Holiday Gift Guide Big Winners!!

Thanks everyone for entering and congrats to the first Holiday Winners.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Cranky & Flynn Save the Day Playset & Poster

Tidy Books Bookcase Giveaway & Review

We've been to the book fair at school selecting books to read. My sons love for us to read books together and our book collection is quite full. We have a small book stand full and my sons desk is full of books. They needed a book shelf that was easy for them to reach the books at their level with their favorite titles in it. Plus cool looking doesn't hurt at all. The Tidy Books Bookcase fits the needs of my little readers.

 I can tell you when it arrived I thought wow this is going to be to small and was wondering it some pieces were missing. After my workers arranged it I saw that the pieces fit together to make it bigger. We had the best builders on this project and seriously it was easy to assemble, the kids helped. Our favorite design is the Tidy Books Bookcase with natural wood finish and lowercase letters.

See below my boys arranging their Curious George flies a kite, Curious George an the puppies, Garfield Christmas, and the Twelve Dogs of Christmas in the Tidy Books Bookshelf. Just as soon as we got it together they couldn't wait. We are beyond satisfied with the appearance on the Tidy Books Bookcase, strength and quality.

The Tidy Books Bookshelf can hold a capacity of 85 book different shapes and sizes. It's compact design takes very little floor space and it can be attached securely to the wall.

Tidy Books offers these items below:

The Tidy Books Bookcase

ForgetMeNot™

Bunk Bed Buddy

The Tidy Box

Nursery storage

Cabin Puzzle

Make sure to follow Tidy Books on twitter @tidybooks Join Tidy Books mailing list and EARN BOOK VOUCHERS!
Join Tidy Books on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/#!/TidyBooks

In conjunction with reviewing this wonderful bookcase, Tidy Books will sponsor & host the contest from their Facebook Page! Details: Tidy Books Bookcase to be won in the finish of the winner’s choice, worth approx $169 and ends December 20.
The link is http://www.facebook.com/TidyBooks?sk=app_245655815482938

Disclosure: Company/PR provided me with sample product to review & keep. Opinions are my own. Some photos courtesy of the sponsors page.

Ugly Sofa Christmas Stocking Giveaway & Review

It's time to hang those stockings and I can tell you the stockings from Ugly Sofa are heavy duty to hold all you can fill in it. Quilted Recession Christmas Stockings are thick and constructed very well. The design details are simply adorable and stylish. The best part they are only $9.99

We reviewed the dog stocking and I loved how the dog scarf overlapped and went out the side of the stocking. It is a beautiful design and the stitch work was really nice. Ugly Sofa, has no ugly stocking, it gives me the warmth of good old fashion Christmas.

Thanks to Ugly Sofa one winner will win a quilted Christmas Stocking of their choice and don't forget to follow Ugly Sofa on facebook.

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 11, 2011.
Open US winner. Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it.
MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

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Hormel Country Crock Side Dish Challenge + Giveaway

 I just took the Hormel™Country Crock® “Side Dish Challenge." My husband had to work Thanksgiving night so we did the test run with the Hormel Country Crock with the meal I prepared for us. I then served dinner & left overs to my guest that visited Thanksgiving Night. I have to admitted I kind of felt like a cheat cooking or should I say heating up in the microwave. Really the main things I had to cook was dressing and beans, and pumpkin pie, then the turkey for my guests. I even bought a pre-cooked ham that I just heated.

My husband was expecting his moms recipe of stewed potatoes, well instead he got the Hormel Country Crock loaded potatoes. They were our favorite, so delicious and flavorful made with 100% Russet Potatoes, sour cream, bacon, and chives. These are a must try easy side dish!!

We also enjoyed the Hormel County Crock Cheddar Broccoli Rice made with real cheese and nice chucks of broccoli and turned out to be my moms favorite side dish. The side dish of mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg was ok plain, but I thought it would be better mixed up into a sweet potato pie so, I will have to try that for Christmas. Hormel County Crock Cinnamon Apples was a great dessert and true to the package it is perfect with ice cream.

