Puzzles and Stories and Games, Oh My!

The long, carefree days of summer have begun, with seemingly endless sunshine for outdoor fun. However, a few rainy days are always sprinkled in when families find themselves stuck indoors. Days of inclement weather provide the perfect opportunity for parents to bond with their kiddos, whether it be with lively board games, addictive puzzles, music-appreciation, or make-believe storytelling. The Giggle Guide^® presents entertaining toys and games from Uncle Skunkle Toys, JOOJOO, House of Marbles and P’kolino, that keep kids learning and bring families together for a refresher course in focusing on fun!

When it Comes to Winning Games, Cry Uncle Skunkle!

Kid-at-heart David Schreiber, a master game maker fondly known as Uncle Skunkle, has been designing amazing toys since he was 13 years old! With a keen mind for brain stimulating fun and rollicking laughter, Uncle Skunkle Toys boasts an entire line of heirloom-quality games that the whole family will enjoy for years.

Once you see the amazing construction and fun appeal of original games like Bambooga!, Rapid 4 Wood, Destruct 3, Drawer Dropper, and more, you will understand why the game strategies that spring from Shreiber’s imagination are destined to grab the attention of families that play together. This favorite uncle’s games provide plenty of hands-on learning about cooperation, engineering, mathematics, and logistical skills…combined with a little bit of lively luck. At Uncle Skunkle Toys, the games are always stinkin’ fun!

Stock a bit of strategic family fun on your shelves, at www.uncleskunkletoys.com

JOOJOO Sets Sail on Imaginative Adventures

For the long daylight hours of summer, parents need an abundance of activities for their little ones that let their imaginations run wild, even if confined to their rooms. At JOOJOO, toys of soft and cuddly quality do more than sit idle as room décor in a child’s bedroom! In fact, JOO JOO’s plush Noah’s Ark and Pirate Collections promise hours of imaginative storytelling that is safe and fun for even the youngest adventurer.

Each ship is chock-full of story-weaving components, with beautifully embellished details that encourage interactive exploration and journeying into days of the Jolly Roger and the story of Noah’s Ark. The Pirate Collection includes adorable animal pirates that sport peg legs, eye patches and hooks. The Ark Collection doubles the fun with a boatload of critters two-by-two, led by smiling Noah. Perfect for a downpour of imaginative improv!

Find a soft spot in your store for a full assortment of plush from www.jojollc.com

Keep Good Times Rolling with House of Marbles Games

For a one-stop extravaganza of engaging shenanigans, the magicians at House of Marbles hold all the cards! Not only do they rock the house with an assortment of indoor, outdoor and travel games, but they play to the beat of backyard bands, with an abundant collection of musical instruments children go ZIP! BAM! BOOM! over. Making music helps children score, because harmonics develop mathematical and linguistic connections for important neuronal connections to be made!

When not bringing harmony to families through music, House of Marbles brings parents and kids together to play a variety of games that develop important problem-solving skills. School may be out for summer, but these family games are a terrific way to keep building brain power.

For summer fun that lasts, see the selection of marbles, games, toys, puzzles and traditional pastimes at
www.houseofmarbles.com

Go Beyond Peek-a-Boo into P’kolino!

Take “once upon a time” to a new level with the wonderfully-crafted wooden toys from P’kolino, pronounced pee-ko-lee-no, the inspirational creations of two fathers. A child’s nursery comes to life with the vibrant colors and adorable appeal of these toys that are perfect for creative exploration and bright-eyed smiles.

Chunky puzzles and cheerful creations stimulate and coax creativity and problem-solving skills through ingenious designs that offer more than one solution for completion! When playtime is over, the toys store easily in P’kolino’s color-coordinated and playfully smart bedroom furniture. With P’kolino toys, kiddos can put things in order the way they see fit, creating independence and a flair for successful endeavors that builds their confidence for bright futures.

Open your eyes to the playful style and smart functionality found at www.pkolino.com

What innovative toys and games are flying off your shelves? Comment below…