ONLINE GUIDE TO AWARD-WINNING TOYS CREATES HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAYS

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 4, 2009 -- Los Angeles, Calif. (December 1, 2009) – The recession has turned holiday shopping into a stressful mission. Research shows that most parents won’t forgo gifts for their children altogether, but what they buy this year is more important than ever. To help them find toys that are designed to last and support children’s educational and developmental needs, TDmonthly Magazine has assembled a collection of more than 125 award-winning toys that will guide them in the right direction. (http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=3957)

CREATIVE TOYS = CREATIVE PLAY

From the Artterro Creativity Kit that encourages free-form design with authentic materials, to a sturdy MOOV set that lets children build their own bike, TDmonthly’s award winners from the past three years invite exploration, imagination and both individual and group play — perfect for families! Plus, the guide gives recommendations for infants to teens, so nobody’s left out.

Does the guide feature Cepia’s sell-out Zhu Zhu Pets or Nintendo’s hottest Wii game ? No. But it does have durable wooden toys, eco-friendly options, playthings made in America, and exciting new games. The items were evaluated by families and/or TDmonthly staff with regard to play value, safety, innovation, social or charitable awareness, and success or potential within the specialty market — a sector that inherently values education and focuses intensely on positive toys for children.

PROVEN PRODUCTS MAKE THE LIST

If you’re concerned a child might not like the gift you select, just reference TDmonthly’s list of Classics and Best Sellers to see toys that have already won the hearts of kids and parents! You’ll notice, for example, an affordable, live-frog aquarium from Wild Creations that lets families enjoy a low-maintenance pet, and a captivating R/C Inchworm from Innovation First .

For shoppers’ convenience, there are links to e-commerce sites that sell many of the featured items, along with numerous video demos, ratings and consumer reviews.

NOTE: No company paid a fee to be considered for a TDmonthly award.

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