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Gund Sesame Street Abby Cadabby Plush

  • 12" Soft pink plush
  • Pigtails in purple/pink combo yarn
  • White mesh wings for the "fairy in training"
  • Create some magic of your own with Abby Cadabby!
  • Abby Cadabby is sure to become your little one's newest lovable and huggable friend!

It's Sesame Streets fairy in training, Abby Cadabby. This adorable 12" Abby Cadabby features yarn hair, iridescent wings and yarn wand.

List Price: $ 24.99

Price: $ 16.48

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Melissa & Doug Vehicles Stamp Set

  • Go wherever your imagination takes you
  • It?s easy to mix and match these detailed vehicle and traffic sign stamps to create hundreds of visual adventures
  • All the pieces, including the 2-color inkpad, store in a sturdy wooden box
  • Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink
  • Exceptional quality and value

Go wherever your imagination takes you! It's easy to mix and match these detailed vehicle and traffic sign stamps to create hundreds of visual adventures. All the pieces, including the 2-color inkpad, store in a sturdy wooden box. Washable, non-toxic kid-friendly ink.

List Price: $ 9.99

Price: $ 6.00

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LeapFrog Learn and Groove Color Play Drum

  • Tap into learning fun with the Color Play Drum
  • Children can hear three different musical styles: classical, marching and salsa
  • As they play on the drum, children learn?in both English and Spanish?about colors, opposites and counting numbers
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog

Tap into learning fun with the Color Play Drum! As children play along to classical, marching or salsa beats, they'll learn about colors, counting and opposites in both English and Spanish. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.
Appropriate for children ages 6 to 36 months.

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 15.99

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Magna-Tiles Translucent Colors 100 pieces

  • 3 years & up
  • Magnetic tiles that attract on all sides
  • Build in 3-D

3 years & up. These magnetic tiles teach spatial relationships, math, logic, and problem-solving through creative building! The tiles attract on all sides and in all combinations, helping children move from two-dimensional to three-dimensional creations. Unbreakable set contains 50 Small Squares, 4 Large Squares, 15 Isosceles Triangles, 11 Right Triangles and 20 Equilateral Triangles.

List Price: $ 184.89

Price: $ 114.95

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Dec
31

Fisher-Price Rock-A-Stack Reviews

Posted by chris

Fisher-Price Rock-A-Stack

  • Bright colors, shiny reflections and swirling beads stimulate visual development
  • Placing rings on post strengthens eye-hand coordination
  • Helps baby learn to differentiate among colors and sizes of rings
  • Hands-on activities strengthen baby?s sense of touch
  • Enhances gross motor skills as baby bats and rocks the toy

Some things never go out of style. A rainbow of five rings fits over a cone with rocking base. Stacking toys help baby develop fine motor skills while encouraging cognitive abilities. Made of teethable material.

For generations babies have delighted in this classic stacking toy. Consisting of five bright candy-colored rings in graduated sizes looped over an 8-inch-tall plastic post, the Rock-A-Stack helps babies develop coordination as they learn to stack the easy-to-grasp rings in the proper order. Little ones will have the time of their lives sorting, stacking, and tasting to see if the rings really taste as good as they look. Made of absolutely safe, washable soft plastic suitable for teething. --Marianne Painter

List Price: $ 9.99

Price: $ 5.97

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Dec
28

LEGO Duplo Basic Bricks Reviews

Posted by chris

LEGO Duplo Basic Bricks

  • The fun never stops with these colorful LEGO DUPLO bricks
  • A box with all of the basic DUPLO bricks your toddler needs to build just about anything imaginable
  • Extra bricks for master preschool builders
  • DUPLO bricks are sturdy and safe for a toddler¿s hands and imagination
  • Contains 80 pieces

The fun never stops with these colorful LEGO Duplo bricks! Duplo bricks are sturdy and safe for a toddler's hands and imagination. Includes 80 basic bricks in different sizes and bright colors.

