9 Smart Toys for Bright Kids

Because educational should never be boring

by Brett Singer

Eric Carle Animal Flash Cards Price: $14.99 Who doesn't love Eric Carle? (We know you do!) In these funtastic flash cards, Carle's familiar characters help preschoolers learn. Buy now »	My Busy Town Price: $99.99 Toddlers are a curious lot, but My Busy Town will keep them occupied for hours (well, at least minutes) while they practice important developmental skills. Buy now »	Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies CD Price: $17.99 This hilarious CD for preschoolers mixes Beethoven's tunes with hilarious lyrics by Richard Perlmutter. They'll play it over and over again. Buy now »
American Presidents 2 Wooden Puzzle Set Price: $19.99 Young grandkids from both sides of the aisle can learn about past presidents with this pair of patriotic puzzles. Buy now »	3-D Explorer The Solar System Price: $17.95 This tome of astronomical wonders proves that pop-up books aren't just for little kids. Buy now »	Stack-o-Saurus Card Game Price: $7.99 Card games are great, but youngsters who may not be ready for gin rummy can sink their teeth into this dinosaur deck. Buy now »
ReCon Programmable Rover Price: $69.99 This programmable robot will challenge older kids while they learn. Buy now »	Zip-It Price: $14.99 Ironically, this educational word game could prevent you from having to tell your grandkids to "Zip it"; they'll be too busy playing. Buy now »	I Spy 3-D Game Price: $24.99 I Spy is an old standby, but this 3-D version ups the ante and brings it into the 21st century. (Glasses included.) Buy now »