Weekend Happenings – Jan. 27-29

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Jan 272012
 

How was your week?  We got a few deliveries of new toys, including Magic Moves, a new board game that involves moving and grooving, perfect for a fun packed weekend.  Also, we’ve got some awesome iguanas on display (they’re hanging from the ceiling!)

Toys_in_Portland_iguana plush

Stuffed Animal Iguanas like hanging from the ceiling. It's like flying!

As usual, we’ll be open Friday & Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 11-5.  Stop by to test out the play tables, check out the newest toys and say hello!  Then check out these other weekend happenings!

All Weekend  Rapunzel–Uncut! performed by Northwest Children’s Theater.

Check out this new twist on the traditional story, complete with a live youth band!  The indie rock musical runs Jan. 27 – Feb. 19.  Click here for more details: http://nwcts.org/content/rapunzel-uncut

FRIDAY  Penny the Puppeteer at the Off Broadway Central Lutheran Church

Our friend Penny the Puppeteer will be performing Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar.  Free coffee, tea and stickers!  Friday at 10:30am.  More details: www.pennypuppets.com

All Weekend  Chinese New Year Festivities at the Lan Su Chinese Garden

Check out lion and dragon dances, lantern making demos, storytimes and more.  See the full schedule of events and ticket info here: http://www.lansugarden.org/events_classes/chinese_new_year#schedule

Have an AWESOME weekend!

-Child’s Play

 

 Posted by Megan at 9:41 am

New Sticker Activity Books!

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Jan 262012
 

Hello.

Thursdays on the blog we like to feature DIY, craft kits, activity books and anything else that involves making.  And, since we’re featuring NEW things all week we wanted to share these new Sticker Dressing Activity Books from Usborne.  Each themed book includes over a hundred stickers (sometimes all the way up to 300), play scenes and of course people to dress.    Sticker Dressing Dolls are one of our “greatest hits” and these new series are already flying off the shelves!

Toys_in_Portland_sticker dolly dress new

Dream Jobs, Pirates, Costumes & Parties, Heroes!

Have a day full of magic and whimsy!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 6:32 pm

New Toys on the Way – Part 2!

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Jan 252012
 

As promised here is part 2 of the Seattle Toy and Gift Show.  The most exciting part is that the photos we’ve shared are only a mini sample of the new things we’re expecting in soon.  Keep checking the blog for more updates, and stop by the store to try everything out for yourself.

Horse Kisses!

Be the first person to use your mini flipper to assemble your burger and move it to your plate! We love mini food!

The latest and greatest Green Science kit...GREEN ROCKET!

My Little Sandbox now comes in a portable container. Choose from Turtle or Ladybug.

Pacifier, snuggle buddy and lovey blanket all in one!

Squishable Cookies! These aren't for sale, but they were so cute we had to share them.

So cute!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a terrific day!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 6:41 pm

Tuesday Tomes: Blue Chameleon

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Jan 242012
 

Hello!

Today we have a quick review of Blue Chameleon by Emily Gravett.

Blue Chameleon, by Emily Gravett, is a beautifully illustrated book that follows a lonely chameleon trying to blend in. This is a great book for toddlers to identify colors, shapes, animals, and objects with during story time!  Published by Simon & Schuster, $16.99.

Have a fantastically terrific day!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 9:07 pm

New Toys on the Way – Part 1

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Jan 232012
 

First, thank you to everyone who came to our Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday.  Everyone had a great time!

Now on to some big, exciting news!  We have new toys on the way!  Last weekend, Margaret, Pat and Megan attended the Seattle Gift and Toy Show (see them below, hanging out with a few new puppets) and got to see some of the latest and greatest toys.  Over the next few weeks, we’ll be getting boxes of everything from new Micro-sized Squishables and Clifford 50th Anniversary plush to Space Blasters and Test Tube Aliens.  Check out the photos below for a sneak peek of what’s to come!  And, come back on Wednesday for an even bigger sneak peek!

These monster puppets have squeakers in their mouths!

