The days of play cooking and food toys being “just for girls” are long gone. Kazoo Toys has a selection of great gender-neutral play food and cooking toys for everyone! You can feel comfortable buying these toys for boys, girls or both – siblings, relatives or friends will love working together preparing that special pretend meal to share with you! We’re also proud to offer pretend versions of fruits, vegetables and other health foods. It’s never too early to reinforce nutritious eating habits and to associate healthy foods with fun, even when pretending. For dessert, those pretend cookies look delicious as well!

If the days of play cooking being “just for girls” are long gone, so are the days of bland, flimsy play kitchens. Your discerning little chef will love with the sleek, contemporary look of Kidkraft Espresso Uptown Kitchen! This gourmet wonderland features a full array of pretend appliances including a refrigerator, freezer with a chalkboard surface, microwave, oven and dishwasher with working doors, and a detachable sink! Other accessories include a pretend cordless phone, paper towel holder, and cabinet storage above the sink! You’ll even be impressed with the speckled counter top  It’s large enough for multiple chefs and assistants, allowing your pretend cooking team to create lasting memories together. Fortunately, there’s nothing “pretend” about those.

Fruits and vegetables aren’t just healthy – they’re also delicious! If you have a picky eater or just a little chef ready to pretend slice and dice, the Assorted Fruits & Vegetables by Plan Toys is just the toy set you’ll need to familiarize them with some of nature’s yummy, colorful treats! This eight-piece set includes an apple, pear, lemon, orange, banana, cucumber, mushroom and a carrot. What good would pretend fruits and veggies be without a wooden tray and a play knife? Even if you catch your little chef tasting the toys, rest assured – this set is made from rubber wood and was manufactured with non-toxic wood stains and finishes.

If the sleek and contemporary play kitchens aren’t your cup of tea, Kazoo Toys has you covered – we also carry the Kidkraft Red Vintage Kitchen. Step back in time with this classic yet timeless pretend kitchen! It includes a pretend refrigerator and freezer, an oven and stove, a cabinet and an open-air storage area. Just like the Espresso Uptown Kitchen, this toy is large enough to accommodate multiple short-order diner cooks and mini Julia Childs while the same quality Kidkraft construction will ensure years of pretend cooking fun!

Set a positive example at your child’s next pretend tea party or pretend snack break by serving Kid’s Pretend Play Healthy Snacks Food Set by Learning Resources. Your eager little eater will quickly learn that healthy doesn’t have to mean bland or yucky. This set includes 18 bright pieces including pretend vegetables, milk, yogurt, cheese, crackers, a pretzel and sliced fruit, all ready to go in a cute vinyl lunch sack! By reinforcing the concept of enjoying food at playtime, your child may even reach for the real thing the next time you visit the grocery store!

At the end of a great meal, who doesn’t love dessert? And at the end of playtime, who doesn’t love a yummy snack? Real cookies are a fun and delicious treat to bake and decorate with your child, so why not let them relive the fun of cookie baking and decoration anytime with the Wooden Slice and Bake Cookie Set by Melissa and Doug! This set  has 18 gourmet pretend frosting toppers that magically stick with Velcro! Along with a wooden play knife and spatula, a cookie sheet and a play kitchen mitt made from real fabric, your little baker will love pretend baking and decorating the included 12 big cookies.

Make playtime delicious and fun at Kazoo Toys! Right now, save 10%-20% on everything in the store PLUS free Ground shipping on orders over $49.99!

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The Fun Gripper Golf Set by Saturnian might not turn your child into the next Bubba Watson, but they will quickly experience how rewarding it is to hit a golf ball! This sturdy six-piece set includes three non-slip clubs, two balls and a durable nylon bag. This set is a great introduction to a sport your child can enjoy through every stage of life!

Golf is fun and relaxing, but what if you want to turn the excitement up to 11? At first glance, Sumo Bumper Boppers by Schylling Toys are deceptively simple – fill the suits with air and you’re ready to play. But once the wrestling and bouncing begins your little sumo wrestlers will love every thrilling moment! You’ll love that the inflated suits protect against injury and property damage.

Lacrosse is a fast-paced sport with a rich history that is quickly gaining in popularity here in the United States. You can introduce your child to the fundamentals of this fast-paced sport with the Lacrosse Set by Saturnian. This set of two sticks and one bean training ball allows lacrosse novices to quickly master passes and shots – the bean training ball makes these fundamental moves easier and safer to grasp.

What’s the weather like up there? Your child will soon find out first-hand with the Walkaroo Balance Stilts by Geospace Toys! Stilts are a fun way to improve balance and coordination and Geospace Toys have greatly improved the traditional stilt design to make Walkaroo Balance Stilts safer, more comfortable, and easier to use. These durable aluminum stilts are lighter, adjustable, and designed to wrap comfortably around the shoulders for greater stability.

