Dr. Toy's Best Children's Products For 1996 By Product Category

Arts and Crafts

1. Alex Vegetable Garden Kit 7-12 $17 800-666-ALEX
2. Anatex Peg 'N Lace 3-6 $25 800-999-9599
3. Bricolo 2000 Puzzart 7-12 $22.95 514-629-4414
4. Children's Out-of-School Time Activities Club Hobby Kits 7-12 $24.95 800-873-5487
5. Crescent Creative Products Magic Sand Bucket 5-8 $11.99 800-323-9711
6. Curiosity Kits Ultimate Handcrafts 8-12 $18 800-584-KITS
7. Shetland Toys Ice Skating Playboard 3-7 $17.95 415-358-3700
8. Snazaroo Rainbow Face Painting Kit 3-12 $13.99 800-451-4040
9. TopLine Toys You Can't Paint With That 6-12 $17 800-858-9194
10. TYCO Toys View-Master SuperSketch Projector 5-7 $17 800-488-8697
11. Uncle Milton Industries Mobile Mania Arts and Crafts Kits 6-12 $10 818-707-0800



Audio/Video Tapes

1. ABC Feelings Book/Audio Tape 2-11 $16.95 800-745-3170
2. CBS/Fox Video Dr. Seuss: The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat 2-8 $9.98 800-800-2FOX
3. College Street Publishing Not Just for Kids 3-12 $4.95tape/$7.95 CD 800-246-8386
4. Heartsong Communications Sing 'n Sign for Fun! 3-10 $14.95 800-648-0755 x7
5. Kimbo Educational People in Our Neighborhood 4-7 $10.95 800-631-2187
6. Mayte Mouse Productions Singing Bilingual, Vol. 1 3-12 $12.95 888-629-8388
7. Orchard Hill Productions Word Clue Adventures 5-8 $14.95 800-811-5372
8. PEP Publishing Fingerplays and Action Chants: Family & Friends 2-6 $14.95 800-842-9571
9. PhotoPals of San Diego Children of the World Travel Club 6-11 $29.95 800-765-7257
10. Rock 'N Learn Colors, Shapes and Counting 2-5 $21.90 800-348-8445
11. Twin Sisters Productions I'd Like To Be A Zoologist 7-9 $9.98 800-248-8946



Books

1. ABC Feelings Book/Audio Tape 2-11 $16.95 800-745-3170
2. Accord Publishing Ten Little Dinosaurs 4-8 $15.95 888-333-1676
3. Alex Vegetable Garden Kit 7-12 $17 800-666-ALEX
4. EDC Publishing Books and Kits 8-12 $17.95 800-475-4522
5. Orchard Hill Productions Word Clue Adventures 5-8 $14.95 800-811-5372
6. Planet Dexter/Addison Wesley Calculator Mania! 8-12 $12.99 800-358-4566
7. Playskool Magic Touch Talking Book 3 up $19.99 800-PLAYSKL
8. Prospect Marketing Company Fridge Friend 3-7 $11.45 413-298-4371
9. Rock 'N Learn Colors, Shapes and Counting 2-5 $21.90 800-348-8445
10. Sweet Pea Counting Stories 2-4 $25 800-830-5032
11. Twin Sisters Productions I'd Like To Be A Zoologist 7-9 $9.98 800-248-8946
12. U.S. Game Alice in Wonderland Deck and Book Set 8-12 $19.95 800-544-2637



CDs/ Software/ Multimedia

1. 7th Level Great Word Adventure 6-9 $39.99 800-884-8863
2. ABC Feelings Book/Audio Tape 2-11 $16.95 800-745-3170
3. College Street Publishing Not Just for Kids 3-12 $4.95tape/$7.95 CD 800-246-8386
4. Creative Wonders/Electronic Arts ABC World Reference: Wide World of Animals 10-12 $39.95 415-482-2400
5. Disney Interactive Animated Storybook Toy Story 3-9 $34.95 800-228-0988
6. Edmark Mighty Math Number Heroes 8-10 $39.99 800-691-2985
7. Hasbro Interactive Worldwide Play-Doh Creations 3-7 $29.99 800-638-6927
11. Knowledge Adventure Jump Start 2nd Grade 6-8 $35 800-542-4240
12. Mindplay Jo-Jo's Reading Rocket 0-24 mos. $79.99 800-221-7911
13. Panasonic Interactive Media Phonics Adventures with Sing-Along Sam 4-6 $39.95 888-PANAKID
14. Philips Media Cybercrafts: Digital Lab 8-12 $44.99 800-883-3767
15. Ringling Multimedia Let's Pretend: Vol 2: Space Is Our Playground 3-8 $19.95 941-355-2201
16. SEGA of America Scholastic's The Magic School Bus 4-7 $39.99 800-USA-SEGA
17. Smartek Software Wordsmart 9-12 $39.95 800-858-WORD
18. Windy Hill Productions Menlo the Frog--A Musical Fairy Tale 2-7 $39.95 800-850-4884



