Feel the beat
By Karyn M. Peterson -- Playthings, 8/1/2006
Music is in the air these days at retail, amidst the debut of several new collections of high-quality instruments that appeal to the little pop star—or musical prodigy—inside every kid. Toy retailers can easily bring the joy of music into their stores with these colorful, inventive offerings that will look right at home on toy shelves. Below is just a sampling of our favorite 2006 products across the age spectrum that we think are simply instrumental to fun.



















