The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) has announced its 2009 Best Toys for Kids list. Read the list after the jump.
ASTRA’s 2009 Best Toys for Kids
INFANT PLAY
Natural Skwish by Manhattan Toy
Sophie Giraffe by Calisson Inc.
TODDLER PLAY
Wee WEDGiTS 30 piece set by Imagability
Twilight Ladybug by Cloud B
PRETEND – ROLE PLAY
Tea Set by Green Toy
Shopping Cart by Melissa & Doug
PRETEND – FANTASY
Egyptian Pyramid by Playmobil
Dragon/Knight Reversible Cape & Hood by Creative Education of Canada
CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY
Automoblox by Manhattan Toy
Magformers multicolored 30 pc. building by Rainbow Products
CREATIVE PLAY
Sticky Mosaics Twinkle Tiaras by Orb Factory
Create Your Own Pop-up Books by Creativity for Kids
SCIENTIFIC PLAY
Snap Circuits Green by Elenco
Power House Green by Thames & Kosmos
ACTIVE PLAY
Original Djubi by Moonracer/djubi
EzyRoller by EzyRoller Ltd.
GAMES
Games – 3-7 yrs:Â Chicky Boom by Blue Orange
Games – 8 yrs+:Â Bananagrams by Bananagrams, LLC
JUST FOR FUN
Collectible Erasers by BC Office
CLASSIC PLAY
Classic Play – Young:Â Magnatiles by Valtech! Co.
Classic Play – Older:Â Doinkit Darts by Marky Sparky
More information can be found at www.astrabesttoysforkids.com.
