Media and the Make-Believe Worlds of Children offers new insights into children's descriptions of their invented or "make-believe" worlds, and the role that the children's experience with media plays in creating these worlds. Based on the results of a cross-cultural study conducted in the United States, Germany, Israel, and South Korea, it offers an innovative look at media's role on children's creative lives. This distinctive volume: *outlines the central debates and research findings in the area of children, fantasy worlds, and the media; *provides a descriptive account of children's make-believe worlds and their wishes for actions they would like to take in these worlds; *highlights the centrality of media in children's make believe worlds; *emphasizes the multiple creative ways in which children use media as resources in their environment to express their own inner worlds; and *suggests the various ways in which the tension between traditional gender portrayals that continue to dominate media texts and children's wishes to act are presented in their fantasies. The work also demonstrates the value of research in unveiling the complicated ways in which media are woven into the fabric of children's everyday lives, examining the creative and sophisticated uses they make of their contents, and highlighting the responsibility that producers of media texts for children have in offering young viewers a wide array of role models and narratives to use in their fantasies. The downloadable resources provide full-color images of the artwork produced during the study. This book will appeal to scholars and graduate students in children and media, early childhood education, and developmental psychology. It can be used in graduate level courses in these areas.

Go maze-crazy with Ash, Pikachu and all their Pokémon pals! Travel around the Alola region and meet the colourful bunch of Pokémon that inhabit its islands. Navigate through a variety of labyrinths to help Pikachu win exciting battles, find a route through a city of sleeping Snorlax and much more. With over 60 mazes to complete and hundreds of Pokémon to meet, this activity book is hours of fun.

Awesome Pokemon adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon X and Y video games! X was a Pokemon Trainer child prodigy. He hated being in the spotlight, so he took to hiding in his room and avoiding everyone-including his best friend Y. But now a surprise attack has brought X out of hiding! Now it's up to X to use the skills that made him champion to defeat the threat looming over Vaniville Town. Can the reclusive X and the determined Y help their friends ward off two Legendary Pokemon and the mysterious Team Flare?!

Explore all four levels of racing, stunting and storytelling in the Hot Wheels City Ultimate Garage. Each level inspires track-play adventures including side-by-side racing, loop stunts and an epic battle with a car-eating dragon.

The set comes with two Hot Wheels vehicles and has enough parking for more than 50 1:64 scale toy cars. It also connects to other sets so kids can build out their Hot Wheels City.

Additional sets sold separately. Colours and decorations may vary.

Whether you’re yet to catch your first Pokémon or have been training for a while. This Beginners Guide is the perfect starting point on your Pokémon journey. Do you know your Electric-types from your Water-types? How many evolutions Eevee has? Or which First Partner Pokémon will suit you best in each region? These questions, and more, are answered in this handy Beginners Guide, covering all the important topics you’ll need to start you on your way to becoming a Master Pokémon Trainer. So if you want to know about Poké Balls and Poké block, what a Z-Ring is, or what use a Rotom Phone will be, then this is the perfect guide for every budding trainer.

The everlasting appeal of the game of Snap comes combined with the classic game of Pairs! The eye-catching tin that the card deck is housed in makes it the perfect travel game for holidays.

Young kids can be the babysitter with Barbie Skipper Babysitters Inc. doll and accessories sets that include Skipper doll, a baby doll and storytelling pieces to play out nurturing moments. The babysitter doll is prepared to care for the adorable baby doll with four accessories -- some have handles that fit on the doll's hands for role-play action. Kids can collect all the Babysitters Inc. dolls and accessories to explore a world of babysitting adventures and engage young minds in all-day play. Includes doll wearing fashion and accessories, plus babysitting-themed pieces. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Dolls cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.

