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November 20, 2019 by

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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November 19, 2019 by

Give the gift of imagination with these award-winning toys.

American Girl Bowling Alley

Fully functional doll-sized alley, complete with lights, bowling sounds and score-keeping. $150.00, 8+, www.americangirl.com

Topper Takes a Trip

Pick one of the five destinations and pack the suitcase and then get up and go. $17.95, 2+, www.MindWare.com

Gigantosaurus Roar & Stomp Giganto

Features six points of articulation. $29.99, 3+,www.jakks.com

Sweet Raspberry Home

Newest addition to the Calico Critters’ Village, perfectly matching the detail and design of the Red Roof Cozy Cottage and Red Roof Country Home. $24.95, 3+, www.calicocritters.com

Treasure Seekers Pirate Ship

Raise the anchor and search for hidden treasure. $39.99, 1.5+, www.vtechkids.com

Build & Play Treehouse

Each charming piece is molded with realistic textures and vibrant details, snapping together with ease for frustration-free building. $49.99, 3+, www.lakeshorelearning.com

KaBlocks Blast

Uses kinetic force rather than air power to blast soft foam blocks over 6 feet into the air. $39.95, 3+, www.MindWare.com

AirFort

Inflates in seconds with the switch of a household fan. Features a mesh divider preventing kid’s access to the fan, easy to take down and store. $49.95, 4+, www.airfort.com

Super Mario Bowser’s Castle Playset

The lift moves up/down, the fireballs spin left/right, and the cage bottom opens up. $39.99, 3+, www.jakks.com

Klikbot

Join the battle against evil and create action packed stop-motion movies. $12.99, 6+, www.zing.toys.

Baby Ferris Wheel

Includes three gondola doors and Toy Poodle baby Milo who is ready to play. $17.95, 2+, www.calicocritters.com

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Adventures Playset

Create your own Hot Dog Hills adventures. $34.99, 3+, www.JustPlayProducts.com

KidiGo Walkie Talkies

Keep in touch anywhere with these kid-safe, two-way radios. Include two-player games for real-time gaming between devices. $34.99, 4+, www.vtechkids.com

Large Horse Stable with House and Stable

Horse Club comes alive with this detailed play set. $129.99, 3+, www.schleich-s.com

DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free Spirit & Lucky Grooming Paddock

Features an upstairs loft to drop hay into the nursery corral and washing station to give Spirit a bath. $39.88, 3+, www.justplayproducts.com

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November 14, 2019 by

Whether you’re enjoying a quiet day at home during the winter holidays or taking a road trip, these award-winning sites can be a fun companion for fun and learning.

Sir Dapp! App

This game show improves manners by teaching kids, in a fun way, to be polite and respectful. Special holiday offer is $1.99 (from November 25-January 5), 5-8, www.sirdapp.com

Journey with Story – Children’s Storytelling Podcast

Hosted by children’s author and Scottish storyteller, Kathleen T. Pelley, who shares retellings of fairy tales and folktales, beloved classics, nonsense poems and a sprinkling of her own original tales, all with a distinctive Celtic flavor. Free, 3-10, www.journeywithstory.com

Pinna Audio Streaming

Ad-free audio streaming service curated exclusively for children, featuring podcast shows, stories and songs, as well as some of the best-known, award-winning kids’ podcasts, music and audiobooks from around the world. $7.99/month, $79.99/year, 3-12, www.pinna.fm

Samsung Kids

Features a huge library of games, videos and books featuring names like Peppa Pig, Dr. Panda, Toca Boca, Sesame Street, LEGO, Dr. Seuss, Thomas the Tank Engine and more, plus parental controls. only works on Samsung Galaxy devices. $4.99/month, 3-12, www.samsungkids.com

ArgoPrep: Online Test Prep | Prepare, Practice, Review

Offers online resources, tools and self-paced programs for K to 8 and various standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT. Free and paid subscriptions, 6+, www.argopreop.com

Video Poodle

Wholesome, fun, informational and ad-free video website made just for kids. Designed to engage, inspire and grow young minds. $10/year, 2-6, www.videopoodle.com

Study.com

Includes thousands of lessons across a variety of subjects, self-assessments and flashcards created by subject-matter experts. $39.99 to $59.99, grades 3-12 and college, www.study.com

FamilyAlbum

Simply and securely share family photos and videos with only the people you invite, featuring free and unlimited storage. Keeps memories organized and creates collages. Free, www.family-album.com

Let’s Read App

Gives parents, teachers, grandparents and other special friends and family an opportunity to record their voices reading children’s stories. Synchronizes your video/audio recordings with the app’s illustrations and text from an award-winning collection of picture books. Free, 4-7, www.letsreadapp.com

