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These are defined as:

Physical ImpairmentChildren with physical impairments

(children with less than optimal use of theirhands or children with some motor controlchallenges) were able to play with this toy.Physical impairments include cerebral palsy andmuscular dystrophy. Features to look for whenselecting toys for children with a physicalimpairment include large parts that make a toyeasy to grasp and a sturdy base to secure a toy inits place.

Hearing ImpairmentWhile many toys are appropriate for

children with hearing impairments, these toysincluded one or more of the following: lights orvisual feedback, volume control, interestingtexture or surface or some other unique featurethat makes it appropriate for a child with ahearing impairment.

Blind or Low VisionAlthough children with visualimpairments may enjoy many toys inthis guide, these toys are rated

particularly high because of their sounds andinteresting texture or surfaces that providesensory stimulation. Also, children withmoderate visual impairments can enjoy toys thatinclude bright lights. For a fully accessible versionof this guide for visually impaired readers, pleasevisit www.afb.org/toyguide.asp.

Developmental DisabilitiesChildren with developmental

disabilities including Down syndrome and autismenjoyed playing with this toy. When selectingtoys for children with these disabilities, look forproducts that encourage them to act out real lifesituations such as playing school or interactingwith action figures and dolls.

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INTRODUCTIONEvery day, parents ask professionals for advice on buyingtoys for their children. Often, shoppers are wary of buyingtoys for special needs children. However, selecting a toy forany child begins with two steps: first, learning what the childis interested in, and second, assessing his or her skill level.Let’s Play: A Guide to Toys for Children with Special Needsis a helpful educational tool designed to assist with thisselection process. After reviewing this guide and doing yourhomework, we encourage you to visit toy shelves (bothonline and at your local retailer) and sample the greatproducts designed to excite, engage and enthrall your child.Experience with them the joy and happiness of play!

With support from the Toy Industry Association, Inc.™ andits members, the Toy Industry Foundation ™, in partnershipwith Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) and AmericanFoundation for the Blind (AFB), has researched and testedhundreds of toys in an effort to offer you a comprehensiveguide to the best toys for children of all ages with all typesof special needs and interests. Toys included in this guidewere tested by over 100 “toy experts”– children with avariety of special needs. ATA and AFB selected the featuredproducts based on the toy’s play value for children withspecial needs. Whether shopping for a three-year-old,visually impaired child or a ten-year-old with developmentaldisabilities, Let’s Play is an excellent resource for finding theperfect toy.

For each toy included in the guide, you will find adescription of the item, along with an explanation of skillsthat the toy will encourage and build during playtime.Please keep in mind that age ranges indicated for each toyare assigned by the manufacturer based on a child with nospecial needs. From time to time, you may see a quoteincluded in a toy description that comes directly from a

parent, caregiver or teacher who wasinvolved in the testing to give you a more

“hands-on” feeling about the toy and theenjoyment it provided to the child. Each toy

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Introduction .................................... 2

Activity/Outdoor Toys ................... 4

Building Toys...................................7

Creativity Toys...............................10

Dolls/Stuffed Toys ........................11

Educational Toys ..........................12

Games/Puzzles..............................18

Infant/Preschool Toys..................20

Musical Toys .................................24

Playsets..........................................26

Pretend/Role Play Toys ...............27

Vehicles .........................................30

Company Info ................................31

Index ...............................................32

Contributors and Partners ..........35

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ACTIVITY/OUTDOOR TOYS

Ages 9 months - 3 years Cost $39.99 PI HI B LV DD Ages 2 years – 5 years Cost $80.00 PI HI DD

Aerobie® Squidgie® BallAerobie, Inc.Squeeze the Squidgie Ball and you won’t wantto let go. Everyone loves its feel. Made of softmolded rubber fins, the Squidgie Ball isdesigned for kids as young as 9 months, butplayers of all ages enjoy it both indoors andoutdoors. The Squidgie Ball is “easy to holdonto” and ideal for learning to pick up, throw,and catch. Promotes tactile exploration.

Ages 9 months+ Cost $5.99 PI HI B LV DDAges 18 months+ Cost $120.00 PI HI B LV DD

Ages 3 years+ Cost $9.99 PI HI DD

Ages 18 months+ Cost $80.00 PI HI DD

Catch ‘N Stick Monster MittsALEXPlay catch with two oversized foam monster mittsand a colorful tennis ball. Each soft mitt has aVelcro front surface and adjustable strap on theback that make it easy to fit. Encourages use ofmotor skills and promotes body awareness.

Tonka Wheel Drivers Scoot ‘N Scoop 3-in-1 Ride-onHasbro, Inc.This developmental toy comes with a funrevvin’ wheel, which will make kids feel likethey’re in the driver’s seat with its tootinghorn, clicking directional signals and motorrevving sounds. The removable wheelallows kids to take the fun of driving withthem on the go. The truck converts frompush toy to walker to a ride-on vehicle."Once students get on this they won't let itgo." Promotes exploration of environmentand tactile exploration. Requires 3 AA batteries,not included.

Ultimate Canopy Steer & Stroll TrikeRadio FlyerGive your little one a thrilling ride around theblock. Freewheeling pedals let the childpassenger coast while the adult turns the frontwheel with a push handle. Promotes awarenessof sound and stimulates imagination andavailable vision.

Pathfinder WagonRadio FlyerWith seat backs and a seat belt, kids will beextra safe while having fun in this wagon.Seats fold up for a comfortable ride or folddown for maximum hauling capacity. Theextra-long handle for easy pulling also foldsunder for easy storage. Stimulatesimagination and promotes exploration ofenvironment and motor skills.

All Terrain Steel and Wood WagonRadio FlyerThe Original Little Red Wagon™ with highwooden stake sides and big brawny air tirescan handle any terrain. Air tires provide asuper soft, super quiet ride, and the full-sized, all-steel seamless body comes withno-scratch edges. “Great for improvinggross motor skills.” Promotes exploration ofenvironment and stimulates imagination.

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Ages 2 years+ Cost $12.99/36 pieces PI HI B LV DD

BUILDING TOYS


Building Blocks™BRIO®

A new take on BRIO’s® classic woodenblocks, this set comes with 51 pieces indifferent shapes and sizes, each paintedin one of five vibrant colors. Setincludes nylon storage bag. Stimulatesimagination and promotes creative playand creative experimentation.

Ages 12 months+ Cost $26.99 HI

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Floating BlocksEdushape Ltd.Unique soft blocks enable your child tohave fun building a house of dreamsduring bath time. Sixteen assorted piecesof brightly colored shapes printed withwindows, doors and walls. The board andblocks float on water and securely stick toeach other when wet. Mesh storage bagincluded. “Wow! My child really gotexcited about building floating cities!”Promotes creative experimentation andstimulates imagination.

