Cheap Melissa & Doug Transforming Storybook

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A nice variation on a classic. The book is well constructed and the graphics are great. The magic hat pictures create an animation as you flip the pages nice effect. Unlike the classic magic coloring book, this one does not create a 3 way illusion (black and white, color, blank) but just has text and images. The advantage is that it is not as clumsy as the original and it's clean design allows for use as a close up prop as well as parlor performance. About time this effect was given a facelift.

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As a magician doing kids shows,I love it. I have a whole storyline for the bunny. Even some adults are amazed.

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I purchased this book because of all the great reviews and what can I say, I love it. It is wonderful and my two year old loves the story and the pictures. Like a lot of people said larger the group of kids better it will work, I would agree with that. Great little book.

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Well made, fun toy. The colors are bright and the peices are just the right size. My 6 year old grandson and I have fun turning the box upside down, finding the dinosaur and saying its name then putting it on his magnetic easel.

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This is perfect for your little dino enthusiast. I love melissa and doug and these magnets do not fail. They are well made and very colorful. Plus the box tells you their names

T.S. Shure Pocket Bears Reviews

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I'VE TRIED THE MELISSA AND DOUG ONES. THEY ARE A BIT TOO CLUMSY AND THICK. THESE ARE PERFECT! THICK ENOUGH TO BE STURDY, BUT NOT TOO THICK TO ACTUALLY GET SOME GOOD IMAGINARY PLAYTIME IN. AND THE AMOUNT OF CLOTHING OPTIONS ARE GREAT! HOURS AND HOURS AND HOURS OF FUN! WE ALSO LIKE THAT THE BEARS CAN SHARE OUTFITS OR WEAR OUTFITS THAT COORDINATE. LIKE, THERE ARE TWO BALLERINA OUTFITS, TWO DRESS UP COSTUMES, TWO SETS OF POOL WEAR, TWO SETS OF NIGHT WEAR, ETC. FUN FUN FUN!

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I bought this toy for my son thinking that there was a girl and a boy bear but they are both girls. He likes playing with it and plays with it for 20 minutes or so at a time several times a day. It has really helped him to understand where the different pieces of clothing go and he enjoys putting together matching sets. I looked at several of these that were designed more towards boys but thought this one would be the best value for the money. The magnets are strong and the clothes stay on the bears even when holding them upright. I really like the wooden box they come in which makes it easier to keep all the small pieces together. It is somewhat tight getting the lid on and off of the box and my son cannot do it by himself. Overall it was a good buy and I will store it if my son gets bored of it for my infant daughter to play with when she's older. The only complaint is that the box it came in does not look the same as the one in the picture. It has fewer compartments and they are all one of two sizes.

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My toddler loves dressing these bears. There are a ton of clothes and costumes for two girl bears. I bought this to keep at Grandma's for a fun toy. She has been getting this out every time we have gone to Grandma's for over a year and we go twice a week.

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I bought this pocket bear set for my granddaughter. Although she is only 2, it was easy for her to change the outfits. The magnetic pieces stayed on well. I loved the large variety of different clothes and the fact there were two bears, of course she insisted grandma play too. Good value for the money. It came in a nice wood storage box, another plus.

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My daughter is much more into animal toys than dolls and loves dress up/costumes so I thought this would be perfect for her. She likes it, but I wish there were a couple of more bears so there would be more characters to play with once they are dressed up in their costumes. She likes this, but it doesn't really keep her attention very long I think for that reason. She just turned three so I'm hoping as she gets a bit older, it might hold her attention longer, that's why I gave it 4 stars rather than 3. For what it is worth, I love that the wooden box has a sliding lid much more practical than the Melissa & Doug puzzles we have that have no covering.

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My wife and I purchased the Leapster2 as a Christmas gift for our son. We have done a good job of steering him clear of video games, thus far, since his brothers seem to fill their time with game playing instead of physical activity. The system offers a nice blend of visual stimulation, dexterity, and learning. I would recommend this product.

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My 5 year old son got this for christmas 2010. Not only was he excited because it's sponge bob, but it's so educational for him! It's great for car rides and to take when we know we're going to have to wait for an appointment somewhere. We also have a 1 year old and she will throw this when you tell her she can't have it.....so i can rate the durability of this too....there is not a scratch on it! I would recommend the recharging station. You'll save a lot of $ in the long run.

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My grandson loves his leapster. He learns so much from it. It is so subtle that he doesn't realize he is learning!

Reviews of CENTER ENTERPRISES INC. CE-6841 MANUSCRIPT NUMBERS STAMP SET 1 NUMB

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Adds a little zing to my math tub games. My students love them. Stamps are easy to grip for small hands, the size is nice, and number is clear once stamped good buy!

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I got this kit thinking it was an inexpensive activity for my daughter and my brother who is blind and autistic. Turns out it was the best kit of the bunch & there was a very small geode in there. When we broke it open, it was the MOST beautiful one I have seen since I was a kidthe crystals were a shiny black look but were actually clear with a black layer underneath. The other rocks were beautiful too. Everyone had a great time with this one, I would HIGHLY recommend it & plan on purchasing at least one more myself!