At the end of a warm spring day, what could be nicer or more relaxing than throwing a flying disc? Fun Gripper Flyer by Saturnian is designed to be a colorful, safe and easy to catch. Stop worrying about where a wildly-thrown hard plastic disc may land. Fun Gripper Flyer is made from a pliable fabric that is safe to throw near objects and people and the brilliant colors make it easy to find if thrown too far or wide. It even floats on water!

These are just a few of the products we offer that will turn your neighborhood park, courtyard or your backyard into a fun-filled beehive of activity! You’ll find discounts on our website ranging from 10%-20%! Kazoo Toys is your one-stop shop for spring and summer fun!

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Deluxe Magic Set by Melissa & Doug is a perfect introductory gift for children interested in magic. This set includes tricks and illusions such as making a box magically disappear with “The Great Escape”, magically multiplying coins with “Money Maker” and predicting how an audience member will arrange the order of five discs with the “Egyptian Prediction”. Your child will love all ten of the included tricks and illusions! This set has received numerous industry awards including Child Magazine’s Best Toys of the Year 2004 and Best Toys Feature November 2004 and Parents Magazine’s Best Toys of the Year 2004. We do ask that our customers not perform the “Money Maker” trick for any of our cashiers.

Your little performer will love the excitement and prestige of donning a real magician’s top hat with the Abracadabra Fantasma Top Hat Magic Show by Schylling. Endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the world’s largest organization of professional magicians, this set includes over 100 tricks and illusions! Perform classics such as pulling Rambo the Rabbit puppet assistant from the magic hat or newer attractions like the jumping rubber band. This kit includes illustrated instructions for every trick and illusion so your child will never be confused by the process involved in successfully completing each trick. With so many tricks and illusions to learn, you’ll soon be shouting “Abracadabra!” and making idle afternoons disappear!

Parents and children alike love amazing and wondrous magic shows filled with mysterious illusions and captivating tricks. But what if your child could produce amazing and captivating illusions and tricks…with science and mathematics? Now they can with The Science Behind Magic Kit by Be Amazing Toys! Encourage your child to learn the science and mathematics behind many famous tricks and illusions, such as what causes magnets to levitate and how to “read minds” using a mathematical formula. Your child will not only have fun and learn exciting tricks and illusions, but they will also gain important insights into how science and mathematics turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!

Introduce your child to the world of magic and illusion with one of these quality products from Kazoo Toys. Now through April 30th, you’ll receive discounts ranging from 10% to 20% on most of our catalogue and free ground shipping on orders over $49! Act now before these offers magically disappear!

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Buddy Dog by Playability is a delightful stuffed animal designed for children on the autism spectrum, rated #1 by Able Play. Everyone is immediately drawn to Buddy’s warm, oversized eyes and friendly, inviting smile. Children with low vision can more easily see Buddy’s high contrast colors, while children who benefit from tactile exploration will enjoy his raised rubbery dots, soft velour and comfortable cotton. Buddy also has a reversible vest featuring a crinkle material; this vest can be removed to lessen the stimulation. In addition, Buddy will reward your child’s curiosity with gentle sounds and a soothing vibration.

Weighted clothing is an important tool in sensory integration therapy, designed to treat Sensory Integration Dysfunction in children. Your child will enjoy the form and comfort of Weighted Fleece Vests by Fun & Function. These stylish vests provide the constant embrace of a warm, calming hug! The weights are safely positioned within the vest and can be added or removed as needed. These vests are available from Kazoo Toys in small, medium and large sizes. In addition to these vests, Fun & Function also offers a weighted blanket.

Rody Ride On Horse by Toymarketing is another fun and functional product we are proud to offer at Kazoo Toys. Your child will enjoy the soft vinyl and sturdiness of Rody’s inflatable body while exercising and developing their skills in balance and coordination. Rody Ride on Horse can be adjusted to fit your child’s weight and is designed for children ages 2 to 4. Rody is just one of many inflatable exercise products we offer at Kazoo toys. Check out more products like these in our Hop Balls & Rody Ride-On section.

Now through April 30th, 2013, enjoy free shipping on orders over $49.00 and online discounts ranging from 10% to 20%! Restrictions apply and some toys are not eligible for discounts due to Manufacturer Approved Pricing.

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Can music really make your baby smarter and more creative? Although researchers have debunked what is known as the “Mozart Effect” – the belief that direct exposure to classical music will make a baby “smarter” – at Kazoo Toys we believe exposure to appropriate forms of music can still be beneficial to your baby’s development. But what if you could combine music with an interactive toy that encourages your baby to do more than just listen?

