Earlier this week, the Toy Industry Association honored the best toys of 2008 in 11 categories, including best activity toy and best educational toy. Of interest to parents of preschoolers:
- Activity Toy of the Year -- recognizing a toy that inspires creative play through various forms of activity – Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush by Crayola LLC
- Educational Toy of the Year -- recognizing a toy that, through play, helps children develop special skills and/or knowledge – LeapFrog TAG Reading System by LeapFrog
- Girl Toy of the Year -- for toys developed specifically for girls of any age – Playmobil Horse Farm by Playmobil USA, Inc.
- Electronic Entertainment Toy of the Year -- for toys that merge high-technology with creativity and imagination – FurReal Friends Biscuit My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro
- Infant/Preschool Toy of the Year -- for toys designed for infant and/or preschool children – Elmo Live by Fisher-Price, Inc.
- Outdoor Toy of the Year -- focused on toys designed for outdoor play – Crayola 3D Sidewalk Chalk by Crayola LLC
Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack Series 1 Spheres by Spin Master took Toy of the Year honors and Joan Ganz Cooney, the co-founder of Sesame Street Workshop and Jack Pressman (deceased), founder of Pressman Toy were both inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
What are your "Toys of the Year?"
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Loving Family Doll house was the best toy for my 3 year old for Christmas. She is loving it and I like the way it was made.