Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2003

This book takes the guesswork out of finding the best products for kids from infancy to age ten. Here are over 1,000 expert and kid-tested products that are guaranteed to entertain as well as educate. You will also find safety tips and a Basic Gear checklist for the best new and classic products your kids will love. Book jacket.

Joanne Oppenheim is the author of more than forty books for and about children Stephanie Oppenheim, a former corporate attorney, is the publisher and cofounder of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio James Oppenheim, an attorney and computer consultant, is the technology editor of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio

Introduction

vix

I TOYS

Infants: Birth to One Year

1

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The Horizontal Infant

Crib Toys

Equipment for Playtime

First Lap & Floor Toys

The Vertical Infant

Rattles & Teethers

Floor Toys

First Toys for Crawlers

Tub Time

First Huggables

Best Travel Toys for Infants

Toddlers-in-Training Toys

Best New Baby/Shower Gifts

Looking Ahead: Best First Birthday Gifts for Every Budget

Toddlers: One to Two Years

31

(36)

Active Physical Play

Strictly Outdoors

Sit-Down Play

First Construction Toys

First Stacking, Nesting, and Shape-Sorter Toys

Pretend Play

Art and Music

Bath Toys

Basic Furniture

Best Travel Toys for Toddlers

Best Second Birthday Gifts for Every Budget

Preschool: Three to Four Years

67

(42)

Pretend Play

First Trains and Track Toys

Construction Toys

Early Games

Puzzles

Science Toys and Activities

Active Physical Play

Art Supplies

Music and Movement

Preschool Furniture Basics

Best Travel Toys

Best Third and Fourth Birthday Gifts for Every Budget

Early School Years: Five to Ten Years

109

(38)

Pretend Play

Dolls

Electric Train Sets

Racing Car & Track Sets

Remote Control Cars & Other Vehicles

Construction Toys

Games

Puzzles

Activity Kits & Art Supplies

Musical Instruments

Active Play

Science Toys & Equipment

Best Travel Toys & Games

Best Birthday Gifts for Every Budget

II Books

147

(50)

Babies and Young Toddlers

Older Toddlers

Preschool Books for Threes and Fours

Early School-Age Children

Read-Aloud Chapter Books

Resource/Activity Books

Coping with Life's Ups and Downs: Books for Mixed Ages

Holiday Books

Reference Books for Mixed Ages

III Videos

197

(22)

Music and Activities

Picture book Videos

Story Videos for Early School Years

Feature-Length Films

Information, Please

Coping With Real Life

Science & Ecology

Holidays

Noteworthy Catalogs

Noteworthy Websites

III Audio: Great Music & Stories

219

(12)

Music

Stories: Audio/Book Sets

Audio & Electronic Equipment

Online Resources

V Computer Software/CD-ROM

231

(22)

Trends

Software for Younger Users

Thought-Provoking Programs

Sports

Robotics

Creativity Software

The Three Rs

Reference Titles

On-Line Reference Sources

Software for the Whole Family

VI Using Ordinary Toys for Kids with Special Needs

253

(34)

Infants and Toddlers

Preschool and Early School Years

Construction Toys

Pretend Play

Art Supplies

Big Muscles/Physical Play

Books

Audio

Resources

Top-Rated Mail-Order Catalogs/On-Line Sites

287

(2)

Safety Guidelines

289

(5)

Index

294

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Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2003

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