We are proud to offer one of the most creative and innovative toys on the market today – Music Blocks for Baby by Neurosmith. This incredible educational toy not only plays music, it actually allows your baby to compose it! By using five multicolored boxes with unique symbols, your baby can create over a million different musical compositions, played back in clear digital sound. Music Blocks for Baby includes three musical styles: Jumpin’ Jive Jazz, African Rhythms, and Mozart’s Night Music. Best of all, there are no limitations from the moment you introduce this toy – expansion cartridges are not required to fully utilize its capabilities.

Order Music Blocks for Baby today from Kazoo Toys and receive free ground shipping! This offer is available for all orders over $49 through March 31, 2013.

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Here are a few of our favorites at Kazoo Toys:

Green Genius Science Kit by Be Amazing Toys is an amazing kit that uses a wide selection of visual and tactile experiments that introduce kids to the world of plant science. Each experiment is designed to teach kids a different principle about plants including seed purpose and description, capillary action, water cycle, SNA, sprouting, horticulture, plant biology and natural product science.

Praying Mantis Science Kit by Fascinations is the ideal gift for anyone who lovesscience and nature or who likes to care for and raise interesting pets. Watch 100′s of baby Praying Mantis emerge and challenge each other to be the sole survivor! Learn about the life-cycle, biology and care of insects, nature kits created to hatch and grow live insects. Learn all about life cycles and biology while discovering the fascinating miniature world of live insects.

Farmers Garden by DuneCraft gets you started on your own farm, not an ordinary farm, but a micro farm that you can grow on your windowsill! Experience the peace of the countryside as you grow a variety of crops you can really use. Cultivate crunchy sweet peppers, snapping green beans, mouth-watering strawberries, crispy lettuce, and delicious baby carrots. Keep the harvest for yourself or sell them at your Farmer’s Market! All the plants are fun and easy to grow!

Planet Frog Live Frog Habitat by Uncle Milton is the place where you can watch live tadpoles magically transform into frogs. You can watch as your frog swims in its own pond and explores the surrounding rain forest habitat. You can learn why frogs play an important role in the environment and the world in which we live. Planet Frog Live Frog Habitat by Uncle Milton kit includes an order form to receive your tadpoles by mail.

Learn and play with your kids while teaching them invaluable lessons of plant-life lifecycles, metamorphosis, and basic horticulture principles. These kits are a great way to help build upon your child’s learning and hopefully promote a lifelong love for nature and the natural world! Please note that some of these educational toys include animals or insects and we ask that you exercise caution and provide the proper amount of care—we like to promote good stewardship!

Check out more of our science kits and educational toys

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We’re starting a new project board on Pinterest and we want you to join us as a collaborator! This board will feature pins of your favorite toys or your child’s favorites. The goal is to share our experiences and help promote fun, education, and safe toys for our children!

If you’d like to join in the fun and be a collaborator so that you can post your pins please send us a message, everyone is invited. Since this is a project devoted to toys and child-appropriate content, we want to emphasize a couple of rules for pinned content. First, all pins and text must be appropriate for all ages! We love our community of all ages and we want to make sure that we continue to support both children and adults with the content posted. Second, to become a contributor or if you have questions all you need to do is send us a private message on Facebook and we will get you taken care of! Third, have fun! This collaboration board is meant to be fun and for you to share those nostalgic toys you loved as a child, the toys you find fascinating now, or your child’s favorite toy.

Finally, here is a link to our Pinterest Collaboration Board, and you can find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/KazooToys. We hope you take part in the collaboration!

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YBike Extreme & Adora Dolls

YBike Extreme

The YBIKE Extreme Balance Bike is ideal for children, promoting early coordination and balance development. YBike designed and engineered this bike to help children build the skills and coordination needed to ride a bicycle. With younger kids in mind, the larger wheels offer safer play and easier riding on uneven surfaces. Kids can enjoy the freedom of the outdoors and the thrill of cycling from an early age. The YBIKE Extreme will help your child develop an early sense of balance and control, as well as strong self-confidence!

Adora Dolls

Adora Dolls are special. These dolls are carefully designed by the award-winning Adora team and every doll is hand crafted. From the meticulous detailing of their faces to the beautiful outfits, Adora dolls are prized possessions. Girls love nurturing, sharing, and playing with these life-like toddler and baby dolls. These are a popular favorite at Kazoo!

Makit Tinker Toys & ImagiBricks

Makit Tinker Toys

Makit Tinker Toys by Schylling Toys are perfect for young children and will prove to be timeless as they continue to grow and develop. These iconic wooden building toys let children run wild with their imagination. Whether they’re building simple shapes and structures or their own unique figures, tinker toys aid in the primary development of young children. Year after year these have been extremely popular toys and are a Kazoo favorite!

