Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2003: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music & Software for Kids [Paperback]

Joanne Oppenheim (Author), Stephanie Oppenheim (Author), James Oppenheim (Editor), Joan Auclair (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio

As featured on NBC's TODAY Show! The experts from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, the independent consumer organization rate the best (and worst) in children's toys, books, videos, music and software. Don't waste any more money on products that are a waste of your money and your child's time. Here's the guide that every parent (and grandparent) should have before they go shopping.

Guide includes important child development information, basic gear checklists, product comparisons, best shower and birthday presents for every budget, multicultural products, science toys, educational toys and a full chapter on adapting ordinary products for kids with special needs.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Joanne Oppenheim is one of the country's most trusted and respected child development experts and the author of more than fifty books for and about children. Joanne is a Contributor to NBC's TODAY Show.

Stephanie Oppenheim, a former corporate attorney, is the publisher and cofounder of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. She is a leading consumer authority and a Contributor to NBC's TODAY Show.

James Oppenheim, an attorney and computer consultant, is the technology editor for the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio and Child Magazine. He is a leading expert in chidlren's multi-media and a Contributor to NBC's TODAY Show.

Product Details

• Paperback: 327 pages
• Publisher: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Inc; 10 Anv edition (August 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966482395
• ISBN-13: 978-0966482393
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,566,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Baby Toys, October 6, 2002

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Joanne R. Sternlieb (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2003: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music & Software for Kids (Paperback)

I was looking for a present for my baby's first birthday and was overwhelmed with the choices in the store. I looked at the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2003 and it greatly simplified the process for me. It not only told me which toys one year olds enjoy, but how best to use the toys from an educational standpoint. I can't imagine ever purchasing a toy for a child without first looking at this book. I would highly recommend it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oppenheim's Do It Again, September 25, 2002

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Abbe Buchanan "A. Buchanan" (Wallingford, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2003: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music & Software for Kids (Paperback)

This crew never stops. Thankfully, there are people in this world who spend the time actually helping parents. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2003 is as great as ever. I can't even imagine how they rate all these toys, books, videos, cd-roms, etc. Once again Toy Portfolio, 2003 is excellent. Their recommendations have become my bible. I share this book with every parent I know and I have yet to find any parent who hasn't gone out and bought it for themselves. Thank you so much and I look forward to 2004.