Your girls will love the new oh-so-sophisticated selections of polka dots, plaid and pastel dresses for Easter!  You won’t be able to resist the smart sailor dresses in children’s sizes with matching dresses in doll sizes!  These matching girls dresses come in navy or pink.

Girls 3mos-6x; boys  3mos-4T.

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Jellycat was established in London in 1999 and is now one of the world’s leading luxury makers of soft toys.  The company has a passion for design and is influenced by the fast changing world of fashion.  Jellycat describes their toys as:

“hip and humorous and always soft and sumptuous”

I wholeheartedly agree with that assessment.  Cordy Roy stuffed animals are also great baby toys, because safety in manufacturing and choice of materials is a priority for Jellycat.  All their soft toys, including Cordy Roy, comply with the American Testing Standard.  The Little Traveler in Geneva, IL is excited to be among the few boutiques in the Chicago area with Cordy Roy stuffed animals by Jellycat.  Stop in or pick one up at our on-line Cordy Roy store.

• Puzzles help children with problem solving. We have a great selection including Thomas & Friends in a tin lunch box (ages 3 & up). Kids ages 5 & up will love the challenging 84 piece Look & Find Puzzles!

• New! Kids love imitating adults and here’s a great way to start them out with their own laptop (just like Mommy and Daddy). These learning laptops feature up to 50 learning activities from letters to math, to music and more. So much fun starting at just $17!

• Children delight in the antics of the hyper-active “Olivia the Pig” through our adorable Musical Tea Set or Kaleidoscope.

• We’re exploding with dolls! Dolls that dance with you, laugh with you, and even dolls you can feed with a spoon. We also have dolls with matching outfits for your toddler. Stop in give them a hug!

• Light in the Night is the perfect bedtime buddy! Complete with storybook and plush animal featuring a night light in his tummy that will help chase away nighttime fears.

• We have plenty of racing fun with remote control cars and trucks: Mini Coopers, Toyota FJ Cruisers, Police cars and even some that do flips!Ages 5 & up.

Keep every one busy over the holidays with plenty of creative activities:
• Pick up a Knot-A-Quilt, Sewing Kits, Jewelry kits, fun wristlets and purses, and beaded watches for girls.

• Boys can spend hours constructing elaborate cars, helicopters and more with Erector sets.

You can always count on The Little Traveler for amazing games for ages 3 to 103:

• Ignite your mind with Solitaire Chess– 60 challenges based on the rules of Chess.

• Knot tying is a valuable life skill.  Knot So Fast is a knot tying race game.

• Dominoes are a game that has been around for many generations. Check out these dominoes with a twist: Bendomino and wild action Fundomino starting at just $12.

Meet our lush, plush, squeezable friends:
• Stuffed animals just for baby… princesses, caterpillars, monkeys and more including soft rattles and musical animals.
• Toddlers will enjoy hours of singing along with this musical rocking cow that’s big
enough to ride!
• Baby Blankies– part baby, part blankie and super soft. They are the perfect bedtime
companion. Great gift for baby’s first Christmas at $20.50.

The sweater dress

Skimps from LeTop A great way to dress your little one…leggings with colorful bubble-hem tops. Easy to care for and they always look good. Great for play, school and even grandma’s house. Sizes 2T-6X.

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Your sweetie-pies will look picture perfect in their new spring outfits.  We have super fun coordinating fashions for brothers and sisters from favorites such as LeTop, Hartstrings, Baby Togs and Good Lad.

Girls will love the polka dots, plaid and pastel dresses and boys will be handsome in their ties, sweaters and vests!  Girls 3mos-6x; boys  3mos-4T.

• Stuffed eggs to color again and again. Musical ducks and warm fuzzy plush toys that chirp and cluck. Bunnies that grow and batons that glow… and everything else you need for your Easter baskets.

• Etch-A-Sketch® with a twist. Work your way through a maze and download more free mazes.

• Multi-colored Foamfetti air-dry sculpting mix for your little artists. Make a present for a friend, cover a frame, sculpt your name… the possibilities are endless.

• Yamslam - award-winning dice game that takes only 15 to minutes play. Fun for ages 8 and up.

• Hexbug - Six-legged creatures you control! Kids, adults and pets alike will love to watch them.

• Dogs that flip and dogs that yip - we have ones that wiggle and will make you giggle. (Pigs and monkeys too.) Adopt one today!

Saturday, March 27 at 10am: St. Charles children’s book author Nancy Knights will read “Gracie’s Hill,” her story about a golden retriever and how she spends her day.  Nancy will be available to sign purchased copies of her book.

Saturday, April 24, at 10am: Storytime and book signing with St. Charles author Rachel Gies  “A Foxy Tale” is a fantastic tale of ecology and a sprinkling of magic. While the characters are fictional, the parks and preserves actually exist in St. Charles, Illinois.

