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ETCH AND ERASE A futuristic-looking update on the Etcha-Sketch, the KID OGLOW-IN-THE-DARK MAGNATAB DRAWING TABLET($ 35) lets kids draw on abead board with amagnetic stylus, then erase their creations with their fingers and start over. The glow-in-thedark feature extends playtime into the night hours. It’ s more fun than an iPad. • Apple Village, 50 Upper Montclair Plaza, UpperMontclair;( 973) 707-2932; applevillagemontclair. com
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FATHERS, SONS AND FOOTBALL From New York Times bestselling author, longtime NFL sportswriter and New York DailyNews columnist Gary Myers, MY FIRST COACH: INSPIRING STORIES OF NFL QUARTERBACKS AND THEIR DADS($ 28) appeals to parents and football fans alike. The book tells the story of top-name NFL players— former NFL quarterbacks Joe Montana and Phil Simms, and current New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning— and their relationships with their dads and children.• Watchung Booksellers, 54 Fairfield St., Montclair;( 973) 744-7177; watchungbooksellers. com
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ENERGY BOOSTER The ANKER POWERPORT WIRELESS CHARGING PAD($ 50) isfast— it recharges your smart phone in about two and a half hours— and easy. Simply place your phone on it and let it do its magic. An LED display shines red when it’ s ready to charge, blue when it’ s working, and both when your device is fully charged.• Verizon Wireless Depot; 46 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair;( 973) 744-9005, verizonwireless. com
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KA-CHING The LEARNING RESOURCES TEACHING CASH REGISTER($ 54.99) helps children practice coinidentification, addition, subtraction, and place value as they play games that increase in difficulty when players advance. The cash register features a built-in scanner, scale and coin slot. Transactions are rewarded with lights, sounds and voicemessages.• Learning Express, 596 Valley Road;( 973) 746-4020; learningexpress. com
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FASHION AND FUNCTION It’ s fun to tool around town when you have a lovely and capacious bag at your side.
The BROWN LEATHER HANDBAG WITH FRINGE AND STUDS FROM
MALIPARMI($ 495) has a cross-body strap for comfort and ease of movement.• susanne-n, 193 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair;( 973) 746- 4800; susanne-n. com
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