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Childhood Classics Old and New
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (The Friendship Edition)The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (The Friendship Edition)
Buy used from: $13.22
An enduring classic for toddlers and young kids. The adventures of Pooh and his friends are simply perfect.
Angelina Ballerina - Meet Angelina BallerinaAngelina Ballerina - Meet Angelina Ballerina
Buy used from: $1.92
There's a high probability that sometime in her childhood your little girl will want to be a ballerina.
Bambi (2-Disc Special Platinum Edition)Bambi (2-Disc Special Platinum Edition)
Buy used from: $7.90
A classic childhood story, but often the first traumatic film most kids will see... Bambi's mother is killed and there is no magic fairy dust to bring her back.
My Very First Mother GooseMy Very First Mother Goose
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $0.22
Beautifully illustrated. Perfect for after dinner or bedtime reading. Buy this book. Then you'll always have something on hand to read to your child.
Complete Beatrix Potter Collection 2pkComplete Beatrix Potter Collection 2pk
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $4.50
Just the right amount of suspense for kids around the grade 2 level.
Crayola 24ct CrayonsCrayola 24ct Crayons
Buy new: $2.99
Nothing like fresh crayons. They're simply beautiful in a child's eyes, almost good enough to eat.
Here Comes Mother Goose (My Very First Mother Goose)Here Comes Mother Goose (My Very First Mother Goose)
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $0.01
Buy this book along with My Very First Mother Goose.
My Neighbor TotoroMy Neighbor Totoro
Buy used from: $63.90
Get into Japanese anime early in life. Probably best for around grades 3 and up.
Where the Wild Things AreWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Buy new: $7.00 / Used from: $5.00
Imagination and a hot meal... There are hundreds of well written, nicely illustrated books for kids. Get a few, read them to your kids, then save them for your grandchildren.
Lincoln Logs 200 piece Fort RedwoodLincoln Logs 200 piece Fort Redwood
Buy new: $69.85
Go with the flow. Get them all over the carpet. Add a bag of toy soldiers, farm animals, or cowboys and indians. Nothing better than hands-on fun for young kids.
Kipper - Pools, Parks & PicnicsKipper - Pools, Parks & Picnics
Kipper is exactly the right speed for pre-school kids.
LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 PiecesLEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces
Buy new: $28.23
Every home with children should have a box of Lego.
Melissa & Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 PieceMelissa & Doug African Plains Jigsaw 24 Piece
Buy new: $8.19
Any semi-interesting puzzle will get the gears turning in a young mind. Buy a few puzzles with varying degrees of difficulty.
Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song CollectionDisney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection by Disney
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $7.96
Get the ears involved.
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $20.83
Certainly should be on any list of childhood classics.
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (I Can Read It All by Myself)One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (I Can Read It All by Myself) by Dr. Seuss
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $0.01
Dr. Seuss... a paradigm shift if there ever was one.
Learning Company Kid Pix Deluxe 4 (Version 2)Learning Company Kid Pix Deluxe 4 (Version 2)
Buy new: $19.99
When your kids are old enough to use a computer, Kid Pix is a great way to start.
Disney Records Children's Favorite Songs (Vol. 1)Disney Records Children's Favorite Songs (Vol. 1) by Disney
Buy used from: $1.99
Terrific background music for busy kids.
The Sound of Music (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)The Sound of Music (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $13.48
A classic for older kids to enjoy.
Vtech - Dial & Discover PhoneVtech - Dial & Discover Phone
Buy new: $14.99
Every kid's gotta have a few things that beep, flash, talk, or make some kind of electronic noise.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Special Edition)Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Special Edition)
Buy new: $14.49 / Used from: $5.14
Fun for older kids. However, the Child Catcher is frightening for little kids. Should be ok for grades 4 and up.
Fisher-Price Doodle Pro PurpleFisher-Price Doodle Pro Purple
Buy new: $21.99
Letters, numbers, squiggles... it's all good.
Playdoh Fun FactoryPlaydoh Fun Factory
Buy new: $9.75
Yes, a classic. With the pumper, it's a classic deluxe. Cleanup required.
The Incredibles (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)The Incredibles (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $2.74
A wild ride for older kids. Modern classic? You decide. Toy Story could also fill this slot.
Gund Sesame Street 12-Inch Cookie MonsterGund Sesame Street 12-Inch Cookie Monster
Buy new: $16.94
Kids need best buddies.
Holiday™ Barbie® DollHoliday™ Barbie® Doll
Buy new: $21.95
Barbie... nuff said.
Ranger RickRanger Rick
Buy new: $24.00
Get kids involved with animals early and often. Plan on two trips to the zoo a year with toddles on up.
16-Inch Original Big Wheel16-Inch Original Big Wheel
Buy new: $63.79
Born to ride.
CandylandCandyland
Buy new: $9.41
If you grew up in middle class America, you are probably familiar with this game.
Hi Ho Cherry-OHi Ho Cherry-O
Buy new: $12.08
Another favorite to keep around the house.
First Nature Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference)First Nature Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference) by DK Publishing
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $6.99
DK Publishing is known for its terrific photo books.
If You Give a Mouse a CookieIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Buy used from: $6.95
A relatively new classic.
Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books) by Crockett Johnson
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.45
50th anniversary... I didn't know it had been around that long.
The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $9.99
Good story, delightful music, happy ending.
Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck (handle color may vary)Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck (handle color may vary)
Buy new: $23.45
The big, yellow, Tonka dump truck... a masterpiece.
The Emperor's New Groove - The New Groove EditionThe Emperor's New Groove - The New Groove Edition
Buy new: $21.99 / Used from: $12.96
It's ok to have some silly fun. Perhaps not truly a classic, but its trippy humor delivers a positive message. 90 percent of Amazon reviewers gave it 4 or 5 stars.
Pigs Ahoy! (Picture Puffins)Pigs Ahoy! (Picture Puffins) by David McPhail
Buy used from: $0.78
From Amazon reviewer M. Allen Greenbaum: Creative rhymes, chaotic scenes, and bright, imaginative illustrations make this one wild and rebellious adventure.