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Friday, April 22, 2011

Dr Toy's Best Green Play Information One

Introducing! DR TOY'S BEST GREEN CHILDREN'S TOYS & PRODUCTS 2011 © Eco- Friendly Toys- Part One

Since 2007 Dr Toy has proudly identified Best Green Play products that are making a difference. These Best Green Products constitute a small number now among all the choices of products available, but we need to start somewhere. The awareness grows as more families are thinking and considering new directions that are safer, more balanced and healthier. We are pleased and proud to identify the BEST GREEN PLAY PRODUCTS 2011 and to commend the conscientious companies that are making these products. Dr Toy has identified BEST GREEN play products that help children to play and learn more about their world. She has found many excellent products made from organic materials, or produced in other new ways that are healthier and encourages you to consider these products for home, school, and gifts.

About Dr. Toy's Best Green Products – 2011

Dr Toy has located new GREEN books, websites and many resources that inspire you to learn more about what you can do to participate in changing and working together to create a healthier place for everyone. Please keep us informed of any new products or sites you find of value.

# Company Product Type Age Price CustSrv# www.

1. 3rd Stone Design PlanetBox Lunchbox OT SR TR GN 3-12 $59.95 415-454-3005 planetbox.com

2. 4M-Industrial Devel. Eco Science Toys CP SC SR GN 8-12 $12.99 800-356-0474 4m-ind.com

3. 4M-Industrial Devel. Solar Robot CP OP TY GN 8-12 $23.00 800-356-0474 4m-ind.com

4. ALEX M&M Candy Wrapper Jewelry AC CP NO GN 7-12 $21.99 800-666-2539 alextoys.com

5. b. dazzle COWS Scramble Squares® ES SR TR TY GN 4-12 $8.95 800-809-4242 b-dazzle.com

6. Blue Orange Games Fastrack AE BG HO GN 5-12 $20.00 415-252-0372 blueorangegames.com

7. Blue Orange Games Gobblet ES GN 7-12 $30.00 415-252-0372 blueorangegames.com

8. Crafty Kids Playhouses Adventure Castle AC CP FP GN 3-12 $44.95 404-343-1668 craftykidsusa.com

9. Creative Beast Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay AC CP SR TY GN 2-12 $21.99 206-601-1197 mama-ks.com

10. Creativity for Kids Recycled Cardboard Zoo AC CP FP GN 3-8 $29.99 800-311-8684 creativityforkids.com

11. DoodleTown Toys Little Toys for Little Hands FP TR TS TY 0-5 $7.00 763-263-5123 doodletowntoys.com

12. DuneCraft Eco Plant Pals ES SC SR GN 3-12 $2.99 800-306-4168 dunecraft.com

13. DuneCraft Organic Veggies ES SC SR GN 3-12 $4.99 800-306-4168 dunecraft.com

14. Educational Insights Reading Roundup!™ BG ES GN 5-8 $14.99 888-800-7893 educationalinsights.com

15. Engino.net Solar Cars CO CP ES GN 9-12 $79.99 847-541-3800 engino.net

16. Engino.net Solar Power Machine CO CP ES GN 9-12 $59.99 847-541-3800 engino.net

17. Engino.net Solar Pro Duo CO CP ES GN 9-12 $99.99 847-541-3800 engino.net

18. Faber-Castell MAX EcoPencil AC CP GN 3-12 $8.00 800-311-8684 fabercastell.com

19. Green Toys Green Toys Sandwich Shop SR TY GN 2-6 $15.00 415-839-9971 greentoys.com

20. Hape Int'l e-moto SR TS TY GN 3-8 $24.95 800-661-4142 hapetoys.com

21. Hape Int'l Mini e-vehicles SR TS TY GN 3-8 $4.95 800-661-4142 hapetoys.com

22. Hosung NY Good Earth Girl Ballerina DO PL TY GN 0 mos-5 $25.00 718-389-8233 miyim.com

23. Kiss Naturals DIY Lip Balm Kit AC CP SC GN 6-12 $21.95 877-617-1563 kissnaturals.com

24. Mudpuppy Playspaces CP TY 4-8 $10.00 800-670-7441 mudpuppy.com

25. OWI Salt Water Fuel Cell Car SC SR TY GN 10-12 $15.95 800-638-1694 owirobot.com

26. Peaceable Kingdom Hoot Owl Hoot! BG ES SR GN 4-12 $14.99 877-444-5195 peaceablekingdom.com

27. PlanToys Alphabet A-Z CP ES SR GN 3-5 $38.00 866-517-7526 plantoysusa.com

28. POOF®-Slinky® Stikits™ AC AE CO CP ES 5-12 $7.99 800-329-8697 poof-slinky.com

29. Rubbabu Rubbablox Building Blocks CO CP ES GN 3 mos-5 $39.95 855-782-2228 rubbabu.com

30. Sprig Toys Sprig™ Conestacker ES PZ TY GN 6 18 mos $14.99 877-469-4266 sprigtoys.com

31. Sprig Toys Sprig™ Soarin' SeaPlane™ FP OP TY GN 3-6 $24.99 877-469-4266 sprigtoys.com

32. Thames & Kosmos Global Water Quality CP ES SC GN 8-12 $13.95 800-587-2872 thamesandkosmos.com

33. Wee Can Too Edible Baby Finger Paint AC CP TY GN 6 mos-5 $35.00 541-514-9050 weecantooart.com

34 Wishbone Design 3in1 Original Wishbone Bike OP TS TY GN 1-5 $229.00 888-748-7453 wishbonedesign.com

35. Young Minds At Play First Jigsaw Puzzle - Square ES PZ GN 1-3 $40.00 888-484-8094 youngmindsatplay.com

Key:

AC = arts & crafts

AE = active

BG = board game

CO = construction

CP = creative product

DO = doll

ES = educational skills

FP = fantasy play

GN = green

HO = hobby

NO = novelty

OP =outdoor play

PL = plush

PZ = puzzle

SC = science

SR = socially responsible

TR = travel

TS = transportation

TY = toy

Dr Toy-author of Smart Play Smart Toys How to Raise a Child with a High P.Q. Play Quotient" says, "GO GREEN 2011! Happy Earth Day wherever you live! Please Take Care for Our Fragile Planet! It's the only one we have! Thank you! Let's Play!"

Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. /Dr.Toy

Consultant/Author/Speaker

Dr Toy's Guide

San Francisco, CA

510-540-0111