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2001 Awards
(Sassy $5.99 Score:
) There's a single familiar item to discover under each lift-up vinyl page. Sturdy enough for tiny hands and a final peek-a-boo reflects baby's face in a safety mirror. Toy stores. Age: Infants. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Award
(Disney $24.99 Score:
) Okay, Johnny Weismuller he's not, but this adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes is another way into the jungle. Less scary than we feared, this animated feature has terrific songs by Phil Collins with voices by heavy hitters such as Glenn Close, Minnie Driver, Wayne Knight, Rosie O'Donnell, and Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan. Compared to the original Saturday afternoon potboilers, with the required alligator fight, this is pretty fare tame. 6 & up. Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 2001.
2001 Award
(by Margaret Miller , Simon & Schuster $5.99 Score:
) Miller's inviting yummy photos of babies eating are a good starting point for knowing and naming such things as a banana, spoon, and cracker. 6 mos. & up. Age: Infants,Toddlers. Award Year: 2001.
1999 Awards
(Polygram $19.95 Score:
) Based on the classic Borrowers books, this updated version stars John Goodman as a villain/lawyer who tries to rob a family of its home and, with them, the family of little people who inhabit the walls of their house. The whole family will enjoy this. Why not read the book together and use the book and video as an exercise in comparative literature? 8 & up. Age: Early School Years,Later School Years. Award Year: 1999.
2000 Awards
(Disney $19.99 Score:
) Buddy, once a star canine slam dunker, now uses his considerable talents to help his pal Josh score as a quarterback on his school's football team. Break out the popcorn-this is one the whole family will enjoy watching together. 5 & up. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 2000.
1994 Awards
(Mirmax / Buena Vista $12.99 Score:
) An enchanting fantasy of a snowman who takes a small boy on a flying adventure. A word of warning: One three year old dissolved in tears when the snowman melted. A better choice for 4 & up. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 1994.
1995 Awards
(Rabbit Ears $9.95 Score:
) Many of our best-loved folktales and legends of heroes and heroines were found in this distinguished series. Most of our favorite titles, however, are no longer available. We suggest you rent and preview before you buy. Although done by well-known performers, these artful films have little or no animation and may be somewhat slow for kids who are accustomed to Disneyesque production values. Our top choices are : How the Leopard Lost His Spot, narrated by Danny Glover, and followed by Follow the Drinking Gourd, narrated by Morgan Freeman. 6 & up. Age: Early School Years. Award Year: 1995.
1997 Awards
(North-South $19.95 Score:
) The Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Bill Eddins, debuts its Notes Alive series with a stunning animated version of Debra Frasier's picturebook, On the Day You Were Born. The story weaves animation with the orchestra's performance of Steve Heitzig's original score, and is followed by the author and composer discussing where they found their inspiration. Truly a gem! 4 & up. Age: Preschool,Early School Years. Award Year: 1997.
1998 Awards
(Learning Curve International $19.99 Score:
) Newly updated with bright graphics, this fabric-covered wedge with a mirror for baby to peer into is ideal for tummy time play. Covered in eye-grabbing orange with multi-colored piping. The unbreakable safety mirror in a soft fabric frame can be removed and used separately. Birst & up.
Age: Infants. Award Year: 1998. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
2000 Awards
(Reeves International $10 Score:
) Glad to see this line back in the market place. We awarded the collection a Platinum Award in 2000. We're now adding them to our Blue Chip Classics award winners. What we wrote in 2000: We were really impressed with this new but classic-looking line of baby toys, crafted of sturdy primary-colored plastics. An Activity Cube for little fingers to activate has a mirror, squeaker, roller and spinning ball. The Gripper Ball has four easy-to-grab rounded handles and a see-through hourglass in the middle with beads that roll from side to side. Also highly recommended: Triangle Rings, Abacus Rings, Roller Rattle Ball ($5 each) with a jolly sound, and Reflector Rattle ($16) with colorful marbles that look almost liquid as they spin around a mirrored triangular well.
SNAP INFO: To develop two-handed play, kids need a variety of manipulatives with interesting payoffs. Tolo's Activity Cube has a mirror, squeaker, roller, and spinning ball for little fingers to activate. The Gripper Ball has four easy-to-grab rounded handles and a see-through hourglass in the middle with beads that roll from side to side. New for 2000, Play Triangle with spinning mirror and big beads.
Age: Infants. Award Year: 2000. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.
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