A list of the Best Toys for Summer
carefully selected for your children
by Grandmother Wren
Kid Fun - Explore and Discover
Let your kids try treasure hunting without spending a lot of money.
Buzzer sounds and LED lights when metal is detected, this detector can find a metal object buried within 8 inches of the ground. Locates metals such as gold, silver, copper, aluminum, platinum and more. Weighing only 1.5 lbs, it's easy for the kids to manage. 9V battery is included.
A really unique hands-on, hands-in live butterfly experience! Butterfly Bungalow™ makes all the caterpillar-to-butterfly magic of metamorphosis personal! After raising your Painted lady butterflies from larvae, climb into the airy habitat for some up-close observation time. The sturdy enclosure can be reused again and again. Includes mail in coupon for 6 - 10 Painted Lady butterfly larvae with special food and complete instructions. Ages 4 & up
Turn the light on to attract bugs. Once captured, transfer them into the capture core of the flashlight to share and examine.
Sits easily on table or flat surface.
This amazing Celestial Globe features Earth while in lit surroundings and then changes to a representation of the night sky in darkness.An advanced optical sensor automatically activates a beautifully illustrated constellation display as the room darkens.Awe-inspiring, the Celestrial Globe is a must-have for the inquisitive or those with a sense of wonder about the world and universe around us.Powered by a UL listed low voltage wall adapter.
Learn about the world while having fun! The first player to answer one question from each of the seven continents wins the game. Players explore the world and learn at their own grade level, and must answer questions about different cities, countries and continents. All questions are geared toward a player's own grade level. Children can reference the map (game board) for clues to answer many of their questions. For 2 or more players.
Kid Fun - Building and Creating
Build Your Own Bird House by Melissa & Doug is an easy to build kit that with a little help will produce a home for a feathered friend that will delight any young builder. This Bird House kit comes with wooden panels, screws, paints and brush. All you need is a Phillips head screw driver and a a hammer to complete the project. Screw hole are pre drilled for easy assembly.
Imagine the endless fun your kids will have with these colorful dominos as they line up crazy configurations and knock them down for eye-popping chain reactions. Set includes 250 wooden dominoes plus 21 accessories such as stairways, chime, ball and gutter, pinwheel and finishing bell kids can use to create more elaborate set-ups.
The ZOOBMover Power Building Set adds a new dimension to open-ended building. Kids snap, click, and pop ZOOB pieces onto the ZOOBMover to create anything they can imagine--from creatures to robots to sculptures. When they're done building, they make their creations move with the remote control unit. And because ZOOB pieces move after kids put them together, they can transform their creations or take them apart and build new ones, over and over again. The ZOOBMover is an ideal add-on to existing ZOOB collections, but it includes plenty of pieces for first-time ZOOB builders too.
Create a unique piece of art every time - no two pictures will come out alike! Experiment with different patterns by adding drips of colored paint, for surprising and vibrant outcomes. Add extra dazzle to your piece by drizzling the glitter tubes over the painted card. Includes guard to prevent splashes, and cleans easily with a damp sponge. Kit includes 9 bottles of paint, 2 glitter tubes and 40 white cards (4 1/4" x 4 1/4"). Requires 1 "D" battery (not included).
Recycle and renew old clothes and household items with this Tie-Dye Kit! Kit will dye 2-8 large shirts depending on darkness of color. Kit contains fuchsia, turquoise and yellow permanent dye in reusable bottles, soda ash fixer, latex gloves, rubberbands and instructions for 11 projects.
A fun set for any young artist. Suction cup the frame on your window and use the Chalkmarkers to color in the stencils. Chalkmarkers will wipe away clean leaving no residue on the window.
Kid Fun - Games and Puzzles
Children's play carpets and marble games are a fun way to introduce your children to games of skill and strategy. Extra large marble game mat is washable and has a skid-proof back for safety. Includes instructions for two game versions. Comes with 50 marbles in assorted colors, plus a games booklet. Drawstring canvas bag included for storing marbles. Marble carpet measures 78" x 36".
What if you could have a trio of America's favorite #1 classic toys all in one box? Well, look no further than the new Hall of Fame Toy Pack! This outstanding package contains the world's original metal walking spring toy, the Slinky, the world's #1 original yo-yo, the Duncan Butterfly, and the world's favorite original drawing toy, the Etch-A-Sketch! This trio of classic toys is great for the kids -- or the kid in you!
Relive the magic of this button-smashing game from the '70s. Gnip Gnop combines speed, skill, and head-to-head competition. Smash buttons to send balls flying through holes into opponent's court. For 2 players.
Players adopt puppies as they make their way around the board. Woof! Woof! Little kid game play includes barking the number of treats owed when landing on a space, "high pawing" other players and balancing treats on noses. This is a younger version of a property trading game where FUN is the rule and silliness is a must! Flip the deeds over and learn a fun fact about each breed and a puppy training tip too!
The classic lawn game has returned for more backyard fun. Players take turns tossing two safe Jarts into the target ring. Score a ringer and nab three points; the player closest to the ring earns one point. Includes four Jarts and two Target Rings.
One Touch Pavilion Play Shelter, by Pacific Play Tents: Easier than a magic wand, simply remove the tent from the carry bag, unfold it and then lift it up and with just One Touch the tent is set up. No more parts or extra hands needed to enjoy the benefits of this new patented technology. Due to the engineering of this ultra high quality tent, it has the structural stability to withstand wind and provide protection from the harmful UV rays. Each tent is UV treated; SPF 30 rated and has a water proof floor. Carry bag included. Table and chairs in picture are not included.
Have fun in the sun with the exciting Sunflower Shower! This outdoor shower attaches to any standard garden hose and stakes to the ground. The flower head pivots and is adjustable. It has soft spinning pedals. This is a perfect lawn toy perfect for hot days in the backyard, around the pool, or on the beach!
With the unique Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream while on camping trips, at picnics, barbecues, and many other places. You don't need electricity to make great tasting ice cream, but rather just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other end. Then, have a ball as you shake it, pass it, or roll it around for 10 to 15 minutes. The ice cream mix can be as simple as cream, sugar, and vanilla or you can try a more adventurous flavor from the included recipe list or make up your own concoction. Made of durable polycarbonate, the Ice Cream Ball is lightweight, portable, and easy to clean.
Freestanding 3-in-1 target converts from soccer goal, target shot or rebound trainer with a change of net. Fully portable unit sets up in minutes without tools. Flexible and sturdy to withstand intense play. Includes three nets, soccer ball, pump, bag and all necessary parts for complete assembly. Measures 72" x 38" x 51".