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Welcome to Dr. Toy's Guide.

This was the first web site to provide information on the best toys and educational products, as well as, articles, resources, and toy-related links. Take your time, bookmark this site, and return often.

Over 1,500 toys and children's products have been selected for awards presented by Dr. Toy. These products are described with color photos, and customer service numbers.

This award-winning site is a free public service provided by The Institute for Childhood Resources, a not-for-profit organization. The Institute's Director, Dr. Stevanne Auerbach, (Dr. Toy), is pictured here.  

You may know about Barbie, Barney, Beanie Babies, Blue's Clues, and Pokemon -- yet there is much more to the world of toys. It is astonishingly vast, and it offers so many great playthings for every child's skills and interests.

In Dr.Toy's Toy Shop you will find direct connections to the best online resources and outlets for toys, games, CD's, videos, dolls, and collectibles.

Dr. Toy's Smart Play provides insight into the best applications of play and includes many helpful hints in selecting toys for any child at any age.

By clicking on the cover you will be led to Amazon.com where it is available at a discount. 

Toys For a Lifetime provides a glimpse into the toys which have withstood the test of time - true classics that most of us remember throughout our lives.

Within its pages you will re-discover Alphabet Blocks, LEGOS, Tinker Toys, Match Box Cars, Play-Doh, Lincoln Logs, Crayola, Monopoly, and many others, and uncover the unique histories behind them.

This book is published by Rizzoli Press in cooperation with FAO Schwarz. It is printed in England with beautiful layout and photography. 

By clicking on its cover you will be led to Amazon.com where it is available at a discount. 

Our site has grown from modest beginnings in 1995 to a collection of more than 1,500 reviews on quality children's products in the year 2000. Key areas of the site can be reached via these links: 

  MAIN INDEX  
     
100 BEST TOYS ASK DR TOY ONLINE TOYSHOP
10 BEST TOYS ABOUT DR TOY ONLINE BOOKSHOP
NEW AT DR TOY LINKS FOR PARENTS DR TOY'S TIPS
DR TOY'S BOOKS LINKS FOR TEACHERS DR TOY'S RX
COMPANY INFO LINKS FOR KIDS SAY TOY
SITE AWARDS CLASSIC TOYS VACATION TOYS

Our new interactive feature: "Ask Dr. Toy!"  

Readers are continually writing with questions about how to find an older toy, or asking about the best features of a new one. Questions and answers are posted as soon as possible 

If you see anything here that you have answers for, please send us email, and also write to the person who initially posted the listing. Your answers are most appreciated and really helps keep our viewers current on the ever-changing - and delightful - world of toys. Thank you! 

If you are represent a toy company, click on the 'For Company Only' section for more details on the Awards Program..

If you cannot find what you need, or have comments, questions, or suggestions, please, write to . Your suggestions are always welcomed. Our site seeks independent sponsorship to assist us to grow and to serve more families and, of course, more children -- the ultimate players.

Thanks for visiting. Come again soon!
Let's play! 

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Dr. Toy's Web Site Awards Page

Dr. Toy's Online Guide has won many awards for being innovative, attractive and most importantly helpful. Dr. Toy is very appreciative of this recognition of her work. Please, visit the awards page.

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