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 19.99

Squinkies Gumball Surprise Playhouse

  • Looks and works like a cute gumball machine
  • Includes 9 bubbles with themed Squinkies inside
  • Opens to themed environment inside
  • Holds up to 15 bubbles
  • Collect them all

"Kids will love playing with their favorite Squinkies friends in the Squinkies Deluxe Playset - Gumball Surprize Playhouse. This deluxe playset magically transforms from fun vending machine dispensers to themed playhouse! Lots of surprises in store when kids insert the coins and twist the dial for a Squinkies bubble to roll out!

List Price: $ 21.99

Price: $ 19.95

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Toy Story 3 Woody & Bullseye Roundup Pack

  • Based on Disney / Pixar's New Film Toy Story 3
  • Inspired by scenes from the movie
  • Poseable Woody figure rides high in the saddle on his trusty sidekick, Bullseye
  • One tug of Bullseye's tail and he'll raise his head and rear up on his hind legs
  • Real bucking bronco action

Toy Story 3 Woody and Bullseye Roundup Pack with BulllseyeGiddyup! This pose-able Woody figure rides high in the saddle on his trusty sidekick, Bullseye. But be careful! With one tug of Bullseye's tail, he'll raise his head and rear up on his hind legs just like a real bucking bronco! (Recommended for ages 3+)

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 13.95

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Fisher-Price Lil’ Zoomers Spinnin’ Sounds Speedway

  • Lights, spinnin? action and racin? tunes
  • Two rattling cars to roll down and around
  • Baby can roll the cars down the race ramp and into the light-up spinning disc
  • Easy to grasp, shake and roll cars
  • To see more information click the "Watch it in Action" link below the main product images

Ready, set, spin. Baby will love the put-and-take fun of placing two cool race cars on the ramp. They roll down and around on the swirling, light-up raceway, then, surprise. The spinning action sends each car out to the exit ramp and under the spinning flag. Or baby can pull the gearshift to start the fun. Zooming speedway sounds, lively music and five flashing lights ramp up the excitement, with a winner every time. Enhances Learning Through Discovery: Strengthens problem-solving sk

List Price: $ 31.99

Price: $ 54.99

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Frolicking Frog Pull Toy

  • Well-crafted wooden frolicking frog pull toy is classically-styled yet uniquely designed
  • Happy, hopping friendly frog has hinged hind legs that spring this vibrant wooden pull toy to life
  • This carefully-crafted toddler toy is built-to-last and sure to please
  • Helps advance gross motor skills and cognitive development with every step

Watch this friendly froggie playfully "hop" up and down and wiggle its eyes when pulled along. This delightful wooden push toy is classically styled, yet uniquely designed with entertaining motions and sounds to help advance gross motor skills and cognitive development with every step. Features pull string and non-skid wheels. Measures 8.5" x 7" x 7".

List Price: $ 19.99

Price: $ 9.99

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Children's Rights, a Book of Nursery Logic

Essays on the rights and education of children, including The Rights of the Child, Children's Plays, Children's Playthings, What Shall Children Read? Children's Stories, The Relation of the Kindergarten to Social Reform, How Shall We govern Our Children, The Magic of "Together", The Relation of the Kindergarten to the Public School, and Other People's Children. According to Wikipedia: "Kate Douglas Wiggin ( 1856 - 1923) was an American children's author and educator. Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin was born in Philadelphia, and was of Welsh descent. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). With her sister in the 1880s she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. She was also a writer of children's books, the best known being The Birds' Christmas Carol (1887) and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1903)."

