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January 27, 2012

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Monster Mansion Playspace

Gear up for some imaginative fun in this bright, whimsical monster mansion that's home to a mad scientist and his wacky creations. Read more »

Finish This Book

Due to unfortunate circumstances, the author of this book was unable to finish. Now it's up to you to pick up where she left off. Read more »

I Never Forget a Face

This matching game is an exciting way to get kids thinking about the world they live in. Read more »

JumpSmart Trampoline

This trampoline is a great way to burn off energy, build muscles, and keep kids active. Read more »

Minoru 3D Webcam

Plug into the latest Japanese technology with this 3D webcam that's also a friendly robot! Read more »

Lucy the bear wakes up one morning determined to make a new friend, but she soon finds it's not as easy as it looks! Join this adorable bear on her quest for friendship in this great read. Read more »

When I Grow Up Flip and Draw

When I grow up, I want to be... an adventurous astronaut who dabbles in art? Creative careers abound in this cleverly designed coloring book by artist Deanna Halsall. Read more »

Q-BA-MAZE: Multi 92 Piece Set

Is your kid outgrowing her Duplos? Level her up to this marble maze system for a more interactive left-brain workout that is endlessly entertaining. Read more »

I Spy 12" Wonder Tube

This versatile, self-contained game entertains kids all the way up to the older elementary ages (especially on long car or plane trips.) Read more »

Skinit Laptop Skin

Techies beware, this website is highly addictive! Create your very own custom "skin"--a stretchy, vinyl sticker--to fully cover and decorate a smart phone, laptop, or any other tech device. Read more »

Cleopatra's Moon

by Vicky Alvear Shecter

This book is a slam dunk for historical fiction lovers, or anyone interested in the mystery of Cleopatra (which is everyone since the Fall of Ptolemy). Read more »

Bouncy Ball Blast

Got a child bouncing off the walls? Here's a fun project that bounces back! This DIY bouncy ball kit is super fun, and easy to do; just add water. Read more »

Letter Stamp Kit

From scrap booking to homemade t-shirts, this kit has everything you need to make a statement with stamps! Read more »

Tiny Leather Journal Kit

Your teenage wordsmith will savor scribbling on this lilliputian log whenever the fancy strikes. Read more »

Faux-Cabulary

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In this word game, players invent words using their word cubes to fit these wacky definitions. Read more »

Paint Your Own Cow Bank

Where's the moo-lah? In this cute cash cow, of course! With this kit your kid can customize a terra cotta critter to create his own one-of-a-kind bovine bank. Read more »

Zahra's Paradise

by Amir

Both captivating and heartbreaking, this graphic novel is based on true events from the 2009 Iranian election and the violent protests that followed. Read more »

Lotta Labels and Stickers

The stationary fiend on your list won't need to save up these stylish stickers for a special occasion; there are enough labels in this bountiful booklet to add panache to cards and letters a'plenty! Read more »

A Zeal of Zebras: An Alphabet of Collective Nouns

by Woop Studios

Have you seen a galaxy of starfish, or a caravan of camels? Peek into the pages of A Zeal of Zebras. Each page is dedicated to one letter of the alphabet and a collective noun. Read more »