DR. TOY'S BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS
1997
Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (Dr. Toy)
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DR. TOY'S BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (Dr. Toy) |
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Key to Type: a=Active; ac=Arts & Crafts; ap=Activity Product; at=Audio Tape; b=Book; bg=Board Game; c=Computer-related; cd=CD-ROM; cons=Construction Toy; cp=Creative Product; d=Doll; dh=Dollhouse; e=Equipment ; esp=Educational Skills Product; g=Game; h=Hobby; mm=Multimedia; m=Musical; nov=Novelty; pl=Plush Toy; pup=Puppet; puz=Puzzle; sc=Science; sw=Software; t=Toy; trav=Travel; trans=Transportation; u=Unique Product; vg=Video Game; vt=Video Tape1
Tips for Searching: Within your Web browser [under the Edit menu in Netscape], select the 'Find in Page' [ctrl F] command and enter a search string. Example: sc if you are looking for a science gift, or 6- if you are seeking a gift for a child 6 years or older. Disregard phone numbers which may show up when searching for numbers [just click on 'Find Next' to continue]. |
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| Company | Product | Type | Age | Price | 800/888# | |
| 1. | Indoor Games | ap cp esp mm u vt | 2-7 | $14.95 | 800-399-2637 | |
| 2. | My Very Busy Box | ap ac cp | 6-10 | $30.00 | 800-666-2539 | |
| 3. | Wordpath | ap cp esp t trav | 3-5 | $29.95 | 800-999-9599 | |
| 4. | Aurora Interactive | Safety Quest | cd esp mm u | 4-12 | $29.95 | 305-273-7013 |
| 5. | Baby School Company | So Smart! | vt esp | 3-18 mos. | $14.95 | 800-663-2741 |
| 6. | Bandai America | Tamagotchi | u nov | 7-12 | $15.00 | 310-640-8674 |
| 7. | Odd-Quads | ap esp puz t u | 4-12 | $50.00 | 212-799-7965 | |
| 8. | Binary Arts | Port To Port | bg esp puz t trav | 8-11 | $12.00 | 201-444-3844 |
| 9. | Briarpatch | Guess How Much I Love You | bg | 3-7 | $19.95 | 800-232-5474 |
| 10. | Chunky School Bus | esp t | 2-7 | $24.00 | 888-274-6869 | |
| 11. | Cadaco | Amazing Colorland | bg esp | 2-5 | $6.99 | 800-621-5426 |
| 12. | Career Explorers | Career Explorers | bg | 7-12 | $19.95 | 800-563-0665 |
| 13. | World Wildlife Fund Series | b | 2-4 | $12.95 | 800-227-6162 | |
| 14. | Comet-Montrose | Deluxe Painting Case with Easel | ap ac cp t trv u | 4-7 | $29.99 | 708-233-3740 |
| 15. | Computer Curriculum | CCCnet | c esp mm u | 8-12 | $7.95 | 800-455-7910 |
| 16 | Curiosity Kits | Artwork Lantern | ap ac cp esp t | 7-12 | $20.00 | 800-584-5487 |
| 17. | Curious Kids | Discovery Kit | ap ac b cp c esp h | 6-12 | $19.95 | 800-585-2386 |
| 18. | Cynergie | Choice Reward | esp | 3-12 | $12.95 | 800-844-4338 |
| 19. | DaMert | Triazzle Bundle | cd c mm puz u vg | 8-12 | $19.99 | 800-231-3722 |
| 20. | Davis Liquid Crystals | Touch Me Bookmarks | ap cp | 3-12 | $1.00 | 800-677-5575 |
| 21. | Create-A-Class | esp | 7-12 | $19.98 | 800-426-4777 | |
| 22. | Dowling Magnets | Simply Science Exploring Magnets | t esp | 6-12 | $14.00 | 800-624-6381 |
| 23. | Dream Green | TicTac Chec | bg esp trav | 7-12 | $17.95 | 888-438-4263 |
| 24. | EDC Publishing | Kid Kits | ap b h | 7-12 | $10.95 | 800-475-4522 |
| 25. | EDDU Toy | Math Counting Series | cp t | 2 | $10.95 | 800-686-8697 |
| 26. | Mighty Math Zoo Zillions | c cd esp | 5-8 | $35.00 | 800-691-2985 | |
| 27. | Edu-Fun Productions | Singing Sounds | at | 2-7 | $15.98 | 804-977-8389 |
| 28. | Poppumus Zoo Adventure | ap t | 2-5 | $19.95 | 800-933-3270 | |
