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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

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by: E.L. Konigsburg

April 01, 1998
I feel funny reviewing books that are older than I am (this was published in 1967), but I will share what I thought. I thought this was a cute story, and I don't know how I missed this one when I was young...it seems like it would have been just my style! And, except for a few details (such as how much things cost and the fact that Claudia wears a petticoat), it doesn't feel like it's outdated. I thought a couple of parts were particularly funny, like when Claudia and Jamie find an unopened candy bar on the ground, and Jamie wants to eat it. Claudia says "You better not touch it. It's probably poisoned or filled with marijuana, so you'll eat it and become either dead or a dope addict." How funny!

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My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Learning and Education
from: C & A SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, INC.

April 01, 1998
The microscope is great and fairly easy to use. But it came with no instruction booklet! You really need an instruction booklet for a microscope. I checked to see if the company had the booklet on line - not this model. But I did find lots of people who never got the instruction booklets with their microscopes. Now I have to see what I can do about getting the instructions. I would not order this item unless you already know how to work with slides and microscopes. Chances are, you won't get directions!

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Fisher-Price® Fun 2 Learn™ Laughtop™

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Learning and Education
from: Fisher Price

April 01, 1998
"Santa" brought this for my 2-year-old daughter in 2007, and she loved it immediately. She uses her laptop daily sitting next to me as I use mine, which was the plan. However, after about 6 months the keys became less responsive & after 7 months they did not respond at all. So, my daughter turns on her favorite toy and tells us over and over "it's broken, fix it." I have had no luck contacting FisherPrice. "Santa" will be bringing her a different brand laptop this year.

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Baby Einstein Activity Keys

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from: Baby Einstein

October 19, 2007
When my daughter started "playing" with toys (basically putting them in her mouth, all she had was plush toys. I bought this because it had the water filled squishy "key". It turned out a million times more awesome than I ever expected. It's the perfect size and shape for her little baby hands. It has varying textures and colors. Plus it's not so heavy that if she drops it on herself while playing on her back, it doesn't hurt! Great, simple toy!

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Scientific Explorer's Disgusting Science - A Kit for Studying the Science of Revolting Things

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from: Scientific Explorer

January 01, 2007
The box is eye catching for kids, but what you actually get in the box is a joke. Included is small envelopes of sugar, yeast, red an green food coloring, and gelatin (all available at your local grocer if not already in your kitchen), a balloon, a few q-tips, and 4 plastic petri dishes. That's it. You'd be much better off saving your money and downloading experiments off the internet or reading ideas in a book. Waaaaaayyyy overpriced and not very much fun. We've had much more fun finding slime recipes and science experiments online. What a waste of $20.00.

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The Farmer Says

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Learning and Education
from: Fisher Price

April 01, 1998
This is a great little toy. My daughter loves it despite the fact that it is so random that it is not random if that makes sense. It seems as though once you get started you land on the same animal over and over. Either way, I'm not the one playing it, she is and she loves it.

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Leapfrog Fridge Words Magnetic Word Builder

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Learning and Education
from: LeapFrog

April 01, 1998
I don't have a lot to say about the Fridge Words because we just received it. However, I wanted to post that the letters are NOT interchangeable with the Fridge Phonics (at least not with the older version with the frog on it-we do not have the new Phonics version with the sun). The Fridge Words letters are smaller than the Fridge Phonics letters and neither works with the other.

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Lamaze Mortimer the Moose

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Learning and Education
from: Learning Curve

January 01, 2007
My four month old son loves his moose. He has a few other Lamaze toys (the giraffe, peacock, inch worm and firefly) and they all are wonderful. He chews on the moose's antlers and sucks on the rings on his tail. The feet also keep him entertained. We love Lamaze toys!

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How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Learning and Education
by: Jane Yolen

April 01, 2000
I BOUGHT THIS BOOK FOR 2 LITTLE BOYS I AM SURE THEY WILL ENJOY IT FOR MANY YEARS, THANK YOU ANGIE

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Smart Cycle™ Dora Software

Childrens Toy Shop > Toys > Learning and Education
from: Fisher Price

June 01, 2007
when i purchased the smart cycle, i also purchased this software. the cartridges are easy enough for a 3 yr old to load and/or change by themselves. the programing of this software is great!!! would highly recommend. this is their favorite by far!!!!