their Panda and she’ll sing back in her own Panda language! Playful Pandas come in four styles including Sweetie, Slumber, Foodie and Fashionista each with her own personality and signature song. And, when kids collect two or more Pandas they will sing in harmony. For even more fun, each Panda responds to a child’s touch – tickle her belly, kiss her nose or pat her head and the Panda will laugh, move and respond! Playful Pandas will initially come in
three different styles for kids ages 4+.
Ice Hopper
A glitter-filled take on a classic toy. As it spins around, it sparkles with liquid glitter providing for colorful play – ideal gift for children 6+. www.kess.co
Made By Me Create Your Own Handprint Frame
Create a keepsake, handmade frame with this set that includes air-dry clay and paint to personalize it. Imprint hand, foot, or paw prints in one frame and place a photo in the second frame connected to it.
Claris: Holiday Heist: The Chicest Mouse in Paris
by Megan Hess A sweet little mouse takes on a cheeky cat burglar with holiday cheer! Can Claris and Monsieur save the day – the New York way? The fourth Claris book from acclaimed fashion illustrator Megan Hess. The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! www.amazon.com
I Believe in You (Hello!Lucky)
by Sabrina Moyle A charming picture book that inspires confidence, boosts self-esteem, and lovingly tells a child: No matter what you do, I believe in you! Some days little dragon feels bold, and some days shy. Some days he dreams of spreading his wings to fly! Unicorn is always there by his side for all little dragons and the big unicorns who love and support them. Every child sometimes needs a little extra encouragement, a reminder that they are capable, resilient, and loved no matter what.
The Screaming Hairy Armadillo and 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names
by Matthew Murrie A fascinating compendium featuring over 70 unusual animal species. What’s in a name? This lively, illustrated celebration is jam-packed with creatures notable for their bizarre, baffling, and just-plain-funny names. Meet the White-Bellied Go-Away Bird, whose cry sounds like someone screaming, “Go away!” Or the Aye-Aye, whose name means “I don’t know” in Malagasy because no one wants anything to do with this bad-luck creature. Some are obvious, if still weird––guess what the Fried Egg Jellyfish looks like. Others sound like an inside joke: It’s easy to figure out what was on the taxonomist’s mind when he christened a fly he discovered Pieza Pie. Along the way you’ll learn all about these curiously named animals’ justas-curious habits, appearances, and abilities.
The Constitution Decoded: A Guide to the Document That Shapes Our Nation
by Katie Kennedy Ever wonder why the president has a Cabinet? Why there’s such thing as trial by jury? Why someday you’ll have to pay income tax, or why there are no Dukes, Duchesses, Counts, or Countesses in the United States? Because the Constitution says so––and so much more. And now, in The Constitution Decoded, the ideas, concepts, and rules that make America are unpacked and explained in detail to help all of us, kids and parents too, become more informed citizens.
Who Got Game?: Baseball: Amazing but True Stories!
by Derrick Barnes Celebrate the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of baseball! Meet unsung pioneers, like John “Bud” Fowler, William Edward White, and brothers Moses Fleetwood Walker and Weld Walker, four African Americans who integrated white teams decades before Jackie Robinson. And that’s just for starters! This lively illustrated collection of shiny nuggets of baseball lore will transform you into a superfan who knows the game better than anyone else. Someone who’s got game.
Nacho’s Nachos: The Story Behind the World’s Favorite Snack
by Sandra Nickel Celebrating 80 Years of Nachos with NACHO’S NACHOS! In Nacho’s Nachos, Sandra Nickel and Oliver Dominguez introduce young readers to Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya and tell the true story of how he invented the world’s most beloved snack in a moment of culinary inspiration.
Mega-Maze Adventure! A Journey Through the World’s Longest Maze in a
Book by Scott Bedford An interconnected maze spreading across 14 swirling, hypnotic, and richly illustrated pages. Starting with the cover of the book, weave your way through the zig-zagging maze until you reach the portal, a physical hole in the cover that takes you inside the book. Though the maze continues through each portal, every turn of the page reveals a new thematic realm: Skyscraper World, Butterfly World, Rollercoaster World, Snow World, Underwater World, and Dragon World. Fourteen pages and portals later, find yourself in End of the World having completed the entire 604-foot long maze!
Rock Collecting for
Kids by Dan R. Lynch Rock collecting is for everyone! Nature’s treasures are just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered. With this book, you’ll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents a children’s introduction to our amazing Earth. The book begins with geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how Earth’s surface changes over time. Next, young readers are provided with an identification guide, which features full-color photographs and ID tips on 75 types of common and collectible rocks and minerals.
Fossils for Kids: Finding, Identifying, and Collecting
by Dan R. Lynch Dig into the History of Life! Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids’ introduction to fossils. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells from an ancient ocean, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.
The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Texas: Fun Facts, Activities and 90 Cool Birds
by Stan Tekiela With fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner’s guide to bird watching in the Lone Star State! Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Texas Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the awardwinning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!
Greta the Great Horned Owl
by Christie Gove-Berg The true story of an injured owl’s recovery and return to nature. Greta the Great Horned Owl is out hunting mice. She has no idea that her life is about to change forever. A train strikes her, severely injuring her wing and leg. A rescue team brings her to a wildlife rehabilitation center and this is just the beginning of her story. Will surgery save her wing? Can Greta learn to fly again? Her only hope of returning to the wild is to prove that she can hunt.
Whose Baby Butt?
by Stan Tekiela From fuzzy to feathery, baby animal butts are the silliest sights in nature. This hilarious book is the perfect companion to Whose Butt?, an acclaimed picture book by award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Readers are shown a baby animal’s behind and asked to guess, “Whose baby butt is this?” Then it’s time to turn the page and discover the answer!
Whose Track Is That?
by Stan Tekiela Spotting animals in the wild is tricky, but they leave plenty of clues behind especially tracks. Examine the evidence. Study the animal tracks. See if you can guess “Whose track is that?” Then turn the page to discover the answer! With every reading, children get more familiar with a variety of North American critters. They might soon start seeing animal tracks on every outing!
