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European Toymaker Famosa Earns Three Ho Ho Ho’s For This Season’s Must-Have Gifts

Know what the "it" toy will be this holiday season? Everyone tries to guess but no one seems to know. That hasn't stopped parents, toy experts and kids making a short list of must-have favorites.... more »

Independent Toy Store Popping up Downtown Detroit

Detroit, MI - When I first met Kurt Spieles, he issued me a challenge: Match as many shapes as I could, in three minutes or less, by placing wooden cutouts into their corresponding spots on... more »

Books, Toys and More: Buttonwood Celebrates 25 Years of Business

Cohasset, MA -As Betsey Detwiler, founder and former owner of Buttonwood Books and Toys recently told the Mariner, after spending a quarter-century running a local shop, “You really get a slice of life.”After 25 years... more »

Trade Names: World of Mirth Still Selling Whimsical Gifts and Toys

Carytown, VA - World of Mirth is Julia Battaglini’s go-to store for toys and gifts.“The selection is mind-blowing. It appeals to every age group and type of customer,” said Battaglini, owner of Secco Wine Bar,... more »

Brilliant Sky Toys & Books Names 12 Kid Favorites to Its 2013 Brilliance List

Wouldn't it be great if there were a concierge service for grownups who needed a toy, today, wrapped and guaranteed to delight the little recipient? What a brilliant idea! Shoppers who are lucky enough to... more »

Small Toy Shop’s Specialty – Big Fun

Tallahassee, FL - Observing 20 years in business isn’t just about what you’ve accomplished, through that is a feat unto itself. Owner Gregory Cohen also paused this week to reflect on what he has learned... more »

Dr. Toy Announces 100 Best Children’s Products of 2013

As a natural, on-going part of our work as parents, teachers, early childhood specialists, and others involved with children at home or elsewhere, we observe children at play. With our eyes we see what works...and... more »

New Shop Just For Kids Opens in Stoke Mandeville

Stoke Mandeville, UK - A shop selling all the items your child needs has opened in Stoke Mandeville.The shop called “Just for Kids” has been open for just over a week at its home in... more »