- This Mini Garbage Truck is designed for friendly learning. It will provide hours of fun and entertainment as children use it to fill the loader just like a real vehicle. - - Recommended Ages:  19+ months -

- Simple and fun to operate, the Mini Bulldozer will provide instructive, friendly learning. By pressing the black knob, children will experience control as the bulldozer starts lifting its load. - - Recommended Ages:  19+ months -

- - - Kids can tap out the tunes on this colorful 5-key xylophone. Ting-tong, bing-bong — striking each key helps develop a natural sense of harmony and rhythm. Plus, the child-friendly wooden mallet supports eye-hand coordination, concentration and fine motor skill development. Made from eco-friendly rubber wood and painted with natural colors. - - -   - - - - Why You’ll Love It: - - - Those colorful wooden keys chime at an ear-friendly low volume.  - - -   - - - - Age: - - - 1 year and up - - - -   - - - - - Features - - - - - - Solid wooden mallet - - - - Xylophone with 5 musical bars - - - - Natural, organic recycled rubber wood - - - - Water-based dyes - - - - Made in Thailand - - -

- This set of 12 mix and match pieces allow children to assemble a tiger, giraffe, turtle, fish, zebra and snail on a colorful backdrop. Children can match the correct patterns or create their own animals. - - - Product Measures: 2.8x2.8x0.3 inches - - Recommended Ages: 2 years & up - -

- This Mini Fire Engine is designed to be learner-friendly, simple to operate and great, fun over all. It has an up-down lifting function and the vehicle is capable of rotating a full 360 degrees with sound. Children will love playing with the Fire Hose and ringing the bell inside. - - Recommended Ages:  19+ months - -   -

- This attracting PlanCity Road & Rail set comes with Road & Rail tracks, a crossing track, station, train, car, semaphore, traffic sign and lights, figures and trees. - - This little red engine will chug cheerily around its track fueled by your child's hand -- and imagination. The scene is complete with a crossing gate, traffic signs, and trees, and the conductor and passenger figures add to the play possibilities. The entire set is made of rubberwood, an eco-friendly choice. - - Good to know -- Plan Toys uses naturally processed, replenishable rubberwood, which is free from preservatives, harmful additives, and coloring -- all paints are tested for safety. In addition, Plan Toys is the first and only company to pass and receive the EO standard certification, which illustrates the highest safety standard to exposure to formaldehyde in wooden products or toys. Each and every product undergoes strict safety tests from Europe, the United States, and Japan, ensuring that the toy your child plays with is completely safe. - - Ages: 3 years and up. - -   -

- Penguin Pile-Up - - - With Penguin Pile-Up, let the excitement and fun begin. Kids have to carefully pile 24 penguins on the iceberg. The more the penguins they add, the shakier the pile gets. Develop planning and cause-effect skills in kids. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - Pilie up the fun with these playful penguins - - - Age: - 5 to 12 years - - - Features - - - Teaches careful planning and cause-effect - -

- Breathtaking designs of popular mythological creatures based on the colorful stories of ancient Greek mythology. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. - - -Newly released in 2008, these sculpts have already become hugely popular in the "collectors" market - - -Children will enjoy hours of imaginative play and learn about the Greek classics at the same time - - -Excellent 3-D compliment to any lesson plan or project - - -Detailed educational information in five languages are provided with each replica, located on their platform - - - -

Summary: - Illus. in full color. Three terrified little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go - into, up, through, over, down, - and - out. - - - About the Author: - - •Stan and Jan Berenstain were both born in 1923 in Philadelphia.  They didn't know each other as children, but met later at school, at the Philadelphia College of Art.  They liked each other right away, and found out that the both enjoyed the same kinds of books, plays, music and art.  During World War II, Stan was a medical assistant in the Army, and Jan worked in an airplane factory.  When the war was over, they got married and began to work together as artists and writers, primarily drawing cartoons for popular magazines.  After having their two sons Leo and Michael, the Berenstains decided to write some funny children's books that their children and other children could read and enjoy.  Their first published children's book was called - - The Big Honey Hunt - - .  It was about a family of bears, who later became known as the "Berenstain Bears".   - - Over 50 children's books later, Stan and Jan still plan all of their books together -- both write the stories, and both write the pictures.  They live outside of Philadelphia in the country. - Author: Stan^Berenstain Berenstain - Illustrator:0 - Publisher:Random House Books for Young Readers - Published Date:09/12/1978 - Format:Hardcover - ISBN:0394839102 - #of pages:#N/A -

