Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2002

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

• ISBN13: 9780966482386
• ISBN10: 0966482387
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Inc

Summary

As featured on the TODAY SHOW! Parents turn to the experts at the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, the nationally recognized independent consumer organization, for reviews of the best (and worse) products in children's media. The Oppenheims help guide parents to find the best designed and most educational toys, books, recordings, videos and software for kids from infancy to age 10. More than 1,000 products reviewed as well as chapter for kids with special needs. Oppenheims are contributors to NBC's TODAY Show.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vix
I TOYS
Infants: Birth to One Year	1	(30)
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
Toddlers-in-Training Toys
Best New Baby/Shower Gifts
Looking Ahead: Best First Birthday Gifts for Every Budget
Toddlers: One to Two Years	31	(38)
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
Best Travel Toys for Toddlers
Best Second Birthday Gifts for Every Budget
Preschool: Three to Four Years	69	(42)
Pretend Play
First Trains and Track Toys
Construction Toys
Early Games
Puzzles
Science Toys and Activities
Active Physical Play
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	111	(40)
Pretend Play
Dolls
Electric Train Sets
Racing Car & Track Sets
Remote Control Cars
Construction Toys
Games
Puzzles
Activity Kits & Art Supplies
Musical Instruments
Active Play
Science Toys & Equipment
Best Travel Toys & Games
Best Birthday Gifts for Every Budget
Books	151	(50)
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
Videos	201	(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 Websites
Audio: Great Music & Stories	225	(18)
Music
Stories: Audio/Book Sets
Play Along Instruments
Audio & Electronic Equipment
Resources
Computer Software/CD-ROM	243	(22)
Trends
Software for Younger Users
Thought-Provoking Programs
Sports
Robotics
Creativity Software
Imaging Products
Music & Sound
The Three Rs
Reference Titles
On-Line Reference Sources
Software for the Whole Family
PC Game Gear Checklist
Five Must-Have PC Accessories
Game Machines
Using Ordinary Toys for Kids with Special Needs	265	(36)
Infants and Toddlers
Preschool and Early School Years
Construction Toys
Pretend Play
Art Supplies
Big Muscles/Physical Play
Books
Audio
Resources
Top-Rated Mail-Order Catalogs/On-Line Sites	301	(2)
Safety Guidelines	303	(5)
Subject Index	308	(8)
Brand Name and Title Index	316