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Academy Award-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has signed Simba Dickie Group as the master global toy partner for its new preschool property, Oggy Oggy. Set to debut in A/W 2022, the range will target kids aged 3–6 years and span plush, figurines, playsets and accessories, vehicles, collectibles and sand buckets. The collection will initially be available in France, Italy, Germany and the UK, before being extended into Poland and Spain for spring 2023 and then into additional territories. Created by Xilam Animation’s Jean Cayrol and Cédric Guarneri, Oggy Oggy (156 x 7’) is a CG preschool spin-off to Xilam’s...

Teaching preschool in a play-based way can sometimes leave those outside of it wondering when the academic learning pieces come in.  But, those of us who practice and love play-based learning know that we use other times to bring in academic skill practice - such as small group. And since small group time is such an important part of the day, I decided to put together a rolling cart of all the items I use often - right inside the cart. That way I can roll the cart to the large table and have the things I need!     Here...

 Y'all know I love the excitement of seeing our preschool babies open their gifts over the holidays. I've got a sure-fire list of 20 gifts that are sure to leave them engaged and excited. This year's top picks provide indoor and outdoor fun and hit the ball out of the park in creative play with minimal mess! Sustainability is heavy on everyone's minds right now and these gifts are going to grow with your babes and along with your family. So go ahead and send your favorites from the list to everyone you know and get ready to witness the biggest...

If balancing kids, career and home has you wearing too many hats (or a superhero cape!), we feel you. When it comes to doing it all, there’s one thing Seattle parents need (no, not donuts)—more time. Enter Yohana, the new wellness company that’s helping Seattle parents lighten the load by doing some of the heavy lifting. Read on to find out more. photo: Yohana A Mom-Owned Wellness Company Yohana is the brainchild of Yoky Matsuoka, mom to four, former endowed UW professor and MacArthur Genius Grant winner (she won it while raising three kids under four!). Matsuoka left Seattle for...

Mattel has reported its third quarter 2021 financial results, boosted by strong performances from Barbie and Hot Wheels. POS grew high single digits, with strength in North America, EMEA, and Latin America more than offsetting the impact of temporary retail closures in several countries in Asia-Pacific. Mattel in Europe was up 2.7% when Total Industry declined by -0.7%. Barbie was the #1 property in the Doll category in Q3 and YTD 2021 in Europe; YTD, Barbie was up 11.2% while the Dolls category is down -6.5%. Hot Wheels was the #1 property in the Vehicles category in Q3 and YTD 2021 and grew seven times...