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Here are our top
ten picks
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I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles
The picture riddles in this
gorgeous Christmas-themed book will keep kids busy for
hours. Beautifully detailed collages are featured on
each spread, along with text that reveals exactly what kids
must find in the pictures. The riddles are fun and
educational.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture...
at Amazon.com]
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 Caillou's Holiday Movie
Released in the final quarter of 2004, Caillou's first
full-length movie is a real treat. An advent calendar
generates anticipation for Christmas, and Caillou takes part in
many winter activities as he gets ready for the holidays. The
movie explores and introduces children to holiday traditions in
different cultures as well. The DVD edition is well worth
purchasing, not only because of its extras in the form of an
animated interview with Caillou and two multi-level games, but
because it can be viewed in English, French, and Spanish. The
multilingual feature is of particular interest to families who
want to encourage second-language acquisition at an early age.
Highly recommended. Our Rating: A
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Caillou's Holiday Movie
(DVD) or Caillou's Holiday Movie
(VHS)]
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A Classical Kids Christmas
A collection
of joyous Christmas songs and carols make up this superb
children's audio recording. Children embark on a Christmas
adventure complete with an engaging storyline, an exceptional
children's choir, and the true meaning of Christmas. Excellent for
children ages 8 and up!
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: A Classical Kids Christmas
at Amazon.com]
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Raymond Briggs' The Snowman & Raymond Briggs' The Bear
He isn't
Frosty, but this snowman-come-to-life will nevertheless charm
young children. Our only
complaint with this video is its length--it's too short!
Otherwise, this is a beautiful video based on Raymond Briggs'
book, The Snowman. It inspires imagination and fantasy, and
its gentleness will appeal to parents as well as their kids. The
story is wordless, and the musical soundtrack is exceptional.
 [For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: The Snowman
at Amazon.com]
Like The
Snowman video, The Bear is a wordless story that is
both charming and
wondrous. Based on the children's story of the same name, this
video follows the dreamy adventures of a small girl who receives a
visit from a kind polar bear. It's short, but The Bear is a
delightfully gentle story that the whole family will enjoy.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Raymond Briggs' The Bear
at Amazon.com]
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  Diego Saves Christmas!
Two feature episodes are winter-themed and new to DVD. The DVD
also includes two bonus episodes. In Diego Save's Christmas,
Santa's sleigh is stuck on a mountain, and Diego is off to
rescue him....and Christmas. Cute and educational.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy:
Go Diego Go! Diego Saves Christmas!
(DVD)
at Amazon.com]
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The Ultimate Christmas Sticker Book
This very satisfying book features
pages of stickers, and a place for each and every one of them
throughout the book. This will surely keep little ones busy as
they attempt to match the holiday-themed colorful stickers to
their outlines.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: The Ultimate Christmas Sticker Book
at Amazon.com]
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 Putumayo
Presents: Christmas Around the World
With
such beautiful recordings as African Playground and Dreamland
under their belt, Putumayo World Music have established
themselves as first-rate international music publishers. Although
designed primarily for kids, Putumayo Presents recordings
are as parent-friendly as they are kid-friendly. Their latest release, Putumayo Presents
Christmas Around the World, offers classic Christmas songs
with an international twist. This multilingual recording is fresh,
rousing, and rich with culture.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy:
Putumayo Presents: Christmas Around the World
at Amazon.com]
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 Jingle
Bell Baby
Even the
youngest of viewers can enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas
in Jingle Bell Baby, a video designed for the very young. A visit
to the candy cane factory, familiar Christmas songs,
cookie-baking, and more are some of this video's highlights.
