Summer is finally here! And we’re ready to get the fun started. Check out our latest Summer Fun & Travel Guide filled with amazing products for you and your kids to enjoy. It includes over 90 NAPPA Award winning products that have been tested and evaluated. It features water toys for fun in the sun, games and puzzles to challenge your mind, books for summer reading, music for a rockin’ playlist and travel gear for comfort on the go. Check it out for everything you need this summer!
One of our favorite childhood memories is looking through toy catalogs and circling the ones we loved and hoped would arrive wrapped with a big bow. Flipping through the pages and dreaming about each item was a big part of the whole holiday experience – the anticipation of something wonderful. We want to give you that feeling again with our Jingle Holiday Gift Guide. We have been busy all year testing and evaluating to bring you this wonderful collection featuring more than 250 award-winning toys, games, books, family music and other unique finds. NAPPA Awards has been celebrating the best in family products for 30 years. This year’s selection includes products with positive messages of kindness, inclusion and community – products that celebrate diversity and uniqueness. This year, watching those smiles on our kids’ faces when they rip open their holiday gifts will be even more special. Happy Gifting!
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
- Gifts with a Positive Message
- Unique finds, including items perfect for those who love cozy and warm
- Toys to spark imagination
- Products that are all about creativity
- Outdoor Fun
- Book, music and games
These award-winning finds will definitely bring the joy of play and wonder. Give the gift of FUN!
Jooki
An adorable and smart player that lets kids choose and listen to parent-approved music and stories with ToyTouch Technology. $199, 3+, www.jooki.rocks
Playdate Sven
Kids can sit on Sven, who stands over 2 feet. Feed him his carrot and he’ll make chomping noises; press on his head and he’ll say phrases. $99.99, 3+, www.jakks.com
Cubcoats 2-in-1 Magical Transforming Hoodie
Wearable and playable friend – the soft hooded sweatshirt transforms into a stuffed animal. $45, ages 2-10, www.cubcoats.com
Julie’s Pinball Machine
Go retro with this working, doll-size arcade game. $150, 8+, www.americangirl.com
Jixelz
Fun, creativity and hours of hands-on play as you transform the tiny pixel puzzle pieces into a variety of vibrant designs. $9.95 & 16.95, 6+, www.fatbraintoyco.com
Real Animal Stories That Inspire Kids
The Hope and Inspiration book collection, published by San Diego Zoo Global Press, features true animal stories and plush that will touch children’s hearts. Books: $14.95; plush prices vary, ages 5-10, www.shopzoo.com
Squishmallows Hug Mees
Grow your #Squishmallowsquad with the all-new Hug Mees that are just as super soft and comforting as the original Squishmallows and make great couch companions, travel mates, pillow pals and bedtime buddies. $9.99-$24.99, www.squishmallows.com
My Audio Stories
Listen, record and share stories with each set, which includes an original children’s book and a whimsical matching My Audio Pet Bluetooth speaker. $39.99, www.myaudiostories.com
Unicorn Hoppity Hop
Made of bouncy soft material, easy to inflate and deflate. $34.99, 4+, www.target.com
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Looking for last minute gifts that will bring a big smile? Check out these NAPPA Award winners!
Portable North Pole
An enchanting collection of Do-Good Deeds toys and gifts that come with a personalized video from Santa. Price varies, www.portablenorthpole.com
I Can Do That! Stickers: Super Simple (and Smart!) Sticker Activity Book
Features 350 reusable stickers plus 43 fun-first learning activities for endless hours of fun. $9.99, 3+, www.amazon.com
Fuzzy Wubble Babies
Soft and squishy mini Fuzzy Wubbles on the inside and cute stuffed animals on the outside. $9.99, 4+, www.wubbleball.com
The Imaginary Aquarium Stackable Crayon Activity Book
Meet the mash-ups of land and sea animals: a Bunnyguin, a Kittyshark, a Jellybear, an Octopiggy… and lots more creative creatures. $12.99, 3+, www.amazon.com
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
Hilarious and heartwarming tale of animal misfits. $24.97, 8+, www.shoutfactory.com
Twisty Petz Cuddlez
Transform your animal by pulling the head and tail and now you have a wearable and fashionable boa. $12.99, 4+, www.twistypetz.com
Wubble Fulla
Squishy, squashy Wubble Ball filled with gooey green slime, colorful Magic Marbles, shiny snowflakes or shimmering sparkles. $7.99-$14.99, 6+, www.wubbleball.com
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We know how special Baby’s first holiday season is and we have lots of award-winning toys to spark imagination and build creativity for the special little one in your life.
