Editorial Review

The Aquadoodle isn't a pool or tub toy, but without water it's no fun at all. It's just a drawing mat after all, but kids will like the novelty of its disappearing colors. The 81 by 53-inch drawing mat is large enough for several kids to doodle on at a time, using the included magic marker pens that do not transfer color to other surfaces (to our knowledge …). Color from the pens appears when water touches the mat; it then fades out without a trace in 60 seconds or so. That's it: no ink, no paint, and no mess.Diane Beall ... Read more

Reviews (84)

Lots of fun
My 2 year old loves his aquadoodle.He got the aquadoodle and some extra pens and the stamps.You need to order at least one extra pen so you can play with it with them.

Great for anywhere doodling
I recently saw this toy at a friends house. I had to get a 2 year birthday present and decided to buy this and buy one for my 3 year old and 14 month old. My 3 year had a great time during quiet time the other day and even figured out to wet her hands and feet and make prints. Today my 14 month old played with it while I premade some dinner. I like the fact that it doesn't write on anything else and my 14 month put the pen in his mouth but it is only water. It will be great on trips.We got the extra pens and stamps and that has been wonderful. Love it.

A hit for kids of various ages!!!!
This product is AWESOME!!!!My 2 year old son received this for Christmas.Since it only came with one pen, I bought the extra pens so he and my 4 year old daughter could play with it at the same time.They both love it and I don't have to worry about them fighting over who gets to play with it.It is big enough, they can both draw on it at the same time.
Yesterday, I also brought it with us while my daughter was in gymnastics.It folds up easily enough to take it places and I stuck the pens in the middle of it so they would not get lost.There are plenty of other kids that go there, so they are all sharing each others toys.It definitely was a hit as kids from 2 - 10 were down drawing on it with him.There was constantly 3 kids drawing on it at a time and they ended up filling up the mat by the end of the hour, so I just layed it out when I got home to complete drying.However, most of the time when it is just my son and daughter using it, any of their drawings dry fast enough that it DOES keep them entertained for quite a while.

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Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Painting    3. Wacky   

Editorial Review

Just like any great artist, your little one should be preparedfor that moment when creative inspiration arrives. Featuring a largechalkboard on one side and a blank pad of paper on the other, thisDouble Easel will ensure that your pintsize Van Gogh can capture amoment of inspiration before it passes. The Double Easel is made ofdurable plastic and comes with wide trays on both sides for storing artsupplies (not included), as well as a large piece of chalk and aneraser (included). A large plastic clamp on one side of the easel holdsdown a 50-sheet pad of paper (included), and the two storage trays areremovable for easy cleanup. Designed for use by one or two children ata time, the Double Easel folds together for compact storage. Measures43.5 inches tall. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Reviews (41)

Great for your little artist!
We just got this easel for our 20 month old daughter and she LOVES it!!! It comes with a piece of chalk and a large writing tablet and didn't take too long to put together. I would definitly recommend this easel to any one with a child who loves to color.

grandkids activites
I took my grandkids to a play group and they had this item they had so much fun that I went to buy one.they keep busy with all the online pictures you can copy keeps them


I loved it!!!

Entertaining Easel
My 2 year old son recently received this easel as a birthday present.I put it together, and he has been using it ever since.Even at 2, he takes his artwork very serious and thoroughly enjoys it.He has fun using the chalkboard side; drawing and then erasing.On the paper side, he has fun with his Crayola crayons, washable, of course.He picks out a crayon, tells me what color it is, then hands it to me and I write the first letter of the name of the color so that he can start associating colors and letters.A great educational and fun item. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Art Supplies    3. Easels    4. Toddler    5. Activity   

Reviews (22)

So far so good
My son received this easel for his birthday.He really loves the white board and his markers.The chalk board is also very usable.I like the deep wells for storing utensils.My one complaint is that I cannot get a whole pad of paper to stay under the clip but a few sheets do.Overall, a good product.

waste of money
At first my daughter loved this and always used it.Three months later and the blackboard can't be used.The chalk won't even write on it any longer.Now I have to purchase another blackboard.This was not worth the money.

piece of plastic junk
We received this easel as a gift for our daughter when she was 1.5 years old.Now, a little over a year later, the blackboard side no longer accepts chalk -- it's been rubbed smooth from use.