David has lived his whole life in the Chicago area and has been a resident of Geneva, IL for four years.  He loves the small community feel of Geneva and says that living here feels very natural. David is very active in the community and you can meet him at local book readings and signings. He’s a frequent and popular guest in The Little Traveler’s toy room.  To keep updated on David’s activities and where he’ll be appearing next, be sure to sign up as a fan at his facebook page.

David’s collection of books along with many other children’s books can be found in our toy department.  In addition, you can purchase any of David Algrim’s books at our on-line store.

In Wake Up, Papa Bear, toddlers get their chance to tickle Papa Bear’s toes, poke his nose and pull his ear when he falls asleep in Little Cub’s bed.  How can they wake up the sleeping bear?

Oops-a-Daisy is an interactive lift-the-flap board book for toddlers that helps them out in social situations by letting them know it’s okay to have a clumsy day, or in the words of our heroine: “Oops-a-daisy!”

Don’t Touch, It’s Hot is an interactive children’s book filled with interesting textures to touch and scents to scratch-and-sniff.  It’s a fun way to teach young children about what’s hot in the kitchen.

• Ahoy, Matie! Hours of fun for your buccaneer with pop-up PIRATE TENTS, GAMES, BOOKS and PUZZLES!

• Little handymen will have hours of fun with new TOOL SETS AND KITS incuding a TOOL BENCH!

• Facinating fun with robots, including a CORVETTE ROBOT, HUMMER ROBOT and a FIREFIGHTING ROBOT.

• Multiple tea sets in many shapes and sizes including a musical TIN TEA SET.

• MAGIC WISHING BRACELETS These beaded bracelets come with a secret code for online fun, including exploring magical worlds, creating your own princess and playing exciting games.

• Oh, Baby! The dolls are coming to life in our toy department with so many new dolls and strollers in a variety of sizes and styles. A favorite… LA BELLA BALLERINA literally dances with your little one when you attach the elastic band to her shoes.

• MADAME ALEXANDER. Our collection is one of the most extensive in the Chicago area. Stop by and see who’s new!

We have filled our Toy Room with all the special toys, games and books sure to bring that excitement to your family.  Make the most of this magical time with your children.

• ELF ON THE SHELF is an interactive book featuring a real elf who finds a new place to hide everyday and report back to Santa. Elf on the Shelf Activity book also available.

• Make the most of bathtime with WATER WHISTLES & FLUTES, SHAVING IN THE TUB, SPIN AND WASH, and TUB FASHIONS.

Crafts and games are great for building skills and spending time together. We stocked up on the best:

• PAINT YOUR OWN PORCELAIN PIECES, MAKE A RUFFLE RUG, SPIFFY SPA FOOT FUN, GIANT PAPER FLOWER and AIRPLANE KITS, LINK-A-LOOP SCARF KITS.

Games for young and old alike:

• Award-winning CONSENSUS for ages 12 & up and MOVIE EDITION CONSENSUS  for ages 17 & up are exciting games where majority rules. Award-winning BLUNDERS makes learning manners fun.  Also look for award-winning LOL TEXT MESSAGING GAME (great for adults to learn the new cellphone language), and DISNEY WHEEL OF FORTUNE.

NEW IN TOYS:

SHAINSWARE. Made with recycled materials, this jewelry for both boys and girls is 100% customizable. Create bracelets, key chains, hairbands and more.

Fabulous new collection of Wood Furniture and Play Sets, including Rocking Chairs, Bookshelves, Kitchen Sets, Tables and Chairs, and more!

K’s Kids brand toys for toddlers to strengthen the development of fine and gross motor skills through educational play.

We have a number of new toys just for 0-36 months.

Children ages 4-8 are invited to join us Sunday, December 13, at 1:00 pm in our Atrium Café to prepare for Santa’s arrival! Write and decorate a letter a letter to Santa and then mail it to the North Pole in our special mailbox.  Afterwards we’ll create a unique care package for Santa that’s a departure from milk and cookies!  $7 per person.

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These merry festivities begin at 9am on December 12 and 19.  $10 for children, $12 for parents includes the meal, program and a $5 coupon for the adults.  Sign up by calling 630.232.4200 in after 10am on November 16.

Local Author Rick Moser debuts his newest book with us on Saturday, November 21, at 10:30am.  The story is a fable about three geese that look very different from each other but discover on their journey that their hearts are very much alike.  This story is a great way for parents and teachers to teach children about diversity.

Rick will be available after the reading to sign your purchase.  $5 from each book will be donated to Lazarus House.

• Geneva author David Algrim will read and sign purchased copies of: “Wake Up Papa Bear,” “Don’t Touch It’s Hot,” and “Oops-A-Daisy.” 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 17.

• Kids ages 3-8 are welcome to visit the Toy Department in their Halloween costumes from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 31, and enter a drawing to win a toy of their choice up to $10.

• “Cooking with Chocolate for Kids,” 10-11 a.m. Sat., Nov. 7, in the Atrium Café. Kids ages 5 and up have fun creating cool chocolate masterpieces. $7. Call for reservations on Oct. 24.