Author Archives: TJ

Want to introduce your little readers to the great Charles Dickens? Check out what our children’s book reviewer, Audrey DeSimone, thought of A Boy Called Dickens, an historical fiction picture book based on Dickens’ life. Enter for your chance to win your very own copy of A Boy Called Dickens by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by [...]

We’re clearing out the Time to Play closets and getting clean for spring! But what are we going to do with all these extra toys? Oh! We’ll give them away to you! Aren’t we nice? (Yes, we are.) You can choose which prize drawing you want to be in: one, a few, or all! Just [...]

One lucky reader will win Peas on Earth, 10 Hungry Rabbits: Counting and Color Concepts, Farmyard Beat, & The Story of the Easter Bunny! That’s 4 great springtime picture books for the price of one entry! And check out our very own Audrey DeSimone’s roundup of great spring books for kids. The giveaway is over! [...]

Hey there, TTP’ers, here’s a heads up for you. Starting this Friday, March 16, you’re going to see some changes to our live Friday show, Time to Play with Jim & Chris at www.timetoplay.tv! The show will now be 30 minutes long, but there will be MORE chances to win great prizes! How is this [...]

To celebrate our 20,000 Facebook fans, we’re giving away tons of prizes! Like us on Facebook to get in on the fun! Here’s the deal: we have the following prizes to give away. All YOU have to do is fill out the form below to be entered to win. One entry per person, please! The [...]

If you’re looking for details on the toys showcased on Live! With Kelly this week, look no further! We’ve got the scoop. For a complete list of all the items The Toy Guy brought to Friday’s Live! With Kelly, go here. Barbie: Dancing with the Stars Nerf N-Strike Rayven CS-18 PlasmaBike Pop! the Pig Squishy [...]

We’re giving out the last of our Superbowl celebration swag! Sign in and leave a comment on this post for a chance to win ALL these prizes: Hearts for Hearts Girls Lillian doll Collector’s Edition 1980 Black Barbie Redakai Battleground pack Air Hogs RC NASCAR Tony Stewart The giveaway is over! The winner is Rose [...]

It’s a long way to go until July, but you can enjoy fireworks even in the dead of winter! Check out Fireworks Light Show In My Room! Want a chance to win the Fireworks Light Show? We’re giving away FIFTEEN of them! Simply fill out the form below and complete as many tasks as you’d [...]

Have you seen Audrey DeSimone’s top picks for Holiday Picture Books? Check it out first, then come back here. It’s okay, we’ll wait. Awesome ideas for cozy wintertime reading, right? Nothing better than snuggling up with the kids and some hot cocoa and reading a story. Want a chance to win some of Audrey’s favorite [...]

Check out our very own Shannon Eis as she breaks down what’s hot and what’s not for this holiday’s toys. Here’s more info on the toys Shannon showed: Lazer Stunt Chaser Angry Birds Knock on Wood Monster High Nerf Vortex Nitron FyrFlyz Xia Xia