Kiddy ConnectsEdushape Ltd.“These are fun and easy to put together andtake apart.” Colorful, durable snapconnecting plastic bubbles will surely bringabout an allure for any child in creating funkystructures or making a chain. “A greatalternative to blocks. They connected soeasy, but yet felt stable!” Encourages use ofmotor skills, stimulates imagination andencourages creative play.

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Jinglin’ BallTMI Toymarketing Intl, Inc.The Jinglin’ Ball is a transparent ball thatcontains metal bells that create jinglingsounds when the ball is in play.Approximately 22 inches in diameter, this"large, light ball” is “easy to catch" and “goodfor kids with motor skill difficulties." Promotesbody awareness, stimulates available hearingand promotes awareness of sounds.

Ages 2 years+ Cost $35.00

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Hyper Dash™Wild Planet Entertainment, Inc.Hyper Dash consists of one electronic tagger and five differentcolored and numbered targets. The tagger plays pre-recorded music and calls out which targets you need tostrike. The game is physically and mentally engaging,and, more importantly, it’s lots of fun! “My sonthought this game was hilarious! He couldn't stoplaughing!” Encourages social skills and promotesbody awareness. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.

Ages 6 years - 12 years Cost $19.99-$24.99 PI DD

Activity BallTMI Toymarketing Intl, Inc.This very special “Opti” (translucent) ballcontains colored balls. “How fun with theballs inside the big ball!” Approximately20 inches in diameter. Promotes threedimensional sight and coordination aswell as body awareness.

Aku RingTMI Toymarketing Intl, Inc.Aku Rings are soft and very flexible 7” ringsthat can be easily caught due to their uniquenipple studded surface that is washable withsoap and water. Available in four colors: red,blue, green, and yellow. Promotes tactileexploration and body awareness.


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Wedgits™ Starter SetImagAbility IncorporatedThis open-ended building set introduceslittle ones to the spatial world of angles,color matching and creative, free-playdesigning. The set has large blocksproviding fun for the family with toddlersand individuals with special needs.Promotes tactile exploration, encouragesuse of motor skills and stimulatesavailable vision.


Ages 12 months+ Cost $12.99

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Wee Wedgits™ImagAbility IncorporatedThis soft, poly-vinyl block set hassmooth, rounded edges that providehours of squeezy-stacking fun forchildren. The five nesting blocksprovide quiet play, and the softdesign provides a gentle playsetoffering for high-energy children.Introduces cause and effect,encourages use of motor skills andencourages creative play.

Mega Bloks Building Imagination BagMEGA BrandsThe Mega Bloks Building Imagination Bagnow includes 10 creativity cards tospringboard ideas for parents and childrento play, learn and interact together. Thecards offer imaginative possibilities rangingfrom building a penguin to learningnumbers. Encourages creative play and useof motor skills. Stimulates imagination andpromotes tactile exploration.

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Ages 1 year – 4 years Cost $24.99 HI B LV DD

Ages 12 months+ Cost $37.99/26 pieces PI HI LV DD


Mini EduBlocks™Edushape Ltd.Exclusively designed for your youngarchitect’s grip. Colorful, flexible and soft!All you have to do is touch them to fall inlove with them and know that they are amust have for any child’s play time. “Greatfor sharing with friends.” Developed toexpand color and shape recognition as wellas fine motor skills. Stimulates imaginationand encourages creative play.

My Soft World – City SetEdushape Ltd.Uniquely designed soft foam blocksfor any little builder to construct acity life setting. Set includes softWood-Like™ Blocks, solid foamblocks, cars, buses and stop signs.Tucks away neatly in see-thru plasticcarrying tote. Encourages creativeplay and creative experimentation.Stimulates imagination.

Little People® Build ‘n Pull Bus™Fisher-Price, Inc.Simple connections make it easy forlittle hands to stack, build and play with35 themed block and accessory playpieces. Includes a fold out stop sign thatkids can open and close and a slidingwindow for fun peek-a-boo play.Promotes exploration of environmentand encourages creative play and use ofmotor skills.


Sorbet MelodieCorolleSnuggled inside bright, retro packaging, machine washableSorbet Melodie is 16 inches of softness. She features a cozycloth body and cheerful painted face framed with velourponytails. Long, easily manipulated limbs and colorful Frenchfashions make this versatile new doll a child’s play favorite.Promotes tactile exploration.

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DOLLS/STUFFED TOYS


PI HI B LV DDAges 0 years+ Cost $30.00


Ages 3 years+ Cost Book: $20 / Doll: $40

Snuggle-kins™ Animals AssortmentFisher-Price, Inc.Snuggle-Kins is a new line of the sweetest little animal babiesthat require nothing more than tender love and care! Watch astheir eyes open and close like a real baby or listen as they cooand make animal sounds like “meow,” “purr” or “growl.” Theseadorable soft, cuddly animals also make soft sucking soundsas they drink milk that magically disappears in thebottle. Promotes awareness of sounds and introducescause and effect. Requires 3 AAA batteries, included.

The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman and the Jester & Pharley DollThe Jester & Pharley PhundThe Jester & Pharley book and doll are distributed exclusively byThe Jester & Pharley Phund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporationbenefiting ill and special-needs children and literacy programs. Inthis charming tale, the jester awakes one morning to find laughtermissing in his kingdom, and he and Pharley set off on a quest tofind it. The doll is designed with pliable limbs and invites childrento interact with the character. Pharley is detachable. The book anddoll together encourage social skills and promote use of auditorytracking skills and exploration while stimulating the imagination.

Alfie BearGund, Inc.A 19” soft and cuddly bear is a perfect companionfor children and always ready for a hug. “Popularwith all ages.” Promotes tactile exploration.

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Light Sketcher™Fisher-Price, Inc.This unique, mess-free drawing boardliterally allows children to draw…withlight! The light from the stylus reactswith special ink on the drawingsurface to produce magical results.Encourages creative play and use ofmotor skills. Stimulates imaginationand available vision. Requires 4 AAbatteries, not included.

Ages 3 years – 6 years Cost $14.99 HI LV DD

Play-Doh Super Craft CaddyHasbro, Inc.The Super Craft Caddy gives kids endlesshours of creative fun including sand artactivities, stained glass, bead making andeven cake decorating. The Super CraftCaddy includes a large floor mat, clean-uptools, a handle for portability and a placeto store all of your Play-Doh compoundand tools. There is “always a new tool touse to create something.” Encouragescreative play and use of motor skills.Promotes creative experimentation.