These side dishes made my meals less stressful. Thanks to Hormel one of my readers will win 4 coupons for Hormel™Country Crock® Side Dishes of their choice and don't forget to follow Hormel on facebook.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 12, 2011
Open US winner has 5 days to respond to my email
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Disclosure: Review & Giveaway product was provided by company or PR for me to provide my opinion. All opinions are my own.

3 in 1 Hop & G+ Linky

Last week after getting the message about GFC will be no more Sam emailed and said time to add the Google + to the hop so everyone can build their followers. Now we've included it to the hop cause come March you don't want low numbers now do you? I ask for everyone to check your links & correct yourself if there is a problem. TIP: Do not add http:// in url space

Captain Rockhopper - Times Square “Good Morning America” 12/2 + Giveaway

Captain Rockhopper from Disney’s Club Penguin is planning to make a rare appearance at “Good Morning America” in Times Square on December 2nd to help collect coats for GMA’s Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Drive. NY area readers this is worthwhile event.  Here are the details on how to get involved!

Rare Captain Rockhopper Visit to the Real World in NYC!
Captain Rockhopper and Lane Merrifield will be in Times Square at ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America” on December 2nd (7am to 9am) to help collect coats for the Warm Coats for Warm Hearts Drive.  We would love for Club Penguin fans to come down, say hello, and donate a coat.  The first 300 people to donate a coat will also receive a Club Penguin plush toy.

Join the Virtual Coat Drive—get featured on Good Morning America!
In order ensure Captain Rockhopper will be able to make a special appearance  at “Good Morning America” in Times Square on December 2nd, Club Penguin players need to draw 100,000 penguins wearing coats.  Some of the coolest entries will even be featured on-air.  For further details, please check here.

3 readers will win a Puffle Give-Away for sharing this amazing project, Club Penguin is offering plush Puffles Penguin pet. Please help us out by spreading the word about December 2nd and the 100,000 drawings of Penguins we need to get Captain Rockhopper and Lane Merrifield to Times Square. Help Club Penguin to help kids stay warm this winter!

Giveaway Rules: US, ends December 2, 8:00 AM

Share below sentence anywhere you can (twitter, blog post, google+, stumble, etc.) and leave a link below for entry. Can be done daily.

Captain Rockhopper- Disney’s Club Penguin @ Good Morning America Times Square Dec. 2nd Warm Coats for Warm Hearts Drive http://goo.gl/yY9vf

Disclosure: nothing received just sharing this great cause and sharing the chance for readers to win.

Uncle Milton Fireworks in my room + Moon in my room

Uncle Milton toys are the leader in exploration of young minds. Such fun interactive toys that inspire curiosity in children. Fireworks in my room creates fun fireworks display right in your home and my boys thought it was amazing. My son would not go to preschool without it, he said his class had to see it. I took it and asked the teacher could we do a fireworks show. His classmates really enjoyed.

Simply pull the pump and squeeze the trigger for a display of fireworks blow up from small to a large explosion of color. Just squeezing the trigger displays light design without expanding it. Turn wheel to view assortment of firework displays. The explosion sounds is like full effect show and it would be one feature I would like to have the option to turn off at times.

My son fascinated with the solar system is in awe of the planets, stars, and the moon. Uncle Milton's moon in my room puts him in charge of the moons phases with remote control. Uncle Milton Moon in my room has auto shut off to save on batteries.

Uncle Milton toys would be just perfect under your tree. Don't for get to follow Uncle Milton on twitter @unclemiltontoys  and on facebook to keep up with the latest products and promotions. Check out cool video on their Youtube Channel.

Disclosure: Company/PR provided items to review and my family share their honest opinions. All opinions are my own.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday + More

Tanga--Sylvania DV1100 Digital Video Camcorder with 4x Optical Zoom and 1.8-Inch LCD Screen $12.99 + $4.99 shipping. 1 day only
Mattel 20% off & free shipping.

Playless 50% off for 5 days.

Purchase any GlowCrazy products on StuffedAnimals.com Black Friday through Cyber Monday and receive the GlowCrazy Bonus Pack FREE!

