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DR. TOY'S BEST VACATION PRODUCTS 2002 Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (Dr. Toy) |
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Summer is a great time to explore many different activities at home, either indoors or outdoors. And it is also a grand time to explore nature in any of its forms.
The products Dr. Toy has selected provide children with experiences to help them learn during the summertime. There are great products to take along and use on a trip, and to explore once you arrive at your destination. There are products that will give children plenty of things to do if you're staying at home.
Summertime should be about fun and learning, testing limits and learning new skills. These products provide children with creative activities. They will stimulate them with a whole range of new skills. Learning during the summer can include getting a jump start on skills like learning phonics, reading new books, playing math or strategy games. as well as having fun from all kinds of great activities.
There is something for everyone in this vast array of products. All of the companies selected have provided their best possible offerings. This summer will be about fun, exploration, and gaining new confidence.
We would like to hear from you about the experiences your child has with any of these products. We expect they will provide fun and learning, relaxation and stimulation, and a chance to test out all aspects of your child's abilities. HAVE A GREAT TIME!
Tell Dr. Toy about any questions you have about play and toys. Thanks for telling others you learned about these products from Dr. Toy's Award winners.
Note: The individual entries are still undergoing final revisions. Any missing images will be available as soon as possible
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COMPANY NAME | ITEM | Price | Ages | Phone |
Give and Take bg | $24.95 | 6-12 | 610-630-3325 | |
Astro Jax no | $8.00 | 6-12 | 416-481-5407 | |
Lap Doodle Board to Go bg cp es tr | $15.00 | 3-7 | 800-666-2539 | |
Magnetic Games on the Move bg cp es tr | $12.00 | 7-12 | 800-666-2539 | |
Spy Case es ty | $15.00 | 8-12 | 800-666-2539 | |
Toon Talk 2 es sw vg | $24.95 | 6-12 | 800-317-9830 | |
The Touch bg es | $39.99 | 5-12 | 800-828-7002 | |
Astro-logix co cp es pz sc | $11.75 | 3-12 | 0044 (0) 117 9046768 | |
My Bug House Kit ac es ho sc tr | $16.00 | 6-12 | 609-936-8807 | |
My Collector Box Kit ac es ho sc tr | $15.00 | 6-12 | 609-936-8807 | |
Magnet School cp es | $22.50 | 3-7 | 800-822-8828 | |
Mega Bug Viewer cp es sc | $12.15 | 3-7 | 800-822-8828 | |
Coast to Coast pz tr ts | $9.99 | 8-12 | 800-468-1864 | |
Roadside Rescue pz tr ts | $14.99 | 8-12 | 800-468-1864 | |
American Spirit Summer Activity Kit ac cp es | $38.00 | 4-12 | 800-989-5506 | |
Rainy Day Summer Activity Kit ac cp es | $38.00 | 4-12 | 800-989-5506 | |
Gobblet bg es tr | $29.95 | 8-12 | 415-572-3885 | |
Thomas & Friends Trading Cards bg cg | $9.99 | 3-7 | 800-232-7427 | |
Airport tr ty | $75.00 | 3-7 | 888-274-6869 | |
Yoocans Farm Set cp | $40.00 | 3-5 | 888-274-6869 | |
Zoo Set es | $50.00 | 3-7 | 888-274-6869 | |
Puppy Vet Kit cp eg tr ts | $39.99 | 2-5 | 877-424-4226 | |
3-in-1 Scout About es no | $17.99 | 4-6 | 800-426-4777 | |
Mimic Master eg tr | $9.99 | 8-12 | 800-426-4777 | |
Net Catch op | $17.99 | 8-12 | 800-426-4777 | |
Elemen of Periodica | Elemen of Periodica bo cd cg es tr | $15.99 | 6-12 | 925-901-4862 |
Tantrix Discovery es no pz tr | $5.00 | 6-12 | 800-291-1176 | |
Animal Sounds Pals pl | $5.99 | 1-12 mos | 800-225-0382 | |
Funny Sounds Wiggler pl | $7.99 | 6-12 mos | 800-225-0382 | |
Rolling Giggle Puppy pl | $6.99 | 3-12 mos | 800-225-0382 | |
Kid Qs for the Car es tr | $9.99 | 3-6 | 800-454-5251 | |
Gigglepants bg es | $22.95 | 3-5 | 781-648-2029 | |
Fowl Play cg es | $7.00 | 6-12 | 800-638-7568 | |
K-9 Capers cg es | $7.00 | 6-12 | 800-638-7568 | |
Lickety Split! cg es | $7.00 | 6-12 | 800-638-7568 | |
Taradiddle cg es | $7.00 | 6-12 | 800-638-7568 | |
Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read at bo cd es sw | $299.95 | 3-8 | 800-544-7323 | |
