Founded in 1972, Fiesta Plush has been a cornerstone of creativity and craftsmanship for over 53 remarkable years. Built on the values of Quality, Value, and Service, Fiesta has become a trusted name in the plush industry, delivering joy and innovation to children and the young at heart alike. Their mission? To spark smiles while leading the way in sustainable and imaginative design.

Fiesta’s dedication to innovation sets them apart in the world of plush toys. They continuously push boundaries, introducing exciting concepts and materials that turn every product into a cherished memory. One of their standout achievements is their Eco-sensitive lines, including the Earth Pals Dreamscapes collection—a revolutionary milestone as the first vibrant, 100% recycled plush line on the market. These products embody the perfect blend of fun and sustainability, making them ideal for environmentally- conscious families.

But Fiesta doesn’t stop there. Their commitment to innovation shines through the delightful creations of Swaddle Babies and Besties. Swaddle Babies provide the comfort and charm of newborn snuggliness, while Besties offer imaginative companionship, letting kids (and adults!) carry their favorite plush friends wherever they go.

Fiesta Plush isn’t just about toys; it’s about creating connections. Whether through cuddly companions, eco-friendly designs, or joyful innovations, Fiesta continues to inspire wonder and warmth in every corner of the globe. Choose Fiesta Plush, and bring home the magic of creativity and care that has stood the test of time. After all, with Fiesta, happiness is always within reach.

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A Tail Tale: When Wally’s new classmates aren’t nice to him, he thinks maybe he doesn’t want to fit in with them. One day after school, he meets the Tailor, a magical figure who creates tails for the animals. As Wally tries on different tails, thinking they’ll give him special powers, he also meets the Snake (who is all tail and gets bullied too). The Snake gives Wally a new perspective on friendship.

“Provides young readers with a model for working through emotions and solutions surrounding bullying.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Could be a great book for young children feeling bullied or unaccepted at school.” -- LitPick

“Reads like your favorite childhood fable growing up.”—Independent Book Review

Tail Tale Too: Wally is back, tackling life’s challenges with even more creativity and curiosity. From chores at home to camping outside, Wally turns to the magical Tailor for a tail to solve each problem. But with each new tail comes an unexpected lesson, and a reminder from his clever snake buddy Snoo that some things are best done the human way.

“The writing is clear and rhythmic, with just the right balance of silly and sweet. Wally feels like a real kid, not just a lesson-delivery system." —Literary Titan

“Delightful story of a boy and his snake wins hearts and laughs.”—BookLife

“As Wally and Snoo navigate comical encounters, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, trial and error, and thoughtful choices.” – Readers Favorite

The two Tail Tale picture books (Atmosphere Press, 2025) teach in whimsical fashion—with delightful illustrations by Sarah Gledhill—that true strength and friendship come from being yourself and helping others. And they’re almost the only stories in Western literature where a snake is a sympathetic character!

Christine Kessides , Author of A Tail Tale & Tail Tale Too

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Who wants a dish or cone of glittering ice cream? This ice cream maker play set contains everything you need to create fantasy sparkling sundaes and ice cream cones - an extruding machine, ice cream dishes and boats, spoons, press molds and decorative strips. And the 4 scented doughs can be mixed to create even more color choices.

Few toys capture the joy of creativity quite like the Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Dough Kit. Designed for young artists and imaginative bakers, this set turns everyday playtime into a whimsical ice cream party. It includes everything needed to craft colorful sundaes and cones using four richly scented doughs—chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and banana. Each scent mirrors the real dessert experience, adding a delightful sensory layer to pretend play.

The kit comes well-equipped with four 3.5-ounce tubs of modeling dough, a tipped extruder, an ice cream scoop, and three plastic cones. The dough is easy to handle, non-toxic, and rehydratable, meaning the fun lasts as long as the imagination does. The texture is smooth and pliable, never crumbling or sticking, which parents will appreciate for easy clean-up. Its salty taste acts as a clever deterrent from tasting while keeping safety in mind.

Children can mix and match colors using the included chart to create new shades and scents, broadening the experience into both art and science. The kit promotes creativity, hand-eye coordination, and screen-free play—skills and habits valued in childhood development. Made proudly in Canada, this dough set also stands out for its quality and attention to detail.

As a gift, the Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Dough Kit is an engaging choice for birthdays and holidays alike. It balances fun and education beautifully, making it ideal for children aged three and up who love hands-on activities and imaginative play.

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Fireside Games is an independent board game publisher based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2007 by Justin and Anne-Marie De Witt, the company made its debut with the cooperative hit Castle Panic in 2009. Since then, Fireside has continued to expand its library with a mix of imaginative titles and exciting expansions, bringing groups of players together through strategy, teamwork, and fun at the table.

The world of Castle Panic ($34.95 MSRP) started with the original cooperative tower defense game that’s been a best-seller for 16 years. This award-winning hit has 1 to 6 players ages 8 and up working together to defend a castle from attacking monsters. Players must trade cards, plan strategies, and cooperate to keep at least one of their castle towers standing at the end of the fierce, fun battle.

What do you do when you’re a simple villager and a fearsome Dragon threatens to burn your village? Bribe him not to of course! That’s the playful concept behind the newest board game from Fireside Games titled Please Don’t Burn My Village! ($24.95 MSRP)

Set in the world of Castle Panic, this easy-to-play game has players offering bribes of colorful treasure cards to the Dragon or buying cards from a black market. Players can change the value of treasures up and down. When the game ends, players score by adding up the current value of each card in their bribes. The player with the most points has their village spared!