PinkMascara.com 25% off sitewide 11/22-11/28 Code: CYBERSALE

Yoga-clothing.com 25% off sitewide 11/22-11/28 Code: CYBERZEN
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ShopTheShoeBox.com $50 off $150 Code: CYBERSOLES

Giveaway Linky Thursday 11/24/11

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday list your giveaways and enter some. Check Out:

11/29 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD

11/29 Thomas Train Set Kidtoons

11/30 Mr. Biggs in the City

12/03 POKÉMON Limited Edition Prize Pack

12/04 The Black Shard

12/06 Learning Resources doubled sided magnetic numbers

12/08 EdenFantasys $50.00 Gift Card

12/07 Christmas Gift Basket Classic GourmetGiftBasket.com

12/09 Funrise National Geographic Kids Elephant Ride

Plus many more coming from the Holiday Gift Guide!! Don't forget to visit  The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

We Won the Lottery!

We Won the Lottery!! No lie we did, only it was a second chance drawing in the State Lottery. Just imagine how surprised I was when packages with camping stuff came. Tent, sleeping bags, chairs, thermos, headlamps, propane grill. The kids made us use it immediately.

Hop Around Tuesday

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Make new friends & gain followers. Please follow host @lifesandcastle @Nightowlmama & @HaveSippy we will follow back. If you don't mind please retweet/share so we can all gain more friends and participates:) Follow & follow back if someone follows you. Lets help each other.

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GourmetGiftBaskets.com Gift Basket Giveaway

Gift baskets are the perfect holiday gift for anyone, everyone loves food right? Gift basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com are packed full of the tastiest treats. My favorite are the chocolate gift baskets!

Looking though the website is very easy. Search the tabs by occasions, price, holiday, theme, or food type.  I'd like to thank GourmetGiftBaskets.com for being a part of the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide and for giving a reader a Christmas Gift Basket Classic. You should follow GourmetGiftBasket.com on facebook to keep up to date.

 

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 7, 2011.
Open US and Canada winner. Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it.
MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

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* Good for 10 entries--Notice from GourmetGiftBaskets.com: "The Military Donation Blog Posts. To participate, you just have to review our selection of Christmas Gifts, http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Christmas-Gift-Baskets.asp, on your Blog. The topic of the Blog Post should discuss our Christmas gift selection and how they can be a great gift for someone. We will donate two care packages for every Blog Post written about our Christmas Gifts selection.

The Military Donation Blog Posts should be posted between November 21st and December 9th.  Email me ( mccujennifer@gmail.com Subject: Military Care Packages) Blog Post URLs by December 14th to make sure all the Care Packages being donated can reach the soldiers in time for Christmas." Leave entries on this post.

"Disclosure: sample was received to conduct review and company/pr providing the giveaway. All opinions are my own.

Curious George Wednesday On PBS KIDS!!

If your little ones love Curious George like my little ones be sure to watch PBS KIDS Wednesday November 23. Special showing of Curious George the Movie, Curious George Follow that Monkey, Curious George A Very Monkey Christmas.

Just Sharing:)

Funrise National Geographic Kids Giveaway

 Funrise has teamed up with National Geographic Kids toy line. Introducing the Nat Geo Wild Rides collection with the “All Adventure Vehicle” and “Elephant Ride." We had the chance to try out the Elephant Ride. My boys adored the make believe play with these fun Safari friends and the cool part is the binoculars are use able. It's been so much fun hearing my 2 year old making monkey sounds.

Wild Rides Elephant Adventure canopy that folds out into a slide. I had the hardest time turning it into a slide but, my husband used the screwdriver and adjusted the yellow pack on the back and it worked out. The cute monkey spins down the vine. Eelephant has a movable spring loaded trunk, movable ears, legs. animal figures can be purchased separate and includes a National Geographic Fun Fact sticker card with amazing animal facts.

Thanks to Funrise someone will win their very own Wild Rides Elephant Adventure. Make sure to check out Funrise on facebook to check up to date.
 

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 9, 2011.
Open US winner. Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it.
MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

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"Disclosure: sample was received to conduct review and company/pr providing the giveaway. Some photos used from sponsors website. All opinions are my own.

Learning Curve Thomas & Belle to the Rescue Set

Amazing how things work out, like they line up in the universe to make perfect sense. After visiting the fire station with the pre-k class the Learning Curve Thomas & Belle to the Rescue set arrived at our door the same afternoon. Perfect timing I say!!

