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Band in a Box

Band in a Box

Kids love music. Give them everything they need to create their own music with the Band in a Box ($25). This musical set has it all – a tambourine, cymbals, maracas, clacker, tone blocks and a triangle! Great for a solo performance or a whole marching band on parade. Aspirin and ear [More]

Bug Buzz

Bug Buzz

Summertime means bugs. But these don’t bite or sting – they just want to play! These adorable bumble bees, ladybugs and worms form Bug Buzz ($5) – classic toy wood maracas perfect for little hands to shake, rattle and roll. [More]

Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer

Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer

Like a cross between HAL 9000 and R2-D2, the Bliptronic 5000 LED Synthesizer ($50) is an unusual retro synthesizer with a grid of glowing buttons. Create evolving electronic melodies by turning notes on and off while the song is looping. You can also link with any number of other [More]

Junior Drum Set

Junior Drum Set

For tots who want to rock-n-roll all night, the Junior Drum Set ($90) has the look and feel of a real set, but scaled down for kids as young as three. The drum shells are made of real wood, have drumheads that can be tuned, and the bass drum even has a pedal. A brass cymbal and pair of [More]

Make Your Own Ukulele Kit

Make Your Own Ukulele Kit

You don’t have to fly to Hawaii to hear the sweet sounds of the ukulele. With the Make Your Own Ukulele Kit ($40) you can be strumming the four strings in just a few hours. You’ll need some common supplies like sand paper and glue, but all parts of the instrument are included. Once [More]

Schoenhut Piano Fancy Baby Grand Piano

Schoenhut Piano Fancy Baby Grand Piano

They may not be ready for Carnegie Hall, but aspiring pianists can practice in style on the Schoenhut Piano Fancy Baby Grand Piano ($145). Though it looks like a miniature version of an elegant instrument, this baby grand is durable enough for even a three year old to tickle the ivories. [More]