Summary: - - - - Written in 1944 by Aldous Huxley as a Christmas gift for his niece, - The Crows of Pearblossom - tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Crow, who live in a cottonwood tree. The hungry Rattlesnake that lives at the bottom of the tree has a nasty habit of stealing Mrs. Crow's eggs before they can hatch, so Mr. Crow and his wise friend, Old Man Owl, devise a sneaky plan to trick him.  - - This funny story of cleverness triumphing over greed, similar in tone and wit to the work of A. A. Milne, shows a new side of a great writer. Paired with stunning illustrations by Sophie Blackall, this timeless tale is sure to grab the attention of many readers-adults and children alike. - - - - Praise for - The Crows of Pearblossom - - - "With Huxley's mordant wit in ample supply, this tale will entertain literary novelty seekers."  - - - Publishers Weekly  - - - "Huxley's story starts good and grim-just the thing to hold a young audience." - - Kirkus Reviews -   - - "A rather charming children's book. The story is clever, wittily told and bristles with spiky humor - and it could quite possibly become a new favorite among schoolchildren. In the reissued edition, Brooklyn-based illustrator Sophie Blackwell transforms the chapter book into a picture book. Huxley's standing as one of the grandfathers of dystopian Y.A. is already established. Perhaps the next generation will think of him as that guy who wrote about crows' eggs." - - New York Times - ARTSBEAT blog - - "A vivid picture-book edition with robust and suitably disquieting illustrations by Sophie Blackall."  - - - Wall Street Journal - - - About the Author: - - • - - - - Aldous Huxley - (1894-1963), the author of - Brave New World, - lived the latter part of his life near the Mojave Desert, where this story is set. - Sophie Blackall - is the illustrator of many children's books, including the Ivy and Bean series. She lives in Brooklyn. Visit her at www.sophieblackall.com. - - Author: Aldous Huxley - Illustrator: Sophie Blackall - Publisher:Abrams Books for Young Readers - Published Date:03/01/2011 - Format:Hardcover - ISBN:0810997304 - #of pages:#N/A -

- - Potty Animals by by Hope Vestergaard and Valeria Petrone - - - Hardcover - - Meet Wilbur, who won’t wash his hands after going potty. Wilma, who waits too long…and sometimes doesn’t make it in time.  And Freddie, who’s afraid to flush. These are just a few of the preschool animals who need a little help with their bathroom etiquette!   With wit and good humor, Hope Vestergaard presents a unique “toilet basics” guide for toddlers.  It covers everything from lifting the seat and closing the door to planning ahead when you’re on a trip.  All told in cheerful rhyme, with hilarious illustrations, it’s a fun way to handle a serious subject.  - - - PLAN AHEAD!     - - DON’T WAIT TOO LONG!    - - GO POTTY BEFORE YOU SLEEP!     - - EXCUSE YOURSELF!     - - KNOCK FIRST!     - - BE SURE TO LIFT UP THE SEAT!      - - CLOSE THE DOOR!     - - DON’T LOLLYGAG!     - - NEVER FORGET TO WIPE! - - WASH YOUR HANDS!     - - ZIP AND FLUSH!     - - ALWAYS TURN OUT THE LIGHT! - - -   - - - Book Dimensions: 11.3" x 8.9" x 0.4" - -

- Now in paperback, Heidi Murkoff’s 8th book in the successful What to Expect Kids series. This book focuses on a defining moment for every toddler—what to expect the first day of preschool. - - It's hard to believe, but your child's starting preschool. Even if it's just for a couple of hours two or three days a week, it seems such a big step for someone in such little sneakers. This book will answer your child's questions about what preschool is like, what preschoolers do, who teachers are, and how they help to make preschool such a fun and special place -- so that the first day of preschool will be a day you'll both look forward to. - - - Recommended Ages: 2-5 years - -

- I Spy Preschool Game - - - I Spy Preschool Game is a visual and memory game where kids solve mind-boggling riddles to find the right matches. The pairs interlock with each other ensuring that only the right match is made. Plus, there are riddles and photographs from the famous I Spy series. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - It�s a fun game for kids to develop their matching, reading and social skills. - - - Age: - 3 years and up - - - Features - - - Pairs interlock with each other, ensuring only the right matches are made - - Riddles and photographs from the I Spy series - - Lots of ways to play, from beginners to advanced - - Children learn to cooperate with rivals and play according to rules - - Introduces pre-reading exercises to children - - Rhyming through riddles - - Find the matching picture - - - Includes - - - 12 interlocking I Spy puzzle pairs - - I Spy Preschool game rules - -