Dimpl
5 vibrant silicone bubbles in varying sizes and colors provide a sensory adventure. $12.95, 6+ months, www.fatbraintoyco.com
Learn & Groove Shakin’ Colors Maracas
Includes three play modes that introduce colors, numbers and music in English and Spanish. $14.99. 6+ Months, www.leapfrog.com
Violet the Fawn Cuddle + Kind Doll
A stylish, handcrafted doll with a big impact. Each doll provides 10 meals to children in need. $70, www.ca.cuddleandkind.com
Lovevery Play Gym
Thoughtfully designed by child development experts to provide years of learning fun. $140, Birth-2 years, www.loveverybaby.com
Lovevery Play Kits
An innovative early childhood subscription learning program delivering staged-based developmental toys to your door. Starting at $36/per month, Birth-24 months, www.lovevery.com
Lights & Stripes Zebra
Features upbeat music and playful sing-along songs. $14.9, Birth+, www.vtechkids.com
Whimsical Wheel High Chair Toy
Capture baby’s attention with spinning wheels, cascading beads and bright colors. $9.99, 6+ Months, www.target.com
Mirari myStorymaker
Create a story by pressing colorful icons from various sections such as “hero”, “adventure” and “happy ending.” $29.99, 12+ Months, www.amazon.com
Fisher Price Corn Popper Ride On
Forward and backward motion activates popping action. $24.99, 1-3, www.jakks.com
Mirari Pop! Pop! Piano
Flip the switch to go from piano tones to hearing fun sound effects. $29.99, 12+ Months, www.playmonster.com
Learn & Groove Dancing Panda
Shake, dance and spin around to the music while learning numbers and letters. $34.99, 9+ Months, www.leapfrog.com
Kleynimals Toy Keys
Innovative stainless steel toy keys that are eco-friendly, non-toxic and American-made. Can be personalized. $35.00, Birth+, www.kleynimals.com
Tiny Love Magical Tales Black & White Gymini Deluxe
A chic black & white design with adjustable arches and musical melodies support the 7 developmental stages. $47.99, Birth-12 Months, www.tinylove.com
Butterfly Counting Pal
Buttons play a variety of songs to teach colors and numbers. $17.99, Birth+, www.leapfrog.com
Do-Re-Mi Textured Tunes
Dance along to three fun melodies. $9.99, Birth+, www.sassybaby.com
My Peek-a-Boo LapPup
Learn rhymes, shapes, colors and numbers with Scout or Violet. $14.99, 6+ Months, www.leapfrog.com
Spin & Chew Ring Rattle
Easy to grab featuring a spinning ring and ball to stimulate senses. $6.99, Birth+, www.sassybaby.com
Scout’s Learning Lights Remote Deluxe
Hear more than 100 phrases, sounds and music while building fine motor skills. Includes Spanish, music and weather channels. $12.99, 6+ Months, www.leapfrog.com
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We know kids have the best sense of humor, so give them some laughs with these Wild & Wacky NAPPA Award winners.
