Oppenheim Toy Portfolio: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music & Software for Kids

I was so thrilled going through the 2007 edition. No other book tops this. Every year they guide me and millions of others to the best toys, books, games, and more. Being a mother of three small children I always feel that my children have an advantage far past any other parent with children who do not use this book as their guide. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio is the best and as far as I'm concerned will always be the best.

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.

Ususally skeptical about some so-called "experts" rating kids' products, I happen to catch one of the co-authors one morning on NBC's Today Show. Her approach to evaluating kids' toys, books, software, etc. was so straightforward, smart and dead-on that I immediately went out and bought the book. Best investment I ever made. I have two kids, age 11 and 7, and I know what they like. The problem is I tend to buy the same type of toys over and over for them. The beauty of this guide is that it introduces you to types of products and brands that you may not have considered before. I find it's lack of gender-stereotyping also refreshing. It is invaulable for holidays and birthdays, and I find myself referencing it constantly. I understand that this is the one and ONLY guide that does not accept any form of payment for review of products. Therefore, I can unequivocally trust the reviews to be impartial. Each product is not just reviewed by adults imposing their values on it, but by kids of the targeted age group. This makes me confident that the products aren't just "good for my kid," but actually will be enjoyed by them.

I was so impressed with this new book. I have purchased several other editions and always keep one with me when I go kiddie shopping. I have never found age appropriate shopping such a joy. The reviews are always on and being able to know approximate prices has been a real help.My children are partial to Groovy Girls and all their accessories. I have seen the Oppenheims on NBC many times and know this is one of their favorites.I usually find myself baffled when it comes to particularly young children under the age of 2. I refer to this book for great ideas.Congratulations to the Oppenheims for another wonderful book.

This book is a well-written, well-organized book which is great for all parents of babies and toddlers, as well as anyone else (grandparents, etc.) who would like to be well-informed about all aspects of the toys they buy their children.