DR. TOY'S BEST CHILDREN'S VACATION PRODUCTS FOR 1997
Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (Dr. Toy)
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| Company | Product | Age | Price | Telephone | ||||
| ABC Feelings | Flash Cards t esp cp | 3-10 | $19.95 | 800-745-3170 | ||||
| Accord Publishing | Eyeball Drawing Pad ac esp trv | 5-12 | $15.95 | 888-333-1676 | ||||
| Alex | Felt Mosaics - Quilt b esp trv | 7-10 | $8.00 | 800-666-2539 | ||||
| Ampersand Press | The Garden Game bg esp | 8-12 | $26.95 | 800-624-4263 | ||||
| Anything's Puzzable | An Amazing World t puz esp | 4-12 | $17.95 | 800-984-8486 | ||||
| Are We There Yet? | Are We There Yet? g trv | 6-12 | $14.95 | 800-892-9012 | ||||
| Aristoplay | Who's At Home? t bg | 8-12 | $25.00 | 888-478-4263 | ||||
| Basic Fun | Mini Arcade Football nov trv u | 6-12 | $7.99 | 215-364-1665 | ||||
| Binary Arts | Rush Hour t puz trv | 8-12 | $15.00 | 888-789-9538 | ||||
| Boxed Birthdays | Boxed Birthday cp c | 1-12 | $55.00 | 800-989-5506 | ||||
| Bunjeez | Laces with Faces t nov | 5-12 | $5.99 | 800-428-6533 | ||||
| Callirobics | Handwriting Exercises b esp cp at | 7-14 | $24.95 | 800-769-2891 | ||||
| Chesky Records | Classical Cats esp at cd | 2-8 | $9.95 | 800-331-1437 | ||||
| Chicco | Spin n' Sort Shape Box puz esp cp | 1-4 | $14.99 | 908-707-0766 | ||||
| Children's Out-of-School | Activities Club Hobby Kitsac h esp | 6-12 | $19.95 | 800-873-5487 | ||||
| Cloud 9 Interactive | Be A Dinosaur Finder sw esp trv | 6-12 | $29.95 | 888-662-5683 | ||||
| Cloud 9 Interactive | Marvel Creativity Center sw esp cp | 6-12 | $34.95 | 888-662-5683 | ||||
| Computer Curriculum | In Vox (cccnet) esp mm | 10-13 | Free | 800-227-8224 | ||||
| Corolle Dolls | Mini Calin in Suitcase d trv | 3-5 | $50.00 | 800-628-3655 | ||||
| Curious Kids | Dinosaur Kit t b puz cons esp | 6-12 | $19.95 | 800-585-2386 | ||||
| DaMert | Tricky Triangles t puz trv | 6-12 | $4.00 | 800-231-3722 | ||||
| Discovery Toys | Garden Crafts h cp trv | 8-12 | $14.98 | 800-426-4777 | ||||
| Discovery Toys | Magnet Match esp cp trv | 6-12 | $19.98 | 800-426-4777 | ||||
| Discovery Toys | Pop & Catch a | 5-12 | $12.98 | 800-426-4777 | ||||
| Dixon Ticonderoga | PRANG Soybean Crayon ac cp | 3-12 | $1.29 | 800-824-9430 | ||||
| Do-A-Dot Art! | Busy Board trv | 6-12 | $5.99 | 800-436-8278 | ||||
| Early Work Learning Tools | Cartooning vt ac cp | 7-12 | $24.95 | 800-711-1933 | ||||
| Educational Design | Amazing Volcanoes t h esp | 8-12 | $15.00 | 800-221-9372 | ||||
| Educational Games | Near & Far t puz | 3-7 | $12.99 | 800-221-9372 | ||||
| Edushape | Big Foot t g a | 3-12 | $19.95 | 800-404-4744 | ||||
| Edushape | What's the Catch? T esp g a | 3-10 | $14.95 | 800-404-4744 | ||||
| Eka Productions | Learn and Play vt | Birth-4 | $14.95 | 800-945-2875 | ||||
| Fanny's Play House | Pose and Play Family d | 3-7 | $26.50 | 516-822-3752 | ||||
| Fiskars | Paint Markers ac h esp cp trv | 4-10 | $2.80 | 715-842-2091 | ||||
| Fiskars | Paper Punch ac h esp cp trv | 4-10 | $8.00 | 715-842-2091 | ||||
