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Live Butterfly Garden

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: Insect Lore


We ordered this for my daughter's 4th birthday and it was a fantastic gift! The environment is high quality (perhaps a bit small...I'd go for the larger one next time to give the butterflies more space to soar) and easy to clean.
All of our butterflies lived and actually laid eggs. We placed a lantana plant inside the cage for them to eat on and lay eggs on. It was a beautiful thing to witness.
NOTE: the baby caterpillars that came from the eggs our butterflies laid, if you want to do this all again, DO NOT LIKE TO EAT lantana and they died. I'll be doing thistle, hollyhock or malva next time once they hit the big caterpillar stage. Last night I ordered my new 5 caterpillares, nutrient, manual, and new supplies *for $7*. ... Read More:

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WaterWheel Play Table

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: Step2

September 12, 2006
My 16 month daughter is loving the table, and my 6 year old son is enjoying it too! Only problem is that there is no cover and the water gets dirty quickly. I plan to solve this by cutting a shower curtain liner down to size and attaching it with velcro.

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Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: Hasbro

September 06, 2006
This toy can be lots of fun, but I would not buy this particular one again. The music is really loud and obnoxious. There is no way to turn the volume down or off. While this is annoying, my biggest complaint is that the design is top heavy. If a child tries to lean or crawl up this popper, as most will, it will fall over, along with the child. I keep this toy out of reach of my 10 month old and only bring it out when I can play with it with him.

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Crayola 3-D Chalk

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: Crayola

December 15, 2007
I found the Crayola 3 D Chalk thrilling.
I bought one set for my 10 year old niece for her birthday, the last one available it seems in my town. It was amazing to see simple drawings POP. I had to
buy another one for myself (On Line) at four times the original cost (including shipping cost).
Please make more of this fabulous item available soon.

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LeapFrog® Learn & Groove® Musical Table

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: LeapFrog


I bought this item when my son was 6mo old, he Loved it! He is now 3yrs old and I have a 9mo old daughter... they both enjoying playing with this. Even through all the wear and tear of kids playing, this Learning Table is still sturdy and working great! I HIGHLY recommend this!!

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Melissa and Doug See & Spell

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: Melissa and Doug

June 12, 2006
This is a great product. I bought it for my 2 year old daughter hoping it would help her learn her letters. Now that she's learned her ABC's I can help her sound out the words. It's great for her, and her face lights up when she spells out a word. A great idea for your child:)

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Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: Melissa and Doug

June 12, 2006
I purchased this easel for my daughter as a gift for her second birthday. She absolutely loves using it and it is large enough so that her cousin who is the same age can stand next to her and color too! I am very happy with this product.

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Melissa & Doug Birthday Party Birthday Cake

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: Melissa and Doug

June 12, 2006
Great toy. Kept my cousin busy for hours. Very durable and even comes with it's own storage box. Kids can be creative with several types of designs which are all included. I would highly recommend this.

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Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: Munchkin


I am extremely disappointed in this toy. I spent a few months trying to find it, and was so excited when my mother finally found it on eBay. I quickly paid slightly more than the going price for the cube, but I didn't care, since the outstanding reviews it received made it seem well worth it.

Unfortunately, the toy proved me wrong within 10 minutes of arriving at my house. I started by playing each instrument separately, going for the violin first. I quickly realized that the track was actually a horrible synthesized violin - EW. To add insult to injury, the track was flat in some places, sharp in others. My husband thought it would sound better with all of the instruments playing, and maybe it wouldn't sound flat relative to the other instruments, ... Read More:

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LeapFrog® Leapster® Learning Game System - Green

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Preschool
from: LeapFrog

June 12, 2006
The leapster I bought my son did not last through the year. It broke after about 7 months. I have tried repeatedly to contact customer service just to see if I can get it fixed. I know it's not still under warranty and I have no idea where the receipt is at this point. I have spent at least half an hour on the phone several days in a row trying to get through at Leapster. Disappointing at best.