Creative Products

1. ABC Feelings Book/Audio Tape 2-11 $16.95 800-745-3170
2. Didax Educational Resources 3d Geoshapes Exploration Kit 5-12 $25.95 800-458-0024
3. EDC Publishing Books and Kits 8-12 $17.95 800-475-4522
4. EDDU Toy Co. Seesaw Kiddie Counter 2-6 $7.50 800-686-8697
5. Hasbro Interactive Worldwide Play-Doh Creations 3-7 $29.99 800-638-6927
6. Nova Design The Cube Zoo 4-8 $15 888-318-3600
7. Pastime Gramma's Surprise: Make a Banner 5-12 $29.95 800-488-5554
8. PhotoPals of San Diego Children of the World Travel Club 6-11 $29.95 800-765-7257
9. Today's Kids Kids' Schoolhouse 1-1/2-6 $65 800-258-8697
10. Uncle Milton Industries Mobile Mania Arts and Crafts Kits 6-12 $10 818-707-0800



Dolls/ Plush toys

1. BRIO Activity Clown 0-24 mos. $20 888-247-6869
2. Forte Sports Bungee Bags 6-12 $5.99 800-305-9543
3. Kidsview Tea Bunnies Fancy Dessert Tea Party 3-6 $19.99 201-445-2101
4. Manhattan Toy Company Topper Tiger Playmat 1-5 $50 800-541-1345
5. Mattel Infant Activity Surprise Pooh 0-18 mos. $19.99 800-524-TOYS
6. Rainbow Village Colorable Kids - Keisha 3-8 $15 800-756-3012



