Odd Ball Surprises: Books and toys for kids


Twisted Puzzle


A set of puzzle blocks which can be twisted and turned to change shape. Variety of patterns based on the guide provided or the child's imagination can be made. Playing with this set is fun! It develops fine motor skills, expands children's thinking ability, and stimulates their imagination. Can be played as tangram. Read More >
Cost: $19.99

Dancing Larry


There is a lot of text in this book for the littlest ones among us, but the story is so silly that most attention spans don't wander away. Larry is, of course, the polar bear lifeguard at a hotel in Bayonne, New Jersey (where else), and this book chronicles his dreams of dancing on the big stage. The story, the one-liners, the names, the whole shebang - you'll all laugh, ...
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Cost: $16.95
$13.56

Toss the Taggies


Throw me! Roll me! Rattle me! It?s all about playtime with our NEW Toss the TAGGIE! Loads of different activities can be explored and shared by kids of all ages with this special tag adorned ball! Super soft and cuddly, it makes a fun sound too! Ages birth and up. 8" Diameter. Read More >
Cost: $19.99

He Came with the Couch


This is a wacky, offbeat book in the most engaging possible way. No sweet baby farm animals here, this is a slightly wild-eyed, not-so-slightly eccentric family who finds themselves in the company of a, well, a 'creature' who arrived home with their flea market couch. The whole story is funny and odd, and at the same moment that you might not be able to figure out what to make of ...
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Cost: $15.95

Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man: A Tale of the Sea in the Classic Tradition


This may be one of Robert McCloskey's lesser-known titles, but it's an absolute gem of which we (and our Savvy kids) are enormously fond. The hero is a retired fisherman turned housepainter whose zest for the sea remains undiminished by the leaky condition of his multicolored boat. Burt goes out deep-sea fishing one day, and in the ensuing adventure, McCloskey lets loose his sense of humor and the absurdist ...
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Cost: $19.99
$14.99

Just a Minute (Trickster Tale)


This book is like no other in your bookshelves, and it just might become your sleeper hit, your little one's very favorite. Trust us, we've seen it happen. This book uses Mexican cultural traditions to tell an original little story about a Grandma Beetle who uses her old-standby counting skills to stall for time when the skeleton Senor Calavera arrives at her door. Your little one will ...
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Cost: $15.95
$11.96

Be the Coolest Dad on the Block


Okay, we're not suggesting hat Pop isn't already the coolest dad on the block, it's just that, well, maybe there are just a few little areas where he might benefit from a refresher course. (Whew - that was a close one.) But not to worry - once your dad has worked his way through even a couple of the myriad tricks, games, jokes, tales and stunts jampacked into this volume, ...
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Cost: $11.95
$9.56

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late


Sometimes a little humor and a little reverse psychology are needed to persuade a wakeful preschooler that it really is time for bed. If that is the case at your house, allow us to suggest acquainting your preschooler with Mo Willems's pigeon. This stubborn, whiny, kvetching yet somehow oddly appealing bird turns the tables on his kiddie readers who are instructed, on the first page, not to let him stay ...
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Cost: $14.99
$10.19

Diary of a Wombat


This silly tale of a wombat determined to get what he wants from an unwitting family will delight the parent of a toddler. You've never realized how much your toddler resembles a wombat until now. It's comforting, somehow, this revelation. And then as your preschooler grows up and begins to refine his sense of humor, he'll be the one chuckling over the tyranny of a demanding wombat. We don't promise ...
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Cost: $14.00
$10.98

Clementine and Mungo


One of the truest joys of parenting, we find, is the joys of eavesdropping. Our kids are preschoolers, not teenagers, so what we are privileged to hear when they are chatting alone with their friends and siblings is almost inevitably darling. The stories they tell, the leaps of imagination they take, the affection they express - they are all so exquisite. This book reads just like a listen around an ...
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Cost: $16.95
$5.99

Mice Morals and Monkey Business


This book is unusual, for sure, but less for being wacky than for being absolutely exquisite. It would be just as welcome on your living room coffee table as a book of literature and art - but you're the parent of a preschooler and you haven't seen your living room in no telling how long! So your child's bookshelf is as good a place as any - or you can ...
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Cost: $18.95
$14.78

Where the Sidewalk Ends


You surely remember this simply spectacular collection of poetry from when you were (ahem) younger. Here's a hint - if you don't want to count exactly how many decades ago that was, don't buy the special edition with "30th anniversary" emblazoned on the cover. Alright then, it's not new to you, but it will be to your preschooler, and Mr. Silverstein is the universally acknowledged master of funny poems for ...
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Cost: $18.99
$12.91

Bingory


Part Bingo, part Memory, Bingory is an entertaining and challenging memory game for kids and parents alike. Be the first to complete your bingo card by finding matching pairs and you win ! Read More >
Cost: $19.99

Taggie? Fun Shapes "Toss"


4 big, soft TAGGIES blocks each feature tons of tactile elements, colorful images, silly sounds and, of course, TAGGIES galore! Easy-grab, un-stuffed blocks can be squashed into a diaper bag. Clever hook & loop links attach all blocks together for play in the stroller, highchair or car seat. Ages birth and up. Read More >
Cost: $34.99

First Book of Sushi


Finished with bland baby mush, your little one is ready for some serious exploration. The simply sensational World Snacks series of board books gets the adventure started. You can explore the wonders of sushi, dim sum, soul food, authentic pasta, Latin flavors - oh, and you should expect that snacking will soon be referred to as "noshing" from your newly cosmopolitan eater. And another warning: she may never be satisfied ...
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Cost: $6.95

Our Theme for September 2008

The Social Life of Preschoolers

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The Birthday Party Social Whirl

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Sometimes we get a bit frazzled when the wave of invitations splashes onto our family's calendar, but ... Read more >

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