Buying Toys 101

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Toy Buying Tips – Or…right toy + right age = happy kid

August 19, 2008 · 1 Comment 

We have a myriad of toy choices today – all designed for fun and teaching. But does every toy automatically offer a positive teaching experience? My friend’s two year old is one smart kid but when her grandmother showed up with a dress-able fashion doll marked Ages 6+ – disaster was clearly in store. For an hour, Grandma sat on the floor frantically trying to teach the toddler how to manipulate the clothes and accessories. Baby preferred to throw the blouses, chew the tiny shoes off the... [Read the full story]

Cool Stuff

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The New Fall Toy Catalog is Here!

September 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

If you’re on our mailing list, you’ve received our Fall 2009 catalog! There is a lot of great stuff in it, including a $5 off coupon and a great deal on the Melissa & Doug floor puzzles! If you haven’t seen it, be sure to check it out! Click here for the interactive version of our catalog….  Read More →

Book Reviews

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Fancy Nancy – the fancier, the better!

October 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes a girl just wants to be fancy. For Nancy, though, it’s not just sometimes – it’s ALL the time! For this pint-sized diva, the title character of the book Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, being fancy is the only way to be. And while Nancy loves her family, she’ll admit that they are a little bit…ordinary. Mundane. Typical. She, on the other hand, lives by the adage that “more is always better when it comes to being fancy.” More... [Read the full story]

Creative Play

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Top 5 Ways to Get Your Game On This July 4th!

June 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

What better way to celebrate Independence Day in America on July 4th than by learning more about the United States? The Learning Tree Toy Experts have chosen our top 5 games filled with patriotic facts and fun. 1: Great States! Great States! This board game for is for kids 7 to adult. It includes 100 questions in each of 4 categories to keep you playing through a 3 day weekend and beyond! The playing board is a map of the US, but you don’t need it to play, sothe game is travel friendly in case you’re going to... [Read the full story]

About Us

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About Us

September 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Since 1996, The Learning Tree stores have provided the Kansas City  metropolitan area with unique, and timeless toys and gifts for kids. As the parents of three children, we know the importance of feeling confident about the toy choices we make for our kids. We value the safety and well being of all children and we have always closely monitored the quality of the playthings we provide for them at our stores. We keep in close contact with our manufacturers and receive up-to-the-minute information on any and all recalls... [Read the full story]

In the Store

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Mrs. Fisher Cat Visits Storytime!

Miss Kathleen read The Leaf Man today at Storytime and who showed up? None other than Mrs. Fisher Cat from the Calico Critters Fisher Cat family! #gallery-1 { margin:... [Read more]


Toy of the Week - 20% Off!

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Roll The Dice with YamSlam

Yamslam is a fun family dice game AND it’s The Learning Tree Toy Of The Week Take a gamble and try YamSlam! Keep rolling the dice to win! Yamslam is a great family... [Read more]