TOYS of SUMMER Review

Our summer review (this month and next) highlights kid-tested, parent-approved toys that keep kids movin’ and groovin’ while enjoying the great outdoors! Keep these toys in mind for birthday presents and end-of-the-school-year gifts, too. Find our complete summer toy review at www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids/kidtested-toy-product-review.

Little Tikes T-Rex Truck $99.99; 2+ LittleTikes.com

Kids love being behind the wheel of this T-Rex that makes realistic roaring and chomping sounds while they ride. Enter our contest for a chance to win one!

My First Bowling Set $19.99; 2+ LittleTikes.com

“My 2-year-old son can play without help,” says Stacy. “He resets the pins by pushing a button and uses the handle to carry it around the house and bowl everywhere.” “Mom, I got another strike!” says Brett.

Truly Me American Girl Doll in Skater Dress $110; 8+ Americangirl.com

The newest addition to the Truly Me collection features skater chic style with blue hair, hooded dress and silver boots. Enter our contest for a chance to win one!

100 Words About Places I Go $17.99; 18 mos.+ LeapFrog.com

Doing some traveling this summer? Take along this interactive bilingual “book”! Kids can learn words about 12 fun places (beach, museum, park, farm, etc.) in English and Spanish. Explore words, colors, counting and more. Great for travel in the car!

Bright Fairy Friends $9.99; 3+ Funrise.com

BFFs (Bright Fairy Friends) are fun for camping trips, sleepovers and other evening festivities! Each surprise fairy includes a “home” with motion-activated twinkle lights (doubles as a night light) and a magical necklace that makes her wings glow. BFF Series 2 features 12 new dolls.

14 • SanDiegofamily.com • June 2021