Construct castles, block by block and tower by tower, as you flex your logic muscles with this beautifully crafted 3-D wooden puzzle. The challenge is to assemble the wooden blocks and towers to build one of the castles in the puzzle booklet. With simple puzzles for inexperienced builders to complex puzzles that will challenge skilled architects, Castle Logix is designed to stretch a player's logical thinking skills and to develop spatial reasoning abilities

Toy:  Raise the castle AND your I.Q, 48 challenges with 4 levels of difficulty, Part of the Smart Games series, Great travel toy, 1 player
Company: Educational Insights  (2009-03-18)
List Price: $26.99
Amazon Price: $14.30

Program your preschooler for early learning with the Tote and Go Laptop Plus. This realistic looking computer features big style for little learners. Complete with a colorful keyboard and detachable mouse that's designed for both left- and right-handed users, the Tote and Go Laptop Plus features 30 engaging activities that teach language, math, games and music. Comes with a nifty handle for easy fold-up-and-go learning. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 11" x 14" x 3.5".

Toy:  Colorful laptop with 30 engaging activities, Detachable mouse with mouse pad for left-handed or right-handed users, LCD screen displays fun animations, Plus, the Tote & Go Laptop Plus features 30 engaging activities, Ages 3+
Company: V Tech 
List Price: $26.99
Amazon Price: $23.45

The farmers are in a frenzy! Bunnies are hopping and hiding in the Carrot Patch, eating all the veggies. Help the farmers catch these funny bunnies in a memory game of bunny ?hide and seek.? Be the first player to collect at least one bunny of each color and you win!

Toy:  Funny bunnies hop and hide in this fast-action memory game, Includes carrot patch game board, 20 bunnies in four different colors, 4 farmers, 1 die and game instructions, A great family game, Especially fun for kids, 2 to 4 player¿s game
Company: Educational Insights  (2007-05-15)
List Price: $27.99
Amazon Price: $13.57

Learn hundreds of math facts - Fast! Fun! Easy! Math Whiz plays like a video game and teaches like electronic flash cards. This portable ELA quizzes kids on addition, subtraction, multiplication or division; plus it works as a full-function calculator with the press of a button. Problems are displayed on the LCD screen. Features eight skill levels as well as lights and sounds for instant feedback. Requires 2 "AAA" batteries (not included). Measures 8.3" x 7.1" x 2.3".

Toy:  Learn hundreds of math facts - Fast. Fun. Easy, Portable ELA quizzes kids on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, Works as a full - function calculator at the press of a button, Ages 6 and up
Company: Educational Insights  (2006-06-12)
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $29.95

Kids will want to practice their math on this portable skill-building ELA that turns math into a video game. MathShark quizzes eight different skill levels in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages, AND works as a full-function calculator with the press of a button. Problems are displayed on the LCD screen either vertically or horizontally. Answers receive immediate feedback with colorful flashing lights and tones. Sets are timed, and the elapsed time plus a message appear at the end of each set.

As they see their time improve, kids are continually motivated to beat it, just like when they play a video game. The more they play, the more they learn. Requires two "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 10" x 6.1" x 3.9".

Toy:  Electronic flash cards, Quizzes eight different skill levels in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages, Works as a full - function calculator at the press of a button, Answers receive immediate feedback, with colorful flashing lights and tones, The more the kids play, the more they learn
Company: Educational Insights 
List Price: $49.99
Amazon Price: $41.99

Mind blowing experiments to delight and educate young scientists! Erupt a color changing volcano.  Mix up magic ooze with a mind of its own.  Play with sand that never gets wet.  Mix safe chemicals and watch colors change before your eyes. You'll amaze yourself and your friends as you explore the science behind thes truly remarkable reactions.  Ages 4+

Toy:  Winner of Parents' Choice Approved Award and Dr.Toy One of the 10 Best Educational Products 2005 Award, Contains a variety of experiments and instruction guide with scientific explanation, Spark your child's curiosity in science while they are young!, Learn about colors, learn about volcanoes, A great family kit with experiments that will intrigue several ages
Company: Scientific Explorer  (2007-01-01)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $13.98

Learning valuable money skills is "in the bag" as you collect, count and exchange money all the way to the finish line. This educational game includes a 17" x 12" game board with spinner, 100 plastic coins, play bills, markers and a die. For 2-4 players.

