Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Announces Best Toys and Books for 2009

    NEW YORK, NY, September 16, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio announces its annual awards today on the organization's newly launched website www.toyportfolio.com.

"During these tough financial times, it's important to find products that will not be a waste of your money or your child's time" notes co-founder Stephanie Oppenheim. "We're delighted to offer parents a new updated website that is chock full of product recommendations, reviews and articles."

"We consider products on the basis of their age and developmental appropriateness, educational value, safety, long-term play value, and the ultimate test- the fun factor. We look for both innovative and appropriate uses of new technology as well as classic formats that every child should know - even if they weren't invented yesterday, " says President Joanne Oppenheim.

The organization's top award, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award is given to the most outstanding and innovative products of the year. Other notable awards: the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award given to highly recommended products; Blue Chip Award to classic products; and Special Needs Adaptable Product Award for toys most appropriate for kids with special needs. Complete reviews of all winners are on-line at www.toyportfolio.com.

About the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Founded in 1989 by child development experts and mother/daughter team, Joanne Oppenheim and Stephanie Oppenheim. The organization does not accept entry fees for reviewing products. The Oppenheims are contributors to NBC's TODAY Show. Stephanie will appear on TODAY on 9/15 to discuss the Best Educational Toys of the year.

Toyportfolio.com is the independent guide to children's media. For further information, please contact us at 212.598.0502.

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