Gifts for Preschoolers — Hard-to-Shop-for Age Group Parents of preschoolers know how quickly their once “small bundle of joy" grows up to be a barrel of energy, always in search of fun and mischief. Perhaps more than any other age group, pre- schoolers demonstrate uni- que — and sometimes ex- hausting! — skills and abilities which may be stimulated through careful selection of a preschooler's .oys, Kusan, the company ‘that still believes in make- selieve,” offers a wide ‘atiely of preschoolers’ toys which fulfill the child’s de- nand for color, animation, “uspense and direct invulve- nent. The “Beaver Wark Bench, for example, lets preschoolers perform the important early childhood activity of “building and “making.” The newest nember of the “Zoodle- and” line of animal charac- er toys, the sturdy work _ jench features a smiling, oothy, beaver character ‘ith an assortment of soft work tools housed in the eaver's lap. Designed for busy beavers” ages two arough seven, the Beaver York Bench provides hours f pretend hammering, saw- 1g, drilling and measuring tivities, There's no better way to teach preschoolers about household appliances than with a series of ‘*mini- appliances.” Each brightly- colored mini-appliance — raini fridge, mini stove and mini sink — has a smiling “Zoodleland”' face, and comes with appropriate props.for imaginative cook- ing. cleaning and food ttorage. Now a preschooler doesn't have to pull all the zans out of the closet! For preschool, would-b. construction workers, 4 series of “Chunky Truck” pull-toys lets youngsters lif real or imaginary dirt, sand, gravel or even small objects, The new Chunky Truck “Scoop Loader,” for in- stance, features a Chunky driver who “steers” from atop the durable plastic truck, while the front “scoop” is manually tilted up and down for lifting. Large, rolling wheels easily move the “Scoop Loader” indoors or out for safe, play- time fun all year long. The “Scoop Loader” is the fourth in the Chunky Truck series which includes the cement mixer, fire truck and dump truck models, A combination clock /cot- tage full of fun and sur- prises, the '*Zoodle Cottage Clock" is a whimsical grandfather clock with animal characters and movable furniture inside. As preschoolers move the - colorful, oversized hands on the clock, the pendulum swings and the clock face opens, revealing the plastic gears that operate the pen- dulum, and satisfying 2 youngster’s curiosity abou how things actually work. Inside, the two-story cot- tage lets children play house, and even has asliding pond for additional play- time fun, Much to a parent’s chagrin, preschoolers often fancy theniselves as “dare- devils,” willing to take all sarts of chances. But even the most daring. daredevil will find real challenge with the *‘Daredevil Thrill Show.” Colorful, stackable “kubbies” stuntmen,.com- plete with their own portable en) Merry Christmas and a Very Prosperous New Year to all our Valued Customers From Jim’s Tackle Shop 4120 Hwy. 16-East 635-9471 For all your Fishing Tackle and Supplies PAGE é, THE HERALD XMAS SUPPLEMENT, Thursday, December 22, 1977 road show, drive off ramps, jump over barrels and form human pyramids, allowing youngsters ta enact and im- agine the excitement of be- ing a real daredevil. Preschool “good bud- dies” across the nation are sending their messages, loud and clear, about a new toy CB radio which lets them emulate Dad doing the ‘real thing.” The “Lil? Buddy," talking CB radio features four characters of ‘‘bud- dies" that pop up when the child dials the correct chan- nel, A talking mechanism and springs provide anima- tion to heighten a child's in- terest and involvement with the toy radio. The “Lil Buddy” uses a sound box and pull ring activator, and an on-off switch and squelch control are also provided for added realism. The radio ~ can be used at home, or in the car right along with Dad's. Kusan's new ‘‘Super Prop" racing cars offer safe, indoor racing action, and are propelled by rubber band “motors.” ‘The ‘Fly. ing Wedge’ and “Sling Shot” models feature soft, foam rubber wheels to protect children and fur- niture, and will propel the cars up to 45 life-sized miles. per hour. Ten inches long, each model is decorated with a racing stripe and in- cludes decals so youngsters may customize their racers as desired. Add Own Sparkle Add your own sparkle to candles this year. [t's easy and fun too. Just soften the outside of the candles where you want to attach “glitter” ..» then stick on odd but- tons, ald tree ornaments, sequins, or tinsel objects you can buy where ornaments or wrapping paper are sold. Holiday Folk Festival: Christmas is a time for festive folk art. Your club or organization can hold a tree-decorating party where members each bring a handmade folk orna- ment. Ornaments can then be placed on a group tree or donated to a charitable organization. Heap on more wood! — the wind is chill; " But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry stiil, — Sir Walter Scote We wish to extend Holiday. Greetings to all of our fine customers. Wales Cabiout aud Widllworks 5110 Kelth 635-5455 Merry Christmas to the finest people we know, our customers. Totem Farutlare and. sppltauces and Staft G55¢ Lakedlee Bat (isha For a Holiday Sea- son full of happiness for you and your family. Book Yook future. GREETINGS An oid fashioned Christmas greeting to all my constituents. | enjoy working with you and | hope that | can continue to serve you in the Cyril Shelford, MLA, Skeena Cyril Shelford, UL A, Sheena ase ryhié Peace 635-5810 serving you! peace and love for all mankind. Have a very safe and happy holiday. 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