Talking CrayonsInternational World of ToysThis real set of crayons includes six crayons and onetalking head; once the child inserts a color into thehead, the voice of the character (Dora, Blue’s Room,Backyardigans, SpongeBob, Max & Ruby) will activateand it will detect the color, spell it in two languages(English/Spanish or English/French) and name anobject of that same color. Encourages creative play.Requires 3 LR44 (watch size) batteries, not included.


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EDUCATIONAL TOYS



Ages 1 year – 5 years Cost $59.99

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Ages 1 year – 3 years Cost $19.99 PI HI DD

Interactive LiaCorolleCorolle’s new 17”multi-lingual baby dollcommunicates her delights and discomforts inFrench, English, Spanish or Italian. Through asimple, well-hidden and secure battery system, herlanguage skills can be activated using one of threeincluded charm bracelets. Also comes completewith bib, plate, bottle, spoon and potty. Encouragesuse of daily living skills, introduces cause and effectand stimulates imagination and available hearing.Promotes tactile exploration and awareness ofsounds. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

World of ColorsComfy North AmericaThis interactive software, to be used with the ComfyKeyboard System, exposes toddlers to the wonderful worldof colors in a mystery to find Jumpy’s lost bone. Childrenlearn how to name colors, to compare objects and to fitcolors to specific objects, all while enhancing theirobservation and visual perception skills. “Great forstimulation.” Promotes creative experimentation.

Let’s ImagineComfy North AmericaThis interactive software, to be used with the ComfyKeyboard System, offers toddlers hours of delight whiledeveloping creative skills. Didi, Boo and their amusingfriends introduce toddlers to the world of animals, shapes,objects and body parts, while developing their languageskills and helping them to solve problems. Introduces causeand effect, promotes awareness of sounds and stimulatesimagination.

Animal WorldComfy North AmericaThis interactive software, to be used with the ComfyKeyboard System, offers a creative way for children to learnabout animals and their surroundings. Kids will adventurethrough Earth, Forest, Water and Snow environments whiledeveloping cognitive, emotional, language and creative skills.Stimulates imagination.

Comfy Keyboard SystemComfy North AmericaThis “easy to use” system includes a speciallydesigned keyboard for toddlers, helping tobuild developmental skills. Includes bonus“First Step” CD (additional software soldseparately). Comfy Keyboard Systemcreates a rich and exciting learningexperience, inviting your toddler to activelyparticipate in touching, exploring anddiscovering through fun play. Connects tohome PC with USB cord. Monitor notincluded. Special Guide Booklet ofComfy Keyboard System for Childrenwith Special Needs also available.Encourages use of daily living skills.

One, Two, Tie My ShoeALEXFour chunky foam shoes to lace and learn to tie.Includes four lacing shoes, four printed laces and a shoe-lacing lesson card. “Good for physical therapy.”Encourages use of motor skills and daily living skills andpromotes tactile exploration.

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Ages 2 years – 6 years Cost $29.99 B LV DD

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Storytime BearGund, Inc.A 16.5” storytelling bear recites the Christmas classicTwas the Night Before Christmas. His head and mouthmove when you press the paw. Promotes awareness ofsounds and stimulates available hearing. Requires 3 AAbatteries, included.

Ages 3 years+ Cost $19.99 B LV DD

Dress-A-PillarEdushape Ltd.Lace it up, snap it shut, zip it tight and hug it withlove! This cuddly caterpillar makes a game ofgetting dressed. Children will attach a hook andloop strip, buckle, zip, button, tie and snap, thenundo them all to gain entry into 6 little pockets.Excellent tool for developing fine motor skills, colorrecognition and dressing dexterities. Promotestactile exploration and stimulates available vision.

Ages 3 years+ Cost $19.99 PI LV DD

Fun 2 Learn™ Learning DJ™Fisher-Price, Inc.Music can make it easier (and more fun) to learn—especially with a cool friend who sings and dancesalong! Sing along and learn along with numbers,letters, colors, shapes—even musical instruments.Promotes awareness of sounds, introduces cause andeffect and stimulates available vision and hearing.Requires 3 C (LR14) alkaline batteries, not included.

Laugh & Learn™ Song & Story Learning Chair™Fisher-Price, Inc.This charming chair and side table come to life withfun activities that set the stage for learning. Has bothlearning and Music Fun modes for children to learn avariety of skills. Introduces cause and effect andstimulates imagination, available vision and hearing.Requires 3 AA batteries, included.

Teach Me To - GirlGund, Inc.A 17” bear dressed in a pink outfit with floweraccents on the shirt and hat is ready to teach thechildren how to button, tie, buckle and fasten.Promotes tactile exploration and encourages the useof daily living skills.

Teach Me To - BoyGund, Inc.A 17” bear dressed in khaki overalls, striped shirt,red shoes and blue cap is ready to teach thechildren how to button, tie, buckle and fasten.Promotes tactile exploration and encourages theuse of daily living skills.

My First Story Reader™Publications InternationalTurn the pages to hear a friendly narrator, fun sounds, andlively music make the words come to life! The last pagesof each book feature a beloved nursery song. Press thethree big buttons to answer simple questions about colors,shapes, and more! “Kids are entranced with this book.”Promotes tactile exploration, encourages use of motorskills, stimulates available hearing and introduces causeand effect. Requires 3 AAA batteries, included.

Story Reader™Publications InternationalA narrator magically reads the book as each page isturned, while Story Reader ™ adds sound effects andmusic. This “very fun” book helps “to enhance readingskills.” Introduces cause and effect and promotesawareness of sounds. Requires 4 AAA batteries,not included.


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New V.Smile™ TV Learning SystemVTech®

The new, enhanced V.Smile™ includes asing-along microphone, writing stylusand joystick that can be adapted for left-and right-handed players alike. Kids cansing along with their favorite songs orskillfully navigate writing games.Includes the Alphabet Park AdventureSmartridge. Pink version also available.Encourages social skills and use of dailyliving skills. Introduces cause and effect.Requires 4 AA batteries, not included.

The SENSEsational Alphabet BookSENSEsational AlphabetThe SENSEsational Alphabet is a completelyinteractive ABC picture book focusing on integratedsensory methods to learning. The bookincorporates visual stimuli, movement, touch,smell, sound, Braille and Sign language, with eachcolorful page having a unique feature. Promotesawareness of available vision and hearing.Introduces cause and effect. Requires 3 AG-13 DC1.5 volt standard watch batteries, included.