 

Micro Squishables with Backpack Clip

 

2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of Clifford the Big Red Dog!

 

This Space Blaster comes in blue or red, and makes great BLAST sounds!

 

Once you hatch your alien you'll see a light blinking on its head. That's the heartbeat!

 

Check back tomorrow for an awesome book review!  Then check again on Wednesday to see more photos from the Toy and Gift Show!

Have a fantastic day!

-Child’s Play

 

 Posted by Megan at 7:30 pm

Tomorrow – Chinese New Year Celebration!

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Jan 202012
 

Hey there!

Be sure to stop by the store tomorrow between 10 and 1 for our Chinese New Year Celebration!  Crafts, Games, Prizes and Face Painting!  See below for all the fun-filled details!

Have a great weekend!

-Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 11:08 am

DIY: Chinese Paper Lanterns

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Jan 192012
 

Paper Lanterns for Saturday's celebration!

Hello Everyone!

Today we have a great Chinese Paper Lantern Tutorial.  We followed the instructions over at Enchanted Learning to make these great, simple and quick lanterns.  Click the link below to make your own lanterns!

DIY Paper Lanterns from Enchanted Learning

We added a fun Chinese character on each lantern!

 Posted by Megan at 6:27 pm

Chinese New Year Toys!

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Jan 182012
 

Hello Again!

Pandas, Good Luck Kitties, Dragons, and more!  We’ve got all your Chinese New Year themed toy needs covered!

Panda by Wild Republic $14.99

 

Good Luck Kitty by Schylling $12.99 Good Luck Kitty Erasers by Iwako $1.00

 

Chinese Stickers by Dover $1.50 each

Have a great day!

Child’s Play

 Posted by Megan at 7:46 pm

Tuesday Tomes – Chinese New Year

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Jan 172012
 

Hello!

Today we have two book reviews from our wonderful book experts Chrissy and Anne.

Ruby's Wish By: Shirin Yim Bridges, Ills. by: Sophie Blackall

Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award and based on the author’s real life grandmother! Ruby’s Wish is to grow up and go to university like the boys, instead of getting married like all the other girls do.
Ruby is fortunate, her grandfather allows all his grandchildren to be educated at home and Ruby excels at her studies. Slowly all her siblings leave for university or get married and only Ruby remains. Ruby is sure it will be her last Chinese New Year at home. Will Ruby get to realize her wish?
Great for ages 4-8.  Published by Chronicle Books $15.95

Little Panda By Renata Liwska

Renata Liwska’s Little Panda is a sweet tale for ages 3-8 of a little panda named Bao Bao and his mother Lin Lin who go in search of delicious bamboo and cozy naps. Liwska’s soft pencil drawings are calming and her expressive faces and poses will delight young readers. Bao Bao encounters a dangerous tiger and there is a funny surprise! This would be a wonderful book to give as a gift or to cherish in your own library. Published by Houghton Mifflin $12.95
Renata Liwska has also written and illustrated Red Wagon. Her beautiful illustrations are also in The Quiet Book and The Loud Book (written by Deborah Underwood).
 Posted by Megan at 8:44 pm

Chinese New Year Week!

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Jan 162012
 
Hey everyone!

Monday, January 23rd is Chinese New Year, and in anticipation of the coming event we’ll be posting about it all week.  First off, where should you go to celebrate Chinese New Year?  Well, we’ve got a great event planned for Saturday morning right here at Child’s Play!

Chinese New Year Celebration!

Saturday, January 21
10am-1pm

Enjoy crafts, games, prizes, face painting and more!

Make a paper fan (with a dragon on it)!
Test your Chopstick Skills!
Win a Prize!
Have your face painted!

All Ages!  Free!

We already have decorations up in the store (Paper Lantern DIY coming soon!)  And, some great displays!  2012 is the year of the dragon, and we definitely have everything for your dragon needs.

Check back again tomorrow forChinese New Year Book Recommendations!


Have a great day!
Child’s Play
 Posted by Megan at 9:06 pm
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