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Using much-loved characters and new toys that take advantage of the latest technology, the folks at Fisher-Price continue to make learning fun and provide lasting entertainment for the youngest among us.

The Laugh & Learn Apptivity Monkey ($29.99)--designed to work with (or without) your iPhone or iPod Touch--teaches letters, numbers and counting, shapes and colors, and animal names and sounds. With more than 10 built-in songs, tunes, and phrases, little ones will have hours of fun squeezing the hands and feet of the soft, cuddly monkey on its own. Once you place your iPhone 3GS, 4, or 4S or iPod Touch 4th generation in the protective case, baby can use the free apps for even more possibilities. For ages six to 36 months.

Imaginations come alive with Jake's Bucky Musical Pirate Ship ($44.99) from Disney Junior's "Jake and the Never Land Pirates." Always ready for adventure, Jake can fly around the crow's nest, fire "water balls" from the cannon, and slide down the deck. Tick Tock, the pop-out croc, will attack from the hidden trap door, and Bucky rocks from side to side as it rolls. The ship plays 25 pirate phrases, sounds, and music, and the pieces store in the captain's cabin. The box features a code that can be scanned with a smartphone for more adventures with Jake and the Never Land Crew. For ages three and up.

Kids will want to get up and dance with Disney's M3 Master Moves Mickey ($69.99). Featuring more than 15 moves with original tracks and funky beats, Mickey amuses and amazes with his Windmill, Spin Cycle, Handstand, and Mouska Mix. With...