Educational Skills Products

1. ABC Feelings Book/Audio Tape 2-11 $16.95 800-745-3170
2. Age Appropriate Puzzles Pic-N-Match 18mos- 12 $14.95 800-961-7756
3. Alex Vegetable Garden Kit 7-12 $17 800-666-ALEX
4. All Night Media Rubber Stamp Poet Jr. 6-12 $19.50 800-STAMPED
5. Anatex Peg 'N Lace 3-6 $25 800-999-9599
6. Binary Arts Corporation Block by Block 8-12 $12 888-789-9538
7. Briarpatch Thomas the Tank Engine Math Game 3-7 $18.95 800-232-7427
8. Bricolo 2000 Puzzart 7-12 $22.95 514-629-4414
9. Creative Teaching Press Let's Take Care of the Earth 3-7 $14.98 800-444-4287
10. Creative Wonders/Electronic Arts ABC World Reference: Wide World of Animals 10-12 $39.95 415-482-2400
11. Curiosity Kits Ultimate Handcrafts 8-12 $18 800-584-KITS
12. Discovery Toys To the Rescue 3-6 $14.98 800-426-4777
13. EDC Publishing Books and Kits 8-12 $17.95 800-475-4522
14. Edmark Mighty Math Number Heroes 8-10 $39.99 800-691-2985
15. Educational Insights GeoSafari Talking Globe 8-12 $99.95 800-995-4436
16. Educo International Twinkle Little Star 2-10 $59.95 800-661-4142
17. ExploraToy Deluxe ExploraScope Pro-Series 8-12 $29.99 800-995-9290
18. Forte Sports Bungee Bags 6-12 $5.99 800-305-9543
19. Great American Puzzle Factory Slylock Fox Brain Bogglers 8-12 $10 800-922-1194
20. Hero Arts Creative Rubber Stamps Ink n' Stamp 7-12 $15 800-822-4376
21. K'NEX Discovery Set 6-12 $39.99 800-KID-K'NEX
22. Leap Frog Phonics Bus 1-1/2-3 $24.95 800-701-5327
23. Learning Curve Toys Grip and Grab Rattle 3-24 mos $11.99 800-704-TOYS
24. Learning Resources Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register 3-6 $49.95 800-222-3909
25. Living and Learning Jam Jar Science--Bugs 6-10 $9.95 800-306-3013
26. Mattel Preschool Talking Bus Sentence Maker 3-6 $49.99 800-524-TOYS
27. New Toy Classics AstroJax 8-12 $5.95 415-673-6382
28. Orchard Hill Productions Word Clue Adventures 5-8 $14.95 800-811-5372
29. PhotoPals of San Diego Children of the World Travel Club 6-11 $29.95 800-765-7257
30. Planet Dexter/Addison Wesley Calculator Mania! 8-12 $12.99 800-358-4566
31. Playskool Magic Touch Talking Book 3 up $19.99 800-PLAYSKL
32. Prospect Marketing Company Fridge Friend 3-7 $11.45 413-298-4371
33. Rock 'N Learn Colors, Shapes and Counting 2-5 $21.90 800-348-8445
34. Schylling Associates Triops 10-12 $7.50 800-541-2929
35. Scientific Explorer Nature Adventures Kits 7-12 $19.95 800-900-1182
36. SEGA of America Scholastic's The Magic School Bus 4-7 $39.99 800-USA-SEGA
37. Smartek Software Wordsmart 9-12 $39.95 800-858-WORD
38. Snazaroo Rainbow Face Painting Kit 3-12 $13.99 800-451-4040
39. Tasco Sales Big Screen Microscope 8-12 $81.50 305-591-3670 x288
40. Team Concepts I.Q. Super PC 8-12 $79.99 800-486-0898
41. Tiger Electronics World Book Learning Center 6-12 $99.99 847-913-8100
42. Today's Kids Kids' Schoolhouse 1-1/2-6 $65 800-258-8697
43. Toshiba America Consumer Personal Electronic Diary 10-12 $39.99 800-631-3811
44. Twin Sisters Productions I'd Like To Be A Zoologist 7-9 $9.98 800-248-8946
45. U.S. Game Alice in Wonderland Deck and Book Set 8-12 $19.95 800-544-2637
46. Uncle Goose Toys ABC Blocks 2-5 $28 888-774-2046
47. Wild Planet Toys Supersonic Ear 5-12 $22 800-247-6570
48. Windy Hill Productions Menlo the Frog--A Musical Fairy Tale 2-7 $39.95 800-850-4884



Games/ Boardgames/ Videogames

1. Aristoplay Moneywise Kids 7-10 $15 800-634-7738
2. Briarpatch Thomas the Tank Engine Math Game 3-7 $18.95 800-232-7427
3. Educational Insights GeoSafari Talking Globe 8-12 $99.95 800-995-4436
4. Gamewright Make It Up! 3-7 $16 617-924-6006
5. Latz Chance Games Survival or Extinction--The Dinosaur Game 5-12 $26.99 770-579-6173
6. Patch Products Tutti Frutti 5-8 $15 800-524-4263
7. Set Enterprises Set-The Family Game of Visual Perception 6-10 $11.95 800-351-7765
8. TC Timber Karambolage 6-12 $19.95 800-359-1233
9. Toshiba America Consumer Personal Electronic Diary 10-12 $39.99 800-631-3811
10. University Games Systems Magical Maze 6-12 $19.95 800-347-4818
11. What's Next Manufacturing YoYo 7-12 $4.99 800-458-8635



Puzzles

1. Cultural Toys Faces and Places Puzzles 1-2 $7.99 800-805-4542
2. Great American Puzzle Factory Slylock Fox Brain Bogglers 8-12 $10 800-922-1194
3. Wrebbit Mini Eiffel Tower 4-12 $4.99 800-973-2248



