Z-Bow Target Pack by Zing, Ages 8+ $29.99

Have some backyard fun with this mini bow and arrow set, complete with foam “cans” to aim for.  Just like the best-selling Z-Curve Bow, but in a smaller, easier to store size.  Plus, it comes with zonic whistle arrows!  Ready, aim…FIRE!  (Oh, and if the Z-Curve Bow is more your style, we’ve got that too!  Original or Legends style!)

Twinkle Twist, Ages 5+ $2.99

Every holiday should have something sparkly involved!  And, at only $2.99 each, these Twinkle Twist Wands hit the spot!  Kind of like sparklers without the fire danger.  They twist and turn and sparkle and look pretty, and in all honesty are absolutely mesmerizing.  You’ll love it as much as the kids!

Wits and Wagers: Family, Ages 8+ $22.99

And, in case it rains all weekend, a new board games might come in handy.  Start by asking a question, everyone writes down a guess.  Then wager on which guess you think is correct.  All the answers are numerical.  If you have no idea what to guess, no problem.  Just write down something, then see what everyone else is guessing.  We played this at a staff & family get-together and it was a big hit!

We’ll be open all weekend and on Monday until 4pm!  See you soon!

-Child’s Play

And, some links…

How to grow a Petting Garden.  Kids will love touching all the soft, fuzzy plants!

Cutest nursing clothes ever!  Yes, fashionable nursing clothes!

Quick and easy Photo Wood Block project from Portland’s own Angry Chicken.

Cool, free Scandinavian magazine for the whole family!

Have a FABULOUS day!

-Child’s Play

OMG Friends, $5.99

So, since we’re into cute things today, we’re reading this book:

ABC ZooBorns by Andrew Bleiman & Chris Eastland

These baby animals are here to help you learn the ABC’s!  Each page includes a photo of a baby animal, the letter it starts with and a fun fact about the critter.  Did you know giraffes are six feet tall at birth?  Oh, speaking of giraffes, this animated short is awesome.  Take a breather and let it bring a smile to your face.

 
Have a day full of cuteness!

-Child’s Play

We love Karl, and we’re so glad he’s visiting us once again!  Appointments always go fast!  Call today!

Have an artful day!

-Child’s Play

And, secondly:

Vote for your favorite Lego creation at the NW Library! The winner receives a $20 Child’s Play Gift Certificate!

Last Wednesday, kids at the NW Library helped Build the Future by creating futuristic Lego sculptures.  The sculptures will be on display now thru June 18th.  Stop in, vote for your fave and help a lucky kid win a $20 Child’s Play gift certificate!

And thirdly, this isn’t an event, but it’s really cool:

Anteater Bug Vac, Ages 5+ $29.99

Use this friendly anteater to suck up bugs into it’s detachable-belly observation chamber!  Once you’ve collected some bugs, remove the tummy to get a close-up look and let the bugs back out into the wild.  So cool!  Anteaters are awesome!

Have a hip-happenin’ day!

-Child’s Play

Bat House Kit, Ages 8+ $24.99

Build your own bat house!  In less than an hour you can build your own 18″ x 12″ single cell bat house, which can house up to 30 bats!  All you need to provide is a hammer.  Education wrapped in fun!  P.S.  Did you know bats consume up to 500 insects per hour!

Monarch Butterfly Kite $29.99

Let’s go fly a kite!  You could even head to the Rockaway Beach Kite Festival this weekend!  This butterfly kite is beautiful, and the 51″ wingspan is mighty impressive!  And, since we’re talking about butterflies, this butterfly post from Megan at Pink O’Clock is beautiful.  Highly recommended read for the day.

Buzz!, Ages 5+ $17.99

Or, if you’d rather stay inside, this garden themed board game should hit the spot!  Everyone works together to collect all the nectar drops and beat the bear to the hive!  Already have Buzz?  Try one of Peaceable Kingdom’s other cooperative games!

That looks like quite a bit of fun!  Come say hi and let us help you find some fun!

Have a super FUN weekend!

-Child’s Play

And, while we’re talking events, mark your calendars for these upcoming shindigs!

June 1st  from 10am-12m Mrs. Fisher Cat (from the Calico Critters) will be in the store!  Details coming soon!

June 14th from 3pm-5pm join us for some Summer Fun!  School will be out and the toy store will be the place to be!  We’ll be doing FREE glitter tattoos, and Amy Vining Photography will be snapping pics in our photo booth!  Awesome!  More details coming soon!

Whew!  So many fun things happening, but they’re so far away!  In the meantime, check out these fun links and happenings around town!

Thinking of signing the kids up for camp this summer?  NW Kids announced Portland’s Best Summer Camps. 

Board Game Inventory, what a cool career!  Here’s an interesting interview with game inventor and reviewer, Kim Vandenbrouke.

Need plans Friday Night?  Why not sign the kids up for a Nature Night Hike and plan a date for the adults!

Dozer Days!  This Saturday and Sunday head to Vancouver for the annual Dozer Days.   Checkout dozers, diggers, excavators and more!  You can even drive them!

Have an AMAZING day!

-Child’s Play

Since we’re talking about Legos and constructing things, we thought this would be an appropriately themed book:

Star Wars Origami by Chris Alexander

Create 36 paper-folded Star Wars creations! Part one has a great rundown of basic folds, bases and terminology and part two has the projects. Create lightsabers, battleships and all your favorite characters with specially designed Star Wars origami paper! Includes a foreword by Tom Angleberger, author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Recommended for ages 9+.

Have a spectacular day!

-Child’s Play

photo via www.lifeisajoke.com

Today is National Dance Like a Chicken Day!

Here’s some chicken toys to get you in the right frame of mind!

Count Your Chickens, Ages 3+ $14.99

In this cooperative game everyone helps Mother Hen get her chicks back to the coop.  But, watch out for the sly fox!  This is a great first game, and introduces the concepts of turn taking, cooperation, following directions and develops counting skills.

Flickin’ Chickens, Ages 6+  $19.99

Fling your chicken through the air!  Hit the target, win points!  Awesome!  The game comes with 4 rubber chickens, target and score card.  Great outdoor or indoor fun!  If you want just the chickens, we have those too!  Rubber chickens available for $9.99 each.

Yellow Chick $9.99

Or, if you need something cuddly this chick is lookin’ for some snuggles!

Have a cluck-tastic day!

-Child’s Play

And, since we’re talking about Legos…

Lego Minifigures Series 10 $3.99

Have a constructive day!

-Child’s Play