Dr. Toy Presents Best Toys for October

Scramble Square Puzzles
Little brain teaser puzzles are easy to play, but hard to solve. Puzzle has nine 4” x 4” pieces with excellent original artwork for everyone’s entertainment. Easy to carry, beautifully produced and perfect for home or to take on travel. Fascinating facts, trivia questions, hidden answers included. Ninety-one themes for all interests available in easy travel pouches. Ages 4 and up. $7.95.

b. dazzle, inc. 800-809-4242,
www.b-dazzle.com

Unbelievably Soft Baby
Baby doll has extraordinary, delightful realistic firmness and softness. Magic Softskin™ makes cuddly baby unique. Powdered scent provides your pretend mommy or daddy hours of important role-play experience. Baby is 19” and dressed in newborn clothing. This doll comes with lifetime guarantee. Price is right for good value. Ages 2 and up. $19.99

Goldberger Doll 800-452-365,
www.goldbergerdoll.com

Teaching Cash Register
Playing store will be fun and educational. Learn real-life money and math concepts, coin and currency while interacting with new talking toy. Large LCD screen shows real-life transactions with easy-to-read numbers, talking scanner rings up object, with sound effects such as “Special of the day,” and “Big Bargain.” Coin slot identifies and tallies real and plastic play coins, plus scale and four built-in games such as Coin Quiz and Money Math. Use plastic coupon to receive random price reductions or pay with a play credit card. Requires three “C” batteries. Ages 3 and up. $44.95.

Learning Resources 888-222-3909,
www.learningresources.com

Probuilder Code Blue
New construction product to build and rebuild 10 different land, sea and/or air vehicles. Reinforces multiple building to build up to 3 vehicles at a time. Three levels of building offers challenges and builds eye hand coordination and imagination. Excellent value with handy travel storage case. Ages 5 and up. $19.99

Mega Bloks 800-465-6342
www.megabloks.com

Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. is San Francisco based consultant on toys and play. She is author of Dr. Toy’s Smart Play (Educational Insights) and Dr. Toy’s Guide (www.drtoy.com)

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