Elmo’s Fishing For LettersTechno SourceElmo comes to life in this electronic game with big,bold graphics, engaging phrases and playful soundeffects. Go fishing with Elmo, reel in letters, andlearn about sea creatures. This handheld LCDfosters letter recognition and learning the alphabet.The rod features a turning reel and realisticcranking sound effects! Promotes awareness ofsounds. Requires 2 AAA batteries, included.

Talking DictionaryPublications InternationalEnter letters to spell words from the dictionary.English, Spanish, and Definition modes.Introduces cause and effect. Stimulatesavailable vision and hearing. Requires 3 AAAbatteries, included.

Elmo’s My First TV Fun & GamesTechno SourceKids will have hours of fun playinggames and learning through matchingshapes, letters and numbers with theirfavorite Sesame Street friend Elmo. Thegame includes five exciting activitieswith Elmo and Dorothy. Encouragessocial skills and creative play. Requires 4AAA batteries, not included.

Elmo’s SnapshotTechno SourceHave a blast taking pictures with Elmo andeven review them in the digital photoalbum. This handheld LCD promotesclassification and reasoning skills throughletter, shape, and object identification.Pretend picture taking is a classic playpattern that fosters fun and creativity.Stimulates imagination and available visionand hearing. Introduces cause and effectand encourages use of motor skills.Requires 2 AAA batteries, included.


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Ages 5 years+ Cost $14.99 PI B LV DD

Ages 4 years+ Cost $39.99 PI HI B LV DD

Ages 3 years+ Cost $12.99 PI HI DDAges 4 years+ Cost $29.99 PI HI LV DD

Ages 6 years+ Cost $16.99 PI DD

Big TroubleHasbro GamesElectronic talking POP-O-MATIC TROUBLE bubble “tells”you whether to discard or add cards to your hand withcolorful lights and fun sound effects. Be the first playerto discard your hand of cards and win the game!Encourages social skills, exploration of environment andcreative play. Requires 3 AAA batteries, included.

Ages 6 years+ Cost $19.99 HI DD

Jumbo Tic Tac ToeEdushape Ltd.Soft touch tic tac toe! This old time favoritegame is great for after school, recess andfamily time play. Foam interlocking tiles form alarge 15” board and 5” foam Xs and Os allowfor easy pickup and sight of pieces and makesplay a success. Encourages social skills andmotor skills. Promotes tactile exploration.

What’s in Ned’s Head?Fundex Games, Ltd.Children draw cards and reach into Ned’s nostrilsor ears as they race to find the silly object picturedon their cards. This wacky, fun game isguaranteed to keep kids giggling for hours!Stimulates imagination. Promotes tactileexploration and identification.

Hot Potato™Fundex Games, Ltd.Squeeze the Hot Potato™ and the frantic family funbegins! Toss the tater back and forth, up high, downlow, around and around! Don’t get caught holdingthe spud when the music stops! Encourages socialskills and promotes the use of auditory trackingskills. Promotes tactile exploration and awareness ofsounds. Requires 2 AA batteries, included.

Carpet BocceFun Slides Toys and GamesThis fun toy brings the traditional lawn game indoorsand helps to develop motor skills. Combining skill,strategy and competition, this timeless game is ideal forthe whole family! Pucks glide on your carpet (or hardfloors); the soft foam bounces off wall and furniture.Encourages social skills.


Candy Land Castle GameHasbro GamesThe Gingerbread kids have lost their colorful decorations!Help them find new ones by matching the colorful tokenswith the shapes on your Gingerbread Kid gameboard.Encourages use of motor skills and social skills.Stimulates imagination.


Monster Under My BedFundex Games, Ltd.Players reach under the bed to find the matches on theirbingo style card. The monster gets nervous if a player islooking too long and will growl a warning sign. The firstplayer to find and match three items in a row wins! Noreading required. Encourages creative play and stimulatesimagination. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.

Whac-A-Mole Tower GameHasbro GamesRing in the fun when you grab your mallet and give the mole awhack! Be quick and see if you can send his furry friendscurrying up-up-up the tower. Four different games to choosefrom. Promotes exploration of environment and bodyawareness. Introduces cause and effect, encourages use ofmotor skills and stimulates available hearing and vision.Requires 3 C batteries, not included.

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Rolliphant™Edushape Ltd.This ball-track tub toy is ideal for developing finemotor skills. Three interlinking elephants’ trunksprovide a unique track for balls to roll down.Easily attaches to any smooth surface forstimulating fun in or out of the bathtub! Promotesexploration of environment.


Ages 12 months+ Cost $11.99/set of 4

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Ages 0+ Cost $49.99 PI HI B LV DD

Stacking Clown™BRIO®

BRIO’s® most popular stacking toy since1955, the Stacking Clown™ is fun to playwith and helps develop grasping, sortingand sequencing skills. Includes a stackingbase and eight colorful, wooden rings.Stands nine inches tall. Promotes tactileexploration and body awareness.

Ages 19 months+ Cost $14.99 HI LV

Ages 12 months+ Cost $29.99 PI HI B LV DD

RollipopEdushape Ltd.The best architects need to start young. Construct acolorful tower and discover how the ball rolls! Theunique tracking sets are ideal for introducing cause andeffect and developing and encouraging use of motorskills. Also promotes use of auditory tracking skills.

Sensory BallsEdushape Ltd.Infants can squeeze, roll, throw or kick thesecolorful, textured balls. Their bumpy surfaceoffers tremendous sensory play value foryoung athletes. Set includes 4 balls – one ineach color: red, yellow, blue and green.“Good for overall stimulation and easy toclean.” Also promotes tactile exploration.

Tinkle Crinkle Activity ToyGund, Inc.A 17” Tinkle Crinkle Rattle and Squeakcaterpillar has bright primary colors thatappeal to the sense of sight. Features: Tail –Tinkles, Flower – Crinkles, Bee – Rattles, Head– Rattles, Number Windows – Mirror accents.Promotes awareness of sound and stimulatesavailable hearing.

Play & Sound MatEdushape Ltd.This stimulating, textured play mat ismuch more than a soft mat for babies. Itincludes a push-button musical chip, asafe peek-a-boo mirror, puzzles andmore. Ideal for enhancing colorrecognition and fine motor skills.Promotes exploration of environmentand awareness of sounds. Stimulatesavailable vision and hearing.

Hug-A-BugEdushape Ltd.Detachable ladybugs that rattle, giggle,light up and vibrate. Hook and loopflower centers on pillow allow for eachbug to be reattached to pillow when notin use. “The detachable flowers wereeasy for my baby to remove and taste.”Promotes tactile exploration,encourages use of motor skills,stimulates available vision andpromotes awareness of sounds.