| Fiskars | Softgrip Scissors esp cp | 4-10 | $4.95 | 715-842-2091 | ||||
| Fresh Tracks | Nature Buddies t b esp pl | 3-5 | $24.00 | 800-551-6145 | ||||
| Fujitsu Interactive | FinFin esp cd mm | 4-12 | $59.95 | 888-992-5433 | ||||
| Funopolis | Animal Flutes t esp | 5-12 | $10.00 | 888-386-6765 | ||||
| Future Boomers | Beth Manners' Fun French trv at | 2-6 | $9.98 | 800-743-6244 | ||||
| Gamewright | Horse Show g | 6-12 | $10.00 | 800-638-7568 | ||||
| Gemini Kaleidoscopes | Frogs & Toads t esp | 3-8 | $8.00 | 800-999-8700 | ||||
| George F. Cram | Geography George Adventure cp trv | 3-12 | $8.00 | 800-227-4199 | ||||
| George F. Cram | Geography George Funpak cp trv | 3-12 | $29.99 | 800-227-4199 | ||||
| Hands On Toys | Flash Football a u | 3-5 | $15.99 | 888-442-6376 | ||||
| Hands On Toys | Flashball a u | 3-5 | $15.99 | 888-442-6376 | ||||
| Hands On Toys | Wrapsters u pl | 1-12 mos | $9.99 | 888-442-6376 | ||||
| Hollow Woodworks | Magnetic Chalkboard/Easel t ac puz | 4-8 | $189.95 | 314-458-2056 | ||||
| Hoopla by Andre | Twinx t | Birth-3 yrs | $20.00 | 800-747-2454 | ||||
| Hoopla by Andre | Zoobit t | Birth-3 yrs | $13.00 | 800-747-2454 | ||||
| IBM | Crayola Magic 3D Book sw cp cd | 3-8 | $29.95 | 800-426-7235 | ||||
| Company | Product | Age | Price | Telephone | ||||
| Imagination Project | Soft Puzzle Lizards t puz esp cp | 3-12 | $19.95 | 888-477-6532 | ||||
| InPhase | Sinbad the Sailor cp trv at cd | 4-10 | $14.95 | 800-443-4727 | ||||
| Inspiration Software | Inspiration Education Edition sw cp | 9-12 | $69.00 | 800-877-4292 | ||||
| K'NEX | Secret of the Wampus b cons esp | 5-8 | $19.99 | 800-543-5639 | ||||
| KikaFlik | KikaFlik esp a | 3-8 | $24.95 | 908-494-4488 | ||||
| LEGO Systems | FreeStyle & Carry Case cons c cp | 5-12 | $19.99 | 800-233-8756 | ||||
| Leap Frog | Create-A-Word Traveler esp | 5-8 | $26.99 | 800-701-5327 | ||||
| Leap Frog | Really Wild Animals esp | 3-5 | $39.99 | 800-701-5327 | ||||
| Learning Curve | Lamaze Soft Sorter t esp cp trv | 6-15 mos | $19.99 | 800-704-8697 | ||||
| Learning Curve | Thomas Wooden Railway & Case t | 2-7 | $39.99 | 800-704-8697 | ||||
| Learning Curve | Felt Kids t ac esp cp trv | 3-8 | $24.99 | 800-704-8697 | ||||
| Learning Curve | Volcanic Crawler t cons esp cp trv | 7-12 | $29.99 | 800-704-8697 | ||||
| Learning Resources | Phonics Card Games g | 5-8 | $9.95 | 800-222-3909 | ||||
| Liqui-Mark | Stamperoos t ac esp cp | 4-10 | $7.12 | 800-486-9005 | ||||
| Liqui-Mark | Wacky Pack t ac esp cp | 4-10 | $8.67 | 800-486-9005 | ||||
| Little Tikes | Easy Score Shuffleboard t a | 2-7 | $25.00 | 800-321-0183 | ||||
| Manhattan Baby | Car Seat Strap Covers t | 1-18 mos | $12.00 | 800-747-2454 | ||||
| Manhattan Toy | Finder Fillies t | 3-5 | $4.00 | 800-747-2454 | ||||
| Manhattan Toy | Funkadellics t | 3-5 | $15.00 | 800-747-2454 | ||||
| Manhattan Toy | Roos in Twos t | 3-5 | $15.00 | 800-747-2454 | ||||
| Manhattan Toy | Scuttles t | 2-5 | $30.00 | 800-747-2454 | ||||