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This gem dig kit was so much fun. I had a blast digging the rocks out. And it was fairly easy to get every stone out. This kit had 5 gems in it along with a guide that helps you identify each stone and you just can't beat the price. This is the second product I've bought from Gem Center U.S.A. and so far they have not disappointed. Thanks again.

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My 6y/o loved this! We actually had an extra gem in our block. Wetting made it easier to mine them. Really great activity for the rock hunter!

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This was a gift for my grandson and he loved it! He loves crystals and gem mining and loved the kit.

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We found 7 rocks of 6 kinds (one type we got two of the same). Since it was advertised as at least 5, this was great, the 7th rock was a total surprise. It's pretty easy to get the rocks out, it took her about 40 min total and she is only 5 1/2. She loves rocks and so loved this kit. I will buy more in the future to add to her collection of rocks.

It did come in just a bubble lined bag, not a box, so I suspect a previous reviewer's comment that the plaster was all crumbly was due to poor handling by the delivery company. They probably should mark it fragile. Ours was delivered with no problem however.

Cheap Little Tikes DiscoverSounds Shape, Sort and Scatter

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My 12-month-old daughter received two for Christmas from different family members. We had planned to try and exchange one, since we didn't have any receipts.

She LOVED it. We had to keep it at setting 1, since she got upset when settings 2 and 3 got mad at her for playing "wrong" (very frustrating. As a parent, I HATE that!)

But the first one broke within two weeks. The bottom of the bowl lowers to let the shapes out. It stopped lowering. It was already frustrating to play with, as the toy is a bit top-heavy, so I had to keep it standing as she played. And you have to press the button TWICE to get the bottom to lower, which is frustrating for the child. And for the parent, since *I* had to do everything for her.

We hadn't yet returned the extra one, so since she was so upset her toy wasn't working, we opened it too. Straight out of the box it didn't work!

I gave this two stars because my baby loved it. *I* would only rate it 1 star, personally. If it hadn't broken, I'd give it a 3, because the parent has to basically sit there and make it work, at least for the younger kids. And it makes negative sounds when the child puts the shapes in wrong in the extra settings.

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My favorite thing about the Little Tikes Discover Sounds Shape, Sort and Scatter toy is that because of the several different play modes, it captures my son's attention for extended periods. It has a free-play shape sorting mode, that tells my son what shape and color the fish is that he put in it, which teaches him so he can move on to the next level. The second level of the Shape, Sort and Scatter, called "directed shape sorting", where the toy asks my son to insert a specific shape and color and if he gets it right, the flashing green light comes on. It's really nice for him to get that positive feedback, because then he is motivated to keep trying. There's also a "game play mode" where my daughters play with him (since they already know their shapes and colors) to see who will be the first one to find the color and shape the toy asks them for. The thing my kids were most excited about with the toy (in addition to the adorable faces on the shapes!) is the three language options: English, French and Spanish. They really enjoyed checking how to say different words in French and Spanish, and since I know a little of each, I was able to clarify if they were unsure what the word meant.

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I purchased this for my granddaughters 1st birthday. It is a grow with your child toy and I like that it is in English or Spanish as she is from a bilingual family. She loved it although within 2 1/2 months it did not work. Am in the process of replacing it with Little Tykes but a receipt is needed to do so.

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Both of our Grandchlldren , who are one and three, absolutely love this toy. They have sat and entertained themselves for hours. It is also a fantastic learning toy for shapes, colors, and following directions.

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This is a very quality toy that my grandsons love. It just seems to grow with them. They like the variety of sounds and I like that it teaches them beginner counting. I also considered that it works for a variety of ages. I have used many similar items but this one is well worth the money. Shipping was very fast also.

Cheap Mohs Mineral Hardness Scale Set, with (9) Specimens, Magnifier

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I got what I paid for although I expected the specimen sizes to be more uniform. Also the nail provided looked chromed which will mess up the testing against it. I would have liked to have them in a portable and more compact divided poly box. Also the magnifier was a toy, with a narrow field of view. I am glad I have my own microscopes.

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The Moh's Hardness kit is great for showing streak and hardness for when I teach about rocks and minerals. It comes with rock samples and what you need to show the "1 though 10" scale of hardness. It gives that "little extra something" when you're teaching this particular concept.

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I have not given the gift yet. I hope she likes it. She likes to study different types of rocks.

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Moh's hardness scale set with 9 specimens really only has 8 "real" specimens as the item listed as Topaz is more like a piece of manufacturered plexiglass (clear and transparent). It has none of the characteristics identified in the accompanying book and can't even scratch fluorite let alone quartz. Attempts to scratch anything harder than gypsum result in pieces of the "Topaz" flaking off.

