It's a joy to find a ball that possesses this kind of power bounce while retaining tactile qualities so well suited to extensive and varied physical play. Catching the Lava Ball is as much of a pleasure as throwing it, making it an excellent fit for just about any conceivable game that can be played with a ball. The Lava Ball has some special razzle dazzle above and beyond its ability to bounce sky high, though. Its dark ...Read more

The Moon Ball is no ordinary ball. For starters, it takes off like a rocket when bounced, flying up to 100 feet in the air. It's a treat for the eyes, ears, and hands that calls the entire body into play by making the acts of throwing, catching, bouncing, and spinning - ball games of any and every kind - especially enticing. The surface of the ball is covered with dark, moon-like craters that add subtle irregularities to ...Read more

The Arianna line brings fashion, variety, and glamour to the world of 18 inch doll clothes. This pink satin dress is a prime example of the high quality and meticulous detail that goes into their products. With spaghetti straps and a sequin sweetheart bodice and pink organza overlay that sparkle and shimmer as they catch the light, everything about this dress spells fun. The ruffled hemline is eye-catching and playful, wh...Read more

The nine colored blocks in this game look innocent enough, but the title, 'Wonky' might be your first clue that something is off. That 'something' would be the blocks' shapes, whose subtle off-ness makes them a lot less stable than they look. There are three small, medium, and large blocks in three different colors. Players take turns playing cards from their hands that dictate what color or size block they might add to a...Read more

This is one of the most well thought out learning devices for young children that we've seen. It is, as one would hope for a product targeting PreK and up, exceptionally sturdy. Youngsters find its design, with prominent tactile elements, colorful visual appeal, and the twisting and pushing motions integral to game play, to be completely engrossing. The small screen displays animation while audio provides players with upb...Read more

This portable learning center has an audiovisual display that guides children through a variety of drawing and writing activities played out on the magnetic drawing board below. Sound effects, music, and cheerfully narrated instructions offer nonstop encouragement. A colorful keyboard lets kids choose among letters, objects, and activities in which they learn to draw a variety of shapes and combine them to create a wide r...Read more

Wynd is an excellent name for a winged horse, and a magnificent one at that. When completed, he stands twenty inches tall and has a 16-inch wingspan. This 5-in-one construction kit also builds Sparkle, a dashing unicorn, an imposing bird named Squawk, a race car aptly named Speed, and a jaunty propeller plane known simply as Wing. This versatility is made possible by the brash inventiveness of manufacturer YOXO's speciall...Read more

This game is as delightful as its title. It plays incredibly well with young kids and across a broad range of ages, making for great family fun. The components consist of just three things - a bright red bowl, 30 plastic noodles, and the cutest yeti you've ever seen, with eyebrows arched, mouth open wide, and arms and legs outstretched as if in a victory cheer. Those arms and legs are often what keep the yeti afloat in a ...Read more

The YooHoo & Friends plush collection just got bigger and better with the addition of Naree (based on a real-life whale often referred to as a sea-unicorn), and an assortment of other sea-life editions such as hammerhead shark, starfish, clownfish, and more. The adorable creatures in the YooHoo collection consist of plush versions of extraordinary and endangered animals from around the world, and each bears a tag containi...Read more

Ice pops have come a long way since the days when traditional popsicles were the primary icy fare, and Zoku keeps upping the game with exciting new molds for making delicious freezer snacks at home. Zoku Space Pop Molds lets kids produce a batch of six interplanetary treats - five distinct rocket shapes and one playful astronaut - with the greatest of ease. Just pour your favorite ingredients into the molds, insert the re...Read more

The Zycom Cruz is a 3-wheeled scooter with a boldly appealing look kids are naturally drawn to. There's a recognition, even before taking it for a spin, that they're in for something special, an intuition borne out from the very first ride. Its ultra-light weight and the fluid motion of its wheels means it takes less effort to cover distances - just push off and experience the smooth, comfortable ride. Steering is accompl...Read more

The Zycom Zipster takes only a minute or two to assemble, and the result is a sharply designed three wheeled scooter that makes an excellent first vehicle. Its diminutive size, ultra-light weight, and self-righting steering mechanism help kids quickly gain confidence and balance, making it a great fit for young riders entering the world of active, highly mobile, fun. The quick-stop brake on the rear of the non-slip plasti...Read more