It's a 30-minute Christmas treat, filled with live-action
video.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Jingle Bell Baby
at Amazon.com]
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 Merry Fishes to All
Quirky, fun,
and hilarious describe this collection of Christmas songs for
children (and parents too!) by Trout Fishing in America, and so
does "high quality". The wit in the songs' lyrics will
bring smiles to parents' faces, as their kids delight in tunes
about holiday excitement, disappointments, and pleasures. Merry
Fishes to All is delightfully different.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Merry Fishes to All
at Amazon.com]
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 Fisher
Price Little People Christmas
Place
this set under the tree, and kids can actually play with the
nativity scene! Toddlers always love the chunky Little
People figurines, and with this set, they can learn
something about the meaning behind Christmas. Cute!
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: A Little People Christmas
at Amazon.com]
 Little
People Christmas Village
This fun toy set is great for
kids to play with even before Christmas--in the days or (month)
leading up to the Christmas holidays. It features the chunky
Little People figures that toddlers adore, in the form of Santa,
Mrs. Claus, a helpful elf, and a reindeer! A Christmas tree,
Santa's sleigh, a large present, and 3 little buildings round out
this fun set that inspires holiday-themed imagination.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Little People Christmas Village
at
Amazon.com]
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Toot & Puddle I'll Be Home for Christmas
The
friendship between Toot, a little pig who loves to travel,
and Puddle, a happy and busy homebody, comes shining through in this
Christmas book that's sure to delight both Toot & Puddle
fans and those new to the series.
[Buy Toot & Puddle: I'll Be Home for Christmas
at Amazon.com]
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 My Little Pony: A Very Minty
Christmas
New this season, My Little Pony:
A Very Minty Christmas is the first feature DVD of the popular
franchise, and it's a warm, positive, and engaging movie. It's a
real treat! (See our
full
review). Our Rating: A
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy:
My Little Pony - A Very Minty Christmas
(DVD edition) or My Little Pony - A Very Minty Christmas
(VHS)]
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 Betty
Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook
Families will
love the easy, family-pleasing recipes in this exceptional and
inspiring cookbook. The holiday recipes featured here include
appetizers, main dishes, desserts, cookies, candies, holiday
gifts, and a nice collection of kids' favorite dishes. There's
even a good-sized collection of vegetarian dishes. From cheese
fondues to bar cookies to rib roasts...there's something here for
everyone. We love this book!
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy:
Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook
at Amazon.com]
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 Usborne
Christmas Cooking
Designed
for kids, this well-illustrated cookbook features
kid-friendly recipes and step-by-step instructions for
creating all sorts of Christmas treats. After baking a
rectangular cake, for example, kids are shown how to cut the
cake into triangles and squares in order to create little
Christmas trees and presents--ready to decorate! Chocolate
fudge, "painted" cookies, shining star cookie
ornaments, gingerbread heart cookies, and more are featured.
How to make tags and ribbons along with some gift-wrapping
tips are also included. There are not a lot of recipes, but
the ones here are attractive. Our favorite recipe shows kids
how to make snowmen and gifts out of marzipan. As long as
you purchase the marzipan, this is an easy-to-do (and yummy)
craft.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy:
Christmas Cooking
at Amazon.com]
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Online
The non-commercial holiday Web site,
http://www.saintnick.org,
appeals to children of all ages and their parents seeking
online communication with Santa Claus and who are interested
in Christmas-themed infotainment. Visitors to the St. Nick Web
site can send their Christmas lists to Santa and receive a
personalized e-mails back from the “big guy”, play holiday
trivia games, listen their favorite Christmas tunes, share
their favorite traditions and recipes, learn about the magic
of Santa's one-night trip around the world and more.
Buying Toys Online is easier than facing the crowded stores!
Here is our list of premium online stores for toy shopping:
Just Released - Amazon's Holiday Toy List 2014
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Just Released - Amazon's Holiday Toy List 2012
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Buying Toys Online is easier than facing the crowded stores!
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FamilyFun's Cookies for Christmas: 75...
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Looking for a
great holiday cookie cookbook? This affordable recipe book is
filled with beautiful pictures of yummy cookies that parents
and kids can bake together, along with clear instructions for
making them! Family-friendly and fun.
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