Invest in a real blackboard, not a sheet of blackboard-like paper pasted onto plastic. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Furniture    2. Toddler Furniture    3. Easels   

Editorial Review

With this well-designed, double-sided easel, preschoolers can enjoy the advantages of creative expression on an upright surface. The easel's frame is made from sturdy wood left in its natural state, with thick pressed board used as the bases for the art surfaces. One side of the easel has a 24-by-24-inch, green chalkboard, and the other side has a 24-by-24-inch, white dry-erase board.Two removable, washable trays are included to attach to the easel (one with molded spaces to hold paint jars and brushes). The easel requires simple assembly, but no tools are required and all bolts and plastic bolt covers are included. Some thoughtful design aspects include an adjustable height feature, a convenient, built-in paper towel holder, and two metal clips to attach paper for painting. Included in the set are some art supplies to get started: four large, no-spill paint jars, six small jars of poster paint, four paint brushes, a package of colored chalk, six dry-erase markers, a foam eraser. This set was a winner of the Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys Award, and it would be a winning addition to any playroom, family daycare home, or preschool. --Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children's librarian ... Read more

Features

• One side is a chalkboard, the other a dry-erase board
• Paint jars included
• 48" tall
• Double-sided easel

Reviews (11)

Not worth the money...get something more durable!
This easel was a gift from a relative.When they told me it was expensive, I had NO idea!This easel is definitely NOT worth the money.It is not very durable.The screws came out with little prodding as my children were using the easel to draw.Eventually, enough screws came out & got lost that it is no longer usable.

We also had a Little Tikes double easel that we love.We got the Little Tikes one about 3 months after receiving this one as a gift.This one is currently in a corner of our office unusable.The Little Tikes one gets regular use and is incredibly durable.

This easel is for an older child who won't use it on a regular basis...if that.

Also, the paints WILL stain carpet & will not come out even with a professional steam cleaning.I would throw them out when you receive this product and replace them with water-based paints!

So disappointed!
I loved the bright colors and simple design and thought this was going to be the BEST easel. Well, I was wrong!

1. Both of the trays broke within 3 months of having this easel.
2. My 2 yr old son figured out how to unscrew the plastic screws and then piece by piece he kept gradually taking it apart till we finally lost so many screws that the whole easel is useless.

What a waste of money!
I wish I had bought something less expensive and more durable.

Great item, but a very pricey
I expected the item to arrive with more supplies and some paper for first time use.My husband and I both agree that the item is well made, durable and the kids love it. The price was just too high, at [$$$] for the item plus shipping, because the item was heavy,this was a [$$$] purchase.Assembly was easy enough, except that the holes on the chalkboard were a little off and it took brute force the line the holes up for the bolt.All in all if I could have returned it without paying another [$$$] I probably would have and spent my [$$$] on art supplies alone.I hope this easel will last through all my children, that way maybe I'll feel justified in the price I paid. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Art Supplies    3. Easels    4. Activity   

Reviews (3)

Great product - but buy it in the store
I have a child who loves to draw, color, and paint millions of pictures and make papers with stuff stuck all over them.So many, that they're everywhere and a lof of them eventually find their way into the trash.This is a great product for this kind of situation.My kid was excited over the large size of the paper.There is enough paper to last a while.You don't have to have an easel to enjoy it.The only dissappointing thing about it was the cost of shipping it - it came in a way-oversized box by itself and made the overall cost to buy it too expensive.

Doesn't have to be just for easels...
Being a preschool teacher I use these all of the time. I have found that taking the sheets out individually clipping them to the easels clip to be the best way to work with them. Even if you don't have an easel these are wonderful for children of all ages. Large, unlined sheets of paper encourage children to be creative and to express themselves in a completely original way. For infants, toddlers, and preschoolers I will often tape the sheets to the table and let them color/paint/glue to their hearts delight.

