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Win Your Hard To Find Toys In Time For The Holidays!

bigtoybookmom — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:59:23 +0000

Just a few more shopping days left and there are some toys that are near impossible to find on the shelves.

We want to help! We are teaming up with The Toy Insider to bring you ….

Entry is easy!

All you have to do is create your very own Big Toy Book wish list and send it to us at thebigtoybook@gmail.com to be entered to win one of the above prizes (and receive them by Christmas!)

Entries must be received by Wednesday Dec. 21 at 3pm (et) Winners will be chosen via random.org and announced here on Dec. 22. Open to US ONLY.

2 ways to create & send your list

Create your Big Toy Book Wishlist via our iPad app and send your list to thebigtoybook @ gmail.com
Create your Big Toy Book Wishlist via our website with the 3 simple steps below-

Good Luck!

A Holiday Giveaway With Moxie!

bigtoybookmom — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:08:34 +0000

If you’re the parent of a girl, Moxie Girlz are certainly no stranger to you. With their motto “Be True To You”, Moxie Girlz were introduced in 2009 to embrace individuality and empower girls to do and be what ever they want.

With their growing popularity, the Moxie Girlz toy line has grown in leaps and bounds over the years.

New this holiday- The Moxie Girlz are starring in their very own video game based on the popular brand of Moxie Girlz fashion dolls.

The Moxie Girlz Nintendo DS game gives players thousands of art options and creations. Gamers can share their deepest secrets, get lost in Journal or Diary mode, or have fun filling out quizzes.

And today we have a Moxie Girlz prize pack for you that will make the little girl on your holiday list flip with excitement!

The Prize:

Moxie Girlz Game for NintendoDS
Moxie Girlz Alena Doll {Not pictured}
Moxie Girlz Arti-itude Purse

ENTER to win below

Contest runs through December 11th.

Winner to be announced Monday December 12th

Rules:

One Entry per person. Contest open to US only. Winner to be selected via a random number generator on December 12th. Winner will be contacted December 12th via email. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize. If prize is not claimed we reserve the right to randomly select another winner. Winner to be announced publicly via The Big Toy Book’s Facebook, Blog and Twitter Account by December 13th.

Who’s Your BFF? – Friendship Day Twitter Party

bigtoybookmom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:48:03 +0000

Did you know that this Saturday, July 30th is International Friendship Day?

Friends are an important part in all of our lives, they are our family whether it be by blood or in our hearts.

The international holiday dates back to 1958- just 3 years after The Lennon Sisters made their debut on the The Lawrence Welk Show on Christmas Eve 1955. Even before America embraced them, Kathy and Janet Lennon were inseparable. They were “Best Pals” in every way. They grew up holding hands and taking care of one another, and today they have a line of adorable plush dolls and play sets, fittingly called Best Pals.

This Friday we are celebrating Friendship day with a Best Pals Twitter Party!

We will chat about our first friendships, the importance of friendships new and old and also will be giving away amazing prizes during the party- you will not want to miss!

So join us!

When: Friday, July 29th 8pm ET

What: Friendship Day Twitter Party

Where: Twitter – hashtag- #BestPals

RSVP by leaving your Twitter handle in the comment area & qualify to win one of the below prize packs:

Mini Best Pals set (Value $20)

These are two adorable miniature Best Pals dolls in a fantastic mini valise! Super cute, very retro.

Best Pals Doll of YOUR Choice and a Best Pals Sing Together CD (Value $45)

Choose from one of the 6 Best Pals dolls (Kathy, Janet, Lily, Sofia, Isabelle or Danny), and enjoy the Best Pals Sing Together CD – a sing-along CD of classic children’s music featuring Kathy and Janet Lennon.

The Aqua Lennon Sisters Paper Doll Set (Value $65)

A reproduction of a set originally produced in 1958; along with the Kathy and Janet Best Pals dolls. The dolls are reproductions of two handmade ragdolls given to Kathy and Janet Lennon in 1949.

**Grand Prize** (Value $100)

Two Best Pals dolls (winner can choose from 6 dolls), a Best Pals Tin Tea Set and the Best Pals Sing Together CD.