Pop Pops Snotz Slime Slammer Hammer
Mashing, smashing fun featuring 60 collectible gross Snotz characters. $14.99, 4+, www.yulutoys.com
Zax
An ax-ellant, new soft foam game bringing the latest trend home in a fun and safe way. Sticks to any flat surface like walls or windows. $9.99, 4+, www.zing.toys
Slap Ninja
Fast-paced skill and action game, where you can play as the Ninja Master and use the HUGE Karate Chop SLAP to defend your precious coin or play as the student trying to tap the coin in the Ninja’s hand to defeat him. $19.99, 9+, www.jakks.com
Bananagrams The Furglars Game
A dice rolling family game that takes game night to a strange and mysterious place, where players take turns rolling an ever-changing quantity of dice hoping to capture Furgles. $14.99, 7+, www.bananagrams,com
Toilet Paper Blasters Sheet Storm
Rapid-fire pump action lets kids splatter the competition. $39.99, 8+, www.jakks.com
Chocolate Poop Maker
Get ready for some giggles and laughs with this reusable chocolate maker. $9.99, 6+, www.jakks.com
Hank’s Twisted Challenge
Twist, bend and turn your body in crazy ways while you race to get the ball off the end of the wire. $19.99, 6+, www.wickedcooltoys.com
Kids Against Maturity: Card Game for Kids and Humanity
A fun game with lots of toilet humor for the whole family to enjoy. $32.99, 8+, www.amazon.com
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As you gather together with your family, put on some great tunes and sing and dance together. Music is one of the best ways to connect.
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Holidays: Songs and Stories That Celebrate Global Light
A wonderful new album of 13 songs and a collection of stories and facts about how people around the world celebrate various holidays. $13.99, $9 digital, www.hunktabunkta.com
Under the Tree
A unique and engaging compilation of holiday favorites, as well as new original winter songs. $10, www.staceypeasley.com
Run Along Home: Sing With Me
The whole family will want to sing and dance to these infectious and whimsical tunes by Tracy Newman. $14.99, www.RunAlongHome.com
Swamp Romp
Get ready for a Louisiana dance party with Cajun, Dixieland jazz, New Orleans R&B, brass band and Isleño original tunes. $10,www.johnetteandscott.com
Under the Big Umbrella by Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could
A Vibrant album celebrating individuality and kindness. Inspired by and written with students, teachers and families and enriched by a handful of classic pop songs that underscore the message. $14, www.bradyrymer.com
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees: Lullabies and Nursery Rhyme from West Africa and the Caribbean
An enchanting collection of 23 songs that pays homage to the cultural heritage and multilingual communities of West Africa and the Caribbean. $16.95, www.thesecretmountain.com
Ditto Kiddo by Stephen Michael Schwartz
Nine original songs – always with a child’s perspective and a grown-up’s sensibilities. $12.98, www.stephenmichaelschwartz.com
A Cheerful Little Earful
A jazz album for kids by a charming real-life singing fairy featuring a fun collection of songs. $12.99, www.dianapanton.com
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Our gift giving series continues with more toys that build imagination.
Zoomigos
Pump up these cute animals and watch them go for hours of unplugged play. $14.99, 3+, www.educationalinsights.com
Magical Castle Bed Tent
Now kids can rule the kingdom from the comfort of their own bed. $89.99, ages 3-8, www.lakeshorelearning.com
Sweet Meadow Horse Stable
A modern farmhouse and a cozy abode for dolls and their equine friends. $79.00, 3+, www.kidkraft.com
Adventure Treehouse
Play and picnic for hours. $69.99, 3+, www.schleich-s.com
Disney Princess Style Collection Play Suitcase
Features real working wheels, a retractable handle and storage for included travel accessories.
$39.99, 3+, www.jakks.com
Latches & Doors Busy Board
Slide, press, twist or turn while learning numbers, letters and animal names. $24.99, 12 months-36 months, www.vtechkids.com
Disney Princess Ariel Music & Lights Vanity
Includes a vanity, Flounder jar with lid and foam pad, play perfume bottle, tiara, earrings, play curling iron, dinglehopper brush, comb and four bands. $59.99, 3+, www.target.com
PLAYMOBIL Tiny Paws Pet Hotel
Set includes three figures, eight dogs, two birds, two doghouses, bench, seesaw, wheelbarrow, dog food, birdseed, and other accessories. $69.99, 4+, www.playmobil.us
Rock Around Wobble Disk
Hold on tight for a rock, wobble and 360 degree spin adventure. $39.99, 2+, www.simplya3.com
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Kids learn and grow through play. This holiday season, give the gift of imagination with these fun friends.
