Holiday Gift Guide

Giraffe and Bird Together Again

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Bird lives for adventure. He wants to swoop, soar, and explore. Giraffe is perfectly happy right where he is, thank you very much. He never worries when Bird flits off for a while. But one afternoon his friend fails to return. Giraffe has a bad feeling that something has happened to Bird. Giraffe dreads the wide world full of tangly forests, craggy mountains, and mysterious plains. But he doesn’t hesitate. If Bird is in trouble, then Giraffe will find and rescue him.

Award-winning author-illustrator Rebecca Bender pushes Giraffe and Bird to new heights of courage, ingenuity, and humor in Giraffe and Bird Together Again. The two unlikely companions are firmer in their friendship, but their antics are just as uproarious as ever. Readers of all ages will laugh and cheer as Giraffe and Bird discover just how far each will go for the other.

Available at Amazon and bookstores

Giant Numbers Set

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Traditional Numbers 0 – 9 on individual templates. Numbers are 2-inches high and molded of durable, pliable plastic. Ideal for early learners. Set comes in box for easy storage.

Available online at www.school-rite.com and www.amazon.com

Garden View Cottage

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Children love stepping inside this charming cottage for hours of unlimited imaginative play experiences. Parents appreciate the appealing design, rich detailing and an open airy style for a full view of playtime happenings. The interior features an inviting fireplace and four corner seats for playmates – real or plush friends to share in the fun. A kitchen with a sink, oven, burners and molded-in shelves as well as an exterior chimney with pretend pizza oven offers more cooking fun. Two window sills offer a place to serve up culinary creations or use the molded-in track to ride around their favorite mini vehicles. Made in the USA.

= Recommended age 1½ – 5 yrs.
– Durable, double wall plastic construction
– Adult assembly required

Available at www.Simplay3.com and Amazon

Full House 2 Pack

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With Full House’s DJ and Stephanie there’s never a dull moment growing up in the Tanner household, and these two sisters can always find fun and love all around them. DJ, the oldest, is always looking out for her younger siblings, and Stephanie is all about having fun. With this two pack, it’s double the trouble for your full house collection!

Available at Target

Eye Spy: Wild Ways Animals See the World

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Take a look at the world through the eyes of animals. Eye Spy is an innovative and exciting approach to depicting how animals see the world. Ever wonder what your cat is watching out the window? Or how having eyes on the sides of its head changes the world for a horse? And what would life be like if we couldn’t see the whole rainbow or–even stranger–could see in four or five colors instead of only three?

Eye Spy takes children on a whirlwind tour of how eyes work and let them lift the flaps to find out how animals as different as dogs, owls, and chameleons see the same scene. Eye Spy: Wild Ways Animals See the World is a truly eye-opening experience guaranteed to fuel and satisfy the curiosity of any animal-lover.

Available at: Amazon and bookstores

EverBlock Jr.

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Foldable Cardboard Building Blocks offers a modular building system of plastic blocks that facilitates the construction of all types of objects. It’s quick and easy to build nearly anything, by stacking and organizing the universal blocks in nearly any shape, pattern, or size. Anything you’ve constructed can be taken apart and re-assembled again, and the pieces can be re-used to build other objects, making EverBlock a unique green building method.

EverBlock Jr. cardboard building block Combo Pack
– Combo Pack Contains: 20 Full Blocks, 5 Half Blocks, 5 Quarter Blocks, 190 Connector Lugs.
– Some Assembly Required – Blocks are pre-cut and scored to allow for easy assembly
– EverBlock Jr. is suitable for all ages, but parents might need to help children under the age of 5 assemble blocks before use

Available at: http://www.everblocksystems.com/everblock-jr-shop-now/everblock-jr-combo-pack-30

Dracula

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Dracula, portrayed by Bela Lugosi, is back to stalk us all! Transylvania’s most famous resident is known for feeding on the blood of humans to maintain his power and vampire-style good looks. In his tuxedo and cape, Drac’s always in style, especially when he’s looking to lure new prey.

Available at Target

Doodled Dogs: Dozens of clever doodling exercises & ideas for dog people

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Doodled Dogs is packed with creative prompts, fun canine facts, and step-by-step doodling projects for the dog-lover in you—the perfect book for on-the-go artists.

In Doodled Dogs, beloved artist and illustrator Gemma Correll provides inspiration and ideas for doodling a variety of different dog breeds in a fun, quirky style. From a Yorkshire Terrier and Gemma’s signature Pug to a Greyhound and Standard Poodle, doodle enthusiasts will learn to draw and doodle all their favorite canine companions, in addition to anthropomorphic dogs, canines in costumes, and even dogs in hats! A bonus project demonstrates how to create your own dog-doodled mug.

This compact hardcover book makes the perfect gift for on-the-go creative types and dog lovers alike.

Available at www.Quartoknows.com – Amazon – Barnes & Noble – IndieBound – Books-A-Million

Dog Needs and Breeds App

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$1.99 App (100+ stories) for elementary age kids, “written” and “read aloud” by dogs.

Have you thought about getting a dog from a shelter? What’s a purebred or mixed dog? Do you know what spay/neuter means? What kind of bones do you give your dog? Do you check your dog’s bed for comfort before you buy it? How hot is the concrete before you walk on it? Find the answers to these and more in the stories in our Caring for Your Dog series.

Want a Chihuahua, Golden Retriever or German Shepherd? Can you say Lhasa Apso? How about Schipperke? Do you want a small dog or a large one? Find out what kind of dogs is best for your family in our Learning About Dog Breeds series.

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Available at: Apple Store or Google Play

Disceez

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Worx Toys just reinvented “disc play” with eez. Disceez is a new lightweight flexible flying disc that makes a classic game of catch so much cooler and eez-ier. Disceez is a soft silicone, portable flying disc that can be played indoor and outdoor. It’s specifically designed so that anyone can throw it accurately and catch it with ease due to a unique proprietary technology. Best of all they come in a variety of cool, collectible designs to match any personality and style.

It’s the coolest thing to fling and anyone can play, anytime and anywhere. Disceez float smoothly on a current of air and self-correct from imperfect throws. It’s easier to fling Disceez straighter and farther and the soft silicone structure is more comfortable to catch than other discs. They also store neatly in your pocket that means you play with them more because they are always with you.
The unique design of Disceez (5.0″ circle x 0.5″ thick) allows the discs to go long distances smoothly thanks to a proprietary thin membrane technology that allows the disc to float effortlessly, thanks to an outer ring design that carries the inertia over long distances. Even if thrown badly by younger or less experienced users, Disceez adjusts for more controlled flights.

Available at: Amazon – disceez.com