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This summer, parents not only want to maximize their gas mileage, they want to maximize travel time for their kids. Whether traveling in a car, train or plane, the following are great low-tech activities that will keep kids and families occupied for hours:
- • Audio Books
While they now come in CD format rather than tape, the
tried and true travel activity stays the same. From Clifford
The Big Red Dog® and Is
Your Mama a Llama? for younger readers, to great books
such as The
Cry of the Icemark and The
Revenge of the Shadow King for older readers, audio books
are great travel companions for kids. (Ages 3–8; 9-12; $9.95
- $39.95)
- • Boomwhackers
XTS Whack Pack
This bright Boomophone has musical tubes, ideal teaching tools for
music education. Pack it up in the XyloTote Tube Holder for easy travel,
and learn 20 different children's songs. (Ages: 3–12; $49.98)
- • Retro
Flashcards
Great for letter recognition and developing basic reasoning and reading
skills, these Italian-made retro flashcards were reproduced from a
1930s children's alphabet set and feature playful images and rhyming
phrases. (Ages 1+; $29.99)
- • Animals
of the Wild Puzzle
This 36 jumbo-piece puzzle brings backs memories of old-time family
trips to the zoo! Featuring a camel, a monkey, a giraffe, an elephant,
a crocodile, a flamingo, a lion, a zebra, and a panda bear, your child
can take ‘em on the road with a cute carrying case. (Ages 3–8;
$19.50)
- • Mr.
Potato Head
This classic spud has been in fashion since 1952 and he’ll keep
kid’s imaginations flowing with interchangeable body parts and
facial features that create funny, imaginative friends. A perfect
travel buddy for any young child! (Age 2+; $8.99)
- • The
Best Card Games in the Galaxy
Transport kids from backseat boredom to cosmic excitement with an
out of this world guide to the definitive rules for the best card
games in the universe, along with the fifty-two tools of the trade.
(Ages 8+; $13.95)
- • The
Etch A Sketch Book
This book takes the classic backseat entertainment drawing toy to
the next level with games, mazes, drawing inspirations and team challenges
that will keep kids engaged mile after mile. (Ages 6+; $16.95)
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