 My son was already fire safety excited and then he got to put out fires with Thomas the Train & Belle. The set included a heavy duty wooden railway with bridge. Bridge is wooden and plastic constructed.

Rushing from the water tanker Belle is there to save the day for the farm shed with flames rushing out of the top. She whooshes water out of her boiler to put the fire out! Water tanker water level goes up and down and moving the lever on the farm house shows/hides the fire.

Learning Curve has always been known for great quality toys. This holiday season the best names are hitting the shelves from Learning Curve. Thomas the Train, John Deere, Chuggington, Dinosaur Train, Special Agent OSO, and Lamaze. Train sets from Die Cast to Wooden Railway sets perfect gifts.

Make sure to keep up with Learning Curve:
Twitter
Facebook
Youtube

Disclosure: Company or PR provided me with complimentary product for trial. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

Giveaway Linky Thursday 11/17/11

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday list your giveaways and enter some. Check Out:

11/29 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD

11/29 Thomas Train Set Kidtoons

11/30 Mr. Biggs in the City

12/03 POKÉMON Limited Edition Prize Pack

12/04 The Black Shard

12/06 Learning Resources doubled sided magnetic numbers

12/08 EdenFantasys $50.00 Gift Card

Plus many more coming from the Holiday Gift Guide!! Don't forget to visit  The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

Pocoyo supporting United Nations Children’s Fund

Universal Children’s Day is November 20, 2011, and Pocoyo is supporting UNICEF’s mission to raise global awareness for Children’s Rights.

The United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954, and is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund,promotes and coordinates this special day, which also works towards improvingchildren’s welfare.

As a partner, Zinkia Entertainment’s Pocoyo will help educate millions of children and adults about the protection of children worldwide.  As part of the campaign, Pocoyo will be featured in eight specially produced Public Service Announcement’s to promote the basic rights for and protection of children all over the world with themes including family,identity, equality, play, participation, health and education.

The PSA’s can be found online at http://www.pocoyo.com/unicef_en.html
together with a down loadable activity book, screen saver and themed wallpapers.

José María Castillejo, Chairman of Zinkia Entertainment,commented, "The values ​​that Pocoyo represents fit perfectly with the objectives promoted by UNICEF--collaboration focused mainly on promoting children’s rights and child protection. We are proud that UNICEF has allowed Pocoyo and Zinkia to play an important role in this way. We will work together to implement actions that,through fun, instill values ​​and habits in favor of the goals of UNICEF."

Paloma Escudero, Executive Director of UNICEF Spain, with whom the agreement was signed, stated, "Companies and organizations are key partners in our work by contributing with knowledge, experience and resources.They have the potential to become prominent players of a transformation that is able to change the lives of millions of children. We appreciate Zinkia and its character Pocoyo joining our work to promote values ​​and rights for children."

Disclosure: shared on behalf of PR.

Learning Resources Magnetic Numbers Review & Giveaway

Doubled sided magnetic numbers makes learning fun and entertaining. Children love playing with magnets and sneaking education in is an excellent idea. My son loves to count so I thought the Learning Resources Magnetic Numbers would be the perfect educational gift. We've been practicing with our set right on the refrigerator door; however, they are used on whiteboards also. It' more convenient for us to practice while cooking dinner. I like that they are study and thick, not easy to bend.

Learning Resources Magnetic Numbers are picture front countable items and the number in form on the reverse side. Learning Resources set is 26 piece set includes numbers 0-20 and 5 operation pieces to preform adding, subtraction, and practice greater than or less than. Great for Prek and up.

For a fun educational gift Learning Resources Magnet Number are perfect and one of my readers will win the same doubled sided magnetic numbers set. Also Follow Learning Resources on facebook.

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 6, 2011.
Open US winner. Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it.
MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

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Hop Around Tuesday Linky 11/15/11

3 hops in one. At the bottom you will find 3 separate Linkies. One for Twitter, Facebook, NetworkedBlogs. Subject to be deleted if not connected to proper url address.