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Beginnings & Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education

The primary strength of BEGINNINGS AND BEYOND, 8TH EDITION, is its blend of simplicity and depth. In a clear and easy-to-understand style, the book's five sections lay out basic questions any student of early childhood education would want answered. At the same time, the chapters present key concepts, the latest research, and practical examples so that questions are thoroughly answered. Coverage of the current Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) are woven throughout the text and highlighted by new margin icons and DAP footnotes for easy reference. Diversity and development are also integrated throughout the text, enabling readers to understand that issues of age, gender, race/ethnicity, ability, and family are part of every aspect of teaching and learning. Every chapter has an article by an educator that highlights a relevant topic, showing students of early childhood education that there are many authoritative and experienced voices to learn from, both from the past and present. Finally, through its tone, numerous visuals, and carefully crafted pedagogy, the book is accessible to and respectful of readers with a range of abilities and learning styles.

List Price: $ 160.95

Price: $ 89.99

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Nov
30

Play-Doh 24 Pack of Colors Reviews

Posted by chris

Play-Doh 24 Pack of Colors

  • So much compound, so little time
  • Endless color combinations
  • Twenty-four 3-ounce cans of PLAY-DOH compound
  • Each a different color
  • Will keep you busy with hours of molding fun

Unlock your creative juices with PLAY-DOH compound and this collection of 24 colors! So much compound, so little time! You'll find endless color combinations to unlock your imagination." Twenty-four 3-ounce cans of PLAY-DOH compound is sure to keep you busy with hours of molding fun!"

Notice Parents: Contains Wheat. Non toxic.
Ages 2 and up. 

List Price: $ 15.99

Price: $ 13.20

Playskool Toy Story 3 Classic Mr. Potato Head

  • Hollywood has never seen a spud stud like this before
  • Modeled after his character in the Toy Story movie, this Classic Mr.Potato Head
  • This figure comes with all of the accessories that helped make him a wild and wacky star
  • Accessories: a pair of glasses, 1 derby hat, 2 ears, 1 pair of shoes, 1 set of teeth, 2 noses
  • Other Accessories: 1 set of eyebrows, 1 tongue, 1 mustache, 2 arms and 2 pair of eyes
  • And when you are done, you can even put all of his accessories in his Tater Tush storage compartment
  • Put his tongue where an ear should be, no matter what you do, he's still the same love-able tater

Chocking hazard - Contains small parts - not for children under 3

List Price: $ 12.99

Price: $ 8.75

No Biting: Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs, Second Edition

  • ISBN13: 9781933653563
  • Condition: New
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Biting is one of the most frustrating and widespread issues childcare providers and parents face.

No Biting discusses why toddlers bite, how to respond to biting, and how to develop a plan to address repeated biting. It also explores what parents think of biting, how to respond to their suggestions and demands, and how to create biting policies. This second edition includes additional anti-biting strategies, new information on the causes of biting, and sample newsletter articles to educate parents.

List Price: $ 15.95

Price: $ 9.17

Hot Wheels Criss Cross Crash Track Set

  • Ultimate hit or miss action track set!
  • Take on 4 intersecting crash zones!
  • Never ending crashing and action
  • Watch as cars maneuver loops and the Criss Cross
  • Includes Criss Cross Track Set and one car

Hot Wheels Criss Cross Crash Track: The ultimate boosted set with awesome hit-or-miss action. Line up your Hot Wheels cars and take on the 4 intersecting crash zones. The action and crashing never stop with the Criss Cross Crash set!With the Criss Cross Crash Track Set, your kids will have a chance to watch Hot Wheels cars speed around an elevated figure-eight track towards an accident that's bound to be exciting. Children five years and up will enjoy assembling the track and hearing the rush of the cars going around the loops, heading closer to that exhilarating collision with each trip around. Eventually the inevitable occurs--and when it does, you'll hear screeches of delight.

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Criss Cross Crash Track

Ages: 5 years and up
Requires: 4 AA batteries


What We Think

Fun factor: 4 stars
Durability: 4 stars
Ease of assembly: 5 stars
Educational factor: 3 stars
Novelty factor: 4 stars

The Good: Fast-paced racetrack with crash-em-up fun

The Challenging: You'll need to purchase a second car to get the most out of the track

In a Nutshell: Racetrack excitement for the Hot Wheels enthusiast

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Hot Wheels Criss Cross Crash Track

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Hot Wheels Criss Cross Crash Track

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Turbo-Boost at Every Lap
The Criss Cross Track Set is designed to give cars a slingshot-like boost with every lap. As soon as a car makes the looped circuit--swoosh!--off it goes again with accelerated speed on another banked loop.