Toys

1. Age Appropriate Puzzles Pic-N-Match 18mos- 12 $14.95 800-961-7756
2. Alex Vegetable Garden Kit 7-12 $17 800-666-ALEX
3. All Night Media Rubber Stamp Poet Jr. 6-12 $19.50 800-STAMPED
4. Binary Arts Corporation Block by Block 8-12 $12 888-789-9538
5. Briarpatch Thomas the Tank Engine Math Game 3-7 $18.95 800-232-7427
6. Bricolo 2000 Puzzart 7-12 $22.95 514-629-4414
7. BRIO Activity Clown 0-24 mos. $20 888-247-6869
8. Crescent Creative Products Magic Sand Bucket 5-8 $11.99 800-323-9711
9. Curiosity Kits Ultimate Handcrafts 8-12 $18 800-584-KITS
10. Discovery Toys To the Rescue 3-6 $14.98 800-426-4777
11. EDDU Toy Co. Seesaw Kiddie Counter 2-6 $7.50 800-686-8697
12. Educo International Twinkle Little Star 2-10 $59.95 800-661-4142
13. ExploraToy Deluxe ExploraScope Pro-Series 8-12 $29.99 800-995-9290
14. First Years Magic Color Cups 9-36 mos. $5.99 800-533-6708
15. Forte Sports Bungee Bags 6-12 $5.99 800-305-9543
16. Galoob Toys Double Takes Fire Escapes 5-8 $19.99 800-442-5662
17. Hands On Toys Oobles 3-9 $9.95 800-500-4699
18. Irwin Toy L'il Makin' Faces 3-7 $19.99 800-268-1733
19. K'NEX Discovery Set 6-12 $39.99 800-KID-K'NEX
20. Kidpower Ribbon Dancer Performance Set 5-12 $19.95 800-545-7529
21. Kidsview Tea Bunnies Fancy Dessert Tea Party 3-6 $19.99 201-445-2101
22. Leap Frog Phonics Bus 1-1/2-3 $24.95 800-701-5327
23. Learning Curve Toys Grip and Grab Rattle 3-24 mos $11.99 800-704-TOYS
24. Learning Resources Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register 3-6 $49.95 800-222-3909
25. LEGO Systems Fort Legoredo 5-12 $84.99 800-233-8756
26. Living and Learning Jam Jar Science--Bugs 6-10 $9.95 800-306-3013
27. Manhattan Baby Butterfly Sensory Teether 0-12 mos. $8 800-541-1345
28. Manhattan Toy Company Topper Tiger Playmat 1-5 $50 800-541-1345
29. Mattel Infant Activity Surprise Pooh 0-18 mos. $19.99 800-524-TOYS
30. Mattel Preschool Talking Bus Sentence Maker 3-6 $49.99 800-524-TOYS
31. New Toy Classics AstroJax 8-12 $5.95 415-673-6382
32. Nova Design The Cube Zoo 4-8 $15 888-318-3600
33. PhotoPals of San Diego Children of the World Travel Club 6-11 $29.95 800-765-7257
34. Prospect Marketing Company Fridge Friend 3-7 $11.45 413-298-4371
35. Radio Flyer Scoot-About 1-3 $14.99 800-621-7613
36. Rainbow Village Colorable Kids - Keisha 3-8 $15 800-756-3012
37. Schylling Associates Triops 10-12 $7.50 800-541-2929
38. Shetland Toys Ice Skating Playboard 3-7 $17.95 415-358-3700
39. Snazaroo Rainbow Face Painting Kit 3-12 $13.99 800-451-4040
40. Tasco Sales Big Screen Microscope 8-12 $81.50 305-591-3670 x288
41. Team Concepts I.Q. Super PC 8-12 $79.99 800-486-0898
42. Tiger Electronics World Book Learning Center 6-12 $99.99 847-913-8100
43. Today's Kids Kids' Schoolhouse 1-1/2-6 $65 800-258-8697
44. TopLine Toys You Can't Paint With That 6-12 $17 800-858-9194
45. TYCO Toys View-Master SuperSketch Projector 5-7 $17 800-488-8697
46. Uncle Goose Toys ABC Blocks 2-5 $28 888-774-2046
47. VTech Little Smart Talk 'n Tell Phone 3-6 $24.99 800-521-2010
48. What's Next Manufacturing YoYo 7-12 $4.99 800-458-8635
49. Wild Planet Toys Supersonic Ear 5-12 $22 800-247-6570
50. Wimmer-Ferguson Mind-Shapes 0-24 mos. $19.95 800-541-1345
51. Yes! Entertainment Mega Mike 6-12 $16.99 800-222-9376