Make new friends & gain followers. Please follow host @lifesandcastle @Nightowlmama & @HaveSippy we will follow back. If you don't mind please retweet/share so we can all gain more friends and participates:) Follow & follow back if someone follows you. Lets help each other.

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POKÉMON THE MOVIE: WHITE VICTINI AND ZEKROM Prize Pack Giveaway

POKÉMON THE MOVIE: WHITE VICTINI AND ZEKROM

in theaters December 3rd & 4th, 2011

During their travels through the Unova region, Ash and his friends Iris and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, built around a castle called the Sword of the Vale. The three Trainers have come to compete in the town's annual battle competition, and Ash manages to win with some unexpected help from the Mythical Pokémon Victini! It turns out Victini has a special bond with this place...

Long ago, the castle watched over the Kingdom of the Vale, and the partnership between Victini and the king protected its people who lived there. But that kingdom has since vanished into memory, leaving behind powerful relics and ancient Pokémon. Damon, a descendant of the People of the Vale, is trying to restore the lost kingdom with the help of his Reuniclus. His quest has taken him to the far reaches of the barren desert, and he has convinced the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram to join him in the search for truth!

Damon plans to trap Victini and harness its power, and as that plan gets under way, the entire town of Eindoak faces disaster! Can Ash awaken the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom to help him stop Damon and save Victini? The greatest adventure in Pokémon history approaches!

POKÉMON THE MOVIE: WHITE VICTINI AND ZEKROM Prize Pack includes:   

• 1 Pokemon™ Zoroark: Master of Illusions
• 1 Pokemon™ Black and White Manga vol 1
• 1 Pokemon™ Black and White Limited Edition Drawstring Bag
• 1 Pokemon™ Black & White Emerging Powers Trading Card Game Booster Pack
• 1 Pokemon™ The Movie Black and White Victini and Zekrom poster

Pokemon movie is for your older kids (ages 7 up to "big kids" including those of us who grew up with Pokemon) who trade Pokemon and are familiar with the characters and story. The movie will be shown only in theaters December 3rd & 4th, 2011
Theatre and Ticket info:  http://pokemon.cinedigm.com/get-tickets (more locations will be added) Keep up with Cinedigm Entertainment on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinedigm 


RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 3, 2011.
Open US winner.
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Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD Giveaway

The final face-off between good and evil is finally upon us as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is released on DVD November 11, 2011, just in time for the holidays! Join Harry, Ron and Hermione as they do battle against Voldemort in the epic conclusion to the film series everyone is talking about!  

Take The Harry Potter Trivia Quiz! Are you an expert in all things Potter?  Test your knowledge in our trivia quiz!  Discover if you are an expert or a novice by challenging your skills!  The results might surprise you!


Discover The Harry Potter Buzz Portal! Are you hungry for the latest in all things Potter?  The Harry Potter Buzz Portal will give you real time updates on the trending Harry Potter topics from Facebook and Twitter.  Plus, you can share your top three tips to having the ultimate Harry Potter party!

Thanks to Partner Hub for sharing the news of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 with us and for giving one of my readers a Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD.

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern November 29, 2011.
Open US and Canada winner. The prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS. No P.O. Boxes please. winner has 2 days to respond to my email
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Random draw contest PennySaverUSA + Walmart GC Winner

Random drawing at PennySaverUSA Thanksgiving dinner table to win 3 $50 giveaways and the grand prize of $100.

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Thanks everyone for entering. Congrats!! to the winner of the Walmart gift card.

DESPIERTA AMÉRICA Details for 25 POCOYO gift baskets $200

UNIVISION’S “DESPIERTA AMÉRICA”KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH AN ON-AIR PROMOTION FEATURING POCOYO PRIZE PACKAGES

Promotion Offers Viewers a Chance to Win POCOYO Toy and DVD Packages Valued at Approximately $200 by Visiting Univision.com

Just as parents begin their holiday shopping, “Despierta América,” Univision’s top-rated morning show, kicks off a special viewer promotion, Despierta con Pocoyo,that will award POCOYO gift baskets valued at approximately $200 to participants who share the best reasons for why they should win the special holiday basket.

