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December 18, 2019 by

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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December 11, 2019 by NAPPA Awards Team

We love toys and games that mix fun and learning. Check out these NAPPA Award winners for great gift ideas this holiday season.

MiaoKids Smart Kit

Designed to complement various MiaoKids applications, such as MiaoKids Wonder Math, that assist young learners in developing foundational academic skills through an open world of play-based learning. $79, 2-8, www.heptagon-violet-4waj

PAW Patrol Learning Watch: Chase, Marshall, Skye

Interactive watches include four exciting games you can play to recognize patterns and identify animal tracks. It’s also a clock, timer, stopwatch and alarm. $14.99, 3-6, www.vtechkids.com

Our Precious Planet

The newest addition to the Celestial Buddies Galactic Gang—a large (9” diameter) detailed version of Earth designed to help start a conversation about climate change. $24.99, 3+, www.celestialbuddies.com

Just Add Sugar

Features multiple organic chemical experiments and art activities to inspire young artists and scientists. $24.95, 8+, www.griddlygames.com

Positronic

Features clever lyrics about science and how the world works, positive messages and an infectious rock beat. $9.99/digital, www.marshaandthepositrons.com

Smithsonian Mega Science Lab

Learn about volcanos, weather, outer space and more in this STEM kit. $34.99, 10+, www.nsi-intonline.com

681 Math Flash Cards Bundle Pack – Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division

Easy, smart and effective way to make learning math fun. $89.99, 5-12, www.thinktankscholar.com

CARNAVAL — French Learning Songs

From calypso and reggae to New Orleans brass and Latin rhythms, embark on a musical celebration. $14.99, www.whistlefritz.com

KidiBuzz G2

Send texts, voice messages, photos, drawings over Wi-Fi to a parent-approved contact list, check out pre-approved websites, make videos, explore 40 learning games and apps. $99.99, 4-9, www.vtechkids.com

Artie 3000

A coding/drawing robot that draws what kids have coded. $69.99, 7+, www.codewithartie.com

Turing Tumble

Players build mechanical computers powered by marbles to solve logic puzzles. $69.95, 8+, www.turingtumble.com

POWERUP Toys 2.0 Free Flight Electric Paper Airplane Conversion Kit

Transform your paper airplane into a soaring electric aircraft with more than 30 seconds of flight. $19.99, 8+, www.poweruptoys.com

Let’s Start Coding Code Rocket

A programmable circuit board in the shape of a hand-held rocket, complete with projects that teach kids coding. $44.99, 8+, www.letsstartcodingcom

Spanish For Kids: La Grain Colleccion

Cheerful collection of videos and music CDs with an irresistible mix of Latin rhythms introducing children to the Spanish language. $120.00, 2+, www.whistlefritz.com

My Epic Life Word Book

1000+ words every child needs to know, hilariously illustrated. $17.95, 4-7, www.mrswordsmith.com

Sir Dapp! App

This game show improves manners by teaching kids, in a fun way, to be polite and respectful. $3.99, 5-8, www.sirdapp.com

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December 10, 2019 by NAPPA Awards Team

A fun night of family games and laughter is the best way to spend time together during the holidays! Check out these NAPPA Award winners and bring the fun this holiday season.

Adventerra Games

We are excited for this environmentally-focused game series from Adventerra Games. There are four board games in the series including: Global Warming, PowerHaus, Recycle Rally and WaterGames. $24.95/each game, 7+, www.adventerragamesusa.com

ProjeX Projecting Game Arcade

Turn any room into an incredible gaming arcade. No need for a TV! Project crisp graphic images right onto any blank wall and enjoy real-life gaming, without the limitations of a screen. $49.99,6+, www.projexgame.com

Chickapig

Break your flock of Chickapigs free while dodging opponents, hay bales and an unruly pooping cow in this strategic board game created by Brian Calhoun and Dave Matthews. $25, 8+, www.chickapig.com

The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon Box of Lies Party Game

Challenge friends to the bluffing game of hilarious objects. $19.99, 10+, www.hasbrogaming.hasbro.com

Disney Villainous: Wicked to the Core

Discover your unique abilities while dealing twists of fate to your opponents. $24.99, www.ravensburger.us

King of the Ring

Can you be the Last Sumo Standing? Find out in this battle. $19.99, 6+, www.yulutoys.com[crosshead]

Mickey’s Snuggle Time

A calming game that’s perfect for bedtime, naptime or any quiet time. $24.99, 3+, www.amazon.com

Friends of a Feather

Add feathers to your bird each turn by drawing from the deck or trading away your unwanted ones to the nest. $19.99, 3+, www.ravensburger.us

Full Circle

Use spelling and critical thinking to inspire creativity and competition. $14.99, 8+, www.playmonster.com

Pick Me Up, Piggy!