| New Hope Records | Animals at the Zoo esp at | 2-8 | $10.98 | 800-248-9171 | ||||
| North American Bear | Barnyard Calf Bag t | 3-12 | $28.00 | 800-682-3427 | ||||
| North American Bear | Career Shopper's Purse t | 3-12 | $36.00 | 800-682-3427 | ||||
| OWI | Soccer Robot t h cons esp | 10-12 | $4.95 | 310-638-4732 | ||||
| Ohio Art | Glitter Twirl O Paint t cp | 4-8 | $10.99 | 800-641-6226 | ||||
| Panasonic Interactive Media | Alphabet & Reading Adventure sw | 4-8 | $34.95 | 888-726-1543 | ||||
| Panasonic Interactive Media | Phonics Adventure sw | 4-6 | $34.95 | 888-726-1543 | ||||
| Panasonic Interactive Media | Super Radio Addition sw | 5-9 | $34.95 | 888-726-1543 | ||||
| Panasonic Interactive Media | Dinosaurs sw | 4-6 | $34.95 | 888-726-1543 | ||||
| Patail Enterprises | Light Show Lamp t ac esp cp | 8-12 | $24.00 | 800-990-0869 | ||||
| Peeleman-McLaughlin | Perfume Creations t | 6-12 | $25.00 | 800-779-2205 | ||||
| Play-Tech | MS Robomaster cons | 6-12 | $34.99 | 212-242-3020 | ||||
| Pockets of Learning | Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly t b cp | 2-6 | $35.00 | 800-635-2994 | ||||
| Promotional Resource | Re-Mark-A-Book t b ac esp cp | 3-10 | $13.95 | 201-666-2100 | ||||
| Quincrafts | Beginner Stitchery ac h t esp cp | 6-10 | $9.99 | 800-342-8458 | ||||
| Quincrafts | Foil Creations ac h esp cp | 5-10 | $10.99 | 800-342-8458 | ||||
| Rand McNally | Trip Tracker b trv | 8-12 | $16.95 | 800-333-0136 | ||||
| Real Music for Kidz | Dana's Travelin' Tunes! at cd | 2-7 | $14.95 | 800-557-3262 | ||||
| Ringling Multimedia | Let's Pretend sw cd b cp trv | 3-8 | $19.95 | 800-762-6443 | ||||
| Ritvik Toys | MegaBloks & Wagon cons | 1-4 | $24.99 | 800-465-6342 | ||||
| Ritvik Toys | Megaville cons esp | 18 mos-5yr | $39.99 | 800-465-6342 | ||||
| Rivertree Productions | The Odyssey at cd | 8-12 | $49.95 | 800-554-1333 | ||||
| Rock 'N Learn | Dinosaur Rap b at | 7-12 | $9.95 | 800-348-8445 | ||||
| Roylco | Dip & Print Sponge Set t ac esp cp | 4-8 | $14.99 | 800-362-8656 | ||||
| SONY Wonder | Around the World at cd | 3-12 | $13.98 | 212-833-5358 | ||||
| SONY Wonder | Kid's Guide to Life vt | 3-5 | $12.98 | 212-833-5358 | ||||
| SONY Wonder | The Rainbow Fish vt | 3-5 | $12.98 | 212-833-5358 | ||||
| SONY Wonder | Songs From A Parent cd | 2-10 | $13.98 | 212-833-5358 | ||||
| Sassy | Bouncing Buddies Bus t | 12-24 mos | $7.49 | 800-323-6336 | ||||
| Sassy | Circus Ring t | 6-12 mos. | $8.99 | 800-323-6336 | ||||
| Sassy | Mini Blankie t blanket | Birth-12mo | $7.99 | 800-323-6336 | ||||
| Sassy | Baby Rattles t | Birth-6 mo | $5.49 | 800-323-6336 | ||||
| Second Avenue Creations | Discover America esp cp trv g | 4-12 | $9.95 | 800-713-1105 | ||||
| Stoffle Enterprises | StofLox Kit cons esp dh | 6-12 | $29.95 | 800-526-9569 | ||||
| Straight Edge | USA Color A Mat esp trv | 6-12 | $5.00 | 800-732-3628 | ||||
| Street Gold Records | Doo-Wop & Lollipops at cd | 2-10 | $15.95 | 800-720-5152 | ||||
| Sun Feather Natural Soap | Washy Squashy t ac cons cp | 4-12 | $4.95 | 315-265-3648 | ||||