This turbo-boost effect is made possible by ingeniously simple mechanics. Once the car is inside the central chute, spinning rubber wheels grab the car by the sides and launch it around the course. After a car's momentum returns it after a trip around a loop, the car is propelled in another direction around yet another loop. When you have two or more cars on the track at once, they swirl wildly around the center platform.

Wait, Wait, Wait--Crash!
Add a second car to the track and it's just a matter of time before both cars cross paths in explosive fashion. When that happens, it's ka-boom time. The dramatic crash is a big part of the fun this track offers.

Easy-to-Read Instructions and Easy Set Up
Kids just learning to read can easily follow the directions that rely on detailed illustrations and arrows to convey the specifics of assembly. As long as kids follow the directions carefully, the track goes together easily. In a matter of minutes, your child will be off to the races.

What's in the Box
Criss Cross Crash Track Set central launch platform, four curved ramps, four straight ramps, four pre-bent loops of track with brackets, four support towers, one car, and instructions.


List Price: $ 39.99

Price: $ 29.99

My Pillow Pets Dolphin 18"

  • Perfect for everyone 3+
  • Machine washable fluff dry
  • Extra snuggly
  • Great for travel
  • Conforms to ASTN and EN71 regulations

A Super-Soft Chenille Plush Pillow. So cuddly you'll never want to put it down! Starts out as your pal, then un-velcro its belly, and it quickly becomes your pillow. Washable on Gentle Cycle. Not Recommended for the Dryer!

List Price: $ 24.99

Price: $ 21.49

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Learning Resources Pretend & Play Doctor Set

  • This doctor kit features enough medical tools for a whole team of young "doctors" to play at the same time
  • Includes stethoscope and pager with realistic sounds
  • Also comes with battery operated cell phone, forceps, bandages, thermometer and more
  • Everything fits into a handy 12" x 14" x 3 ½ " plastic clamp-tight case
  • Your little doctors will have fun with this award winning toy!

Enough medical tools for a team of young "doctors" to play at the same time. Plastic 19 piece set includes a battery-operated stethoscope, pager, realistic sounding cell phone, forceps, bandages, thermometer and more. Plastic clamp-tight carry case. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

List Price: $ 36.99

Price: $ 23.99

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Nov
08

Thomas Flashlight Reviews

Posted by chris

Thomas Flashlight

  • Great Item from Schylling Toys

Tin embossed flashlight ? Features a siren whistle, a Morse Code flash button and key chart ? Requires 2 C batteries, not included ? Comes blister carded

Rating: (out of 14 reviews)

Price: $ 3.03

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MobiGoTouch Learning System - Pink

  • Portable handheld gaming system lets kids enjoy learning on the go
  • Touch screen technology introduces kids to a new way to play and follows the hottest trend in gaming today
  • Slide-out QWERTY keyboard adds a stylish touch and gives kids a chance to familiarize themselves with a keyboard layout
  • One cartridge is included with the system
  • Sturdy, kid-tough design and colorful appearance

V Tech's MobiGo gives kids ages 3-7 their own touch-tech toy that keeps them engaged while they learn. With a touch-activated screen and a QWERTY slide-out keyboard, kids get to emulate their parent's gadgets while learning from characters like Shrek, Disney Princesses and Dora. Tap, slide or flick with MobiGo - kids pick the way they play and learn about colors, shapes, spelling, math, logic and more.REVIEW: VTech's MobiGo Touch Learning System is an interactive learning device that uses a touchscreen and keyboard to control gameplay. Designed to encourage learning and the development of dexterity skills, the MobiGo device brings modern handheld technology to young users. Whether it's adding numbers, spelling words, solving problems, or spotting the differences between similar objects, the MobiGo encourages young users ages three to eight years to develop a variety of basic skills and foster the development of an active imagination.