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Playskool Honeybee HopHasbro, Inc.This motorized toy consists of a base, designed as a cutebeehive and an extendable arm with an adorable little beethat circles the hive at two different speeds to the tune ofFlight of the Bumblebee. Kids jump over the rotating armbefore it reaches their feet. If the toy’s arm hits the child’sleg, silly sounds are played, the music stops and the armstops rotating. Promotes body awareness and use of motorskills. Requires 3 C batteries, not included.

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Steering WheelPublications InternationalSteering Wheel books feature a mounted telescopingbase with a steering wheel that raises and locks intoplace. Sound triggers, including the horn button on thewheel, make realistic vehicle sounds to accompany thestory. Each of the six spreads features a story withillustrations. Promotes tactile exploration andencourages use of motor skills. Requires 3 AG-13 buttoncell batteries, included.





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Talk & Touch Barn Activity ToySassy, Inc.This carry along activity toy is bursting with activitiesand words in three languages to keep children busy andentertained. Push the buttons and slide the levers tofind five cute farm animals hiding behind the doors andwindows. When a window or door opens, the name ofthe animal and its sound are announced in English,Spanish or French. The toy has a soft, padded backwhich makes it perfect for lap play. Introduces causeand effect and promotes awareness of sounds.

Me in the MirrorSassy, Inc.This soft padded mirror can be hung so that a newborncan gaze into it while lying down, or it can be attachedflat against the crib rails to accommodate a sitting baby.It stands on its own outside the crib, providing tummy-time enjoyment or entertainment for sitting babies.Baby will love to touch and pull plush curlicues and willdelight in the jingling bug and chewy ring tethered tothe frame. Stimulates available vision and hearing.

Beginning BitesSassy, Inc.Beginning Bites offer teethers that baby can really sink his orher gums into. These soft terrycloth creatures have soft,smiling faces and chewy, teethable plastic rims around them.Choose a lamb, lion or piggy. They make soft rattling soundswhen shaken. Beginning Bites can be washed in warmsoapy water and air-dried. Promotes tactile exploration.

Stacking FamilyTop Shelf Holdings, LLCLearn to count “family-style” with this ingeniousstacking toy. Mix and match the wooden blocks,or follow the colors to stack your way up to five.This is a “fun toy to teach stacking and childrenenjoy creating funny looking people.” Promotesexploration of environment and body awareness.

Ultimate LEGO® DUPLO® SetLEGO Systems, Inc.Little builders with big imaginations will lovesifting through the bricks and pieces in this newtub to inspire their inner creators! Includesbuilding plate, wagon base and figure to promoterole play fun. New storage container allows foreasy clean up and storage. Encourages creativeplay and use of motor skills. Stimulatesimagination and available vision.

Playskool Busy Ball PopperHasbro, Inc.Drop one of the colorful balls onto the track and the ballspop out of the top, roll down the track, and then pop outall over again. The Busy Ball Popper features silly soundeffects and eight lively songs that add to the fun. This“great interactive toy” is “pretty neat!” Introduces causeand effect, stimulates available hearing and encouragessocial skills. Requires 4 D batteries, not included.

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Little Tikes® Rock & Twist™ Music MachineMGA EntertainmentThis multi-musical station comes with akeyboard, working microphone and a fun-function seat that allows children to makemusic through physical movement bybouncing and swiveling. “Good size for achild. Nice keyboard sound.” Encouragescreative play, stimulates available hearing andpromotes awareness of sounds. Chair requires2 AAA batteries, not included. Keyboardrequires 4 AA batteries, not included.

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Junior AccordionFirst Act DiscoveryReal accordion sound! This fun-to-play, 7-key accordion plays fourteen notes, with twobass keys and an air bypass key. Marbledplastic casing for a classic look, bellows clipsfor easy storage. Bass and thumb strapsmake the accordion easy to hold. Great formany musical styles. Promotes awareness ofsounds and body awareness andencourages use of motor skills.

BongosFirst Act DiscoveryFunky beats are right at your fingertipswith First Act Discovery’s pre-tunedwooden bongos. Especially sized forchildren, bongos feature natural hidehead and patented stay-in-tune rims toensure a long-lasting, full, round tone!Encourages use of motor skills andpromotes awareness of sounds.

3 in 1 Music IslandALEXThree real instruments for the tub on a fabulousfish-shaped floating island! Includes a drum,xylophone and octopus jingle shaker plus twomallets, helpful music sheets and a music holder.Encourages creative play and stimulates availablehearing and vision. Promotes awareness ofsounds, use of auditory tracking skills and tactileexploration.

My First PianoSchoenhut® Piano CompanySchoenhut’s® bright red 18-key tabletop is theperfect choice for a toddler’s first piano. Bothfun and educational, it is an ideal instrumentto use for developing eye-hand coordinationand encouraging musicalcreativity. Songbook included. Promotes useof auditory tracking skills, stimulatesimagination, promotes body awareness andstimulates available hearing.

Little Superstar™ Sing-Along Stage™Fisher-Price, Inc.This interactive musical toy allows kids of all ages andabilities to be the star of the show. Two modes of playmean twice the fun! Lively songs, lights and music areactivated by shaking the rattle microphone or playingalong with any of the four instruments. Children canalso create songs by pressing the drum, xylophone,trumpet and guitar. Introduces cause and effect,promotes awareness of sounds and encourages use ofmotor skills. Also stimulates available vision andhearing. Requires 3 AA batteries, included.

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Sarah Lynn® & Her Camping AdventureFisher-Price, Inc.A two-seater convertible and “pop-up” campercomes complete with a kitchen, sleeping quartersand sleeping bags for two, a pretend camp fire,two camping chairs, a cooler stocked withgoodies and even a fishing pole that Little Peoplefigures Maggie™ and Sarah Lynn can hold in theirhands! Encourages creative play, stimulatesimagination and promotes tactile exploration.Requires 2 AA batteries, included.

Dragon Hand PuppetGund, Inc.Children will have hours of fun with thisblue dragon hand puppet that has aroaring sound mechanism. “Fun soundsstir imagination.” Stimulates availablehearing, promotes awareness of soundand introduces cause and effect.

Furreal Friends S’mores Pony*Hasbro, Inc.This adorable life-sized plush miniature pony hasmany features similar to that of a real pony,including moving ears and head, a soft fur coatand a swishing tail. “Feed” her the carrot andgroom her with her brush. She even whinnies andsnorts, and will sniff your hand! Promotes use ofauditory tracking skills, introduces cause andeffect, stimulates imagination and promotes bodyawareness. Requires 6 D batteries, not included.*Available exclusively on Hasbrotoyshop.com until September2008; after September, available nationally.