Gender and Toys- Does it really matter?

bigtoybookmom — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:26:46 +0000

Today on The Big Toy Book Live! we talked about a bit of a hot topic- That hot topic? Genders and Toys. Does your son play with a doll? Does it really matter?

Below is a recording of today’s Big Toy Book Live in case you missed it.

Be sure to join us every Monday at 1pm ET to talk toys, play and parenting – and win some fabulous prizes too! Easy participation- sign in via Facebook or Twitter! Look for our Livestream tab on our Facebook page!

Hope to see you there next week!

Part 1
http://cdn.livestream.com/embed/thebigtoybook?layout=4&clip=pla_c672bb65-101e-40c6-9bdf-725eddfcb26c&autoPlay=false&mute=false

Watch live streaming video from thebigtoybook at livestream.com

Part 2
http://cdn.livestream.com/embed/thebigtoybook?layout=4&clip=pla_3f6096a8-4cb4-4671-9b4b-4c536763b947&autoPlay=false&mute=false

Watch live streaming video from thebigtoybook at livestream.com

The Big Toy Book Live! – Creating A Love For Reading

bigtoybookmom — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:58:38 +0000

Today we hosted our very first Big Toy Book LIVE! Show on Livestream. This year the show will be where we meet with our community to discuss parenting topics, trends and of course- toys. Similar to how our Twitter chats ran last year, this year our Livestream show will have a slew of great toys for you to win each week.

The Big Toy Book LIVE! will be held every MONDAY at 1pm ET on Livestream

Livestream allows you to sign in and chat during the live show via Facebook and Twitter which is what we love most! You can find a tab for our Livestream channel on the left side of our Facebook page {detailed instructions on how to participate to follow}.

Before March came to an end, we wanted to chat a little about some of the books and reading toys we love most.

Below is a recap of the cha and the products highlighted (because the recording function didn’t work during the live show- whoopsie!)

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Leap Frog’s Tag Reading System

The LeapFrog Tag Reading System brings stories to life like never before. Simply touch the Tag Reader to the pages of specially printed storybooks to instantly hear the voices, music and sounds within each story. Your child can also touch the pen to the words in the book to help them with word recognition and reading skills.

Other educational skills include:

Consonants
Vowels
Vocabulary
Phonics skills
Word recognition
Phonological awareness
Listening and reading comprehension

Tag Jr. Book Pal (ages 2+ , MSRP $29.99)

Perfect for little hands, this reading system uses the same amazing touch technology as the Tag™ Reading System, the Tag™ Junior book pal is designed to encourage toddlers’ natural desire to explore, while introducing preschool skills through playful book-based activities.

Each Tag Junior board book introduces a different preschool skill such as the alphabet, and counting.
Open-ended questions and fun sound effects encourage children to take charge.
Download audio for your childs books, and keep up to 5 at a time on your Book Pal.

Alphie The Robot (ages 3+ , MSRP $44.95)

This engaging Playskool Alphie electronic robot figure comes with a Bonus Pack that introduces your child to letters, math skills, special reasoning, cause and effect and much more. Playskool Alphie “sings”, plays music and features light-up buttons.

Playskool Alphie with Bonus Pack:

Fun and engaging electronic robot figure
Comes with 30 double-sided cards
Backpack and numbers booster pack with 25 additional double-sided cards
Teaches letters, numbers, math skills, special reasoning, cause and effect and more
Cool sounds and light features
Engages child with quizzes, games and a different activity on each card
Handle for easy carrying
Storage spot for cards
Simply insert one of the activity cards into the chest panel and the fun begins
Requires 3 AA batteries (included)

Book recommendations:

If You Give A Pig A Party ($11.95)

Caps For Sale ($8.99)

Its Not A Box (11.99)

Love Thomas & Friends? Lets Vote Them To The Top & Celebrate!

bigtoybookmom — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:56:27 +0000

.Thomas and Friends have been loved by children for years.