Toy:  Learn how to make change, Fun twists, 2-4 players
Company: Learning Resources  (2005-12-01)
List Price: $18.99
Amazon Price: $13.78

Come on board this interactive talking Alphabet Train to play three exciting letter-learning games. Press the engine to hear the names of the letters on the alphabet clouds. Touch the boxcar to play a letter identification game. Or tap the caboose for a challenging memory game. The Alphabet Trainer gently corrects mistakes and offers positive reinforcement when you succeed. Kids love the authentic train noises, cool sound effects, charming graphics, and crystal-clear audio. They will be on the track to alphabet mastery with this portable, easy-to-use learning game. Features volume control for distraction-free use. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included).

Toy:  The Alphabet Trainer gently corrects mistakes and offers positive reinforcement when you succeed. Kids love the authentic train noises, cool sound effects, charming graphics, and crystal-clear audio., They will be on the track to alphabet mastery with this portable, easy-to-use learning game. Volume control for distraction-free use at centers., Ages 3-7
Company: Educational Insights  (2006-06-12)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $19.99

Create amazing glowing designs with Light Writer's Light Pen and glow-in-the-dark sheets. Special battery-powered Light Pen provides a blast of bright light to energize the glow-in-the-dark paper. Comes with two 4-inch x 6-inch reusable phosphorescent sheets that last for years! Seven stencils help you create great glowing images. Activity guide included features 16 pages of fun ideas, activities and facts. Comes in a durable storage case that conveniently stores entire kit."

Toy:  Create amazing glowing designs with Light Writer's Light Pen and glow-in-the-dark sheets, Comes with two 4" x 6" reusable phosphorescent sheets that last for years, Comes in a durable storage case that conveniently stores entire kit, Activity guide features 16 pages of fun ideas, activities and facts, Ages 3 and up
Company: Educational Insights  (2006-06-12)
List Price: $17.99
Amazon Price: $11.99

A fast-paced, simple variant of Bingo. Players try to fill their image cards with matching tiles from the "Zingo Master"; first player to fill his/her card wins! Rules can be adjusted to favor more or less competition among players, and to vary length of time that each game takes to play. Zingo teaches shape and pattern recognition, as well as observation, and short-term memory. Ages 4 to adult Ages: 4 and Up


Toy:  Two levels of play, Seventy-two picture tiles, Eight double-sided Zingo cards, Teaches image and vocabulary recognition, matching, memory, concentration, and social interaction, For ages between 4 to 8 years
Company: ThinkFun  (2006-01-01)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $10.00

It's a learning fiesta for your little one. This interactive, bilingual activity table engages and entertains your baby for hours. There are songs, melodies, twinkling lights and real instrument sounds, plus lots of things to spin, roll, slide, open and close. The table plays over 40 songs and melodies so your baby stays entertained while exploring. When babies turn the center page, the activity table switches modes and transforms musical discoveries into learning activities where each instrument plays a learning song. The Learn and Groove Musical Table also helps your child develop the motor skills needed for learning to stand. Contoured grips make "pulling up" a piece of cake. As babies learn to stand, their little hands can stay busy with reaching, grabbing and pulling. Measures 23" x 5.5" x 15.5". Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included).

Toy:  Learn & Groove with 15 activities and over 40 songs and melodies!, Activities provide opportunities for baby to explore with a roll, tap, slide or spin., Includes a variety of music styles for baby to enjoy., Features legs to attach to table as baby grows., Introduces shapes, numbers and counting 1-10 in English and Spanish.
Company: LeapFrog 
List Price: $44.99
Amazon Price: $35.00

Busy Gears encourages hands-on exploration and discovery with electronic gears that go round 'n round, flashing lights and happy songs! The interchangeable gears can also be stacked, sorted and re-arranged. With an automatic shut-off.

Toy:  11 interchangeable gears fit on brightly colored posts., Turn it on to start it moving, complete with music, sounds and flashing lights., Encourages hands-on exploration and discovery with electronic gears., Automatic shut-off feature., For ages 12 months and up.
Company: Hasbro 
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $12.99

Get ready for some poppin', droppin', air-powered fun. Drop the five colorful balls onto the track. Watch them pop out of the top, roll down, then pop out all over again. Sometimes the balls spill over for even more interactive, put-and-take play. Silly sound effects and eight upbeat tunes accompany the animated action. This toy provides one "air-mazing" experience for your little one. Measures 18" x 7" x 13". Requires 4 "D" batteries (not included).

Toy:  It's poppin', droppin', air-powered fun!, Drop one of the colorful balls onto the track and the balls pop out of the top, roll down the track, then pop out all over again!, Silly sound effects and 8 lively songs add to the fun!, The sounds, sights, and nonstop action of the Playskool Busy Ball Popper encourage repetitive play and stimulate motor development skills, Actual colors may vary from those pictured
Company: Hasbro  (2006-09-06)
List Price: $28.99
Amazon Price: $23.98

This new Lamaze Play & Grow Peacock comes complete with multiple textures and sounds to keep baby entertained. Crinkly fabric, a peek-a-boo mirros, bold colorful patterns and soft fuzzy textures invite little ones to explore and learn. Jacques the Peacock comes complete with a Lamaze link, so you can snap it to a car seat, high chair, or anywhere else.

