Ready to Roll
Vibrant graphics, flashy chrome wheels, realistic Kawasaki KFX® styling, and 12 volts of battery power come together to create the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Power Wheels from Fisher Price. With it, kids can embark on an amazing ATV adventure through wet grass, gravel, mud, and other rough terrain. www.fisher-price.com
Cute & Cuddly
Get your child into the spirit of the holiday season with an adorable new friend from Build-A-Bear Workshop. Stroll into the location near you or visit online and pick up a 50th-anniversary edition of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, or a new Olaf, Elsa, or Anna Bear in honor of the animated hit, Frozen. www.buildabear.com
Girl Power
American Girl has relaunched its historical line with a fresh new look and name! BeForever includes historically accurate doll outfits and accessories, refreshed fiction books, and a historically inspired contemporary clothing. AG is also happy to present the return of Samantha Parkington, one of the original characters introduced when American Girl was founded in 1986! www.americangirl.com
Gyro-Tastic
Children can explore the astonishing combination of robot and gyroscope with the Gyrobot from Thames & Kosmos. The hands-on kit allows you to build up to seven motorized models, including a robot that can balance on two linear wheels and move along a tightrope! www.thamesandkosmos.com
Y Ask Why?
Surprise your kids with state-of-the-art bikes and scooters from Yvolution! Eye-catching and long-lasting products include the Y Fliker Lift, The Twista, The Loopa, and the Y Scoot Cruzer. www.yvolution.com
Toys Galore
Make it a holiday season your little ones will always remember with a few of the latest releases from TOMY Toys. Popular items include: Battroborg Warriors, Pokémon XY Battle Ready Pikachu, Push Along Pup, John Deere Gear Force Harvest Action Combine Chuggington StackTrack Adventure Playset, Super Pop Up Pirate game, and many more! www.tomy.com
Creative Crafts
Nothing says, “Happy holidays,” like a personalized homemade gift. The Familia Kit from The Happy Trunk includes wood peg dolls in varying sizes and shapes, along with paints, paper, and embellishments to bring your creations to life. Several other kits are available for different ages and interests. www.thehappytrunk.com/shop/mini-kits
Book ‘Em
Goodman Media offers some exciting and educational new books for young readers, including Sports Illustrated Kids All Access, Disney Princesses: Fairy Tale Moments, TIME For Kids All Access, and TIME For Kids Robots. www.goodmanmedia.com
Kippah on the Shelf
Kippah Kantor is an adorable doll-and-book set that teaches kids to make good choices and do good deeds. When the doll arrives, he or she is given a name, then hides around the house for kids to find. www.kippahkantor.com
Let’s Get Loud
Deceptively small and ferociously loud, the Punk wireless speaker from Sol Republic packs a mean punch in a convenient size. Each colorful speaker is water, dust, and shock resistant. The speakers have an eight-hour battery life and a wireless range up to 60 feet. www.solrepublic.com
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