| 29. | Ertel Games | Checkered Flag | bg | 9-12 | $29.95 | 888-810-4449 |
| 30. | Explore Technologies, Inc. | Odyssey--World's First Atlasphere | ap esp trav u | 3-12 | $399.00 | 888-456-2343 |
| 31. | First Years | 2-in-1 Play Center | esp t u | 6 mos.-6 yrs. | $69.99 | 800-225-0382 |
| 32. | Folkmanis | Snowy Owl Puppet | pup | 3-12 | $24.95 | 800-443-4463 |
| 33. | Frank Schaffer Publications | Big Bulldozer Floor Puzzle | ap esp puz | 5-8 | $14.95 | 877-833-5524 |
| 34. | Gamewright | Kit & Caboodle | g esp | 8-12 | $16.00 | 800-638-7568 |
| 35. | Girlhood Journey | Girlhood Journeys Collection | d b | 7-12 | $29.99 | 800-553-9886 |
| 36. | Global Friends | Mariko from Japan | ap b c d esp mm u vt | 6-12 | $59.00 | 800-393-5421 |
| 37. | Golden Books | Extra Smart Pages | ap c esp u | 5-12 | $16.99 | 212-547-6700 |
| 38. | Gotz Dolls | Hilary | d | 7-12 | $139.00 | 315-635-1055 |
| 39. | Great American Puzzle Factory | Chronology Jr. | bg b esp t trv | 9-12 | $19.95 | 800-922-1194 |
| 40. | Green Cobweb Company | Gruggling | ap cp esp u | 8-12 | $19.95 | 617-426-8185 |
| 41. | Tinkersaurus | t ap | 4-8 | $29.99 | 800-752-9755 | |
| 42. | Hasbro Interactive | Scrabble Crossword CD-ROM | cd c esp puz | 8-12 | $29.99 | 800-638-6927 |
| 43. | Root-Vue Farm | ap esp u | 4-8 | $24.95 | 888-766-8883 | |
| 44. | Humongous Entertainment | Big Thinkers 1st Grade | cd esp mm | 5-8 | $29.00 | 800-499-8386 |
| 45. | Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta-GNU | at esp t trav | 4-11 | $14.95 | 800-492-1899 | |
| 46. | IBM | World Book Multimedia Encyclopedia | cd mm esp | 9-12 | $79.95 | 800-426-7235 |
| 47. | IDG Books Worldwide | Tech Girl Internet Adventures | ap at b cd c cp esp mm | 8-12 | $19.99 | 800-762-2974 |
| 48. | Oopsie Daisy | d | 3-8 | $39.99 | 800-268-1733 | |
| 49. | Jester | Jester Has Lost His Jingle | b | 2-10 | $20.00 | 800-953-7837 |
| 50. | K'NEX | K'NEX Solar Power 10 Model Set | cp esp h t trv | 9-12 | $49.99 | 800-543-5639 |
| 51. | Robotix Robo-Dog | ap cp esp | 9-12 | $119.99 | 800-704-8697 | |
| 52. | Learning Line | Get Wet Washcloth | ap cp esp u | 1-6 | $4.99 | 908-933-4172 |
| 53. | Learning Quest | FAB Phonics | at b esp | 5-8 | $15.95 | 888-925-3276 |
| 54. | Learning Resources | Gears! Gears! Gears Factory | cons | 7-12 | $44.95 | 888-800-7893 |
| 55. | LEGO Systems | DUPLO Dinosaur Park | ap cp esp t | 2-5 | $39.99 | 800-233-8756 |
| 56. | Letres Company | Letres | ap esp t trav g | 7-12 | $9.95 | 615-297-0479 |
| 57. | Little Tikes | All Terrain Vehicle | ap t trans | 1-1/2-3 | $24.99 | 800-321-0183 |
| 58. | Manhattan Baby | Radiant Rainforest Musical Mobile | t | birth-6 mos | $40.00 | 800-747-2454 |
| 59. | MAXI American Starter Set | ap cp esp h trans | 8-12 | $439.00 | 800-825-0888 | |
| 60. | Master Magnetics | Magnetic Wand Kit | ap esp t u | 6-10 | $29.95 | 800-525-3536 |
| 61. | Microsoft | My Personal Tutor | ap cd c cp esp mm | 3-7 | $54.95 | 800-426-9400 |
| 62. | Living Lab-Plants | cd esp mm | 8-12 | $79.00 | 800-221-7911 | |
| 63. | Mindscape | LEGO Island | cd mm | 6-12 | $40.00 | 800-234-3088 |
| 64. | North-South Books | Rainbow Fish Memory Game | g esp t | 4-8 | $14.95 | 800-722-6657 |
| 65. | Trigam | Dr. Hombix | ap bg cp esp t trav u | 10-12 | $24.00 | 888-661-9142 |
| 66. | Palladium Interactive | Wishbone Activity Zone | ap cd c cp esp h mm | 7-12 | $19.95 | 415-464-5500 |
| 67. | Panasonic Interactive Media | Make-A-Map 3D | cd | 7-11 | $39.95 | Out of Business |
