Editorial Review

Kids will spend hours building life-size castles and fortresses withthis sturdy cardboard block set. Included are 32 blocks: six large red "brick"blocks, six medium-size yellow blocks, six small blue blocks, four drawbridges,four arches, and six turrets. This set is terrific for hours of imaginativeplay, and it can be used with other Imagiplay blocks to build large, life-sizestructures. Parents can use the castle structure to spark imaginative pretendplay (who doesn't want to be a prince or princess); they can also encouragemathematical skills by helping kids discover that one large red block is thesame size as two medium yellow blocks or four small blue blocks. Imagiplayblocks also enable children to explore and discover how they can control theirenvironment and manipulate the objects within it. Made from 50 percent recycledcardboard and printed with nontoxic inks, the blocks have a smooth,water-resistant coating so they can be wiped clean. --Lauren Bernard, motherand elementary school teacher ... Read more

Features

• Cardboard construction
• 32 blocks
• Nontoxic inks

Reviews (2)

You must be kidding me!
I thought that these blocks might provide "hours of play" and what they provided were hours of assembling cardboard box blocks, and very little play for my 2 and 4 year olds.First, there are not enough blocks to make much of anything.Second, the blocks are so light, they topple easily.The picture on the box shows kids playing in a castle like structure built with these blocks, but I don't see how that is possible.Save your money.Use old shoeboxes.

My kids love these blocks!
My 3 year-old and my 6 year-old love these blocks.They build castles and then knock them down. The blocks hold up fairly well, you just can't jump up and down on them.We've had ours for almost a year and my kids still play with them all the time. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Preschool    2. Construction    3. Blocks    4. Building Sets    5. Learning    6. Baby and Infant    7. Toddler    8. Activity    9. Shape Sorting   

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Very challenging 3-D puzzle
Although this puzzle doesn't have as many pieces as some other "diffcult/challenging" rated puzzles, it is still very challenging.This is a good addition to any 3-D puzzle collection. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. 3-D Puzzles    3. 100-999 Pieces    4. Activity   

Editorial Review

Make-believe and dress-up play allow children the opportunityto be anything they can dream of. Sometimes all it takes is a pink hatto transform a child into a medieval princess or a magical wizard. This17.5-inch conical hat is covered with luxurious dark pink velvet,trimmed with shimmering paisley ribbons, and comfortably lined withblack fabric. Made of 100 percent polyester, it can be dry-cleaned orspot-cleaned with a damp cloth. The base of the hat measures about 23inches in circumference and has a spongy band draped in metallic goldfabric that has enough give to fit a variety of head shapes and sizes.A tuft of white tulle threaded with metallic gold strands blossoms fromthe crown of the hat and cascades down the back to create a majestic25-inch veil. --Kathryn Gustafson ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play    3. Fashion    4. Hats    5. Princesses    6. Fashion Accessories    7. Halloween   

Subjects:  1. Outdoor Play   

Editorial Review

Roll out the red carpet. Befitting a king, this regal headwearturns any day into a royal holiday. The velvety red hat is finishedwith gold accents and studded with jewels. White fur trim with black spotsadds a bit of animal appeal. Your highness-in-training need only donthis gem-laden crown to experience a mighty majestic rush. Dress-up isa great way to stimulate imagination and creativity through role-play.So feel free to bark orders at your royal subjects (stuffed animals,dolls, siblings, friends). After all, you are the king! --Alison Golder ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Pretend Play    3. Fashion    4. Hats    5. Fashion Accessories    6. Halloween