Best Toys of 2008: Preschoolers
Our staff tested hundreds of toys to find the ones we know your kids will love. Check out our preschooler toy picks for the hottest gifts. You can just shop, wrap, and relax.
By Kourtney Eidam and Selin Kucuk from Parents Magazine
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Computer Cool School
A high-tech tutor that's so much fun your kid won't realize she's learning basic reading, writing, and math skills.
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Bryan McCay
Tag Reading System
As your child moves the smart pen over words, the electronic device reads the story. It can also store the tales in its memory for automatic playback.
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Bryan McCay
Count Octopus
Get your child hooked on puzzles with this bright wooden one, which also teaches counting. Just follow the numbers to assemble a sea creature.
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Alexandra Grablewski
Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe
You scream, I scream, we all scream for...Play-Doh? Your kid will keep busy for hours serving up her favorite flavors and using molds to create cookies, candy, and other treats.
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Bryan McCay
Safari Adventure Mini-Golf Set
Putt around obstacles, like a swinging monkey and a giraffe head, to sink shots on this colorful foam course.
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Bryan McCay
Tonka Bounce Back Racer
A two-in-one car that's safe (it's made out of soft material) and easy to use (it comes with a big, two-button remote) for remote-control beginners.
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Bryan McCay
Animal Scramble
Place the animal figures around the playroom, remember where they are, and then take turns racing to find the ones the handheld giraffe device calls out.
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Bryan McCay
Let's Play Neighborhood Sounds Bingo Game
A dog bark? A car horn? Press the button to hear a sound, then find the right picture.
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Bryan McCay
KidiJamz Studio
Jazz up 20 kiddie tunes by adding sound effects and recording the new song to the detachable music player.
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Bryan McCay
Up the Waterspout
Race your spiders up the waterspout before the "raindrop" marbles knock them down.
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Bryan McCay
Dino Valley
Put together a prehistoric scene for the cavemen and dinosaur families with this Lego starter kit.
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Bryan McCay
Paper Bag Puppets
Comes with everything you need to create totally cute puppets and then act out your own show.
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Bryan McCay
Eco House
It's a splurge, but an awesome one that includes earth-friendly props like a recycling bin, windmill, and fuel-efficient scooter.
Originally published in the November 2008 issue of Parents magazine.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
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