Tell stories, remember where to find hidden farm friends, take turns and work cooperatively to win the game. $19.9, 3+, www.MindWare.com

Domino Maze

Thrills of a classic domino run with an added twist. $29.99, 8+, www.thinkfun.com

Catventures Game

Answer fun questions about cats and act out silly things they do. $24.00, 4+, www.petitcollage.com

My First Memory Game Ocean

Expand memory and object recognition skills while having fun. $9.99, 2+, www.tlji.com

SmartGames Smart Farmer

An engaging puzzle game where you help the Farmer separate the animals so they have their own areas on the farm. $22.99, 5+, www.smartgamesusa.com

Fish for Fish

Campers race against their friends to catch the most fish with their plastic “spear. $19.99, 4+, www.yulutoys.com

Invasion of the Cow Snatchers

Take control of your very own UFO to solve 60 magnetic challenges as you maneuver your way over and around farm obstacles. $29.99, 6+, www.thinkfun.com

Cheeky Butts

A hot potato style family game of spot and match. $14.99, 6+, www.bananagrams.com

Honeycombs Game

Connect your tiles by matching their symbols. Features three unique ways to play, each varying in speed and competitiveness. $19.99, 6+, www.honeycombsgame.com

KIC-Start – Kids in Conversation

A fun get-to-know-you card game with 150 conversation-starter questions great for kids and adults.
$19.95, www.contenderbrands.com

Our Family’s Race Across the U.S.A. Personalized Board Game

In a race across America’s coasts, move your piece along the colored tiles and cross the finish line first to win! $29.99, www.iseeme.com

Heads Talk Tails Walk

Can you hop like a frog while clucking like a chicken? Have a blast trying. $14.99, 3+, www.thinkfun.com

Orangutwang

How much can you hang before he goes twaaang? Take turns hanging fruit and jungle friends on the orangutan. $22.99, 4+, www.playmonster.com

Jabuka

Quickly twist letters and transform words in this clever and fast-paced game. $20, 8+, www.jabukagames.com

3UP 3DOWN

A fast-paced discard game with a surprising finish. $9.99, 7+, www.ok2win.com

BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE

A matching game with an explosive twist. $14.99, 8+, www.ok2win.com

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December 9, 2019 by NAPPA Awards Team

Give your family the gift of music this holiday season!

Moove to the Moozika!

A playful collection of city-based adventure songs in both Spanish and English featuring an eclectic mix of styles – folk, jazz, samba, blues, ranchera, pop, Latin, rock, and house music. $14.99, www.moozika.com

Put Your Arms in the Air!

Get ready to sing, dance and expand your imagination. $12.00, www.amazon.com

All I Do Is Hop by Grin Brigade

An eclectic and unpredictable mix of 29 songs featuring a blend of kid funk, blues, pop, rock, country, anthem and ballad. $14.98, www.songwizard.com

CARNAVAL – Spanish Learning Songs

Embark on a musical celebration featuring merengue, calypso and soca to New Orleans brass, jazz and country,. $14.99, www.whistlefritz.com

The Power of Yet – Songs About Growth Mindset

Brings together upbeat songs about growth mindset in a singalong-friendly range. $15, www.curriculumrocks.com

Beneath the Cherry Tree

A whimsical musical tribute to the profound beauty of nature. $15, www.karestrongmusic.com

Everyone Grows: Children’s Songs for Mindfulness

Designed to help children pay attention to themselves, others and their surroundings. $15, www.liannebassin.com

Bubba & Boo

Multi-instrumentalist, Megan Schoenbohm, is an earthy, edgy, free-spirited songbird, who takes the audience on a mellifluous journey through themes of kindness, humanity, creativity and imagination. $15, www.musictimewithmegan.com

Earworm by Sean McCollough

Featuring 13 stick-in-your-head original and cover songs and guest artists such as Billy Jonas and Molly Ledford. $13; $9.49/digital, www.seanmccollough.com

Stripes with Platypus by Seanster and the Monsters

Full-length album with absurd, silly humor, as well as more heart-felt matters of childhood. $15.00, $9.99/digital, For Ages: www.store.cdbaby.com

Total Eclipse of the Rainbow

Positive, joyful, high-energy collection of songs that will enhance children’s learning and social development. $9.99, www.rainbowrockband.com

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December 2, 2019 by

If you’re looking to bring joy to kids and parents, check out our curated selection of best gifts for kids, babies and parents.

Jingle 2019: Toys, Games, Books, CDs and so much more!

Bundle 2019: Baby, Toddler and New Mom Gifts

December 2, 2019 by

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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November 26, 2019 by

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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November 26, 2019 by

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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November 26, 2019 by The NAPPA Awards Team

Designed to Empower: Choulala Box

Bring back the fun in this everyday routine by using fashion as a vehicle to empower, inspire and connect with your kids. Prices vary, 2+, www.choulalabox.com

Kids Against Maturity Card Game

Are your kids bored with Apple 2 Apples, and too young for Cards Against Humanity?

Kids Against Maturity fills that empty gap with age-appropriate toilet humor for the whole family to enjoy. Poopy fart humor for the kids… and funny innuendos for the adults. It truly is the best game for both worlds! $32.99, ages 8+, to purchase, visit Amazon.com

Are you ready to make family game night great again!?