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Touch Learning System
(Pink)

Ages: 3 to 8 years
Requires: Four AA batteries (not included)


What We Think

Fun factor: 4 starts
Durability: 4 starts
Ease of assembly: 5 starts
Educational factor: 4 starts
Novelty factor: 4 starts

The Good: Accommodates a variety of game play levels and ages

The Challenging: Small screen size

In a Nutshell: An interactive device that encourages learning though fun games and activities

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The intuitive, QWERTY keyboard is designed for a child's hands.

On-the-Go Learning Made Simple
The MobiGo Touch Learning System has a look and feel similar to a modern handheld device, but it's designed for use by young children with smaller, less dexterous hands. It features a sliding screen that can easily be pushed up to reveal a QWERTY keyboard underneath. The soft, over-molded plastic housing creates an easy-to-grip surface for holding the device with two hands, and the rubber feet on the bottom of the device help to hold it still on a smooth tabletop surface.

The MobiGo comes with a game cartridge that can be inserted into a slot on the back of the device. This game cartridge features several learning games, each one with a choice between difficult or easy levels of play. New games may be downloaded by connecting the MobiGo device to a computer using the provided USB cable and installing the VTech download manager. Additionally, new game cartridges that feature a variety of popular characters and themes are available and sold separately, each with their own focus and learning curriculum.

MobiGo witha a girl A Learning Device That Grows with Your Child
The MobiGo Touch Learning System is a next-generation learning device that uses the popularity of modern handheld electronic devices to build skills in young children. It encourages the development of important dexterity-based skills by shifting between touch-based games and keyboard-based games, and it promotes the development of skills related to problem solving, spelling and grammar, observation, and mathematics.

The ability for parents to select a wide variety of games based on skill levels and themes makes MobiGo a versatile learning device that will maintain relevancy as a child grows. The MobiGo keeps track of user activity and saves this information under a personalized user profile that a child can set up the first time she uses the device. Although other users can play with the device, only one user profile can be saved at a time. This user can log onto the VTech Web site to download performance information, compare progress with other MobiGo profiles, and earn rewards for a job well done.

What's in the Box
MobiGo Touch Learning System, game cartridge, USB cable, soft cloth, owner's manual.


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Rating: (out of 7 reviews)

List Price: $ 59.99

Price: $ 58.99

LeapFrog My Own Leaptop

  • Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop
  • Choose and download songs for a custom playlist (Internet connection required)
  • Choose from 8 email messages and personalize for your child to enjoy (Internet connection required)
  • Explore the alphabet, pretend play, music, animals and computer literacy with 6 learning activity stations
  • Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog

Personalize pretend computer play with My Own Leaptop™! Choose and download songs for a custom playlist, explore 6 learning activity stations and personalize emails for your child to enjoy! Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog® Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.
Appropriate for children ages 2 years and up.REVIEW: Toddlers will enjoy six modes of pretend computer play with LeapFrog's My Own Leaptop. This durable and user-friendly play laptop introduces children aged 2 years and up to animals, shapes, letters, music, and more. With a Leaptop, you'll give your child a fun yet instructive introduction to using computers.


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My Own Leaptop

Ages: 2 years and up


What We Think

Fun factor: 4 stars
Durability: 5 stars
Ease of assembly: 4 stars
Educational factor: 5 stars
Novelty factor: 4 stars

The Good: A perfectly sized pretend laptop for small children, packed with plenty of features.

The Challenging: Computer, internet access, and an online parent account needed to access extras.

In a Nutshell: A unique play laptop that's travel-friendly, educational, and fun.

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Designed for small children, this play laptop helps familiarize kids with technology.
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Hook up play laptop via USB

You can help your child personalize the laptop by connecting it to your computer.
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A Cool and Colorful Kids' Laptop
The Leaptop takes the spirit of a real laptop computer and infuses it with an appealing, kid-friendly design. This durable and organically-shaped plastic case opens like a laptop. The Leaptop's lightweight and convenient handle makes it a travel-friendly toy.

