Welcome to this week's issue -- Little Musicians! It's great to be back in New York and bringing you our first issue for 2008. What child doesn't love to bang on a drum or shake a tambourine when they have the chance? We think we've found some really great musical toys for your little ones that will still be a favorite as they continue to grow.

Emma has this wonderful Play At Home Saxophone from www.mystoryhousetoys.com and L.O.V.E.S. it! Children pretend to blow into the Saxophone as they press keys which in turn either play notes or actual music. Get a group of kids together with this and some other instruments and you'll have them marching through the house playing you a tune!

This has to be just about the coolest musical toy I've seen! Neurosmith Music Blocks from www.backtobasicstoys.com is an award-winning developmental tool. Children arrange the blocks by shapes to hear a variation of a musical phrase or press the play button to hear an entire composition. With three musical styles -- Jumpin' Jive Jazz, African Rhythms or Mozart's Night Music, there are sure to be many hours of play with this toy for many years to come!

Get ready for your little musician to strike up the band with Melissa & Doug's Deluxe Band Set from www.amazon.com. This seventeen piece set comes in a wooden storage case and includes a xylophone, triangle, recorder, kazoo, harmonica, jingle stick and castanets, just to name a few! Another great toy set to have for a toddler play date... everyone can share!

Last but not least, is the Electronic Toy Violin also from www.backtobasicstoys.com. This violin plays eight classic melodies and even has a demo feature. Little virtuosos can pretend to create their own music using the play along feature. This is another great musical toy that can be played with as your children grow and have better understanding of all its great features.

We hope you've enjoyed this week's issue and look forward to bringing you next week's issue -- The Baby Shower! Have a wonderful week everyone and be sure to bring music into your little one's world with one of these fabulous products!