The Despierta con Pocoyo gift basket give-away runs through December 1, 2011.  During this time, “DespiertaAmérica” viewers will be asked to log onto Univision’s website (Univision.com) and provide a submission (150-words maximum) explaining why they deserve to win the POCOYO gift basket of toys and DVDs.  Throughout the contest period, “DespiertaAmérica” hosts will announce winners, giving away a total of 25 POCOYO gift baskets based on the popular preschool animation series and valued approximately $200 each.  To participate, viewers must go to Univision.com keyword Despierta America for contest information, rules and regulations. that
Each of the POCOYO gift baskets awarded during the promotional period will include toys from BandaiAmerica and DVDs from NCircle Entertainment:

POCOYO SwiggleTraks™
A flexible race track gives preschoolers a creative way to play by allowing them to create a course is uniquely their own. Moving bridge adds excitement and action. The set includes: Four (4) tracks one(1) moving bridge and one (1) motorized vehicle with music and ball accessory.Age: 18 months+

POCOYO Bumpn’ Go
Pocoyo zooms around in his racing car while music plays!  If the car hits an obstacle, it stops, moves back and makes a U-turn to keep on going.  Age: 18 months+

Squeeze n’ Play Pocoyo
Plush Pocoyo plays popular musical sounds from the show when preschoolers squeeze his tummy. Age: 18 months+

Squeeze n’ Play Pato
Plush Pato plays popular musical sounds from the show when preschoolers squeeze his drum. Age: 18 months+
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Squeeze n’ Play Elly
Plush Elly plays popular musical sounds from the show when preschoolers squeeze her tummy. Age: 18 months+

Pocoyo Water Taxi
Scuba Pocoyo and friends can float in the tub or be pushed along the floor.  Age: 18 months+

Bath Fun - 3 Pack
2.5-inch Bath Fun figures of Pocoyo, Elly and Pato make bath time a blast! Pocoyo and Elly squirt water and Pato floats.  Age: 18 months+

Pocoyo Bath Fun Traceables
Bath Fun Traceables allow preschoolers to draw pictures and shapes in the bathtub with these collectible Pocoyo and friends pop out stencils, figures and washable bath markers. Collect all characters and connect on the bathtub wall for colorful puzzle play during bath time! Assortment includes  One (1)bath marker, chunky foam puzzle piece with pop out stencil for Pocoyo, Elly,Pato and Loula and collectible figures of Pocoyo, Elly, Pato and Loula that attaches to the bath marker.  Age: 18months +

Loula Bath Fun Traceable
Bath Fun Traceables allow preschoolers to draw pictures and shapes in the bathtub with these collectablePocoyo and friends pop out stencils, figures and washable bath markers. Set includes: One (1) bath marker, One (1) chunky foam puzzle piece with pop out stencil and One (1) collectibles figure that attaches to the bath marker.  Age: 18 months +

Dance Pocoyo Dance DVD
This 90 minute collection follows Pocoyo and his best pals through 12 fun-filled adventures, some of which include Elly as she demonstrates her ballet savvy, Pato's funky dance moves,and Pocoyo's efforts to find a song that puts his groove to the test

Pocoyo Let's Party DVD
This 90 minute animated release for toddlers offers 12 episodes of the computer animated series POCOYO,following the curious and brave titular little boy on a series of adventures,as he explores his world with his friends Pato, Elly, Loula, and Sleepy Bird,and learns about how and why things work.

Super Pocoyo DVD
That curious, fun-loving little boy named Pocoyo returns in a series of adventures that finds Pocoyo daring to explore the world around him with a little help from his friends.

Meet Pocoyo DVD
Stephen Fry narrates this 60minute video collection from the award-winning animated series, aimed toward pre-school aged children, about a curious, fun-loving little boy named Pocoyo who enjoys exploring the world around him with his friends.

The POCOYO preschool television series airs every Saturday morning from 8.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. as part of Univision’s Planeta U children’sprogramming block.  The series brings children into the bright and exuberant world of POCOYO, an inquisitive and fun-loving young boy, and his animal friends Elly (the elephant), Pato (the duck) and Loula (his pet dog).  Each episode of POCOYO is packed with music, dance, and humor, encouraging children to learn through laughter.

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