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City Rescue Set™BRIO®

A new set in BRIO’s® signature wooden railway line, this one in a bustling cityenvironment. Set comes with 34 pieces including track, vehicles, figures andaccessories. Fire engine has light and sound features. Track length approximately44.3” x 22.3”. Promotes creative experimentation and encourages use of motorskills. Requires 2 LR 44/A76 (watch size) batteries, included.

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Arctic Figure 8 Set™BRIO®

A new set in BRIO’s® signature wooden railway line, this one in a cool, winterwonderland theme. Set comes with 23 pieces, including track, vehicles, figures andaccessories. Lead train has light feature. “All ages had fun putting the trackstogether.” Promotes tactile exploration and encourages creative play. Requires 1 AAAbattery, included.

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Emergency VehiclePlaymobil®

Get to the scene of an emergency quicklywith this new Emergency Vehicle, featuring arescue figurine, medical equipment andvehicle with removable roof, foldable seatsand real flashing lights! Encourages use ofmotor skills, stimulates imagination andencourages exploration of environment.

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Mobile Spy Ear™Wild Planet Entertainment, Inc.The Mobile Spy Ear is a portable devicethat transmits sound to a remote ear bud.Just pull it back, let it go and send it outto spy. The receiver on the vehicletransmits sound, allowing you to hearthrough walls, windows, doors and floorsfrom up to 75 feet away. “Fun for all agesand abilities.” Stimulates imaginationand promotes exploration ofenvironment. Requires two 9-voltbatteries, not included.

Purse Pals™Wild Planet Entertainment, Inc.Purse Pals are 3-D pets that live in smallinteractive purses. Each purse opens toreveal a playhouse with four differentenvironments. When a pet is placed in spotswithin its purse, electronic sensors recognizethe pet and monitor its visits to the “Play,”“Grooming,” “Feeding” and “Going Out”areas. Introduces cause and effect, stimulatesimagination and encourages use of dailyliving skills. Requires 2 AAA batteries, notincluded.

Noah’s ArkPlaymobil®

This toy floats on the water with working crane,a store room for bales of hay, cages in the hull,and sleeping room in the roof. Plenty ofaccessories and thirteen pairs of animalsincluded. “Great for teaching animals and theirsounds.” Stimulates imagination, promotescreative experimentation and stimulatesavailable vision.

All Terrain VehiclePlaymobil®

Equipped with a pull-back motor, the All TerrainVehicle can propel over 20 feet. Encourages useof motor skills, stimulates imagination andencourages exploration of environment.

AmbulancePlaymobil®

Someone has gotten hurt and they need yourhelp! You can get there in no time with this rescueambulance, complete with two medics, adjustablemedical equipment, patient and bicycle. The roofcan be removed and the emergency flashers reallywork! “I loved using this to teach aboutcommunity helpers.” Stimulates imagination.

Farm PuzzlePlaymobil®

Where do all the farm animals belong? Put theanimals in the right places to solve the puzzle.The puzzle board includes a figurine, cow,horse, pig, cat and sheep. “Awesome puzzle toteach beginning puzzle skills.” Promotes tactileexploration, stimulates imagination andencourages use of motor skills.


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COMPANY INFOThe toys in this guide are available in stores throughout your area. If you have difficultylocating a toy, please contact the manufacturer for the nearest retail location carrying theproduct. For additional contact information, visit the Toy Industry Association MemberDirectory at www.toyassociation.org.

Aerobie, Inc.800-999-3565www.aerobie.com

ALEX®

800-666-ALEXwww.alextoys.com

BRIO®

800-822-5639www.brio.knex.com

Bruder Toys America, Inc.877-450-5152www.brudertoys.com

Comfy North America866-372-6639www.comfyland.com

Edushape Ltd.800-404-4744www.edushape.com

First Act, Inc.888-551-1115www.firstact.com

Fisher-Price®

800-432-KIDSwww.fisher-price.com

Fun Slides Toys and Games800-847-4683www.funslides.com

Fundex Games, Ltd.800-486-9787www.fundexgames.com

Publications International800-595-8484www.pibooks.com

Radio Flyer, Inc.800-621-7613www.radioflyer.com

Sassy, Inc.800-323-6336www.sassybaby.com

Schoenhut® Piano Company, Inc.888-414-2739www.toypiano.com

SENSEsational Alphabet800-295-3002www.sensesationalalphabet.com

Techno Source212-725-4500www.technosourcehk.com

Top Shelf Holdings, LLC877-853-6644www.topshelfholdings.com

Toy Marketing International, Inc.800-GYMNICSwww.gymnicballs.com

VTech Electronics, LLC800-521-2010www.vtechkids.com

Wild Planet Entertainment, Inc.877- WILD PLA(NET)www.shopwildplanet.com

Gund Inc.732-248-1500www.gund.com

Hasbro, Inc.800-327-8264www.hasbro.com

Hasbro Games (Milton Bradley)888-836-7025www.hasbrogames.com

ImagAbility Incorporated877-WEDGITSwww.wedgits.com

International World of Toys888-627-7838www.internationalworldoftoys.com

The Jester & Pharley Phund800-9-JESTERwww.thejester.org

LEGO Systems, Inc.800-453-4652www.lego.com

MEGA Brands Inc.800-465-MEGAwww.megabloks.com

MGA Entertainment800-222-4685www.mgae.com

Playmobil®

800-PLAYMOBILwww.playmobil.com

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Roadmax Dump TruckBruderThe Roadmax Dump Truck has a tilting dumper,soft rubber sculptured tires, and a windshieldthat snaps open. Your child will love this“wonderful truck” that is “fun for all ages andabilities.” Promotes exploration of environmentand “very effective for stimulation.”

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Roadmax Road Loader with BackhoeBruderThis Bruder tractor has a fully functional frontloader and backhoe. It also comes with softsculptured rubber tires and has an extendingstabilizer to tackle any digging job! “Both mychildren loved this tractor.” Stimulatesimagination, introduces cause and effect andpromotes use of motor skills.

Amazing Animals™ Press & Go Farm TruckFisher-Price, Inc.Every farm needs a great farm truck, and this onecomes with some adorable farm friends. Load the pigletand lamb into the truck bed to join the truck driver cow.Push down on the cow to produce fun sound effects asthe truck moves forward. “Great for all abilities. Easyto clean and easy to use.” Promotes tactile exploration,encourages use of motor skills and introduces causeand effect. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

Poppin’ Push CarSassy, Inc.Push back on this little car and let it go to see colorfulbeads pop, pop, pop inside the car’s clear top. Thecheery little car has a bright colored “chassis,” withcontrasting interior, polka dot hubcaps and headlightsthat form eyes on the car’s smiling face. “Popular withyoung children. Great sounds.” Promotes use ofauditory tracking and exploration of environment.