ABCmouse Mastering Math

Innovative, game-based adaptive early learning app that helps children build a strong understanding of number sense and operations. $9.99/month, $79.99/year, Preschool-2nd grade, www.ABCmouse.com

KidloLand Educational App

Discover 1000+ songs, nursery rhymes, games, stories and activities focusing on early learning, with no advertising. $4.99/month, $39.99/year, 1-7, www.kidloland.com

Tynker: Coding Games for Kids

A fun way to help children develop computational thinking and programming skills in a creative and intuitive way featuring interactive game-based courses. $120/year, $240/lifetime, 5-15, www.tynker.com

Dr. Panda Learn & Play

Learn numbers, letters, phonics and more through playing 30+ activities.$4.99/month, $29.99/year, 2-5, www.drpanda.com

Toca Kitchen Sushi

Your child becomes the chef of a busy seaside restaurant –slice up squid, asparagus, and candy canes, and roll it all up into a cone of seaweed. $3.99, 6-9, www.tocaboca.com

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November 14, 2019 by

We know you’re going to be out and about this holiday season and we have award-winning products for when you’re on-the-go.

b.box Insulated Food Jar

Keep food at the perfect temperature—warm for up to five hours or cold for up to seven hours. $24, www.bboxbaby.com

EVLA’s Baby Food Freezer Trays & Reusable Food Pouches Set

Keep home-made food ready to go with this set—silicone freezer tray and lid with 9 separate storage containers and 6 non-leak reusable food pouches. $35.99, 3+ Months, www.evlas.com

b.box Tritan Drink Bottle

Unique triangle shape bottle designed specifically for little hands. Easy push button pops open the lid for easy drinking and keeps straw tops clean when closed. $15, 2+, www.bboxbaby.com

Mamapod Baby Carrier

Innovative, sleek and ergonomic baby carrier that addresses common issues like back and shoulder support, child’s protection, comfort and breathability. $139 with support pole/$129 without pole, 4-36 Months (12-44lbs), www.mamapod.com

WutsupBaby Original Quinoa Cereal Pouches

Features naturally Occurring Omega 3,6,9 Protein, Iron, Magnesium, B2 in travel packs that make eating on-the-go convenient, fast & versatile. $10.97, 4+ months, www.wutsupbaby.com

Lullabuddy

Tiny, great sounding music player for newborns – comes pre-loaded with award-winning lullabies that soothe, calm, & relax both baby & you. $49.50, www.lullabuddy.com

Build-A-Straw Reusable Silicone Straws Starter Kit

Contains 4 sections—3 straight and 1 bendy—so you can create any straw height. Easy to clean and take anywhere. $9.99, 3+, www.bigbeelittlebee.com

Welly Bravery Badges Kids

Be ready for any adventure with this first aid kit — premium materials, playful designs and stackable and easy to organize tins. $6.99, www.getwelly.com

L.A. Baby’s Ultimate 9oz Stainless Steel Baby Bottle, Sippy Cup, Insulated Toddler Water Bottle All-in-1 Set

Convert to a baby bottle, sippy cup, toddler water bottle and travel bottle with all the interchangeable accessories included. $64.99, Birth+, www.lababycom.com

Eight-Panel My Play Portable Play Yard

Creating a safe play area in seconds, this lightweight, foldable play yard is ideal for home, park, beach or travel. $79.99, 6-24 Months, www.amazon.com

UPPAbaby MINU

One hand and one smooth motion is all it takes to fold this stylish stroller, weighing in at under 15 pounds. $399.99, 3 Months-50 lbs, www.uppababy.com

Stuck On You Mini Bento Box and Cooler Bag

Perfect for lunches, road trips and picnics and personalized for an extra touch of fun. $46.95, www.stuckonyou.us

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November 14, 2019 by

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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November 12, 2019 by

If you’re looking for toys that also teach, check out our Fun & Learning selection of award-winning toys and games.

Botzees

An augmented reality robotics kit that combines construction, coding and creativity. Kit contains 130 uniquely shaped, easy-to-grip blocks, plus 30 interactive augmented reality puzzles. $99.99, 4+, www.pai.technology

Moving Creations with K’nex

Learn to apply STEM principles just like an engineer using experiments and “Think Bigger” challenges. $39.99, 8-14, www.hand2mind.com

Novie

Train the Interactive robot to do more than 12 awesome tricks. $24.99, 6+, www.spinmaster.com

Coding Critters

Interactive pets that introduce critical thinking, problem-solving and STEM skills. $39.99, 4+, www.LearningResources.com

Remote-Control Gear-Bot

Create and control your robot by connecting any combination of gears, claws and heads to a motorized base. $49.99, 4+, www.lakeshorelearning.com

STEM at Play POWER!

