It’s Time for Check out some of this year’s best
Ho-Ho-Holiday Toys!
toys (reviewed by local families) before buying gifts. Be sure to pick up our December issue for even more ideas.
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National Geographic Hobby Series Pottery Wheel $139.99; 8+ Amazon.com Developed by professional potters, this lightweight, portable pottery wheel kit features an 8” wheel, two-way rotation, articulating arm tool, a quiet, variablespeed motor and all supplies to get started. Perfect for all skill levels.
Furby $69.99; 6+ Amazon.com An all-new chatty little Furby is back with 600 see p. 6 phrases, jokes and songs. Furby responds to hugs, pats and eating its pizza charm. The more kids play, the more fun features are revealed.
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BRIO Train Advent Calendar $49.99; 3+ BRIO.net Train enthusiasts will love this advent calendar! Each day a surprise is revealed— items compatible with beloved, highquality BRIO sets, such as train tracks, road signs, seasonal accessories, even Santa Claus.
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CoComelon Big Bouncer $84.99; 3+ Target.com Kids will jump for joy (building muscles and strength as they play) with an adorable bouncer for home! Parents love the mesh walls and built-in pump that inflates/deflates the bouncer in minutes.
Giant Double-Sided Inflatable Axe-Throwing and Ball-Toss Target Game $134.99; 3+ HearthSong.com Release your inner lumberjack! This innovative dual-sided outdoor game features durable vinyl target boards for inflatable axes and ball tossing. Includes 3 weighted axes, 3 balls, 4 ground stakes, tethers and water compartment for weighted base.
Storytime with Sunny $59.99; 3+ VTechKids.com Sunny (the friendly talking lamp) engages children as she tells stories and jokes, sings songs and asks questions. Kids hang on every word as Sunny invites participation in 300+ activities, encouraging healthy habits, good manners, mindfulness and a quiet bedtime routine. “I am shocked at how quickly my 3-yearold took to Sunny,” says mom Brit. “She can’t wait to greet her in the morning and talk to her.”