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Physical Impairment3 in 1 Music Island 24Activity Ball 6Aerobie® Squidgie® Ball 4Aku Ring 6Alfie Bear 11All Terrain Steel and Wood Wagon 5Amazing Animals™ Press & Go Farm Truck 30Animal World 12Beginning Bites 23Bongos 24Candy Land Castle Game 18Carpet Bocce 18Catch ‘N Stick Monster Mitts 4Comfy Keyboard System 12Farm Puzzle 28Floating Blocks 7Furreal Friends S’Mores Pony 27Hot Potato™ 18Hug-A-Bug 20Hyper Dash™ 6Interactive Lia 13Jinglin’ Ball 6Jumbo Tic Tac Toe 18Kiddy Connects 7Laugh & Learn™ Song & Story Learning Chair™ 14Let’s Imagine 13Light Sketcher™ 10Little Superstar™ Sing-Along Stage™ 25Little Tikes® Rock ‘N Twist™ Music Machine 25Me in the Mirror 23MEGA Bloks Building Imagination Bag 9Mini EduBlocks™ 8Monster Under My Bed 19My First Piano 25My Soft World – City Set 8New V.Smile™ TV Learning System 17Noah’s Ark 29Pathfinder Wagon 5Play & Sound Mat 20Play-Doh Super Craft Caddy 10Playskool Busy Ball Popper 22Poppin’ Push Car 30Roadmax Dump Truck 30Roadmax Road Loader with Backhoe 30Rolliphant™ 21Rollipop 21Sarah Lynn® & Her Camping Adventure 27Sensory Balls 21Snuggle-kins™ Animal Assortment 11Sorbet Melodie 11Stacking Family 23Steering Wheel 22Story Reader™ 15Storytime Bear 14Talk & Touch Barn Activity Toy 23Talking Dictionary 16Teach Me To – Boy 15

Teach Me To – Girl 15The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzmanand the Jester & Pharley Doll 11

The SENSEsational Alphabet Book 16Tinkle Crinkle Activity Toy 21Tonka Wheel Drivers Scoot ‘n Scoop 3-in-1 Ride-on 4Ultimate Canopy Steer and Stroll Trike 5Ultimate LEGO® DUPLO® Set 22Wedgits™ Starter Set 9Wee Wedgits™ 9Whac-A-Mole Tower Game 19What’s in Ned’s Head? 19World of Colors 13

Hearing ImpairmentActivity Ball 6Aerobie® Squidgie® Ball 4Aku Ring 6Alfie Bear 11All Terrain Steel and Wood Wagon 5All Terrain Vehicle 28Amazing Animals™ Press & Go Farm Truck 30Ambulance 28Animal World 12Beginning Bites 23Big Trouble 19Building Blocks™ 7Candy Land Castle Game 18Catch ‘N Stick Monster Mitts 4City Rescue Set™ 26Comfy Keyboard System 12Elmo’s My First TV Fun & Games 17Emergency Vehicle 28Farm Puzzle 28Floating Blocks 7Furreal Friends S’Mores Pony 27Hug-A-Bug 20Interactive Lia 13Jinglin’ Ball 6Jumbo Tic Tac Toe 18Kiddy Connects 7Let’s Imagine 13Light Sketcher™ 10Little People® Build ‘n Pull Bus™ 8Little Tikes® Rock ‘N Twist™ Music Machine 25Me in the Mirror 23MEGA Bloks Building Imagination Bag 9Mini EduBlocks™ 8Mobile Spy Ear™ 29Monster Under My Bed 19My First Piano 25My First Story Reader™ 15My Soft World – City Set 8New V.Smile™ TV Learning System 17Noah’s Ark 29One, Two, Tie My Shoe 12Pathfinder Wagon 5

Play & Sound Mat 20Play-Doh Super Craft Caddy 10Playskool Busy Ball Popper 22Poppin’ Push Car 30Purse Pals™ 29Roadmax Dump Truck 30Roadmax Road Loader with Backhoe 30Rolliphant™ 21Rollipop 21Sarah Lynn® & Her Camping Adventure 27Sensory Balls 21Snuggle-kins™ Animal Assortment 11Sorbet Melodie 11Stacking Clown™ 20Stacking Family 23Talk & Touch Barn Activity Toy 23Talking Crayons 10Talking Dictionary 16Teach Me To – Boy 15Teach Me To – Girl 15The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzmanand the Jester & Pharley Doll 11

The SENSEsational Alphabet Book 16Tinkle Crinkle Activity Toy 21Tonka Wheel Drivers Scoot ‘n Scoop 3-in-1 Ride-on 4Ultimate Canopy Steer and Stroll Trike 5Wedgits™ Starter Set 9Wee Wedgits™ 9Whac-A-Mole Tower Game 19What’s in Ned’s Head? 19World of Colors 13

Blind3 in 1 Music Island 24Aerobie® Squidgie® Ball 4Alfie Bear 11All Terrain Steel and Wood Wagon 5Beginning Bites 23Bongos 24Dragon Hand Puppet 27Dress-A-Pillar 14Fun 2 Learn™ Learning DJ™ 14Furreal Friends S’mores Pony 27Hot Potato™ 18Hug-A-Bug 20Interactive Lia 13Jinglin’ Ball 6Kiddy Connects 7Laugh & Learn™ Song & Story Learning Chair™ 14Little People® Build ‘n Pull Bus™ 8Little Superstar™ Sing-Along Stage™ 25Little Tikes® Rock ‘N Twist™ Music Machine 25My First Piano 25Play & Sound Mat 20Play-Doh Super Craft Caddy 10Poppin’ Push Car 30Sensory Balls 21

Snuggle-kins™ Animal Assortment 11Sorbet Melodie 11Storytime Bear 14Talk & Touch Barn Activity Toy 23Teach Me To – Boy 15Teach Me To – Girl 15The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzmanand the Jester & Pharley Doll 11

The SENSEsational Alphabet Book 16Tinkle Crinkle Activity Toy 21Tonka Wheel Drivers Scoot ‘n Scoop 3-in-1 Ride-on 4Wedgits™ Starter Set 9Wee Wedgits™ 9Whac-A-Mole Tower Game 19