| Think A Ma Jig | Flashlight Fish t esp nov trv | 3-12 | $8.00 | 415-512-7930 | ||||
| Think A Ma Jig | Vampire Squid t esp trv u | 3-12 | $8.00 | 415-512-7930 | ||||
| TiffHill Productions | Include US! Esp at vt | 2-12 | $14.95 | 888-462-5833 | ||||
| Tiger Electronics | Giga Pets t trv | 5-12 | $12.99 | 847-913-8100 | ||||
| Tiger Electronics | Lite 3 t | 5-12 | $19.99 | 847-913-8100 | ||||
| Tiger Electronics | Travel Brain Bash t trv | 8-12 | $14.99 | 847-913-8100 | ||||
| Tiger Electronics | Word Chaos t | 8-12 | $29.99 | 847-913-8100 | ||||
| Today's Kids | TKV 4x4 t a trans | 2-5 | $60.00 | 800-258-8697 | ||||
| Toothaccount | Tufro b sw nov | 5-12 | $24.99 | 888-448-8376 | ||||
| TopLine Toys | BioColor ac | 6-12 | $20.00 | 800-858-9194 | ||||
| Toymax | Metal Molder ac | 6-12 | $29.95 | 800-222-9060 | ||||
| Toys for Special Children | Compact Activity Center t | 3 mo-10 yr | $75.00 | 800-832-8697 | ||||
| Twin Sisters Productions | Be A Paleontologist b at esp | 4-9 | $9.98 | 800-248-8946 | ||||
| U.S. Game | Famous Women of Civil War g esp | 8-12 | $5.00 | 800-544-2637 | ||||
| Umix | Shake It Up System trv baby bottle | 0-12 mos | $5.99 | 888-864-8649 | ||||
| Uncle Milton Industries | Alien Orbiter t esp nov | 8-12 | $8.50 | 800-869-7555 | ||||
| Uncle Milton Industries | Light-Up Critter City t h esp | 6-12 | $22.95 | 800-869-7555 | ||||
| Uncle Milton Industries | Magnetic USA Map Puzzle esp puz | 6-12 | $19.95 | 800-869-7555 | ||||
| University Games | Game of Knowledge g esp trv | 6-12 | $7.99 | 800-347-4818 | ||||
| Village Children's | Brown Angels vt | 6-24 mos | $14.95 | 800-287-2559 | ||||
| W.J. Fantasy | Endangered Wildlife Blocks t cons | 1-6 | $17.95 | 203-333-5212 | ||||
| Westpier | Little Friends esp nov cp vt | 3 mos-7 yr | $12.95 | 702-269-4750 | ||||
| Wild Goose | Slime Chemistry t esp | 8-12 | $30.00 | 800-373-1498 | ||||
| Wild Planet Toys | Zolo Cozmo t cons cp | 5-12 | $30.00 | 800-247-6570 | ||||
| Williamson Publishing | Kids' Nature Book b | 4-10 | $12.95 | 800-234-8791 | ||||
| Wimmer-Ferguson | Discover & Go Playmat t | 1-12 mos | $45.00 | 800-541-1345 | ||||
| Yes! Entertainment | Pet Toonies a nov | 2-5 | $9.99 | 800-222-9376 | ||||
| Yes! Entertainment | Yak Bak Balls a nov | 5-12 | $12.99 | 800-222-9376 | ||||
KEY TO PRODUCTS:
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A = Active
AC = Arts & Crafts AT = Audio Tape B = Book BG = Board Game C = Computer-related CD = CD Rom CONS = Construction Toy CP = Creative Product |
D = Doll
DH = Doll House E = Equipment ESP = Educational Skills Product G = Game H = Hobby MM = Multimedia No v = Novelty PL = Plush Toy |
PUP = Puppet
PUZ = Puzzle SW = Software T = Toy Trav = Travel Trans = Transportation U = Unique Product VG = Video Game VT = Video Tape |
| (c) 1997 Stevanne Auerbach, PhD San Francisco, CA. This material may not under any circumstances be resold or redistributed for compensation of any kind without prior written permission from the author. |
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