RAVE REVIEWS

Toys ‘N Tayls products are a hit with kids, parents, librarians and everyone else who takes a minute to play with them. Below are just a few of the good reviews and awards we’ve received.

16. Wizarday - Dr. Toy‘s Best Picks Award Winner

“Dr. Toy‘s Best Picks ” are new products for this year that were carefully chosen from among thousands of products that she has reviewed at toy fairs, catalogs, and through many other sources, and by using extensive criteria she has developed over many years.

Among the criteria used are: safety, age-appropriateness, design, durability, lasting play value, cultural and ethnic diversity, good transition from home to school, educational value, learning skills, creativity, improvement in the understanding of the community and the world, good value for price, and, naturally, fun.
Wizarday - Best Picks Winner

15. Press Release July 2011

TWEEN ALERT! SETTING BOUNDARIES AND LETTING GROW IS A
LAUGHING MATTER TO WIN RECONGNITION

Bethel CT (July 2011) - Over 100 moms, educators and child psychologists reviewed new products, on behalf of Creative Child Magazine, to judge one product to be the best product of the year. They chose Wizarday to be the best product of 2011 at the “kid`s board game & social skills/self discovery” category.
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14. Creative Child Magazine - Game of the Year 2011

For Wizarday - When Our Stuff Went Away

‘‘Very creative and encourages creative thinking. I like the website and ideas for parents. An overall great toy!‘‘ The Judges of Cretaive Child Magazine‘s Awards program.
The uniqueness of the program in that all products submitted are reviewed by moms, music educators and early education professionals, the very people who purchase them. Only one product per category can win a Game of the Year award.
EPR Educational News

13. The Toy Man™ Editors Choice Award (eChoice™ Award )

For Wizarday - When Our Stuff Went Away

eChoice™ Award for high value of potential cognitive/critical skill growth and/or overall improvement in an individual or group.
Click here to read the complete review:
‘‘The Toy Man® Award‘‘

12. The Toy Man™ Seal of Approval

For Wizarday - When Our Stuff Went Away

‘‘Seal of Approval‘‘ is an emblem of recognition for products which meet the high standards set forth by the International Parenting institute™ (IPi™).

11. ‘Wizarday - When our stuff went away!‘‘ Professional Reviews

‘‘Many health related problems may be prevented or resolved by following a proper daily routine. These include nutritional issues, sleep disorders and academic challenges based on conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder.
Wizarday combines a wonderful set of tools that help children and parents implement such a daily routine, both at home and in a clinical setting.‘‘
—Prof. Giora Pillar, MD, PhD. Vice Chairman, Pediatrics Dept. Head, Pediatric Sleep Lab Rambam Medical Center and Technion Faculty of Medicine, IL.

‘‘A story for the entire family that humorously illustrates the role of routine, respect and communication within the home environment.‘‘
—M. J. Saunders, Director of the Banyan Schools, Fairfield, New Jersey.

‘‘Getting children to understand, value, and follow daily routines can be challenging. This book presents a fun and positive way for parents to reinforce this message to their children.‘‘
— Brian S. Friedlander, Ph.D. Professor of Education, College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, New Jersey.

10. ‘‘Wizarday - When our stuff went away!‘‘ book recieved a 5 stars rating

American Chronicle January 2011

‘‘Having 4 children of my own, now grown, we did use routine charts to make sure important things got done, especially music practice and homework. I wish this book was written back then, as I could of incorporated some of these great ideas. Wizarday, in its own niche and category gets a 5 star rating. I give this book two thumbs up!‘‘

R. Fischer writes articles for newspapers,American Chronicle, and Associated Content. She is the author of the children‘s book Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses?
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9. ‘‘Wizarday - When our stuff went away!‘‘ book was reviewed by Midwest book review

Midwest Book Review Dec. 2010

‘‘Scheduled around a ghostly holiday (Halloween), the events of ‘‘Wizarday‘‘ lead to fun-filled games and routine -related deals that somehow lead to smooth operations of daily routines and increased family harmony. How does all this work? It really is best to read the book, besides, it‘s more fun that way!......Parents of preadolescents will love ‘‘Wizarday‘‘ but they may have to wait their turn to read it‘‘.

Established in 1976, the Midwest Book Review publishes the following monthly book publications specifically designed for community and academic librarians, booksellers, and the general reading public.
Read the complete review (Health/Medicine Shelf)

8. Toys‘NTayls Presents a New Product Line, ‘‘Wizarday - When Our Stuff Went Away!‘‘

Bethel Connecticut Sept. 1, 2010:

Toys’NTayls strengthens its innovative product concept line of educational books and toys by introducing its new product line called “Wizarday—When Our Stuff Went Away!”

The new line consists of an 80-page humorous storybook with corresponding board and card games that focus on the issue of the Daily Routine. Targeted to children age 8+ and their parents.
Press Release

7. AblePlay(TM) toy evaluations for children with special needs!

‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘ has received the Able Play Seal of Approval, October 2008.

- A high score of 4 out of 5 stars proves it to be a very good choice for both communicative and cognitive disability categories.
- 3 out of 5 stars proves it to be a good choice for both physical and sensory disability categories.

AblePlay(TM) is developed by the National Lekotek Center, the leading nonprofit authority on play for children with disabilities. AblePlay(TM) is a toy rating system and website that provides parents, and the professionals who work with them, access to the most useful, product-specific information about the top play and learning products and toys for children with disabilities.
Ideal for schools wanted to implement the IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act).
Want to learn more? Go to ableplay website

6. ‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘ commentry

Educational Dealer - The Magazine of the School Supply Industry. May 2008 Issue, page 25.

Meet Mitch and watch him switch. He can be a chair or
a tuba, but he can’t be himself. The Two Tuba Switch is an
educational, exciting picture book with a toy experience.
Toys’NTayls addresses children’s challenges not by having
them seek perfection, but by developing self-acceptance and
the recognition of their inner abilities and uniqueness through
toys and tales. Healthy coping strategies for dealing with
challenges, such as shyness, are introduced through exciting
story-picture books and toys.
Educational dealer

5. Tales of Self-Discovery

By Karyn M. Peterson. Playthings magazine, issue February 2008

Kids have a new champion in Sarah Itzhaki, Ph.D. As founder of ToysN‘Tayls, Bethel, Conn., a new specialty company that will offer a line of character-driven story books and tie-in toys, Itzhaki hopes to use stories and play time to help kids face the challenges in their lives.
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4. ‘‘The Toy Man™ Seal of Approval‘‘

For ‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘

‘‘Seal of Approval‘‘ is an emblem of recognition for products which meet the high standards set forth by the International Parenting institute™ (IPi™).
The Toy Man™ 2008 Product Guide

3. The Toy Man™ Award of Excellence

For ‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘

Award of Excellence for highest quality in design, safety, and value.
The Toy Man™ 2008 Product Guide

2. The Toy Man™ Editors Choice Award (eChoice™ Award )

For ‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘

eChoice™ Award for high value of potential cognitive/critical skill growth and/or overall improvement in an individual or group.

The Toy Man™ 2008 Product Guide

1. Dr. Toy‘s Best Products List - Summer 2007

‘‘The Two Tuba Switch‘‘ selected for ‘‘Products worthy of your attention‘‘ for summer 2007
Dr Toy recommendation