This year with a new movie release and a ton of fun new toys appearing on many children’s toy lists this holiday, Thomas & Friends has been nominated by The Toy Industry Association for Toy Property Of The Year!

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And we are helping them celebrate this honor in a huge way!

Join us on Twitter

Wednesday, December 8th, 10pm (ET)

for a #THOMASPARTY

Follow our official Twitter handle: @TheBigToyBook

Follow our Big Toy Book Moms and Toy Experts: @Toyinsidermom @ToyTrendExpert @ToyBookShopGirl @ToyBook

RSVP by leaving your twitter handle in the comments below.

(Never been to a Twitter Party? We can help!)

ABOUT THE PARTY:

For years, Thomas and Friends has been teaching children important values such as Team Work, Friendship and following their dreams.

During our party, we will be talking about each of those important lessons as well as talking about our favorite team of trains, Thomas & Friends!

5 Party Prize packs!

Each prize pack will include:

1 – 35 piece Mega Bloks Thomas & Friends Play Set

1- Lion of Sodor DVD

GRAND PRIZE

Our Grand prize for the night will include a plethora of truly great Thomas Toys, books, DVDs & More!

To win the Grand Prize- Tweet out the following

” Vote Thomas & Friends for Toy Property Of The Year http://bit.ly/ftx69G #ThomasParty ”

Grand Prize winner will be chosen at random and will be announced at the end of the party

See you there!

Contesting details:

Prize Pack winners will be chosen by random draw and Q & A participation.

1 prize per person

All winners must be present to win. If winner does not respond within 24 hours we reserve the right to choose another winner.

ALL PRIZES ARE OPEN TO US AND CANADA

2010 Holiday ALL-DAY Toy Extravaganaza {Twitter Party}

bigtoybookmom — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:07:41 +0000

Now that we have all had a chance to check out some of the great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, we here are The Big Toy Book are ready to ring in the holiday season with our annual Holiday Toy Extravaganza!

Last year we partied online all day long with over 300 of you and gave away over 18 of the hottest holiday toys!

Since it worked out so well last year with our hourly pre-party leading up to our official Twitter Party we decided to do the same this year. After all, we want to make sure you all get a chance to join in the fun!

(Never been to a Twitter Party? … No worries! Get the details on how to participate here)

Here is how our 2010 Extravaganza will work–

JOIN US TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30th on Twitter

Follow us official Twitter handle: @TheBigToyBook

Follow our Big Toy Book Moms and Toy Experts: @Toyinsidermom @ToyTrendExpert @ToyBookShopGirl @ToyBook

RSVP by leaving your twitter handle in the comments below

Between the hours of 12pm and 5pm we will be giving you a chance to win a pre-party prize!

12pm

Monster High Doll (Exact Style TBA)

1pm

Lego Duplo Set (58 pcs)

2pm

Velcro Kids Pirate Ship

3pm

LaLaLoopsie Doll (Exact style TBA)

4pm

Mighty Beanz Star Wars

5pm

Fuzzoodles (Exact set TBA)

{{ Take a break… grab some dinner… put the little ones to bed…. pour a glass of wine…}}

JOIN US BACK ON TWITTER at 9pm (ET) for even more chances to win!

Our toy experts will be talking about trends, answering your questions and giving suggestions for little ones of all ages on your list!

During our chat we will be giving away the 8 more hot- holiday-toys:

Mega Bloks Ultimate Action Dragon Destroyer

Olivia 2-in-1 Transforming Playset

LalaLoopsie Doll (exact doll TBA)

Fin Fin Friends Tropical Aquarium

Bop It Bounce

Toy Story- Buzz Blast Off

Twinkle Twinkle Little Violet

Paper Jamz Guitar

** Just ADDED TO PRIZES–

MONSTER HIGH CLAWDEEN

MELISSA AND DOUG CUPCAKE SET

POCOYO PLAY SET

GRAND PRIZE

$50 Big Toy Book Cash for you to do some holiday shopping in our Private Sale Store!

