By Allen Rausch
Toca Kitchen
Toca is an app company that
specializes in creating "electronic
toys" for the iPad. Toca Kitchen
lets kids explore the world of food
preparation with no mess to clean
up and no danger of burning anything on the stove. Kids
can combine a dozen ingredients in hundreds of ways and
try feeding the resulting mixtures to the inhabitants of the
house. Toca; $1.99; www.tocaboca.com. Ages 3 to 5.
ELEMENTARY AND UP
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
LEGO Batman 2 is more than
a digital game; it's a whole LEGO
city for your kids to explore! Fly,
drive LEGO vehicles, or just walk
around Gotham city with LEGO
versions of classic DC superheroes
like Superman and Batman, and
villains like Lex Luthor and the
Joker. You'll discover a world of hidden secrets, hilarious
comedy and pure joy. Available on all game systems:
Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, 3DS, DS, PS Vita and PC. Warner
Bros. Interactive Entertainment; $19.99 – $59.99;
www.dcuniversesuperheroes.lego.com. Ages 8 to 12.
National Geographic Animal Jam
Animal Jam is a virtual world
where kids can create animal avatars
and explore the land of Jamaa with
hundreds of other kids from around
the world. While they're there, they
can play a variety of games, collect
virtual money to buy items to decorate their lairs, and
discover fascinating facts about the natural world through
terrific short films. National Geographic; prices start from
$5.95 per month; www.animaljam.com. Ages 5 to 11.
Skylanders Giants
Imagine the chance to actually
bring your toys to life. Skylanders
Giants gives you that opportunity
through a brilliant melding of toys
and video games. The sequel to last
year's "Skylanders," Giants features a series of action figures
that, when placed on the "Portal of Power," come to life. As
you play the game, all of the powers, skills and special hats
and prizes you win are stored on the figure itself, eventually
making each Skylander totally unique. Activision; $74.99;
www.skylanders.com. Fun for the entire family.
12 ANNUAL
HOLIDAY
CRAFT SHOW
When?
December 8th 9 AM to 3 PM
Where?
Massad Family YMCA
on Butler Rd.
What?
Handmade crafts, gifts, art,
jewelry, etc. Santa's workshop
and more!
$2 admission.
13 & under FREE!
Santa's Workshop: 11am-1pm
Silent Auction ends at 2:30pm
Gift Wrapping: 10am-2:30pm
Questions?
Email robincraftshow@aol.com
or visit our website at
www.family-ymca.org
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