Too Heavy
I bought this pad for my twins.They use it on their little tikes double easel.This pad is a little to heavy to stay underneath the clip.When they start drawing on it, it starts to slip down.However, easel pads are not easy to find in our area, so I will probably continue to buy these.They have lots of pages in each book and good quality paper for "little artists". ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Art Supplies    3. Easels    4. Activity   

Reviews (10)

Extremely pleased
I bought this set for my son who loves to draw and paint.He absolutely loved this set.The colors are wonderful and the different types of pens, paints and crayons make drawing alot more fun for him.The case is sturdy and great so he doesn't lose anything.The price can't be better for everything you get.

Wonderful
I bought this set for my niece and nephew and they absolutely love it.The colors are great and the case makes it a cinch to store away.This set provides them with hours of fun.I recommend this to everyone.

Very Poor Quality Contents
I bought this for my 5 year old son who loves to draw. The crayons are cheap, compared to Crayola. We tested the 10 different reds searching for the correct "spiderman" red, but they all looked too pink, and pretty much the same color. Also really waxy. The oil crayons are terrible, totally waxy - no oil at all. Markers are OK (so far), but why provide two of each color with the same thin tip? They could have given a broad and thin tip marker in each color instead. The case does seem pretty sturdy, so worst case I'll replace the contents with better quality art supplies. I'm going to look around for something better... if I find it, this is going back to Toys R Us. Any ideas?? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts   

Editorial Review

The toy industry can be as fickle as fashion design. The hottest toy of one year's holiday season can often be found in the heavily discounted clearance section mere months later. But through all the fads and trends, Play-Doh remains just as popular as ever. This comprehensive set features six cans of the Doh itself along with plastic rolling pins, scissors, extruding tools, and cookie cutter molds. But perhaps the set's best feature is one that may go overlooked: it's all stored in an incredibly convenient big plastic barrel with a sealable lid. Play-Doh, for all its numerous virtues, does tend to dry out over time as those little plastic cans are often accidentally left open. But if young modelers can just get the goo back in the barrel and close the lid, it should stay moist and pliable enough for future use. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (11)

The kids LOVE it
As soon as we got it my two kids (and myself) started to play with everything. It's great, my 2 yr old and 7 yr old sat and played with this for over 2 hours. Great buy!

Play doh Barrel
I think this item is great for kids.It is very fun to play and it doesn't make much of a mess.If anyone was wondering if it was good enouhg to buy I think you should say yes.i think every play doh item is great and fun to play with.I hope you take my advice and buy it.if you did have a great time

3-yr old loves this...
I got this for my son's 3rd birthday. He wasn't too into playdoh before now, and when we did play, I had to make everything. He'd ask me to make complicated things (bulldozer, vacuum) and get really frustrated when I tried to get him to make things. Since we got this bucket he loves it and plays on his own for at least 30 minutes! He needs help now and then but he really enjoys all the parts. We've only had it a few days but we've played with it at least a few times each day since we got it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Painting    3. Activity    4. Easels   

Reviews (5)

Another great toy from Melissa & Doug!
We've had this stamp set for a year now, and it is still being used constantly by my son and daughter, age 5 now, and my other son, 4 now.They do not get tired of this toy!When I try to de-clutter and rotate the toys, they always notice if it's missing.(Which is more that can be said for most of their other toys).Super price for this set, considering how much it's loved!

4-yr-old daughter really enjoys this stamp set
A few pieces of paper and this kit can entertain my 4-yr-old daughter for at least 30 minutes at a time. I was impressed by how much you get for your money with this kit - 16 stamps, two ink pads and eight colored pencils. She loves to make pictures and cards for friends and family. It's a good way to nurture creativity.

stamp set
My daughter who is almost five likes this. She has used stamps before and she thinks it is cool because it comes with pencils to color in the stamps. Good gift. creative gift. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Craft Kits    3. Wood    4. Activity   

Reviews (38)

Agree with all the others - do not buy this toy
Wow, was I surprised when I got on-line to purchase a new mike stand, which broke almost immediatly, only to find everybody else had the exact same problem.

