The toys are listed according to age. All award winners are of equal value.

BABY GYMTASTICS PLAY WALL

# H5704
Fisher-Price Canada
6-18 months

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

Tons of active play for your smallest family members! This set includes a three-section wall, which, when joined together, folds out for play and comes apart for storage. Each wall section has a tunnel, lights, sounds and activities such as dangling toys, rattling balls and spinning cylinders. Babies who can sit (or be supported) can play in front of the wall. Crawlers enjoy going through the arches, curtains and hanging toys. Beginning walkers can cruise along the sturdy wall as they reach for the toys on top. Motion sensors activate the lights and music, so even the littlest players can get the fun started. NOTE: Requires 3AA batteries.

CLASSIC ROCK & BOUNCE PONY

# 351
RADIO FLYER INC.
9-24 months

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

Rock and ride him cowboy! Your little cowboy or girl will have a new best friend when this beautiful soft, rocking, bouncing pony arrives in your home. He is fairly large (80cm x 50cm x 65cm), but light (6kg). He needs a home away from stairs and hazards and an adult to keep an eye on him (and his rider) because he moves around a little. Little cowpokes love burning off extra energy by rocking and bouncing on the pony, petting and feeding him when he looks hungry and then just sitting on him during quiet times. The pony has a wide base so it does not tip and the cover can be removed and washed. There are good footrests to prevent children from getting their feet caught and there is a detachable safety ring for younger children.

LEARNING CONNECTIONS ™ TRAIN

# 10014
LEAP FROG
Ages 9 months and up

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

All aboard! This six-piece set includes a locomotive driven by a frog, and five cars in bright, primary colours. Each car has a different colour, a different number (one to five), and a group of objects. The cars can be used to make a train by attaching them magnetically to the locomotive, or they can be stacked on top of each other to make a tower. Young children can learn about colours and numbers, and listen to music by pressing on the frog that talks, or sings about the cars attached to the locomotive. Young children love this cute little train and its songs are so catchy, even Mom and Dad want to sing along. NOTE: Requires 3 AA batteries.

LEGO DUPLO DRAGON TOWER and LEGO DUPLO KNIGHTS’ CASTLE

# 4776 and 4777
LEGO CANADA INC.
Ages 3 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

LEGO DUPLO DRAGON TOWER Brave knight battles fire breathing dragon...coming soon to a playroom near you! This 65-piece construction set is just the right size for your little medieval knight. The set includes two knights, a tower to build, and a fabulous fire-breathing dragon. With a little help, little hands can build the tower from the directions. Children love this set and everyone loves the dragon. Hours of imaginative fun!

LEGO DUPLO KNIGHTS’ CASTLE A feast of medieval excitement fit for a preschooler! This 167-piece castle, with many special features, is sure to bring out the knight in any child. Because the pieces are just the right size for smaller hands, young children spend hours launching boulders with the working catapult, tricking their enemies with trap doors, and dropping cauldrons of boiling oil to fend off attackers. Included are four knights, a horse and numerous accessories, allowing little knights to join others in play. The coloured step-by-step instructions include several castle variations. Younger children require some adult assistance building the castles in the manual, but it is well worth the effort.

BALLOON LAGOON

#189302859-3
Ages 4-7 years

CRANIUM INC.

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

We're off to the carnival! This colourful board is four mini-games in one! The four 30x20 cm pieces join to make a board that fits easily on a kitchen table. Spin the merry-go-round to select a game: fish for letters and produce a word at Letter Lake; roll the dice and match the snacks at Snack Hut; roll the tumblers and match the picture at Tumble Tides; or, help the frogs back into the pond at Frog Hop. Players take turns spinning the merry-go-round in order to collect balloons for completing some, or all of their tasks before the merry-go-round stops. The first player with 15 balloons wins. Children enjoy playing each of the mini-games and even non-readers can put together easy words in Letter Lake. This quick game is enjoyed by all! NOTE: Requires 3 AA batteries.

KNIGHTS EMPIRE CASTLE, KNIGHTS TOURNAMENT and RED DRAGON

# 3268, 3287 and 3327
PLAYMOBIL CANADA INC.
Ages 4+

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

Children’s imaginations are catapulted into the realm of Kings, Queens and Knights in shining armour with this large realistic castle and its many working accessories. This set has over 450 pieces. Children spend hours defending the castle from attack by raising the drawbridge, launching the catapult, and fooling enemies with the trap door in the tower and the breakaway wall. There is even a working hoist, a throne for the King and a dungeon for the bad guys. Accessory sets sold separately include jousters and a dragon. Hours of medieval fun! NOTE: Building the castle is a challenging task, unless your children are older and ambitious; construction of the castle should be done before giving it to your children.

ZOO TYCOON 2

# 0804
MICROSOFT CANADA INC.
Ages 8+

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

Build the zoo of your dreams and then experience it close up and personal! This sequel to Zoo Tycoon is even better than the original and includes, among other new features, an upgraded free game mode with unlimited money. To start, choose a piece of land, add animals, habitats, buildings and staff, then let the people in. Will they like your zoo? Will your animals like their new homes and have little ones? Will you have enough money at the end of the year to pay the bills? Children are thrilled with the new features of this game, the best of which is the ability to zoom in and interact with the animals. Children can groom, feed, wash and play with the animals one-on-one. The graphics are excellent and children love building and managing their own zoos with this truly interactive game. Even Mom and Dad can’t resist playing once the children are in bed! NOTE: Minimum requirements include a 733MHZ processor, 256 MB RAM, 900 MB of available Hard drive space and a 16MB/3D video card.

THINGS … HUMOUR IN A BOX

# TH-01
OUTSET MEDIA
Ages 8 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

This is a very silly game, but that’s why it’s so much fun! The game contains 300 cards with topics such as things you shouldn’t do when you are naked, or things you shouldn’t do with glue. At the beginning of each round, a card is read. Each player then writes down his or her answer to the question. The answers are read and players take turns trying to guess which answer came from which player. Players whose answers are identified are eliminated and the round continues until there is only one player left. This is a wonderful family game; anyone who can read and write can play. There is no age advantage, and best of all, it makes families laugh together. You can’t get better than that!

BOOKS IN A CUP LIME AND ORANGE

ISBN #1-57054-274-0 and 1-57054-271-6

KLUTZ INC.

Ages 8 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

Are you tired of backseat battles and being asked "Are we there yet?" These creative and wacky activity book sets are actually the answer. The sets come in two colours, orange and lime, and each set contains four unique 40-page activity books and two sheets of stickers in a giant cup. The books include great games, puzzles and activities, and the stickers are just plain silly. Children love these books. They are entertaining, informative and ridiculous, and they turn backseat grumbles into backseat giggles!

TAMAGOTCHI CONNECTION VERSION 2
# 19400

BANDAI
Ages 8 +

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2006***

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