Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2001

by Oppenheim, Joanne; Oppenheim, Stephanie; Oppenheim, James; Auclair, Joan

• ISBN13: 9780966482362
• ISBN10: 0966482360
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Inc

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
I. Toys
Infants: Birth to One Year	1	(25)
The Horizontal Infant
Crib Toys
Equipment for Playtime
First Lap & Floor Toys
The Vertical Infant
Rattles & Teethers
Floor Toys
First Toys for Crawlers
Tub Time
First Huggables
Best Travel Toys for Infants
Best New Baby/Shower Gifts
Looking Ahead: Best First Birthday Gifts for Every Budget
Toddlers: One to Two Years	26	(34)
Active Physical Play
Strictly Outdoors
Sit-Down Play
First Construction Toys
First Stacking, Nesting, and Shape-Sorter Toys
Pretend Play
Art and Music
Bath Toys
Basic Furniture
Selecting Backyard Gym Sets
Best Travel Toys for Toddlers
Best Second Birthday Gifts for Every Budget
Preschool: Three to Four Years	60	(38)
Pretend Play
Construction Toys
Early Games
Puzzles
Science Toys and Activities
Active Physical Play
Wheel Toys
Stand-Alone Climbers
Playhouses
Art Supplies
Music and Movement
Preschool Furniture Basics
Best Travel Toys
Best Third and Fourth Birthday Gifts for Every Budget
Early School Years: Five to Ten Years	98	(41)
Pretend Play
Dolls
Electric Train Sets
Racing Car & Track Sets
Remote Cars
Construction Toys
Games
Math Games & Equipment
Puzzles
Activity Kits & Art Supplies
Musical Instruments
Active Play Sand and Water Toys
Wheel Toys
Science Toys & Equipment
Best Travel Toys & Games
Best Birthday Gifts for Every Budget
II. Books	139	(53)
Babies and Young Toddlers
Older Toddlers
Preschool Books for Threes and Fours
Early School-Age Children
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
Resource/Activity Books
Coping with Life's Ups and Downs: Books for Mixed Ages
Holiday Books
Reference Books for Mixed Ages
Recommended Magazines
III. Videos	192	(24)
Music and Activities
Picturebook Videos
Story Videos for Early School Years
Feature-Length Films
Information, Please
Coping with Real Life
Science and Ecology
Holidays
Noteworthy Catalogs
Noteworthy On-Line Sites
IV. Audio: Great Music & Stories	216	(17)
Music
Stories: Audio/Book Sets
Play Along Instruments
Audio & Electronic Equipment
Resources
V. Computer Software/CD-ROM	233	(24)
Trends
Robotics
Software for the Youngest Users
Story Book Software
Thought-Provoking Programs
Simulations
Classic Games
Sports
Internet Games
Creativity Software
Imaging Products
Music & Sound
The Three Rs
Reference Titles
On-Line Reference Titles
Software for the Whole Family
PC Game Gear Checklist
Five Must-Have PC Accessories
Game Machines
VI. Using Ordinary Toys for Kids with Special Needs	257	(36)
Infants and Toddlers
Preschool and Early School Years
Construction Toys
Pretend Play
Art Supplies
Big Muscles/Physical Play
Books
Videos
Audios
Resources
Top-Rated Mail-Order Catalogs/On-Line Sites	293	(2)
Safety Guidelines	295	(5)
Subject Index	300	(8)
Brand Name and Title Index	308