What a rip off.

Also, poor quality sound - too scratchy and loud.I really wish we'd read the reviews on this toy before buying (we saw it in the store and fell so in love with it we bought it before doing our homework).Mistake!

Very Disappointed in the Quality
My daughter received this toy for Christmas.It was great for 4 months -- she loved it.Then it just died.When I called for assistance I was told that the warranty was only for 90 days and I'd have to pay to have the toy shipped to them as well as any parts/labor etc.(approximately 10 - 15 dollars for the part alone)

I can't believe that they feel they (Kidstation -- not Toys r Us) can charge close to $40 for a toy they can only warrant for 90 days.Shouldn't we be getting better quality?

For as much as my daughter loves this toy, it's killing me to not get her another one but I refuse to buy anything else manufactured by Kidstation.

And on top of the poor quality of the toy -- the customer service rep was rude as well.

Breaks too easily
I too have experienced almost all of the same problems as the other reviewers.Our microphone is useless on the stand, it creates horrible feedback and can only be used if not anywhere near keyboard.Which is good since the microphone stand broke off.Also the keyboard itself can be used attached to the legs as a piano or off as a keyboard.Mine keeps coming off the legs with even a little pressure from my 22 lb 2 year old. Also the supports at the bottom of the legs come out so easily that my daughters take them out all the time.So much that they have cracked the plastic around the holes they fit into.This piano also has a default volume that is way too loud.When first turned on you have to adjust the volume by pushing the down arrow several times to reach an "acceptible" volume.Overall, I think this toy is very unsatisfactory.For something that is meant to be for a preschooler, it is definately not sturdy enough.Even if your child has the softest of touch. My kids still enjoy playing with it, but I am definately not happy with it overall. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Electronic   

Reviews (13)

Every kid should have these
My kids have both kinds of magnets, these and the plastic letters with the little magnets in them. They love to play with all of them, but they get frustrated when the plastic ones just slide down the fridge, or when the magnets fall off. The plastic ones end up under the fridge; their thicker profile and poor magnets are a bad combination. This kind is MUCH better; they'relightweight and completely covered with magnetic material on the back. They don't fall apart and they stay put! Less frustration for the kids, less hassle for me: It's all good!

The best set of ABC magnets out there!
Like a lot of people, I grew up with those plastic alphabet letters on my fridge. So when my son was around 2 years old, I figured it was about time to get a set for our home. We were fortunate enough to get this set as a gift. I was truly impressed! This set is by far superior to any others I've seen on the market. They're large and colorful, and the entire back of the letter is a magnet. Not just one little square. They really stay put on the fridge! I also like that they're wood. Sure, bite marks would probably show up more on the wood than on plastic. But overall, I think the wood is far more sturdy and durable. All the letters come in a nice wood box with a sliding clear lid, making it easy to keep everything together. You really couldn't ask for more!

not pleased
My son got these when he was about 2.Right out of the box, some letters were de-magnatized.He enjoyed playing with them on the fridge for a while, but some of the affected letters were in his name - the first things kids usually spell.He has learned some of his letters, but I wish we had the old fashioned plastic letters. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Learning    3. Reading    4. Alphabet    5. Electronic Learning Aids (ELA)    6. Electronic    7. Activity    8. Arts and Crafts    9. Easels   

Reviews (2)

Princess Mulan has her own square
I loved this hopscotch set from the very moment I found it! It has soft brightly colored squares that have 1 princess per square. And the foam matts come together like a puzzel piece. This set also comes with 4 colored plastic hearts for you to use to toss onto the matt pieces. And what really caught my eyes was that this is one of the few Disney Princess games/toys that include Mulan.

Very Pretty, Nice floor mats!!!
I bought two sets of the Hopscotch floor mats, and I love them! I have a 6 month old baby, and got these floor mats as a "rug" for her to lay, crawl, and sit on. We have hard wood floors, so it's more difficult to have my daughter on the floor.