Low Vision3 in 1 Music Island 24Activity Ball 6Aerobie® Squidgie® Ball 4Alfie Bear 11All Terrain Steel and Wood Wagon 5All Terrain Vehicle 28Ambulance 28Arctic Figure 8 Set™ 26Beginning Bites 23Bongos 24City Rescue Set™ 26Dragon Hand Puppet 27Dress-A-Pillar 14Emergency Vehicle 28Fun 2 Learn™ Learning DJ™ 14Furreal Friends S’mores Pony 27Hot Potato™ 18Hug-A-Bug 20Interactive Lia 13Jinglin’ Ball 6Kiddy Connects 7Laugh & Learn™ Song & Story Learning Chair™ 14Light Sketcher™ 10Little People® Build ‘n Pull Bus™ 8Little Superstar™ Sing-Along Stage™ 25Little Tikes® Rock ‘N Twist™ Music Machine 25MEGA Bloks Building Imagination Bag 9Mini EduBlocks™ 8My First Piano 25My First Story Reader™ 15One, Two, Tie My Shoe 12Play & Sound Mat 20Play-Doh Super Craft Caddy 10Poppin’ Push Car 30Rollipop 21Sarah Lynn® & Her Camping Adventure 27Sensory Balls 21Snuggle-kins™ Animal Assortment 11Sorbet Melodie 11Stacking Clown™ 20Stacking Family 23

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About The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF)The Toy Industry Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to bring joy,happiness and comfort to children in need through the experience of toys and play. We arecommitted to programs that help to remedy the effects of stress on children in need by providingthem with developmentally and age-appropriate play opportunities. In addition to publiceducation, TIF also creates programs and partnerships with organizations that share acommitment to children in need. The programs include the Toy Bank and PLAY HELPS. For moreinformation or to make a donation, visit www.toyindustryfoundation.org.

About Toy Industry Association (TIA)Toy Industry Association is the not-for-profit trade association for producers and importers of toysand entertainment products sold in North America, representing over 500 companies who accountfor approximately 85% of domestic toy sales. Those toy manufacturers are committed toproviding safe, fun and innovative playthings for children. Associate members include licensors,designers, inventors, safety consultants, testing laboratories, communications professionals andthe media. TIA has a long history of leadership in the development of toy safety standards, andUS standards for toys are widely used as models around the globe. For more information, visitwww.toyassociation.org.

The Toy Industry Foundation, Inc. would like to thank the Alliance for Technology Access and theAmerican Foundation for the Blind for their help in making this publication possible.

The 2008 Guide was underwritten by Toy Industry Association (TIA),researched and written by

Amanda McDorman (TIF), Mary Lester (ATA) and Jaclyn Packer (AFB), anddesigned by The CooperGroup.

For more information, please contact:

The Toy Industry Foundation, Inc.1115 Broadway, Suite 400

New York, NY 10010212-675-1141

[email protected]

Alliance for Technology Access1304 Southpoint Blvd., Suite 240

Petaluma, CA 94954707-778-3011

707-778-3015 [email protected]

American Foundation for the Blind11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300New York, NY 10001

1-800-AFB-LINE (232-5463)[email protected]

Steering Wheel 22Story Reader™ 15Storytime Bear 14Talk & Touch Barn Activity Toy 23Talking Crayons 10Teach Me To – Boy 15Teach Me To – Girl 15The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzmanand the Jester & Pharley Doll 11The SENSEsational Alphabet Book 16Tinkle Crinkle Activity Toy 21Tonka Wheel Drivers Scoot ‘n Scoop 3 in 1 Ride-On 4Ultimate LEGO® DUPLO® Set 22Wedgits™ Starter Set 9Wee Wedgits™ 9Whac-A-Mole Tower Game 19What’s in Ned’s Head? 19

Developmental Disabilities3 in 1 Music Island 24Activity Ball 6Aerobie® Squidgie® Ball 4Aku Ring 6Alfie Bear 11All Terrain Steel and Wood Wagon 5All Terrain Vehicle 28Amazing Animals™ Press & Go Farm Truck 30Ambulance 28Animal World 12Beginning Bites 23Big Trouble 19Bongos 24Candy Land Castle Game 18Carpet Bocce 18Catch ‘N Stick Monster Mitts 4Comfy Keyboard System 12Dragon Hand Puppet 27Dress-A-Pillar 14Elmo’s Fishing for Letters 16Elmo’s My First TV Fun & Games 17Elmo’s Snapshot 17Emergency Vehicle 28Farm Puzzle 28Floating Blocks 7Fun 2 Learn™ Learning DJ™ 14Furreal Friends S’Mores Pony 27Hot Potato™ 18Hug-A-Bug 20Hyper Dash™ 6Interactive Lia 13Jinglin’ Ball 6Jumbo Tic Tac Toe 18Junior Accordion 24Kiddy Connects 7Laugh & Learn™ Song & Story Learning Chair™ 14Let’s Imagine 13Light Sketcher™ 10

Little People® Build ‘n Pull Bus™ 8Little Superstar™ Sing-Along Stage™ 25Little Tikes® Rock ‘N Twist™ Music Machine 25Me in the Mirror 23MEGA Bloks Building Imagination Bag 9Mini EduBlocks™ 8Mobile Spy Ear™ 29Monster Under My Bed 19My First Piano 25My First Story Reader™ 15My Soft World – City Set 8Noah’s Ark 29One, Two, Tie My Shoe 12Pathfinder Wagon 5Play & Sound Mat 20Play-Doh Super Craft Caddy 10Playskool Busy Ball Popper 22Playskool Honeybee Hop 22Poppin’ Push Car 30Roadmax Dump Truck 30Roadmax Road Loader with Backhoe 30Rolliphant™ 21Rollipop 21Sarah Lynn® & Her Camping Adventure 27Sensory Balls 21Snuggle-kins™ Animal Assortment 11Sorbet Melodie 11Stacking Family 23Steering Wheel 22Story Reader™ 15Storytime Bear 14Talk & Touch Barn Activity Toy 23Talking Crayons 10Talking Dictionary 16Teach Me To – Boy 15Teach Me To – Girl 15The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzmanand the Jester & Pharley Doll 11The SENSEsational Alphabet Book 16Tinkle Crinkle Activity Toy 21Tonka Wheel Drivers Scoot ‘n Scoop 3-in-1 Ride-on 4Ultimate Canopy Steer and Stroll Trike 5Ultimate LEGO® DUPLO® Set 22Wedgits™ Starter Set 9Wee Wedgits™ 9Whac-A-Mole Tower Game 19What’s in Ned’s Head? 19World of Colors 13

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