Disney Junior Minnie Walk & Dance Unicorn Feature Plush
Press Minnie’s hand to see Penelope dance. Attach Minnie’s hand to Penelope’s back and watch them walk together. $39.99, 3+, www.JustPlayProducts.com
Blaire Doll
2019 Girl of the Year is a Chef-in-training who loves to gather everyone for dinner. Comes with paperback book. $140, 8+, www.americangirl.com
Pinkfong Baby Shark Song Puppets with Tempo Control
Move the mouth of your Baby Shark puppet to hear it “sing” the entire Baby Shark song. Available in 3 characters. $19.99, www.babyshark.wowwee.com
JoJo Siwa Singing JoJo Doll D.R.E.A.M.
Sporting her signature double bow, this 10-inch doll sings her newest hit song, “D.R.E.A.M.” $19.99, 6+, www.JustPlayProducts.com
Harry Potter Hedwig Interactive Creature
This owl makes 12 unique sounds and responds to sounds by turning her head. $19.99, 4+, www.jakks.com
Playdate Ariel
She is beautiful and 32-inches tall. Lightweight and easy to carry around. $59.99, 3+, www.jakks.com
Juno My Baby Elephant
With over 150 lifelike movements and sounds. $99.99, 5+, www.junomybabyelephant.com
#SNAPSTAR
Squad includes Lola, Aspen, Dawn, Yuki, Echo and Izzy. Use app to glam up your doll and share with friends on social. $14.47, 5+, www.snapstartworld.com
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Looking for a holiday gift that will bring fun and fitness together, check out these award-winners.
Primo Foldable Lights
New dual-color, wide deck design and extra-large, wide integrated brakes. $79.99, 3+, www.globber.com
Crazy Bocce
A new take on the classic game with erratic bounces and rolls. $19.99, www.funsparks.com
Crazy Cart Shift
Features a simplified drift system, small, light frame and a speed control switch. $199.99, 6+, www.razor.com
Kid Trax CAT Shovel and Sift Dump Truck Activity Ride-0n
Push or ride this dump truck with realistic construction sounds. $35.99, 1-3, www.kidtraxtoys.com
E-Punk
Electric-powered mini bike. Compact and portable, perfect for rolling and trolling the neighborhood. $159.99, 8+, www.razor.com
The Globber One K E-Motion – E10
A fast electric scooter for urban explorers and a fun ride for teens and adults. $299.99, 14+, www.globber.com
Ezyroller Drifter X
Once you’ve mastered how to curve your way, back wheel design lets you “drift” on corners. $119, 6+, www.ezyroller.com
Free Wheelin’ Rider Sport Convertible Balance Bike
Start off as a 3-wheel push bike, then convert into a 2-wheel balance bike. $59.99, 1+, www.playmonster.com
Fold & Go Rally Racer
Parent-powered and folds in 3 easy steps. $59.99, 1.5- 4, www.simplay3.com
Wild Ones
Dino and Unicorn kick scooters designed to help new riders learn to balance and build motor skills. $34.99, 30+ months, www.razor.com
X-Power Dozer
Kids can plow through rocks, dirt, wood, snow and toys. $59.99, 6+, www.jakks.com
Turbo A Black Label
Kick your ride into high gear with this Razor electric scooter hitting speeds of up to 10 mph with up to 25 minutes of continuous riding. $129.99, 8+, www.walmart.com
DROP DOTS
Colorful bounce balls with a spiky texture. $8.99, 6+, www.kess.co
EzyRoller Drifter Pro X
Curve your way longer with X-series seat, accessories and drifting mechanism. $139, 10+, www.ezyroller.com
Kid Trax Rideamals Dino
Tot-sized triceratops featuring multiple types of interactive play: feed, pet, walk and ride. With a maximum speed of 1.5 MPH. $129, 18 months – 30 months, www.walmart.com
My First Workout
Kit comes with 8 essential pieces of exercise equipment to create your own home gym, along with educational videos to build skills. $149.95, 5-10, www.myfirstworkout.com
Teach My Yoga Mat Set – Hop and Learn
Encourage active learning through hopscotch and yoga. $9.99, 3+, www.teachmy.com
Ezyroller Pro X
Designed to carry more adult weight and allow for longer legs. $129, 10+, www.ezyroller.com
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