Since I saw that it's a set of 9 puzzle pieces, to be used for Hopscotch, I figured they would be "funny" shaped to try to make a square mat out of. I was right... so I was glad that I ordered two sets. With two sets you can make a square by using 16 of the puzzle pieces, with a little bit of creativity to puzzle them together!

The mats are very nicely made!! It's foam, but it seems very durable, and are about 1/2" thick. It's easy to wipe clean, and easy to pick up and put into it's bag that it comes with. The princesses are VERY bright and pretty in color!!! I think that is what impressed me the most! My daughter LOVES looking at the princess faces which are very vivid.

A good buy... especially since you can't buy them at too many other websites, and Toys R Us has them the cheapest! ... Read more

Reviews (6)

My niece loves it
I think the people a couple reviews down are confusing this playouse with something else.

I gave this very same playhouse to my niece, Amanda, 2 years ago (she was 3) and she still plays with it! Am buying another one to keep at my house for when she comes over.

It has held up through tons of sleepovers, "tea parties" and decorating.It's still one of her favorite toys.

Quite Simply:The Best
BEST PRESENT YOU CAN GIVE A KID.
Keeps them busy for hours!

Kids love it because they can take their sleeping bags, stuffed animals, small tables & chairs, toys and favorite adult inside.

It sets up in minutes (and I mean 5 minutes, not 95 minutes!).

DON'T CONFUSE THIS WITH THE OTHERS!It's nothing like the cheapo ones that are dangerous (lots of sharp corners and tabs that stick out), really small, assembly is a nightmare.

Plus selfishly, it's fun being the one that gives the "FAVORITE" gift.:)

NOT SAME AS WALMART PLAYHOUSE!
MyVeryOwnHouse is NOT the same playhouse sold at WalMart or Target!MyVeryOwnHouse (MVOH) is MADE in USA; others are made in CHINA.MVOH is single piece construction with FACTORY GLUED CORNERS, verses six separate panels and 17 tabs.MVOH is almost double the size! 14 square foot of floor space verses 7.65. Big enough for 1 adult and three children to comfortably play/ color inside! Heavier gauge cardboard, more coloring area and NO SHARP TABS or ROOF OVERHANG, (which stick out right at a child's face height). MVOH includes 8 JUMBO markers, verses 5.MVOH has been tested and certified as a safe toy for children as per the ASTM (US), CHPA (Canada) and CE (European Union) regulations.MVOH is 97% pre-assembled, simply expand it like an accordion, flip up the ATTACHED roof halves for play or do the reverse to fold flat for storage (and the directions are printed on the playhouse with pictures so they never get lost!) MyVeryOwnHouse is the Best!A High Quality cardboard playhouse at an exceptionally great value!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Building Sets    3. Arts and Crafts    4. Activity    5. Blocks   

Editorial Review

Like miniature cans of spray paint, the pens in this 50-pieceBlopens activity kit can be used to make a wide variety of colorfulstencil and airbrush pictures. The kit contains 15 pens, including fivecolor-changing ones, and 23 precut stencils. Each pen is filled withnontoxic, washable ink. By blowing into one end of the pen young artistscan create a colorful airbrush effect on paper. A sturdy cardboardworkstation that holds all of the pens has been included, along witheight sheets of paper, a carry case for the whole set, and aninstruction and idea booklet. --Chris Burns ... Read more

Reviews (23)

Boo this toy sucks
It was hard to make the ink come out plus they ran dry to soonTake my advice dont buy them

not a (real) kid!
i am an artist; i make a lot of greeting cards.i have found blo-pens to be a lot of fun and i have been very creative with them.i found that i do better when i use my own stencils, and i have experimented a lot with the pens.my frustration is not being able to find just the pens, except for the "bold" colors, which i do not need.and i don't like the color change pens (the colors are blah, as far as i'm concerned).would love to know how to find an assortment of pens.