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We bought this for a cub scout demonstration and it worked well. Good mineral samples provided. There may be better kits out there, but this is good for the price. I was a bit confused with the purpose of the included nail (part of the hardness scale) and the magnifying class is fairly cheap, but it worked well enough for demonstration purposes. One could find each mineral at a rock shop, hardness scale on the net, a magnifying glass in any toy store, and nail in your front tire, but it is nice to have it all contained in one kit.

Play Visons Hyper-Flex Ultimate Spaghetti Ball Review

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i bought this for a sensory toy for a memory care unit at my work. the residents will carry it around and move the "spaghetti" around in their fingers. i wanted to see what all the fuss was about so i brought it to my desk one day and found myself playing with it while on the phone. it actually is quite relaxing, especially when you feel you need to be moving but have a stationary task to be completed. i would buy it again.

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I ordered the Spaghetti Ball on a whim, while I was searching for a new Koosh. I'd never seen it before and I though it was worth a try. It is just as fun as a Koosh ever was! The "tentacles" are slightly slimier than a Koosh, but nothing near as slimy as the squishy balls I've seen at Walgreens. My 3-y-o who has sensory processing disorder didn't mind the mild sliminess, and he won't play with playdoh. We've had a lot of fun this morning, swinging, bouncing, throwing it, and wearing it on our heads like a wig! The only negative is that if you swing the ball by just one or two strands, the strands will break, but that's no big surprise. I gave it a 3 for educational value, b'c I was really surprised that my little boy who is usually so sensitive about textures and sliminess would play with it. I thought for sure that he would drop it as soon as he felt it. He was excited to try it out, but when I gave it to him, he looked at it funny--like he wasn't too sure about this thing--but then he started to bounce it. I feel like it has value for introducing kids to new textures, and will be good for language stimulation.

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This drum set is incredible. It's very well-constructed and just like the real thing -only smaller. My kids absolutely love it.

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The drums came fast and there were everything I was expecting... my son loves playing on them everyday! Loved seeing his face when he opened it on Christmas.

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I got this for my godson and he loves it!! He asks me to show him how to do another one every time I come! I would suggest keeping it out of their reach and doing a few things at a time so it's not all gone in one afternoon. I also gave him a pack of expanding sponge creatures with it.

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Review of Ramsey PL300 Complete 300 In 1 Electronic Lab

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I bought this for a "Little Brother" (Big Brothers/Big Sisters), to give him a chance to learn about electronics. He is only 13, so building projects together is a must.

I used similar tools for serious product development many years ago. This uses the same basic technology for wiring together components, transistors, and integrated circuits, and has many projects from very simple to very complex. I believe it will provide my little bro many years of fun.

I recommend this for older teenagers with less supervision, or for younger teenagers with some supervision and joint effort. I think it is a little too challenging for must early teens by themselves (unless they are unusual).

Definitely worth the price. You should have seen his face when he opened it! You should have seen his face when the first project worked! And the second... :)

And, if you are looking for something to learn electronics with for yourself, this is the way to go. You can expand later by purchasing your own components to build even more complex circuits!

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My husband and I started with 2 of these for our oldest children. It works really well and because of their ages (7, 8) they get a dime for each smiley face. This allows us to teach them money in addition to responsibility. I have since ordered 2 more for my youngest 2 because they want to earn smileys and money also. I would recommend this to anyone with children.

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My family took the Plankton Net to a southern California beach this morning. We were a bit concerned that we wouldn't catch anything because the instructions said we should avoid crashing waves. The surf was up, and we were in shorts not bathing suits, so there was no way we were going to avoid some churning water. It took a few tries before we got the hang of using the net and minimized how much sand we were collecting. However, after 2-3 tries, we were able to time our dipping to avoid the waves. We got great results catching critters and watching them float, swim, and dart around the container through the magnifiers on its side. Lots of fun for curious kids of all ages and their parents and a great educational addition to the usual sandcastle-making at the beach. When we got home, the net and container cleaned up easily, ready for more beach "safaris."

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We had lots of fun finding plankton during our vacation in Lake Chelan WA. It was amazing to see all the living living organisms in the water. Love this product!

Cheap Story Speller

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We love this game. It's easy to learn, has endless possibilities for storytelling, and gets kids to be creative in a single sitting.

The story element cards, which are used to create the story line on the game board, have such a wide variety that it enables kids to be choosy when they are laying out their board.

The heroes are also diverse and even include animals, proving that animals can be heroes, too.

Families can play this game as a foursome or kids can play it on their own and then share their story to a listening audience. It's a great way to not only learn how to create a story but also to tell a story. The instruction booklet has a list of excellent storytelling tips at the end. And, there is even an Advanced Storytelling Tips section, which is ideal for educators and homeschooling parents.

You'd be surprised how much fun a simple storytelling game can be and this is simply one of the best out there. Story Speller won a Parents' Choice Approved Award. Here, in part, is what the reviewer said:

"It was amazing to see how much fun kids had playing this game. On multiple occasions, we found the kids pulling this out to play when there were more than four kids. They teamed up and made stories together. This game is highly versatile and could have lots of uses at home and in the classroom (the directions provide many other uses for it)."

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