HERE’S WHAT WE’RE
LOVING FOR
KIDS THIS MONTH
BY ELENA EPSTEIN,
DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL
PARENTING PRODUCT AWARDS
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EDITOR’S PICKS
HEYKUBE Beginners to experts can try solving the
three-by-three puzzle by following direc-
tional LEDs built into the cube, or they can
turn off the light-based hints. Download
the optional HEYKUBE app to solve
world records challenges, send scram-
bles to friends and more. $99.99, ages 8+,
heykube.com Stack the Scoops
To play this ice cream-themed card
game, players collect points by
matching base cards, scoop cards
and toppings card — an activity that
reinforces basic math skills. $25,
ages 5+, vibugo.com
Blinger – On The
Go This travel kit features
120 gems in multiple col-
ors and shapes that adhere
to hair, clothes and more.

This Blinger is perfect for
any fashionista. $12.99,
ages 6+, jazwares.com
DIY Nail Polish Making Kit
Mini manicurists can embrace their creativ-
ity as they blend shades to create custom polish.

With this collection of primary-colored pig-
ment powders, the color possibilities are virtually
unlimited! $45.99, diykitcreations.com
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Nut Nut Squirrel! Even Nuttier
Outsmart your opponents and keep
the squirrels away. Are you meek and
mild-mannered, an impulsive risk taker or
a slow, calculating strategist? Find out in
this breakout game of lickety-split deci-
sions, chance and choices. $11.99, ages 4+,
pbnjgames.com Blah Blah Blah
Phonics Card Game
Decode words using phonics with three decks
of increasing difficulty. Race to get rid of cards
by matching sounds and letters, and play wild
cards to trip up your opponents. $27, ages 4+,
mrswordsmith.com Dinosaur Air Attack
Dino researcher Luis can attach his latest invention to the heli-
copter: Schleich’s tranquilizer cannon with an integrated net. It’s
great for hours of imaginative play. $29.99, ages 4+, schleich-s.com
Treasures Await! Adventure Ship
Paint and Create Easel
Case This portable, dual-sided paint-
ing studio allows little artists to
create their own masterpieces
anywhere. A complementary
travel art case makes it easier
than ever to keep 65+ color-
ful painting supplies protected
and organized. $24.99, ages 4+,
crayola.com Ahoy, matey! The snap-in captain and first mate can
climb aboard the ship from the fold-down stairs, spin
the ship’s steering wheel, keep watch from the crow’s
nests and more. Plus, the free-rolling vessel comes
with a detachable rowboat and a treasure chest for
added adventure on the high seas. $59.99, ages 3+,
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