And, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Bring the kids by the store to pick up a Halloween Treat! We’ve got pinwheels, stickers and more to choose from!
Have a Boo-tiful day!
-Child’s Play
Oct 312012
Oct 302012
Happy Halloween! Oh gosh, well, I guess it’s not quite Halloween yet, but what’s wrong in celebrating a bit early! We’ve been reading spooky, halloween-ish books all month, and today’s review is no exception. Mysteries, ghosts, haunted houses, weird relatives, this one’s got it all! The review is below, but hey, before you read the review – don’t forget to swing by the store tomorrow (in costume, of course!) to get a Halloween Prize! Pinwheels, stickers, who knows what ghoulish ware you’ll go home with!
Ok, on with the book review, brought to you by our very own book expert, Chrissy!
Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator by
This is the first of a fun series sure to be a hit with spirited and sassy girls, and mystery fans alike! Thirteen-year-old Gilda Joyce is a self styled Psychic Investigator. Armed with her Master Psychics Handbook, her trusty typewriter (previously owned by her father, Nicholas Joyce, now deceased), her finely honed intuition and impeccable fashion sense, Gilda sets out to solve mysteries…one haunting at a time!
In this first book of the series, after wrangling a trip to San Francisco to visit with relatives, Gilda discovers just how much her stiff and mysterious cousin and his delicate daughter need her help to uncover a dark family secret that has a tortured ghost haunting their home. Recommended for ages 8+.
Have a spook-tacular day!
-Child’s Play
Oct 292012
Vulture by Jellycat, Mouse puppet by Folkmanis
Like the Halloween Totem Pole? Stop in to check out our Halloween themed books and toys, and pick up a few sugar-free items for the kiddos treats tomorrow. Or, stop by the dress-up section for a costume! Here’s a few ideas:
Thinking Putty Creatures, Ages 3+ $12.99
Monster Doodles, Ages 4+ $9.99
Fire Chief Costume by Melissa and Doug, Ages 3-6 $23.99 sale price thru 10/31 (originally $29.99)
And, hey, is your calendar marked with our upcoming event?!
Have a stunningly lovely day!
-Child’s Play
Oct 262012
This is the last weekend for the GIGANTIC Melissa & Doug sale! Don’t miss 20% off all your favorites; easels, giant stuffed giraffes, slice and bake wooden cookies, and new favorites like stacking cars and velvet fuzzy stickers!
And, head over Amy Vining’s east-side photo studio for her annual Kids’ Halloween Party!
Have a stupendously fantastic weekend!
-Child’s Play
Oct 252012
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Also, this Jumping Joey just showed up in the store! Put the balls in its’ pouch, then open the velcro flap to retrieve them! Plus, her ears and tail are crinkle fabric! So much cuteness, we wish we had a baby to buy this for right this minute!
Jumping Joeys, Ages 9 mos+ $24.99
Have a magnificent day!
-Child’s Play
Oct 242012
My XyloPiano, Ages 3+ $34.99
This a classic that we finally have back in the store! Push the keys or use the mallets to play the color-coded song sheets. This is a great introduction instrument for even the smallest of hands! Plus, everything stores inside the instrument!
Pewi by Ybike, Ages 9mos – 3years $69.99
This 2 in 1 ride on toy is a great tricycle alternative. Starting at 9 months use the bike as a walking aid, then around 1 year, when baby’s legs are a little longer, sit on the seat to use the bike as a ride on. Available in red or blue. Oh, and don’t forget to download free games and exercises from Ybike’s website.
Robot Chalkboard $17.99
Little guys need chalkboards, they’re just simple fun that everyone should be so lucky to take part in. This one is fun to draw on, and it looks so awesome on the wall!
And, by the way, our friend Amy Vining is hosting a Kids’ Halloween Party at her studio! Check Amy’s website for more details.
Have a fun day!
-Child’s Play
Oct 232012
We’re still into Halloween books around here; ghosts, psychic-teenage-private detectives, monsters, giant pumpkins, and more. Today’s story is part of the Zen Shorts series. John J. Muth writes beautiful stories based on Japanese folk tales. Lovely stories, good morals and beautiful illustrations. Check out more below!
Zen Ghosts by John J .Muth, Ages 5+
Stillwater Panda is back with a ghost story for Halloween! It is Halloween and after the children go trick-or-treating, Stillwater tells them a spooky tale. Based on an ancient Zen koan, Senjo and Her Soul Are Separated, the story is about a woman who is pulled in two different directions- with a surprising result! It is a simple ghost story at heart, but also deals with a subject that happens in our everyday lives.
As Jon J. Muth states in his afterword,
“I wanted to offer this story to children because at a very young age we discover questions about duality. There is the me I am with my parents, the me I am with my friends, and there is another me with a different group of my friends.. When our hearts are taken in two different directions, where are we?”
Read this with your little ones! Interesting conversation is sure to follow. Recommended for ages 5+.
Have an insightful day!
-Child’s Play
Oct 222012
Know some awesome family friendly places around town? Want to help them win an award so that other people will know how awesome they are too? If yes, then you should vote in Red Tricycle’s 2012 Totally Awesome Awards! In the most awesome local category you can vote for your favorite places to shop, eat, take a class, learn and more! So, if you have an opinion follow this link and vote!
Child’s Play is nominated in the Awesomest Toy & Book Store category, and we’d really appreciate any votes or support you can give! Thanks guys!
Oh, and when you vote, Red Tricycle will enter you to win a $500 gift certificate to online baby retailer Giggle.com.
Have an awesome day!
-Child’s Play
Oct 192012
The Melissa & Doug sale is still one of our favorite things. We’ve got all your favorites in stock, plus lots of new M&D products. We can wrap them in holiday paper too!
We’re getting excited for the Little Goblins party next Friday at our friend Amy Vining’s photography studio. For more information, visit her website here.
Have you ever seen a pumpkin boat race? Here’s your chance!
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta Witness participants race 1000 lb. pumpkin boats! Real pumpkins, hollowed out with real people paddling along inside! After the race check out the costume contest, pumpkin carving, pie-eating, live music, a giant pumpkin weigh off and more! Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Tualatin Commons. Free admission. All ages. Event website here.
Have an absolutely fantastic weekend!
-Child’s Play
Oct 182012
If you’re still looking for the perfect costume, you should check out our dress-up department. Not only do we have some great ideas (yeti, bat fairy, fireman…), but these costumes are made to last. Kids can wear these clothes on Halloween, then reuse them for imaginative play throughout the year!
Doctor Set by Melissa & Doug, sized for ages 3-6, $23.99 sale price thru 10/31 (originally $29.99)
This set comes with everything you need – jacket, mask, thermometer, stethoscope, syringe, even a name tag for you to personalize! And, it’s part of the 20% off everything Melissa & Doug sale!
Kitty Dress with Headband, size 5-6 $34.99
This dress is gorgeous! It’s pretty enough your little girl could wear it anytime a fancy dress is in order! High quality tulle, soft crushed velvet, shiny sequins and feather trim! Plus, adorable kitten ears!
Robot Hat, fits kids and adults $24.99
ROBOT! Pop this hat on and you’re ready to hit the trick or treating! Megan wore it the other day and noted that not only does it look awesome it “keeps your ears nice and toasty!”
Have a day in which your imagination gets to run wild!
-Child’s Play