A great introduction to electricity with easy-to-use snap circuits. $49.95, 8+, www.hand2mind.com

Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit

Combines hands-on play of Friedrich Froebel’s and Maria Montessori’s manipulatives with advanced computer vision for a personalized and highly engaging experience. $79, 3-5, www.playosomo.com

LeapBuilders ABC Smart House

Build, create and learn with this interactive 61-piece house-themed block set.$39.99, 2-5, www.leapfrog.com

Color Chemistry Arctic Lab

STEAM-infused, playful experiments exploring color, texture and temperature. $24.99, 7+, www.shop.crayola.com

Design & Drill Space Circuits

With 20 different space-themed missions, kids create circuits that really work. $49.9, 6+, www.educationalinsigts.com

LeapStart Go

Sleek, easy-to-carry stylus brings compatible books and activity sets to life and uses video to provide a deeper learning experience. $49.99, 4-8, www.leapfrog.com

Beaker Creatures Alien Experiment Lab

Mix up some fun with slime science, fizz science and more. $19.99, 5+, www.beakercreatures.com

Marbleocity 4-Bar Link

Use the hand crank or attach a motor (sold separately) to watch the marbles ascend and then flip-flop down again. $24.99, 9+, www.playmonster.com

Play Smart Preschool Workbook Series

Features fun-first activities specially designed to keep little ones entertained as they develop school-readiness skills. $6.99 – $12.99, 2-4, www.amazon.com

Smithsonian Planetarium Projector

Three disks feature 24 high-definition space images that you can project alongside the stars, planets, nebulae, moons, asteroids and other celestial bodies. $39.99, 8+, www.nsi-intonline.com

Just Add Egg

Add parts of an egg for multiple bio-organic experiments and art activities. $29.95, 8+, www.griddlygames.com

Little Songs, Big Science: Musical STEAM for Kids

Musical inquiry of STEAM, plus a full kids’ science curriculum connected to each song. $15, www.jeffandpaige.org

Canta las letras

Latin Grammy-winners present 38 bright and catchy songs to learn all about letters and letter sounds in Spanish. $15 CD, $8.99 digital, www.123andres.com

Techno Kids Stack & Spin Playland

Put together the base plates in any configuration, add the gears and play with your kid-powered machine. $23.99, 2+, www.tlji.com

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November 6, 2019 by

Pivot Xplore All-Terrain Stroller Wagon

Ultimate ride-sharing, accommodating 1 or 2 kids up to 5 years. Easily transforms from a stroller to a wagon. $349.99, 6 Months-5 years, www.evenflo.com

CUDL by Nuna

Features an integrated infant booster for newborns, which then easily unzips as your child grows. Have baby face out or switch to backpack mode for growing toddlers. $219.9. Birth-Toddler, www.nunababy.com

COVE Aire by Nuna

Evolutionary design starts with a customizable reclined napper that removes to reveal the full-size bassinet. As baby gets older unzip the bassinet for the perfect play space. $449.95, Birth-Toddler, www.nunababy.com

Keababies Breastfeeding Nursing Pads

Organic Bamboo Nursing Breast Pads – 14 Washable Pads + Wash Bag. $13.96, www.amazon.com

Buckle Me Baby Car Seat Friendly Coats

Innovative and adorable — perfect for keeping child safe and cozy in the car seat. $69.99-$129.99, 6 Months-12-years, www.bucklemecoats.com

Kids N’ Such Muslin Carseat Canopy Cover

Features machine-washable muslin cotton and beautifully designed Arrow print. $19.99, www.amazon.com

Baby DeeDee Sleep Nest Travel

A sleeping bag for indoor or outdoor use. Warm and cozy featuring an ultralight duvet fabric with a TOC rating of 3.5 and removable sleeves and flap for stroller buckle. $42.50, Birth-36 Months, www.babydeedee.com

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November 5, 2019 by

check out these hot holiday gift items — all NAPPA Award winners.

Rainbocorns Sequin Surprise Series 2 Plush

Features a unique gem heart and other surprises. $9.99, 3+, www.zuru.com

Drop Dot Love Em’s

Collectible and playful characters made with slow-rising foam perfect for maximum sensory play. $7.99, 6+, www.kess.co.