| 68. | Parenting Solutions | Chatter Matters | bg | 7-10 | $29.95 | 818-905-8085 |
| 69. | Parker Bros. | Pooh Musical Hide and Seek | esp t | 3-6 | $21.99 | 508-927-7600 |
| 70. | Patch Products | Avalanche Mountain | g esp | 6-10 | $20.00 | 800-524-4263 |
| 71. | Peeleman-McLaughlin | Perfume Creations | ap ac cp c esp t u | 8-12 | $20.00 | 800-779-2205 |
| 72. | Magnetic Pattern Blocks | b esp trv | 4-7 | $14.99 | 800-358-4566 | |
| 73. | PorchLight Entertainment | The Book of Virtues | vt | 4-10 | $12.98 | 800-645-4727 |
| 74. | Pressman | Tilt N Tumble | g | 7-12 | $17.99 | 800-800-0298 |
| 75. | Primordial | Zoob | ap cp esp t u | 5-10 | $6.99 | 415-923-1895 |
| 76. | Purple Moon | Secret Paths in the Forest | cd c mm | 8-12 | $29.95 | 888-278-7753 |
| 77. | Quincrafts | Beginner Stitchery Deluxe Kit | ap ac cp c esp h | 6-10 | $9.99 | 800-342-8458 |
| 78. | Dairy Farming for Kids | vt | 2-10 | $19.95 | 800-518-3276 | |
| 79. | Jubilee's Journey | cd | 6-12 | $39.95 | 800-762-6443 | |
| 80. | Rock 'N Learn | Letter Sounds, Phonics for Beginners | at b | 4-7 | $9.95 | 800-348-8445 |
| 81. | Discover America | bg cp esp | 8-12 | $39.95 | 800-713-1105 | |
| 82. | Strombecker/Tootsietoy | Construction Company | u vg vt | 3-7 | $14.99 | 800-944-8697 |
| 83. | Sunburst | Sunbuddy Writer | cd | 5-8 | $19.95 | 800-321-7511 |
| 84. | TableTalk | Careers for Kids | esp g u | 10-12 | $6.95 | 800-997-5676 |
| 85. | Avalanche | g t | 3-12 | $29.95 | 800-245-7622 | |
| 86. | Team Concepts | ComQuest Scholar | c esp trv | 6-10 | $89.99 | 718-726-5855 |
| 87. | game.com | t u vg | 8-12 | $69.95 | 888-844-7767 | |
| 88. | Today's Kids | Soft Rock 'N Bounce Zebra | ap t u | 9 mos.-2 1/2 yrs. | $80.00 | 800-258-8697 |
| 89. | Tomy America | Ball Party Roll Around Tower | t | 1-3 | $24.99 | 949-955-1030 |
| 90. | Toymax Inc. | Precious Metals Boutique | ap ac cp c esp h t u | 8-12 | $30.00 | 800-222-9060 |
| 91. | Phonics CD-ROM | cd | 4-9 | $19.95 | 800-248-8946 | |
| 92. | U.S. Game | Old West Card Games | ap g esp trav | 8-12 | $5.00 | 800-544-2637 |
| 93. | Little Smart TinyTot Driver | ap esp t trans | 6-36 mos | $21.99 | 800-521-2010 | |
| 94. | WEB.ola! | ap c esp mm nov g u | 6-12 | $7.99 | 203-371-5305 | |
| 95. | Wild Goose | da Vinci Construction | esp t sc | 7-12 | $9.99 | 800-373-1498 |
| 96. | Powerware Pak | ap t u | 6-10 | $24.99 | 800-247-6570 | |
| 97. | Williamson Publishing | Pyramids! Experience Egypt | ap b cp esp | 6-12 | $10.95 | 800-234-8791 x10 |
| 98. | Wimmer-Ferguson | Discovery Teether | t | 6-24 mos | $16.00 | 800-747-2454 |
| 99. | Puzz-3D | puz | 4-10 | $12.99 | 800-973-2248 | |
| 100. | YES! Entertainment | Dance Studio | ap cp | 6-10 | $19.99 | Out of Business |
Key to Type: a=Active; ac=Arts & Crafts; ap=Activity Product; at=Audio Tape; b=Book; bg=Board Game; c=Computer-related; cd=CD-ROM; cons=Construction Toy; cp=Creative Product; d=Doll; dh=Dollhouse; e=Equipment ; esp=Educational Skills Product; g=Game; h=Hobby; mm=Multimedia; m=Musical; nov=Novelty; pl=Plush Toy; pup=Puppet; puz=Puzzle; sc=Science; sw=Software; t=Toy; trav=Travel; trans=Transportation; u=Unique Product; vg=Video Game; vt=Video Tape1
Tips for Searching: Within your Web browser [under the Edit menu in Netscape], select the 'Find in Page' [ctrl F] command and enter a search string. Example: sc if you are looking for a science gift, or 6- if you are seeking a gift for a child 6 years or older. Disregard phone numbers which may show up when searching for numbers [just click on 'Find Next' to continue].
