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)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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.

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: 8 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,221,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great selection tool for kid stuff!, November 22, 2005

By	James M. Rancilio "Toy Librarian" (Vassar, MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2006 Edition: The Best Toys, Books, DVDs & Music for Kids (Paperback)

As a public library, we use the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio for the selecting new children's books for the Library's collection, as well as for purchasing new, quailty, durable toys for our Toy Library. Great consumer reviews.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Can I give this book a , January 5, 2006

By	Lora (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2006 Edition: The Best Toys, Books, DVDs & Music for Kids (Paperback)

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I'm so diappointed with this book. I was expecting to have rave hot popular toys listed but instead found some out of date toys that I can no longer find. I searched store after store and found out some are now discontinued.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up for OTP !, February 7, 2006

By	Christine Yuen-Hawkins (Teaneck, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2006 Edition: The Best Toys, Books, DVDs & Music for Kids (Paperback)

This book is great! As a working Mom I don't have the time to spend hours in a store searching for the appropriate toys, books, DVD's, etc... for my nieces, nephews, and birthday gifts for my son's friends. I've every edition since 2001 and it has never failed to please. The added bonuses are the great safety tips and smart parent tricks. I also love OTP's "Read It! Play It!"