Kids Wish Network Supports U.S. Military with Toys, Necessities for Operation Toy Drop

Florida-based children’s charity Kids Wish Network has provided more than $280,000 in toys and necessities in support of the U.S. Army’s Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop for children in need in Fort Bragg, N.C., and in agencies across the U.S. Kids Wish Network is an international charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children having experienced life-altering situations. [Read more...]

Snuggle Up with the Sesame Street Upholstered Chair

Delta Children’s Products has released the Sesame Street Upholstered Chair: Elmo edition. With a hardwood frame and soft foam covering, it’s the perfect place for the kids to sit and enjoy a good story. The fabric is easy to clean with mild soap and water.  In the arm rest, there is a push button to activate the Elmo laugh.

This chair is currently available from Toys “R” Us.

Delta Welcomes Fantasyland, Showcases Princess Collection

In honor of Fantasyland’s opening, Delta Children’s Products’ highlights their Disney Princess collection. Featuring everything from princess canopy beds, toy and book organizers, and play tables to standing easels, dressers, cribs and more. Check out the items below.

This Disney Princess Deluxe Table & Chair set is the perfect set for any little one. Little princesses will love sitting here to do homework and other miscellaneous activities.

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LeapFrog, Festival Five Records Partner to Offer Dan Zanes and Friends Music to Users

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., and Festival Five Records have partnered to bring the Grammy-winners Dan Zanes and Friends music to LeapFrog’s learning platforms. Beginning mid-December, exclusive playlists will be available for purchase in the “Music” section of the LeapFrog App Center for LeapPad1, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer, and LeapsterGS. [Read more...]

Looking for A Great (Free) Gift for the Holidays? Read Conmigo May Be the Answer

Read Conmigo, sponsored by Infinity Auto Insurance, is the parent-focused bilingual literacy campaign that provides parents with free books and resources to support reading with their children at home. The campaign launched last March and has already distributed more than 350,000 free books to classrooms and families.  [Read more...]

Lottie Dolls Sell Out in Australia

British Fashion doll Lottie has sparked something of a stampede in Australia with a waitlist of more than 600 parents demanding their own Lottie in time for Christmas.

Launched in August, Lottie is a fashion doll for girls ages 3 to 9. The complete range of Lottie dolls and accessories are available online for UK and Europe delivery at www.lottie.com and www.Amazon.co.uk, as well as from Smyths Toys. Lottie dolls are available for U.S. delivery at www.amazon.com.

For more information on Lottie, click here.

Fingerprint Unveils Seven New Mobile Edutainment Apps for Kids

Fingerprint Digital, Inc., a mobile gaming startup that creates educational and engaging gaming apps for kids, is adding seven new apps to its library of learning and fun. The free-to-play apps for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch are suited for young children, ages 3 to 8, and teach everything from money management to reading readiness to character values. To date, Fingerprint fans have logged nearly 40 million minutes of play time while learning their colors, shapes, geography, math, science, reading, history, and more. [Read more...]

Toys for Tots, Blue Angels Mission to Save Christmas for Children Affected by Sandy

The Blue Angels turned their C-130 aircraft, affectionately nicknamed “Fat Albert,” into a modern Santa’s Sleigh with a mission to help the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation save Christmas for many children still living with destruction from Superstorm Sandy. The Blue Angels arrived at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst with Santa on board after picking up an aircraft full of toys in Atlanta, Ga., and Washington D.C. Additional toys were trucked in to meet the plane. [Read more...]

New Author Making Waves With “The Viking Bunnies”

The Viking Bunnies is a children’s series of books and cartoons that isn’t just for kids. Created by Noah Wilson, the series follows the misadventures of four small rabbits who decided to become Vikings and sail The Great Sea in search of adventure.

Aboard the famous Bunny Ship is the know-it-all Captain Fuzzy, his disbelieving first mate Lars, the sassy mechanic Thora, and the clumsy Steve. They get into all sorts of trouble with characters like The Ninja Hamsters, The Pirate Ducks, The Bureau-cats, The King Crabs, Smokey the Monster, and more. [Read more...]

Children’s Recording Artist Laurie Berkner Debuts Sing and Send Karaoke App

Laurie Berkner has released her first-ever Sing and Send karaoke app with the help of Two Tomatoes Records and Siena Entertainment. The app debuted at No. 1 on iTunes’ Kids Music apps chart. Kids can sing and share their favorite Laurie Berkner Band songs on iPhone, iPod, and iPad. The app comes pre-loaded with three songs, and more song packs are available for purchase. [Read more...]