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The 2010 Jolly Holiday Guide: Top Gifts for Good Kids
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Holiday shopping is kind of like washing down a handful of Pop Rocks with a pop. By the end of it, someone's head is going to explode, and it's probably mine. But, since we all have kids that have done their best to get on Santa's "good kid" list, Cosmotot rounded up the coolest click-and-pick presents to put under the tree with prices that will keep you in one, non-stressed piece.
V. Reader
Called the Kindle for kids, VTech's V.Reader pairs touch-screen function with classic academic skills, creating the ultimate in kids "edutainment." Mimicking touch-activated capabilities moms and dads enjoy, V.Reader gives little ones their own age-appropriate, touch-powered controls, interactive animation, and a wide range e-books featuring famliar characters including Dora the Explorer, Shrek 3, Toy Story 3, Ben 10, Disney Pixar Cars and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to name a few.
