Best Toys For Preschooler 2009
Your preschooler will love these fun and interactive toys and games.
By Kourtney Eidam, Lenora Jane Estes and Monique from Parents Magazine
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Bryan McCay
Mouse Match
In this Memory makeover, six mice of different colors are hidden in holes, and your kid has to recall which one matches up with the same shade of cheese.
For ages: 4 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Handy Manny's Construction Laptop
The Disney show goes high tech with this toolbox-looking play computer that teaches your child number and letter recognition, following directions, and basic Spanish words.
For ages: 3 to 6 yearsWhat do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
My First Mosaic
If your preschooler digs stickers (and whose doesn't?), she'll happily make pint-size patterns on the bus, fish, and other design cards.
For ages: 3 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
ChickyBoom
Fin out who rules the roost with this addictive game. Try to remove the stacked chickens from the teetering perch without knocking the flock down.
For ages: 4 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Burger Builder
Your child can create the perfect burger with a side of fries using molds that stamp out Play-Doh into pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, and buns.
For ages: 3 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
All Around Art Tower
Part studio, part gallery, it gives children the perfect place to make and display their masterpieces. Bonus: All art supplies can be stores neatly in the two attached bins.
For ages: 3 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Kitchen Playset
Don't have room for a big play kitchen? EverEarth's small stove (complete with utensils, plates, a pot, and a pan) is all kids need to cook up some fun.
For ages: 3 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Shake 'n Go! Crash-Ups Speedway
With a simple shake of the vehicle, your kids can race the cars around the track or set them on a collision course--the doors burst open.
For ages: 3 to 7 yearsWhat do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Rocky the Robot Truck
Who knew a dump truck could be the life of the party? The interactive toy tells jokes, plays music to do a dance, and stands up to dump out things your kid puts into its bed.
For ages: 3 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Penguin Peek-A-Boo Plush
Kids can turn this sweet snuggler inside out to switch it from a huggable stuffed animal into a flashy pillow.
For ages: 3 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Food Fun- Stir Fry
There's only one word for a toy that comes with pretend bok choy: awesome! Kids can also role-play with the sizzling wok, chopsticks, rice bowls, and eggs that actually crack open.
For ages: 3 years+What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Curious George Hide and Seek Zoo Game
When the walkie-talkie announces the animals have escaped, it suddenly changes from a traditional board game into hide and seek. The other players have to grab a mask and hide. Then it's your job to find out where the wild things are.
For ages: 4 to 8 yearsWhat do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Bryan McCay
Giant Sandwich Stacking Game
Players put on the bread-slice gloves, and scramble to pick up the Velcro cheese, pickles, and other fillers in the right order.
For ages: 4 years+Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Parents magazine.
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