BloPens Rock
I loved playing with BlowPens. I used to hate arts and crafts. But when I got BlowPens, I had the best time of my life! Now my sister's an artist! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Art and Crafts    2. Art Supplies    3. Markers    4. Activity    5. Arts and Crafts   

Editorial Review

Set up an art station just like those found in preschools andkindergartens with this set of high-quality painting supplies to encouragecreative expression in young artists. The set includes seven colors of washabletempera paint in 8-ounce bottles, in black, white, red, blue, yellow, purple,and green. No-spill paint pots with color-coordinated lids are also included,and the lids snap tightly shut so unused paint won't dry out. Six bristlebrushes are included, as well as three foam brushes and two foam rollers.Everything stores away in a sturdy storage crate (which itself folds flat forstorage). Early-childhood educators praise the creative value of painting foryoung children, and this set provides all the necessary materials except paper.--Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children's librarian ... Read more

Features

• 6 bristle brushes, 3 foam brushes, 2 foam rollers
• Sturdy, fold-up storage crate
• High-quality supplies for school or home
• 7 8-ounce containers of tempera paints
• 7 no-spill paint pots with snap lids

Reviews (3)

Good quality for price
Good quality supplies made for heavy duty use.Nice big "brushy" brushes - heavy duty nylon bristles resist "flopping" and are easy to clean.Sponge applicators are easy to use and fun shapes - they don't fall apart and they wash clean. Paint is in worthwhile size containers - just need an inch or so in the cup at a time, bottle will last a long time. Lidded cups keep paint from drying out and have large brush wells. Crayons and chalk are standard issue - would be better if they were thicker, "pre-school" size.All in all - a very good basic supply.My grandson wants to "do painting" every time he visits.

Great item...
The item is great -- all the washable paints you need -- great brushes and sponges etc...

Very Nice
My kids are having fun painting and Im enjoying the less mess part :) I also thought the brushes were 'Are" very high quality!!
I would buy this again! And will for a gift very soon!! The crate is very nice also!
Thanks!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Art Supplies    3. Activity   

Reviews (21)

I'd recommend it!
My 3yo daughter received this as a birthday present. This is one of her favorite gifts. She will sit at her Play Doh table (although this doesn't come with a chair) and play independently for a long time. The marker caddy IS weird, as others have said. The holes aren't deep enough, but the markers have stayed in there so it's doing it's job, I guess. No problems with the legs, pumper, extruder or anything else here. The cans also stay in the legs for me. I would recommend this toy for your child. My daughter LOVES it! I'm glad I read the reviews to get tips on how to clean it. I'll try the vacuum! I was trying to clean it with a damp rag, which wasn't working! :-)

Daughter loves it
When we first got this table for Christmas, I thought it would be such a mess.Well my daughter absolutely loves it.She got so many toys for Christmas but this is the one wear she wills stand and play for hours!Yes, playdough may be a little messy, but it cleans right off of the table, all you have to do is shake it upside down outside to get the playdough out of the cracks.Yes, it may come apart a little, but it is great she loves it.For 30.00 it is a great toy!

My kids still enjoy it
My twins received this table for their second birthday.They are now three years old.They both share the table and enjoy hours of fun playing with their play-doh and drawing.

The post that holds the fuzzy hair guy broke.I called Hasbro and within days received a replacement.Their customer service is great.

I don't find it very difficult to clean as other poster indicated.I think it's a good table to have, if your kids enjoy playing with play-doh.

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Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Furniture   

Reviews (23)

Super Cool!
This toy is great. I use it 2 times a day. I don't have any problems with it. This toy is the greatest gift I got for New Year's Day! I recommend you buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

great toy!
I went to the toy store with my uncle and he got this toy for me
it was not that much fun at first because you can barely see theimage on theblank piece of paperso my picture was terrible.Then after I got used to itit was very fun. it comes with pictures like dolphins,raidios ,microphones, dogs and moreit comes with backrounds,3 color marker ,magnets,color pencils,pencil sharpenerand more! The only way to like didji draew is yo give it a chance.

