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Disney Brings Lion King and Tangled Storybook Apps to iOS Devices
Tuesday, 28 Feb, 2012 – 4:58 | No Comment
Disney Brings Lion King and Tangled Storybook Apps to iOS Devices

Disney wants kids to rediscover the Lion King and Tangled in brand new ways with two new storybook apps for iOS devices – The Lion King: Timon’s Tale and Tangled: Storybook Deluxe. Both storybook apps will feature original animation from their respective movies, along with a host of interactive activities to get fans of the movies engaged.

Kidz Bop Karaoke Comes to iOS Devices
Friday, 24 Feb, 2012 – 11:28 | No Comment
Kidz Bop Karaoke Comes to iOS Devices

The massively popular line of albums featuring kids singing along to the hottest pop songs of the day is entering the karaoke arena with Kidz Bop Karaoke, for all iOS devices. The app also packs in some voice modification features to get everyone sounding a little better, which might be a good thing, considering you can share performances online via KidzBop.com.

Gaming Onesies Will Help Raise Your Future Gamer the Right Way
Tuesday, 21 Feb, 2012 – 11:50 | No Comment
Gaming Onesies Will Help Raise Your Future Gamer the Right Way

You don’t want your kids to grow up thinking that the PlayStation 3 is a classic game console, right? These Gaming Onesies from Etsy are here to help you give your a kids a head start in Video Game History 101.

Trickomatics Tricks Kids Into Learning Math With Animated Fun
Thursday, 16 Feb, 2012 – 12:19 | No Comment
Trickomatics Tricks Kids Into Learning Math With Animated Fun

Trickomatics is a DVD set that promises to help kids who struggle with core math concepts in a fun and entertaining way that offers an alternative to the traditional educational system. The animated videos follow the adventures of four young kids, as they use mathematical concepts to help them along the way. All of the concepts are presented in a practical context, but the series’ strongest point is its use of mental shortcuts that help kids understand math and make calculations more efficiently.

Fijit Friends Yippits Deserve a Round of Applause
Wednesday, 15 Feb, 2012 – 5:20 | No Comment
Fijit Friends Yippits Deserve a Round of Applause

That’s because these little guys respond to clapping in order to perform tricks that they will learn to associate with different clapping patterns over time. Yippits are miniature versions of the wildly popular singing, dancing Fijit Friends, but with a few different twists.

Furreal Friends Get Even More Real This Year
Monday, 13 Feb, 2012 – 11:54 | No Comment
Furreal Friends Get Even More Real This Year

At the American International Toy Fair this week in New York City, Hasbro showed off its latest line of Furreal Friends, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the line of realistic furry animal pals. They’re getting even more lifelike touches this year, as Hasbro displayed two of its brightest new stars.

HandTrux Turns Your Hands into a Human Truck
Monday, 13 Feb, 2012 – 0:55 | No Comment
HandTrux Turns Your Hands into a Human Truck

Kids love to dig. There’s no way to explain this phenomena, but it’s true. The HandTrux Backhoe is a simple and fun device that converts any arm into a very capable shovel. Children, and adults, can go all Iron Man and take digging to the next level. Snow, sand, mud, dirt–it’s all fair game for digging.
The HandTrux BackHoe is a tough and rugged plastic sleeve that works with any sized arm and hand. There’s a “handrolic” grip that lines up with your hand to give …

Kids Become Puppetmasters With Play-Doll for Kids
Friday, 10 Feb, 2012 – 12:43 | No Comment
Kids Become Puppetmasters With Play-Doll for Kids

Play-Doll for Kids is a free app for the iPhone and iPad that allows kids to create their own puppet character and create an on-stage play. The app description lauds the possibilities of quiet, safe playtime on a precious electronic gadget, but, as always, there are no guarantees when you put a child and a fragile object in the vicinity of each other.

The Wiggles Shimmy Their Way Onto the iPad With Alphabet Adventure
Thursday, 9 Feb, 2012 – 0:21 | No Comment
The Wiggles Shimmy Their Way Onto the iPad With Alphabet Adventure

The Wiggles are bringing their preschool-rocking selves onto the iPad with The Wiggles! Alphabet Adventure. Unfortunately, the app seems to be a little limited in what it has to offer to the show’s fans.

Orbeez Expands to Fill Up Playtime for Girls Everywhere
Tuesday, 7 Feb, 2012 – 11:20 | No Comment
Orbeez Expands to Fill Up Playtime for Girls Everywhere

Hard pellets don’t make for very good toys. If they did, dried pinto beans would save parents thousands during the preteen years. Fortunately, Orbeez are a little more than meets the eye. At first, Orbeez are just small, hard pellets, but add water and they grow into squishy bouncy balls. And pinto beans might not be awesome as a toy, but you don’t have to be a kid to know that bouncy balls are always winners.