Playing in a short 20 minutes, Please Don’t Burn My Village! features colorful artwork and high-quality components in an easy-to-learn, affordable package. It’s dragon-bribing fun for 2 to 5 players ages 10 and up and even includes a promo card for Castle Panic.

My First Castle Panic ($24.95 MSRP) streamlines the tower defense gameplay of the original and packs it into a colorful, cooperative experience for 1 to 4 preschool players age 4 and up. No reading is required in this award-winner, where players match shapes and colors to catch monsters and throw them in the dungeon. If the monsters knock down the castle, the players lose. But if the players capture all 16 monsters, they win.

Our books cover a diverse selection of animals and their environmental problems. The stories are factual based fiction with a photo and fact section at the end.

WOLF MATRIARCHS OF YELLOWSTONE

In 1926, wolves from Yellowstone National Park (YNP) were killed off, leaving little to no predators to maintain a healthy ecosystem Aldo Leopold, a prominent conservationist, realized the park's error and promoted bringing back the wolves. In 1973, with the Endangered Species Act, YNP decided to bring them back. Join us as we tell you the story of their return. especially Wolf 7 and Wolf 9, the Matriarchs of Yellowstone National Park.

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“Mommy, Am I Indian Today?” is a heartwarm- ing and thought-provoking children’s book inspired by the simple yet profound question posed by the author’s young son: “Mommy, am I Indian today?” This question, asked while the child was getting ready for a wedding, sparked a meaningful exploration of cultural identity, heritage, and what it truly means to belong.

Beautifully illustrated and rich with emotional depth, the story follows the family navigating their multicultural identity in America. It reveals that be- ing Indian is not merely about clothing or external appearances but about embracing a vibrant cultural legacy every day. The book shines a light on the im- migrant experience, offering a relatable perspective for children and families who balance multiple cultural identities. It underscores the importance of honoring one’s roots while growing up in a diverse society, help- ing readers understand that cultural heritage is complex and yet so important to talk about.

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ThinkFun isn’t just the world’s leading STEM brainteaser company. Whether a customer is looking for a thoughtful strategic brain game, entertaining fun, or an engaging game night, ThinkFun is producing games with the consumer in mind. Challenging yet entertaining, skill-building while memory-building, ThinkFun has products for kids and kids-at-heart.

ThinkFun isn’t just the world’s leading STEM brainteaser company. Whether a customer is looking for a thoughtful strategic brain game, entertaining fun, or an engaging game night, ThinkFun is producing games with the consumer in mind. Challenging yet entertaining, skill-building while memory-building, ThinkFun has products for kids and kids-at-heart. Here at Astra, we are debuting new products for our fantastic pillars lines including Gravity Maze Jr. and a brand new packaging relaunch of Rush Hour and Rush Hour Jr for the modern buyer. Additionally, with the most adorable Math Path Monster, we have truly answered the question “Can Math be fun?” You bet your addition it can be! Looking for some fun party games? Dice and Slice and Gemstone Caverns offer a brainy twist to dice games and will have game nights become memories to cherish. Whether you want to spend time with your kids, have games that encourage skill building without screen time, or gathering family and friends together for quality time, ThinkFun has all your Think and Fun needs met.But that’s not all. In a world with constant challenges and everyone still feeling the effects of the pandemic, it’s time for the industry to act. More parents than ever are concerned about their kids mental health. And ThinkFun chose to do something about it. In October 2022, ThinkFun, led by Rachele Harmuth, launched MESHhelps.org to answer “How can we strengthen the skills kids need for their Mental, Emotional, and Social Health and build resiliency through play?” Gathering a coalition of industry and non-industry stakeholders, ThinkFun unveiled this initiative with the goal to meet the challenges of a modern world. Today, an accreditation program is underway to certify toys and games that engage in play patterns that build resiliency for kids’ mental health. In less than two years, ThinkFun has shown we are a brand with a purpose and we care about our communities and consumers.

Special Gift Suggestions for Special Kids!

Anticipating and ordering this year’s “hot item” for Christmas can be challenging.... being sure you have the one the kids want!

How about ideas for the “other kids”..... the ones who may need something a little more focused and unique.

The autism spectrum requires an array of “special gift” suggestions. .For example, products that can offer calming, soothing interaction. Also, products offering open- ended, mistake-free activities which provide positive reinforcement. The entire Wikki Stix line works perfectly.

How about those science nerds? Something open-ended that can be used to demonstrate Continental Drift as well as the inside of a volcano... now that’s a STEM product versatile enough to delight any young science nerd!

Sensory processing issues can cause some children to reject many of the toys most kids gravitate to. OT’s find that the texture of Wikki Stix often help kids learn to explore and enjoy an unfamiliar tactile sensation.

STEM fun for Preschoolers!!!! Circles, Squares, Triangles....and how they combine to make the things we see all around us! Spatial awareness including proportion and proximity.... are fun and easy with mistake- free Wikki Stix.

The creative, artistic child would love a medium for making intricate pictures, flat designs and posters....PLUS awesome 3-D creatures! What other product offers that kind of versatility? And.... in 23 colors? Wow!

The team at Blue Marble works to create purposeful products that inspire a love of learning in children and empower parents to raise thoughtful, confident kids. We are the manufacturers of National Geographic STEM and STEAM kits, toys which provide an experience your kids will love! With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. We believe in nurturing curiosity, encouraging exploration, while emphasizing having fun. All our products are also backed by exceptional service.

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