PIXTER

Now anyone can learn to be an artist! Select one of 50 images, and the Pixter electronic drawing coach shows how to draw it step-by-step, one line at a time. Draw at your own pace or switch to “auto draw” mode and choose a slow or fast pace. When you’re finished, press a button to see the image on Pixter’s screen turn into a fun animation. Learning to draw has never been so much fun or so easy! Requires 3 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages 6+

Available online and at: AAFES – HSN – Hammacher Schlemmer – PixterToy.com

Oliver and the Wishing Star

HAVE YOU EVER WISHED UPON A STAR? What did you wish for? Have you ever wished you were someone else? Something else? Ever wish you were a dog? How about your kid? In this unforgettable story, Oliver, like most kids, doesn’t care for chores or rules. He thinks his dog and all dogs have the easy life. No homework, no having to clean up toys, no having to eat broccoli…no responsibilities whatsoever. One evening, Oliver sees a falling star and makes a wish to become a dog…and that wish magically comes true! At first, he’s on Cloud 9, but soon things take a turn…and soon he begins to miss his old life and his family. Sometimes we don’t realize what we have until it’s gone. Sometimes we think the grass is greener on the other side, and sometimes it takes walking in another’s shoes…or paws, to realize our life isn’t as bad as we thought. This book will help your child take a closer look at their own life and see that life’s pretty good being a kid. If you have a child who thinks his or her life is tough and things would be better as a grown-up, a friend, or dog, and you’d like your child to appreciate a little more of who they are and what they have…this is the book for you and your kiddo! This book will become a favorite your child will ask you to read over and over again! Filled with lots of humor, and moments that will touch your heart! Sure to become a book you and your whole family will treasure and enjoy time and time again!

Available online and at: Amazon – Barnes & Noble

Polly’s Perfect Pet: A Pet Yoga Book for Kids

In Polly’s Perfect Pet, children will enjoy exploring the fair with Polly by practicing yoga poses every step of the way as she plays with each of the different animals. Pretend to be a puppy, a cat, a guinea pig, and a parrot—perfect beginner yoga poses!

This yoga storytime book for ages 4 to 7 also includes an index of yoga poses for kids and a parent-teacher guide for reference.

Available online and at: Kids Yoga Stories Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/products/pollys-perfect-pet and Amazon (worldwide): https://amzn.to/3Ee2sLQ

Let’s Start Coding Code Lab

Code Lab combines everything we’ve learned by bringing coding to over 25,000 kids into one massively fun package. Kids can get started fast- no experience necessary. With 100 free online projects, kids walk through coding from the ground up, from blinking an LED light to making an interactive random display of pixels when they clap their hands!

Projects are self-paced and guided with professional videos, so parents and adults don’t have to assist (though they may learn something cool, too!).

With Code Lab, kids learn typed programming fundamentals like loops, functions, variables, and syntax. Code Lab makes a great “next step” for kids familiar with Hour of Code, Scratch, Blockly, and other graphical programming languages.

Available online and at: amazon.com/letsstartcoding – www.letsstartcoding.com/shop

Kiddzery Police Car Pop Up Play Tent, With 3 Pc Police Officer Costume Set.

SUPER VALUE KIDS POLICE CAR TENT AND OFFICER COSTUME SET – where several kids can get together and pretend play imaginative scenarios in the kids play tent being good guys and bad guys. The chase action sequence and emergency vehicle toy keeps everyone entertained for hours.

PERFECT GIFT FOR KIDS – Kids love this police action-drama, so our police car pop up play tent and police officer costume becomes an exciting and interesting gift that stands out from the rest during birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. In a way, you also help them get away from screens.

HASSLE-FREE ASSEMBLY – The design of our police tent toy is super simple, and it pops up within seconds—no need to set up bulky poles or follow complicated instructions. Kids can open and fold the tent by themselves without their parents’ guidance or help.

CONTENTS:
– Police Car Pop Up Tent
– 1 Support Rod
– Easy-Carry and Store Tote
– 1 Police Jacket
– 1 Police Radio
– 1 Police Cap

Available online at: http://pixelfy.me/GwjygB

The Adventures of Veggieman: Food Fight!

Nutritionist and founder of Mothers of Health, Karla Farach, debuts her first children’s book!

When Niko starts a new school, he has no idea that he’s going to find himself in the middle of an epic battle between the forces of good and evil. Good, nourishing food and evil junk food, that is. Things are looking chaotic until Niko gets help from Veggieman, a super-cool superhero.

Together with his awesome army of fruits and veggies, he helps save the school and all the kids in it. But the most important thing he does is show kids that they each have their own superpower one we all have and can all use.

Available online and at: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Veggieman-Food-Fight/dp/1645433560/?

SPLATZ™ Naturally Fun Hand Soap

One Fun™ Company creates playful personal care products for kids designed to turn ordinary tasks into extraordinary experiences, building healthy habits and spontaneous giggles as they work.

Cofounded in 2017 by an entrepreneurial designer (mom) and two Harvard/MIT scientists (dads), their products are formulated with natural, biodegradable ingredients, made in the USA, and use reusable packaging.

While SPLATZ™, the patent-pending flagship product by One Fun Company, was conceived before COVID-19 was even imaginable, the introduction couldn’t be more timely. As the global pandemic persists throughout our cities and schools, the simple act of washing one’s hands has taken on new importance.

With a gentle squeeze and an awesome SPLAT!, each SPLATZ soap bubble turns this essential (but tedious) task into good clean fun.

SPLATZ™ are bursting bubbles of pure hand soap that literally SPLAT! These irresistible balls of fun change the way kids think about washing their hands.

– Natural, biodegradable ingredients
– Light citrus scent
– Reusable packaging
– Promotes healthy habits
– Developed by a mom and two Harvard/MIT scientists
– Made in the USA
– 8 oz. bottle = 60+ SPLATZ = 60 washes

Available online and at: OneFun.com – Amazon.com – Walmart.com – Etsy.com – Jane.com – UncommonGoods.com – Hobby Town – 50+ Speciality Toy and Gift Shops

Empower Empathy

A fun & creative board game that includes a guidebook for parents to teach children socialization skills, emotional awareness, and the power of empathy by joining the Super Squad to resolve social dilemma and defend the city of Empathropolis against the evil villain Goobi

Available online and at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/empowerempathy/305344972?ref=cpaj7k&token=93ed8ea3 –
https://mytinysprouts.wixsite.com/mytinysprouts/product-page/empower-empathy

KangoKids Design and Drill Set

Kangokids Design and Drill Set -276 Pcs building set for kids with an electric drill, screwdriver, gears, and carry case.

276 piece complete 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐭including a screwdriver, kids electric drill set with interchangeable drill bits (needs AA batteries), workbench, chunky plastic nuts, gears, bolts & storage case with wheels. It comes with a book that features 66 patterns with 3 difficulty levels to creat 2D and 3D figures.

Available online at: Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RCGL8BZ – www.kangokids.com

KangoKids 4 Robot Kit

Kangokids DIY Robot Kit with 4 Unique Bot Designs.

Robotics Kit with 4 unique robots created by a science teacher. Includes a step-by-step and easy to understand manual with explanations of the science behind each bot. Each robot is in it’s own bag so can be done as a stand-alone project. All components are built with high-quality, safe materials and pass all USA testing. It also has a magnetic screwdriver to make picking up screws and bolts easier. Batteries NOT included. Great STEM toys and activities for kids aged 7 to 12. Younger kids can complete these projects but would need assistance from parents.

Available online at: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TR1VN5L – www.kangokids.com