Above the large alphabet pad, you'll find the E-mail, Music Playlist, and Blog function buttons. Around the LED screen, you'll see computer-like icons displaying all of the Leaptop's interactive features. Kids will love switching between the Animal, Music, and Alphabet modes, which are accessed with the moveable mouse switch.

Each Leaptop has one of two puppy hosts, Violet or Scout. Depending on which Leaptop version you buy, one of these adorable puppies will accompany your child through all of the activities. Kids will even have access to Violet or Scout's personal blog by pressing the Blog button.

An Introduction to Letters, Animals, Music, and More
The Leaptop's three play modes and three function buttons will help your child learn the basics while having fun. Alphabet mode teaches letters and phonics; Music mode turns the alphabet pad into a music sampling machine, so your child can contribute musical animal noises and funny audio effects to songs; and Animal mode teaches kids to identify animals and their sounds.

The Email, Music Playlist, and Blog functions help children build vocabulary, and practice listening and reading skills. And they'll enjoy receiving emails and singing along with Leaptop's preset and downloadable songs. With the Leaptop, you'll be confident that your child is exposed to activities that help develop essential skills.

Personalize the Leaptop Online
You'll want to personalize your child's Leaptop by connecting it to your computer with the included USB cable. After connecting to the Leapfrog Web site, you can create a parent account that allows you to customize this toy laptop by creating a profile for your child.

You'll also be able to select songs for the Music Playlist and set up personalized emails from Scout or Violet and other friends and relatives in your child's life. Additional Scout and Violet downloads are available for purchase, and printable coloring sheets are available for free.


Minimum System Requirements
  • OS: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4 or higher
  • Processor: Pentium III 500 Mhz processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Hard Drive: 300 MB available
  • Video Resolution: 1024x768 or higher
  • CD or DVD drive
  • Available USB port
  • Internet connection

What's in the Box
Leaptop with three AA batteries, USB cable, and quick connect guide/parent instructions.
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Rating: (out of 9 reviews)

List Price: $ 24.99

Price: $ 19.97

Stretchy Shapes Shaped Rubber Bands Bracelets 24Pack Hipster

  • *For ages 5 years and up.
  • *Packed in a durable clear zipper bag with a chain to attach to your keyring or backpack!

HIPSTER Tie Dyed Bands By Stretchy Shapes Quantity: one pack of 24 FAST FOOD shapes. Includes 4 each of 6 shapes:guitar, peace symbol, love, lava lamp, bus, peace sign These Hipster Bands were created because the daughter of the creator of Stretchy Shapes wears a peace sign necklace or you could say it is because kids have been Begging for one for months now. Only the intricate design artist of Stretchy Shapes was able to figure out a cool design for the peace sign in time for kids today! The gotta-have nation-wide craze, these silicone rubber bands are definitely a cut above. Beautiful brilliant colors, well packaged, nicely molded and sized to not be too tight on your wrist. These colorful Vanilla Scented Bands will help you hold things together. Once your task is finished...They will return to their original FAST FOOD shape... What Fun! Bring the fun back into your home or office with these clever Scented Shaped Rubber Bands! Packed in a durable clear zipper bag with a chain to attach to your keyring or backpack! They look and behave like normal (albeit colorful) rubber bands when stretched. But when removed from whatever they are holding, they instantly spring back into their original FAST FOOD shapes! For ages 5 years and up.

Rating: (out of 2 reviews)

Price: $ 2.90

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Program Administration Scale: Measuring Early Childhood Leadership And Management

Designed to reliably measure the leadership and management practices of centre-based early childhood organizations, this is the only instrument of its kind to focus exclusively on organization-wide administrative issues.

Rating: (out of 1 reviews)

List Price: $ 20.95

Price: $ 16.55

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