Getting Real for Young People cg es tr | $15.00 | 8-12 | 707-829-3646 | |
French Knitting Set ac cp ho | $6.00 | 3-7 | 877-902-8697 | |
Funny Face Playboard with Stickers cp | $7.00 | 3-7 | 877-902-8697 | |
Electronic Simon Game eg | $19.99 | 7-12 | 888-836-7025 | |
Wee Little Piggies bg | $19.99 | 4-6 | 888-836-7025 | |
Wedgits Explorer Pak-125 co es | $99.95 | 6-12 | 877-933-4487 | |
Inspiration es sw | $69.00 | 6-12 | 800-877-4292 | |
Kidspiration es sw | $69.00 | 5-12 | 800-877-4292 | |
License Plate Game tr | $7.99 | 3-5 | 800-631-1272 | |
Soft Pals Puzzle Book es pl tr | $19.99 | 1-2 | 800-631-1272 | |
Battle Dot bg es | $8.95 | 3-7 | 415-945-9163 | |
KG Racer Automites ho no | $14.99 | 6-12 | 800-816-1135 | |
Peace In Our Land: Children Celebrating Diversity at bo es | $10.95 | 5-10 | 888-784-3990 | |
The Only Coloring, Puzzle, Game, Dot-to-Dot, Activity Book You'll Ever Need" bo | $12.95 | 6-12 | 800-737-4123 | |
Aleksander Shape Sorter cp es pl | $23.20 | 0-3 | 800-387-2587 | |
Hungry Pelican cp es pl | $31.20 | 0-3 | 800-387-2587 | |
Ugly Duckling bo es ho pl pu | $12.40 | 0-3 | 800-387-2587 | |
Felt Kids Campsite Adventure es tr | $14.99 | 3-7 | 800-704-8697 | |
Lamaze On the Go Baby Collection es tr ts | $14.99 | 0-3 | 800-704-8697 | |
Garden To Go Travel Toy es tr | $20.00 | 0.75-2 | 800-541-1345 | |
Photo Tote Travel Toy tr | $15.00 | 1.5-4 | 800-541-1345 | |
Stack & Nest Aquarium es | $20.00 | 0.5-1.5 | 800-541-1345 | |
Whoozit Tuck & Pull Rattle es | $15.00 | 0-1 | 800-541-1345 | |
Junior Lunar Rocket ae es no | $11.99 | 3-12 | 866-586-2777 | |
Sunblock Shade Decorated Roll-Up Shade es tr | $6.99 | 0-12 | 800-344-2229 | |
White Hot Safety Duck Tub tr | $14.99 | 0.5-2 | 800-344-2229 | |
Mighty Trees cg es sc tr | $19.98 | 8-12 | 251-304-1123 | |
Respect and Confidence at cd | $10.98 | 2-8 | 516-466-6040 | |
Hide and Seek Interactive Plush eg pl | $12.00 | 3-12 | 888-477-6532 | |
Barbie B-Bright Laptop eg es | $44.99 | 3-7 | 503-639-8883 | |
Barbie Tote N' Teach eg es ts | $34.99 | 5-7 | 503-639-8883 | |
Hot Wheels Accelerator eg es | $59.99 | 5-7 | 503-639-8883 | |
Switch bg | $9.95 | 7-12 | 800-540-2304 | |
My First Woodkins bo | $10.00 | 2-3 | 800-966-3762 | |
Stephanie by Woodkins ac cp do tr | $18.00 | 6-12 | 800-966-3762 | |
Puppet Theatre Pattern ac co cp es pu | $8.00 | 2-12 | 888-877-5556 | |
Let's Go Potty! es vt | $14.99 | 1-3 | 305-206-0023 | |
Photo Doll Toy do | $14.95 | 3-7 | 479-965-7721 | |
Oball ae es tr ts | $6.95 | 0-12 | 831-458-5118 | |
Geyser Gusher Water Cannon ae es | $7.99 | 6-12 | 925-857-2278 | |
Baseball Pinball cp no tr | $11.99 | 6-12 | 800-541-2929 | |
Press to Dress Dolls ac cp es ho no tr | $8.00 | 5-8 | 877-543-3248 | |
Zoomazing ac cp es ho no tr | $6.00 | 3-8 | 877-543-3248 | |
Dino Beach Bones cp | $15.00 | 3-7 | 800-421-4153 | |
Catch-A-Bubble no | $3.99 | 4-8 | 800-622-8339 | |
Wobbly Dino Pull Toy es ts ty | $14.99 | 1-3 | 847-593-1435 | |
Three Little Pigs Story in a Box bo | $7.99 | 3-5 | 800-732-3628 | |
Mellow My Baby: Soothing Songs and Lullabies at cd | $9.98 | 0-6 | 800-232-8721 | |
My Ultra-Secret Pen Pal Stuff ac es tr | $19.95 | 6-12 | 888-543-9366 | |
DNA Puzzle with Texture & Glow co no pz | $6.00 | 3-7 | 888-829-3808 | |
5 Score bg | $19.95 | 6-12 | 650-358-9744 | |
We Stick Together Like Glue cd vt | $9.99 | 3-10 | 800-378-9193 | |
Celebrate America at cd | $8.99 | 0-12 | 800-248-8946 | |
Twooth Pocket Pal pl | $12.99 | 6-12 | 214-522-8596 | |
Rain Forest Card Game cg | $10.00 | 6-12 | 800-544-2637 | |
Kid's Klues: Complete Caregiver Guide sw | $49.95 | parent | 877-543-5583 | |
Incredible Kids' Craft It Series ac bo cp | $4.95 | 8-12 | 800-426-0099 | |
Pro Classic Frisbee ho tr ts | $5.99 | 6-12 | 310-556-4443 | |
Aqua Radio eg | $23.00 | 6-12 | 800-247-6570 | |
Magnet Dive Glove no | $15.00 | 6-12 | 800-247-6570 | |
Back Pals pl | $45.00 | 3-8 | 800-945-4150 | |
Rainbow Treasure Hunt cg es | $19.95 | 3.5-8 | 877-552-4868 | |
Baby Born Miniworld do | $14.99 | 3-10 | 877-629-9273 |
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