ImagiBricks Cardboard Blocks

ImagiBRICKS are award-winning cardboard building blocks, a classic toy that offers continuous play possibilities. These lightweight, ridged cardboard blocks are strong enough for kids to stand on but also so light that you don’t have to worry about them falling on children or crashing into them. ImagiBricks by Smart Monkey are made in the USA, environmentally friendly (50% recycled) and are of superior quality. These cardboard blocks are printed with non-toxic inks and have new water-resistant coating to help make them strong and durable for years of play!

Corolle Dolls & Magna Tiles

Corolle Dolls

Corolle Dolls are award winning, French designed dolls. Each doll is incredibly unique and meticulously crafted for a specific age, size, and stage of development. Each doll is designed with soft materials and are delicately scented with vanilla. The perfect Corolle Doll for a child should easily fit in their arms to allow children to cradle the doll in the crook of their arms, between the elbow and fingertips. Corolle also offers a number of different doll accessories that help bring these dolls to life!

Magna Tiles

Magna Tiles are creative building toys that are tactile, colorful and easy to use. These tiles are formed in basic, primary shapes that stimulate and promote learning through play by developing patterning, shape recognition, building, and motor skills. Children can build their own unique structures and 3D buildings, allowing for new and creative play every time they reach for their Magna Tiles. These are such a popular toy this season that they’re selling out everywhere they’re carried, but you’re in luck! We have the very last shipment of the 100 piece Magna Tiles in the US! Don’t wait, they are selling fast!

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Quercetti Toys

Fantacolor Portable: This toy allows your child all of the creativity in the world to create beautiful mosaics. With 300 square and triangular pegs, your child’s images are limited only by their imagination. 300 pieces might be difficult to keep track of if it weren’t for the easy-to-carry storage, but Quercetti has you covered with a lid and all. The handle allows you to hang your child’s masterpiece on the wall for friends and family to enjoy even after playtime is over.

Color Kaleidogears: Help instill the concept of cause and effect in your child with this set of 52 gears. Your child can join these gears into any configuration desired and watch their creation come to life with the included handle. Your child will develop reasoning skills by seeing which gears turn and which don’t, learning which pieces work together and how. Construction toys are always popular with children, but these gears take it a step further by breathing life into their creation.

Marble Run Elevator: Games like Mouse Trap are fun for children, but they’re limited by their single configuration. This 160 piece set includes a motorized elevator and allows your child to create spirals, funnels and elevators of various heights to send marbles along the track. Your child will enjoy setting it up the first time and watching marbles follow the path they created, but they’ll love it even more when they spend time creating newer and more daring pathways. Encourage your child’s intuition, and watch as they develop confidence in their own creativity and reasoning.

Musical Super Saxoflute: Sharpen construction skills while adding the satisfying element of music to your child’s play. With this toy, your child can create strangely shaped instruments or even double trumpets to play. This 24 piece set allows your child to craft the instrument of their choosing and then get the satisfaction of sound.

Your child will thank you profusely for any one of these gifts – that is, if you can tear them away from the toy long enough to do so. Give your child a leg up into the world of learning, and do it without breaking the bank with free shipping for orders over $49.

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To a child’s developing mind, the world is only limited by imagination. Young children have yet to be assimilated into the tech-heavy culture of their older counterparts, so this is the prime time to get them focused on something they can love their entire lives. Toy instruments provide constant stimulation as your child can find as many different tunes to play as creativity allows. While playing an instrument, your child will develop manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail and a well-honed ear all while learning a life-long skill.

Toy Trumpet - A toy trumpet is a great beginner toy for your child. One of the world’s oldest instruments, the small number of piston valves ensures that your child can engage with the toy without being overwhelmed. These toys further engage your child via flashing lights, providing a visual experience your child is sure to love.

Toy Clarinet - For an older child, a toy clarinet is an excellent investment. These clarinets are color-coded, allowing the child to quickly choose between notes to play favorite songs. Practicing on this kind of clarinet provides an excellent stepping stone into playing a real one. Your child will delight in successfully playing a song and can even compose new tunes.

Toy Piano - Get your young one started early on a toy like Playful Piano Pals. Your budding virtuoso will have the positive reinforcement of seeing fun characters come to life after pressing the right keys. Once your child is a little older, an 18-, 25- or 37-key piano sets the stage for home recitals. Playing on these miniature pianos gives your child the perfect opportunity to transition into the 88-key version.

Toy Saxophone - When considering a toy instrument for your child, what instrument brings out your child’s inner performer more than a saxophone? Lightweight and portable, your child can entertain friends and family alike using the color-coded keys to play standards like Jingle Bells and Oh Susanna. Your child will be developing confidence along with everything else this instrument offers.

Don’t fight the lines this holiday season. Order online to make all of your purchases quickly and conveniently. Do all of your shopping at once in one location, and take advantage of the free shipping on all orders over $49.

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