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Let's Play 2008: Dolls/Stuffed Toys

Sorbet Melodie
Corolle
Snuggled inside bright, retro packaging, machine washable Sorbet Melodie is 16 inches of softness. She features a cozy cloth body and cheerful painted face framed with velour ponytails. Long, easily manipulated limbs and colorful French fashions make this versatile new doll a child's play favorite. Promotes tactile exploration.
$30.00 / For ages 0 years+ / PI, HI, B, LV, DD

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Snuggle-kins™ Animals Assortment
Fisher-Price, Inc.
Snuggle-kins is a new line of the sweetest little animal babies that require nothing more than tender love and care! Watch as their eyes open and close like a real baby or listen as they coo and make animal sounds like "meow," "purr" or "growl." These adorable soft, cuddly animals also make soft sucking sounds as they drink milk that magically disappears in the bottle. Promotes awareness of sounds and introduces cause and effect. Requires 3 AAA batteries, included.
$19.99 / For ages 3 years+ / PI, HI, B, LV, DD

Alfie Bear
Gund, Inc.
A 19" soft and cuddly bear is a perfect companion for children and always ready for a hug. "Popular with all ages." Promotes tactile exploration.
$25.00 / For ages 12 months+ / PI, HI, B, LV, DD

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The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman and the Jester & Pharley Doll
The Jester & Pharley Phund
The Jester & Pharley book and doll are distributed exclusively by The Jester & Pharley Phund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation benefiting ill and special-needs children and literacy programs. In this charming tale, the jester awakes one morning to find laughter missing in his kingdom, and he and Pharley set off on a quest to find it. The doll is designed with pliable limbs and invites children to interact with the character. Pharley is detachable. The book and doll together encourage social skills and promote use of auditory tracking skills and exploration while stimulating the imagination.
Book $20 / Doll $40 / For ages 3 years+ / PI, HI, B, LV, DD


Guide to Toys 2008

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