Ryan’s World Super Surprise Safe

Push and reveal, smash and surprise, decode and discover all of the amazing surprises inside. $39.99, 3+, www.JustPlayProducts.com

My Singing Monsters Exclusive 3 Pack of Musical Collectible Figures

Sing and harmonize with one another just as they do in the game. $34.99, 6+, www.amazon.com

Pixie Belles

Enchanting interactive pets featuring multiple play modes and a Magnetic Power Pod that lets you attach them to your clothing. $12.99, 5+, www.wowwee.com

Crayola Glitter Dots

Just squish each dot to create glitter-infused outputs for any craft or project. $4.99-$19.99, 5+, www.shop.crayola.com

Rainbocorns Big Bow Surprise

Packed with more than 25 layers of fun and a giant cuddly surprise. $49.99, 3+, www.zuru.com

Pinata Fiesta

There’s a party in every piñata. Surprises include charms, bracelets, rings and tons of confetti. $7.99, 4+, www.jakks.com

Blume

These dolls mix imaginative, over-the-top hairstyles with an awesome blooming effect for a surprising toy “reveal.” $9.99, 5+, www.BlumeDolls.com

Dino Smashers Epic Egg

Explore the Jurassic world of the wackiest dinosaurs. $24.99, 3+, www.smashersworld.zuru.com

Dragamonz Multipack

Smash and build a dragon army. $9.99, 5+, www.spinmaster.com

Hatchimals Pixies

Feature super glittery hair, wiggling wings, poseable heads and sculpted fashion inspired by their Hatchtopia homes. $9.99, 5+, www.hatchimals.com

TLC Kritters

Take home the incubator and open to reveal which baby animal you’ve received. $9.99, 6+, www.redwood-ventures.com

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November 5, 2019 by Elena Epstein

As you begin your holiday shopping, don’t forget that books make a great gift. Here are some of our recent NAPPA Award winners.

Ditty Bird Musical Board Books

The perfect instrument for playful learning through music and sounds, featuring gentle touch contact points for inquisitive little fingers to activate your favorite “ditties” on each page. $16.49, 6 months-3 years, www.dittybird.com

Wild Bios Board Book Series

Meet history’s greatest figures in this adorable board book series with an animal twist. Includes famous Meowxican painter Frida Catlo, Baa-rd of Avon William Sheepspeare’s, brave pilot Amelia Harehart and astronaut Neil Armswan. $7.99, Birth-2, www.silverdolphinbooks.com

The Story of Rap & Rock Series

An adorable 2-part board book series that introduces iconic musicians who have transformed generations, including David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Grandmaster Flash and Kendrick Lamar. $8.99, Birth-2, www.silverdolphinebooks.com

Grandma’s Christmas Wish

Features a bedtime-friendly singsong rhythm and adorable holiday illustrations. $8.99, Birth+, www.sleepingbearpress.com

Santa’s Christmas Train

Journey “up, up, up, and down, down, down” on this merry train ride to the North Pole. $7.99, Birth+, www.hachettebookgroup.com

Baby Sees Board Book Series

Mesmerizing collection of high-contrast books with bold shapes and colors. $9.99, Birth+, www.gakkenbooks.com

When The Cousins Came

A sensitive story about insecurity, hosting and friendship inspired by the author’s own large, diverse family. $17.99, 4-8, www.holidayhouse.com

Rowdy Randy

Meet the toughest cowgirl around. Never mind that this broncobuster is a horsefly. She acts taller than any tall tale. $18.95, 5-9, www.caseyrislovbooks.com

What Should Danny Do? Book Series

This clever picture book series empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days. $17.99 each, 4-9, www.whatshoulddannydo.com

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

In spare, lyrical verse and vibrant images for which she has become legendary, Morales has created a picture book memoir and a testament to the journey that she and her son took together from Mexico to the San Francisco Bay Area. $18.99, 4- 8, www.holidayhouse.com

Buckets, Dippers, and Lids: Secrets to Your Happiness

Grow in understanding, kindness, self-control, resilience, empathy and forgiveness. $10.95, 7+, www.bucketfillers101.com

The Princess and the Pickup Truck

an Appalachian retelling of The Princess and the Pea, perfect for your rough and tumble royalty. $15.95, 5-10, www.leppstorytelling.com

Claire Lost Her Bear at the World’s Fair and Benny Bear Book and Stuffed Toy Bundle

Vibrant and heartwarming story that also introduces interesting facts about the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. $34.95, 5+,www.GoldenBellDirect.com

Sesame Street: The Monster at the End of This Book

An interactive refresh of the classic Sesame Street story where Grover tries everything to keep the reader from turning the pages. $14.99, 3-5, www.indiebound.org

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November 1, 2019 by

All we want for Christmas is…joy, love, family and fun. Our annual Jingle Holiday Gift Guide is here to bring the fun your way. Page after page of award-winning products for moms and kids. We have toys that mix fun and learning, we have creative gifts, we have books, CDs, games, dolls, surprise collectibles, bikes, scooters, yoga mats, wacky toys and so much more. Turn the pages, circle the ones you love and start making your list for Santa.