​Kids can play out classic babysitting moments with this Barbie Skipper Babysitters Inc. doll and accessories set that features 1 babysitter doll, 1 baby doll and 4 themed pieces!
​Skipper babysitter doll is prepared for the job with a to-do list and food for baby that includes a bottle, jar and spoon.
​The baby doll has on a cloth diaper that can be easily taken on and off with hook and loop fasteners -- just like real ones to inspire role-play fun!
​The 9-in / 22.86-cm doll is ready for anything wearing a graphic tank top, animal-print athleisure pants and purple kicks.
​Kids will love being the babysitter and caring for others on all kinds of babysitting adventures with Skipper, her friends and these adorable doll sets -- makes a great gift for young nurturers and new siblings.
​Kids can collect the Barbie babysitting dolls and toys to inspire imaginations and explore new possibilities (each sold separately, subject to availability).

Get ready for a spellbinding twist on the classic family drawing game with Pictionary Air Harry Potter. Draw in the air and see it on screen in this enchanted game that will delight Witches, Wizards, and Muggles alike! Each team chooses which Hogwarts house they will play for (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin or Ravenclaw).

Open the collector box to discover a Pictionary Air pen in the shape of Harry Potter's famous wand, a card holder inspired by Harry's trunk and 112 double-sided clue cards with clues inspired by the Wizarding World. Download the free Pictionary Air app to your smart phone or tablet to get started(Data rates may apply). Compatible iOS or Android smart device and app are required to play. Point the in-app camera at the illustrator and they'll appear, along with their sketch, on the screen of your smart device.

For an even more magical game, players can cast their drawings from their smart device to their TV using Apple TV, Chromecast or a similar streaming device. Compatible streaming device required to stream game to TV. Compatible devices may change. Please check the Pictionary Air support page (www.pictionary.com/support) for more up-to-date details on compatible devices and other information. This family game brings fantastical fun to any game night or party.

Colors and decorations may vary.

Get ready to have a gin-tastic time with the Gin Lover's puzzle!

Crafted by Ridley's Games, this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle will transport you to a world of delightful drinks and adult beverages. Sip on the excitement as you piece together the vibrant collage of your favorite gin concoctions.

With collectible tin packaging and dimensions of 13.8" x 19", this puzzle is perfect for puzzle enthusiasts aged 11 and above.

Whether you're a gin connoisseur or simply love a good challenge, the Gin Lover's puzzle is a must-have addition to your collection. Cheers to endless entertainment!

Travel through all the Pokemon regions in this epic search and find! From Alola to Sinnoh, Kanto to Galar, this book takes you on a journey through all the regions of of Pokemon. Find Electric-type Pokemon playing in the park, Water-type Pokemon in Johto creek and many more in this search and find adventure. Hours of fun to be had seeking Pikachu and his friends in every action-packed scene!

Let imaginations soar on the wings of this pink Barbie pegasus! Kids can play out their favorite scenes from Barbie A Touch of Magic, or come up with fantastical adventures of their own. The pegasus features rainbow lights and sounds activated in several ways. She also comes with a magical puppy and sweet accessories!

Colors and decorations may vary.

Barbie® Marine Biologist doll is ready to explore life under the sea with a mobile lab and more than 10 pieces that let kids dive into storytelling! Kids can store the pieces in the lab case that opens and closes and decorate it with the stickers on the included sheet. With snorkel gear, marine life (like a dolphin!) and lab equipment, Barbie® doll takes kids on an underwater adventure. The set makes a great gift to inspire dreams and imaginations in kids 3 years old and up. Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.

My First Barbie™ is a debut collection designed for preschoolers! The dolls are larger and easy-to-dress with poseable, soft-touch bodies. My First Barbie™ Deluxe dolls come with two cute fashions and ample accessories for day- and night-time storytelling play. Kids can play out their favorite scenes from the My First Barbie™ YouTube series, or imagine their own stories! Each sold separately, subject to availability. Barbie® dolls cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.