Don't waste your money!!
My 9 year old son has been wanting this for a long time now. I finally get it for him. Its really hard to get the panels in. After putting the panels in we can't see the image on the blank piece of paper. We tried by light and nothing. He was very dissapointed and said he hated it. I think they should take it off the market until they can make it useable!! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Most painters have to clean up after they're done, but with this set of five bright finger-paintsoaps, you can paint and get clean at the same time.Squeeze a dab of each color into the enclosedhand-shaped artist's palette and you're all set to turn your tub into an impressionistic masterpiece.When it's toweltime, wipe the pigment away using the included fish-shaped sponge. Don't forget to wear a beret in the tubfor the right effect. Paints are orange, blue, yellow, green, and purple.They are not heavily scented, and thepigments are child friendly. --Richard Farr ... Read more

Reviews (34)

Not so good....
It smells really good, but as with the other reviews, the paint does not show up on the walls.My daughter still likes to smear it on herself, but the colors still don't show up very well.We bought colored shaving cream and she has a lot more fun with that!Also, if you buy the Crayola washable crayons, they write on skin really well if they are wet and wash right off!She has a lot more fun with those!I haven't tried them on the walls yet, it will be interesting to see how washable they are there.

A Real Winner!
Do you have trouble getting your little one to take a bath? If you do this product may well be your salvation. Once the
little one is in the tub and is given their paints the skies the
limit.How much fun is it for them to paint on the walls, on themselves and everything they see?We may never know, but
just try to stop them.This maybe a drawback as they seem to want
to use the colors up in one sitting they are having so much fun.
I agree with the others, the colors could be a little darker, but the children seem to see them fine, perhaps these old eyes are the problem. :0)
This is a winner.....recommended.

Finger Paint Failure
My son got this for his 3rd birthday and I was really disappointed with the finger paint soap.My son tried and tried to paint on the walls and the soap/paint wouldn't write well on the walls, although the box to the kit shows how "excellent" the paint shows up.I was very disappointed with this product. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts and Crafts    2. Painting    3. Finger-paints (Fingerpaints)    4. Bath Toys    5. Preschool    6. Activity   

Reviews (18)

Soooooooo COOL!
This looks so cool that Im gonna order some as soon as I get enough money for it!!!!!!I love this!!

Not a bad product
We got this over two years ago for my daughter when she was 6 months old.We were looking for a mobile that wasn't "traditional."She still loves it and so does her baby sis.Yes, there isn't a sun, but if you look at the proportions, you would need a beach ball for the sun!We hung the planets from differ lengths of fishing line.Our only problem was Jupiter was too low and we kept hitting it.That was easy to fix.Don't forget to put the star stickers on the star tacks.If a tack fall out of the ceiling, you can use a flashlight at night to locate it quickly!

Excellent choice
My son recently finished a study of the solar system in his preschool class and was very excited about what he had learned. I searched for several items that I could purchase to both educated him further and that would add a decorative touch to his room. This item did both.I was rather put off by most reviews on the ease, or in most cases lack of ease, of installation.It took me 10 minutes to string up the planets, afix the fish line to the little star tacks and place them in my ceiling. . . a breeze.If the planets are near a light source they glow brightly and into the night. Infact we awoke this morning and they were still faintly glowing. Impressive.As for the stickers, well they are what they are...tiny. I used them on some left over spiderweb from halloween to create the milky way around the planets and the paper mache sun we created and they work fine.I didn't even need a tweezer. Great product!


Tip for installation - tie the string to the planet first in a knot, then tie a loop knot at the other end. Take that and slip it around the nail of the tack and tighten.The star head will keep the knot from sliding off the nail and it will be secure to hold the planets up. If you actually try to tie the fish line around/across the star head it will take hours and will make for a frustrating installation... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Learning    2. Science    3. Arts and Crafts    4. Craft Kits    5. Astronomy    6. Activity    7. Space   

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Excellent Combination of Supplies for Creating Art for Kids
This is an excellent collection of easy-to-use art supplies for children. It includes the drawing "tools" my daughters like to use most. This collection empowers children to be creative.

I suggest you buy this Crayola set, a case of cheap paper, a couple rolls of invisible tape, a pencil sharpener, a bottle of Elmer's school glue, and a stapler (for sure). Then give your child frequent access to the supplies to draw pictures and design things. Your child's creativity will emerge on its own.

Highly recommended! ... Read more