Toy:  Plush toy keeps babies entertained, Link for hanging from activity gym; connects easily to any Lamaze toy or play mat, Peacock design with soft velour body and busy wings with multiple textures and crinkles, Includes peek-a-boo mirror and squeaker, Recommended for babies and young children of all ages
Company: Learning Curve  (2007-01-01)
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $8.62

Promote music appreciation and auditory development by introducing your little one to baby-friendly versions of classical masterpieces by Mozart, Vivaldi, Chopin and Rossini with the Baby Einstein¨ Takealong Tunes! A large, easy to press button allows your baby to toggle through 7 high quality and enjoyable classical melodies at home, or for on-the-go fun! This baby¨s version of an ¨MP3 player¨ has colorful lights that dance across the screen to enhance each entertaining melody and promote visual perception.

Baby Product:  Large easy press button toggles through 7 high quality classical melodies, Colorful lights dance across the screen to each song, Colorful Baby Einstein caterpillar handle is easy for little hands to hold and take anywhere, Off/Low/High volume switch, Promotes auditory development and music appreciation
Company: Baby Einstein  (2007-10-19)
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $8.99

Ideal for children of all ages! Create original music from 5 different instruments, French horn, flute, piano, violin and harp or play music from eight Mozart compositions. Large colorful buttons light up to the tempo of the music. Soft, rounded corners make it easy for a baby to hold. Batteries included.

Toy:  Toy cube provides musical foundation for little ones, Interactive cube teaches how sounds combine to create 8 Mozart masterpieces, Made with soft, rounded corners, Includes harp, French horn, piano, flute, and violin instrument sounds, Recommended for budding young composers of all ages
Company: Munchkin 
List Price: $21.99
Amazon Price: $19.96

Ten bright blocks are ready for baby to drop into the open bucket or through the shape-sorting lid. Baby will love filling the bucket with blocks, dumping them out, then starting over again. Great for eye-hand coordination and other early skills. Then baby can move on to sorting and stacking and learning about identifying and matching shapes. Includes plastic shape-sorting box with take-anywhere handle and ten colorful blocks.

Toy:  Baby can sort and stack and learn to identify and match shapes, Filling the bucket with blocks, dumping them out, and starting over is great for eye-hand coordination and other early skills, Ten bright blocks are ready for baby to drop into the open bucket or through the shape-sorting lid, Learning Blocks, Interactive learning aid
Company: Fisher Price  (2007-01-15)
List Price: $12.99
Amazon Price: $8.99

Some things never go out of style. A rainbow of five rings fits over a cone with rocking base. Stacking toys help baby develop fine motor skills while encouraging cognitive abilities. Made of teethable material.

Baby Product:  Stimulating the senses, Developing motor skills, Encouraging cognitive abilities, Comes with brightly coloured, shiny reflections and swirling beads, Rainbow of five rings fits over a cone with rocking base
Company: Fisher Price 
List Price: $9.99
Amazon Price: $7.04

Sometimes baby needs a little help falling asleep. With a gentle squeeze, this cuddly friend glows and plays soft music, lullabies and soothing sounds of the ocean. After five minutes the music fades, lights dim and baby drifts to sleep. Includes eight lullabies and power/volume control for quiet play. Requires three "AA" batteries, included.

Toy:  The Ocean Wonders Soothe & Glow Seahorse is a wonderful nightime friend for baby., When he is cuddled, his belly gently glows and he plays over 5 minutes of music and ocean sounds., The music is comprised of 8 gentle lullabyes and classical selections, along with soothing sounds of the sea (2 ocean tracks)., After 5 minutes, the sounds and lights will gently fade out so as not to disturb baby., Perfectly sized for baby to hug, the Soothe & Glow seahorse is a soft & cuddly addtion to any crib. Mom can choose low or high volume or turn off altogether.
Company: Fisher Price  (2008-02-07)
List Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $11.49

Introduce baby to colors with this crabs bright, crinkly feet. Encourage baby to shake this adorable crab and hear the colorful beads make a soft rattle sound. Measures approximately 7.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches. Ages Birth+

Baby Product:  Rattle toy perfect for color and tactile exploration, Shakes for soft rattling sound, Crab design made with bright and crinkly fabric feet; clear claws with beads, Includes easy-to-grasp handle, Recommended for babies from birth on
Company: Sassy  (2007-02-15)
List Price: $4.99
Amazon Price: $2.90