Grand Prize $50 Big Toy Book Cash

To win our GRAND PRIZE: Help us spread the word by retweeting this message

” Join This Holiday’s Biggest Toy Extravaganza w/ #thebigtoybook Tues. Nov 30 ALL DAY LONG http://bit.ly/eZJaOR”

See you there!

Contesting details:

Winners will be chosen by random draw and Q & A participation.

Winners at pre-party are eligible to win at 9pm Party.

1 prize per person at 9pm party.

All winners must be present to win. If winner does not respond within 24 hours we reserve the right to choose another winner.

GRAND PRIZE IS OPEN TO CANADA RESIDENTS…. ALL OTHERS ARE US only.

Grateful Giveaways!

bigtoybookmom — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:08:45 +0000

Tis’ the season of giving!

We are super excited about the event we are sponsoring this week because we get to donate to one of our favorite charities- Toys For Tots!

Starting today, November 15th thru November 19th, 12 big hearted bloggers will be hosting The Grateful Giveaway Event where they will be adding a new giveaway every hour for 12 hours!

In addition to sponsoring one of their giveaways, we here at The Big Toy Book will be adding toys to our Toys For Tots Toy Pile.

You can check back and watch that pile grow through out the week to see the toys that will be putting a smile on the face of some deserving children this holiday season.

While you are watching the toy pile grow, we also encourage you to join in the fun by following Grateful Giveaways on Facebook and by visiting the bloggers sites to enter to win some fabulous prizes!

Links for the hosts can be found on our Toy Pile Page.

Best of luck!

The Holiday Giveaway Bash

bigtoybookmom — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:33:47 +0000

We have a bunch of really exciting stuff on the horizon this holiday, and we are excited to tell you that we are kicking things off this week by sponsoring a great prize for The Holiday Giveaway Bash.

The Holiday Giveaway Bash is being hosted by 12 fantastic blogger who work hard year round seeking out some of the best deals on the internet.

Together with these bloggers we are giving you a chance to win a $50 credit to our private sale store as well as this really cool Inceptor RC Remote Control Helicopter by Interactive Toy Concepts.

We chose this item as part of the giveaway because …well, its cool!

Who doesn’t love remote control toys? This one not only flies but it also is rechargeable via USB! How great is that? (You can cross off batteries on your list for Christmas)

The Inceptor RC Remote Control Helicopter is now 20% off in our Private Sale Store.

To enter to win in the Holiday Giveaway Bash, visit these participating blogs:

Good Luck!

- Corine

SnackTime Survival Kit – A must have for Mom

bigtoybookmom — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:41:14 +0000

How many times a day does your child ask for a snack? We’re betting its more than 2 or 3 times. We are even betting its likely in 10+ range.

The “Can I have a snack?” stage is a crucial (and trying) time in parenting. It can form our children’s snacking habits for life- and children love snacks. Preschoolers especially will eat them every hour on the hour if they could, but as parents we know better- and when we have to say no – the tears flow. —Oh, The insanity.

So how do we manage snack time?

This week we are featuring The SnackTime Survival Kit to answer all those snack time woes.

The Snacktime Survival Kit includes:

- 1 colorful wooden clockboard containing 1 working clock and 3 interactive clocks

- A deck of 33 snack cards, which contains photos of fun & healthy snacks on one side, and nutrition information to learn about on the back.

(*gluten-free and other special dietary needs snack packs are being worked on.)

You and your child chose 3 healthy snacks for the day (I recommend picking out 5 before going grocery shopping & rotating those for a week)

Set the 3 smaller clocks to your child’s snack time

Enjoy playing the matching game What child doesn’t love the Matching Game? To smaller children, that is essentially what the clocks will be– AT FIRST. They will match their snack clock to the working clock on the top to know when it is snacktime has arrived.

Teach them how to tell time. The SnackTime Survival Kit has a secret hidden added bonus (at least I think it does)- and that it teaches time on a real clock. After a few weeks, my son was coming in saying things like “Its not snacktime yet- its only 10 and 15 o’clock”. It’s a definite start- right?

This week we have The SnackTime Survival Kit on Private sale for over 30% off- so hop on over and check it out. I’m sure you will love this product as much as we do!

-Corine