This Preschool Brush Set is made especially for the small hands of preschool and kindergarten children. Brushes work great with tempera paint. - - Features include: - - •12 assorted flat sizes - •12 assorted round sizes - •24 total brushes in set - •Natural white bristles and nickel plated ferrules - •Natural hardwood handles -

- Plan Toys Helicopter Push Toy - - - Plan Toys Helicopter Push Toy is a joy rude for toddlers. When pushed, the rotor blades of the helicopter spin with a buzzing or clicking sound, encouraging your little one to push on. It�s made from sustainable, kiln-dried recycled rubber wood and chemical-free nontoxic water-color to make it kid and Earth friendly. In keeping with the Green Concept Design, it is built with minimal waste. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - This small toy is safe and fun for toddlers. - - - Age: - 19 months and up - - - Features - - - Rotor blades spin with a buzzing sound - - Environmentally friendly materials used - - Made from durable and sustainable rubber wood - - Painted with nontoxic chemical-free water color - -

- Plan Toys Pterodactyle Push Toy - - - Plan Toys Pterodactyle Push Toy is fun company to new toddlers. When pushed, the offset wheels flap the wings of the Pterodactyle up and down, visually encouraging little one to push on. It�s made from sustainable kiln-dried recycled rubber wood and chemical-free nontoxic water-color so its Earth and kid friendly. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - It's a fun toy for toddlers that encourages them to push on. - - - Age: - 19 months and up - - - Features - - - When pushed the wings flap up and down, under the impetus of the offset wheels - - Earth friendly material used - - Made from durable and sustainable rubber wood - - Painted with fun nontoxic chemical-free water color - -

- Plan Toys Sterosaurus Push Toy - - - Plan Toys Sterosaurus Push Toy makes pushing fun for little ones. When pushed, the scales bob up and down, and the offset wheels move the body of the Sterosaurus, offering visual encouragement to babies. It�s made from sustainable kiln-dried recycled rubber wood and chemical-free nontoxic water-color so its kid and Earth friendly. It has been made wasting minimal material. - - - Why You�ll Love It: - Encourage walking and pushing . - - - Age: - 19 months and up - - - Features - - - Scales bob up and down, and the offset wheels move the body of the Sterosaurus - - Environment-friendly material used - - Made from durable and sustainable rubber wood - - Painted with nontoxic chemical-free water color - -

Summary: - - - - Preschoolers will have hours of fun with this activity-packed book. There are puzzles to complete, pictures to color in, drawing activities, as well as over 200 stickers to place on the book pages. A great way for kids to learn while having fun. - - - - - About the Author: - - • - - - Roger Priddy - left school at 16 with just one qualification - in art.  He went to Berkshire College of Art and Design and trained as an illustrator.  His first job in children's books was working with publisher Peter Usborne, at Usborne Publishing.  After that, he continued his education with Peter Kindersley at Dorling Kindersley, where he spent 16 years.  Roger became Creative Director of DK's Children's Division and was Managing Director of the Children's mass market publisher Funfax when it was acquired by DK. -   - In 2000, Roger set up Priddy Books with John Sargent at St Martin's Press to create innovative and imaginative titles for children, from first books for babies through to early reference titles for older children. Since then, over 50 million copies of Roger's 400 plus books have sold worldwide, with five of his books - My Big Animal, My Big Truck, Happy Baby Words, Happy Baby Colors and Puppy and Friends, each selling over one million copies. His creativity has been recognised with numerous industry awards. Roger is happily married to Zena, they have four children, and live in London, England. - - - Author: Roger Priddy - Illustrator:0 - Publisher:Priddy Books - Published Date:08/03/2010 - Format:Paperback - ISBN:0312509510 - #of pages:#N/A -

- The farm animals have come out of their barn to play UNO - ® - ! Round them up by matching colors or animals. Is there a blue pig on the barn roof? Match it with any blue animal or any color pig. You can also play a farmer - he's wild and matches anything! The first player to get all of their figures back in the barn wins! Includes 1 Play-and-Store Barn, 28 Animal and Farmer Figures and 4 haystack partitions. - - For Ages: 3 years & up. - -   -