Unwrap Disney's Wish Star Reveals surprise doll set and grab hold of the Star within. What look will the character show and what does the keychain figure hide inside? Open the cute compact and discover a scene with a removable mini character doll and accessory inspired by the animated musical. Kids can play and display -- clip Star to backpacks and other straps to show off and take on the go. Fans can also store a wish inside or even use as storage for other accessories!

With six fan-favourite figures to collect, they'll want to collect them all! Each sold separately, subject to availability.

Dolls cannot stand alone. colours and decorations may vary.

Musical Adventure Anna Doll Share Their Dreams Through Song. Press The Button On Her Bodice To Hear The Anna Doll Sing "Show Yourself" From Disneys Frozen 2 Movie. A Beautiful Outfit Inspired By Disneys Frozen 2 The Frozen Fashion Doll Wear Elegant, Movie Inspired Dresses With Glitter Accents And Includes A Pair Of Shoes.

Awesome Pokemon adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon X and Y video games! X was a Pokemon Trainer child prodigy. He hated being in the spotlight, so he took to hiding in his room and avoiding everyone-including his best friend Y. But now a surprise attack has brought X out of hiding! The mystery of Mega Evolution begins to unravel, and new Pokemon join X and Y and their friends as they face an intensifying battle! Meanwhile, the headquarters of the Mega Evolution family, the Tower of Mastery, is under attack by a mysterious figure in a mechanical suit! Who is the masked marauder named Essentia?!

All four Pokemon Super Special Flip Books in one boxed set! These special editions are each two books in one! Join Ash, Pikachu and friends on action-packed adventures across all eight known regions of the Pokemon world. The beloved Trainer and his team take on foes new and old with some amazing Pokemon by their sides. Each book includes a pull-out, double-sided poster - four posters in all! This box set includes: Pokemon Super Special Chapter Book #1: Galar/Alola Pokemon Super Special Chapter Book #2: Kalos/Unova Pokemon Super Special Chapter Book #3: Sinnoh/Hoenn Pokemon Super Special Chapter Book #4: Johto/Kanto

Gotta catch all the Pokemon action in this fun new graphic novel! All the adventure and humor of the animated TV series spring to life in this thick 128-page, full-color comic-style book. Kids who love Pokemon won't want to miss this cool comic compilation! This 128-page, full-color graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed with adventure and Pokemon battles.First, Ash joins the Masked Royal onstage for a fight against the Revengers!Then, Ash visits Ula'ula Island to challenge the island kahuna, Nanu, to a grand trial. But Nanu doesn't think Ash and his Pokemon pals are ready for it. Can Ash prove his skill-and ultimately win the battle?With tons of art on every page from the animated show airing on Disney XD, this comic book is the perfect new format for Pokemon fans.

It's time to get groovy, kids! Fans of the Pete the Cat® New York Times best-selling children's book series will adore I Love Kindergarten!, level 1 of the two all-new Hot Dots® Jr. Pete the Cat® Kindergarten sets. This rockin' set provides 200+ lessons on a variety of subjects such as reading, math, science, social studies, and more! It includes two spiral-bound activity card sets, an all-new Pete the Cat®-Your Groovin' Schoolin' Friend pen, reward stickers, and an award certificate for little learners who are ready to advance to the next level. Perfect for independent learning-simply press the pen on an answer for immediate audio and visual feedback.

Barbie® Skipper™ Babysitters Inc.™ dolls and playsets let kids explore their nurturing side with the teenaged sister of Barbie®. Inspired by the Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure™ movie, this member of the babysitter squad is ready to feed and care for the adorable baby doll.

Five themed accessories, some with handles the babysitter doll can hold, encourage role-play and storytelling.

Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.

Barbie® Skipper™ Babysitters Inc.™ dolls and playsets let kids explore their nurturing side with the teenaged sister of Barbie®. This playset expands the world of Skipper™ and captures baby's first tooth with a fun feature.

A booster seat and eight themed accessories, some with handles the babysitter doll can hold, inspire role-play and storytelling.

Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.