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About Melissa & Doug From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose. Since the company’s founding 30 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential! Led by its namesake co-founders, the brand’s headquarters are in Wilton, Connecticut, with offices in New York City and various other locations across the globe. Today, the brand has become one of the most trusted names in children’s products with more than 2,000 toys, crafts, and games that are designed in-house and available in more than 100 countries. HOW WE PLAY…AT WORK: • Imagine in our workplace of wonder! Imagine the possibilities, asking “What if…?” We recognize that, just as there are countless ways to play, there are countless ways to work. • Create playful productivity! In our playful environment we look at accomplishments differently and understand that creativity allows for variations in the path to achieve each person’s goal. • Explore empowerment and discovery! We believe real learning and growth happens when we have the time and space to explore our world, pursue our passions, and follow our curiosity. • Connect to our collaborative community! We treat people as we would want to be treated – with honesty, authenticity, and respect. • Think with ingenuity and originality! We see opportunities in problems and pride ourselves on doing things differently, continually thinking about why we are here and what it means to inspire. Learn more at MelissaAndDoug.com.

We're Learning Resources®, and we've been helping parents and teachers build generations of amazing kids since 1984. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM skills, our educational toys offer kids the building blocks they need to succeed in school and develop a lifelong love of learning. Discover countless ways to learn through play with our award-winning products, including Toy of the Year winners Tumble Trax®, Botley® the Coding Robot, and Coding Critters™. Come learn with us at LearningResources.com

Kaplan Early Learning Company brings the very best in early childhood and elementary school supplies, teaching materials and outdoor classrooms to educators, caregivers, and parents around the world. Our mission is to provide products and services that enhance children's learning. A leader in the field of early care and education, we bring to market innovative curriculums, cutting-edge assessments, teacher resource materials, and professional development opportunities to businesses and institutions, including schools, private child care providers, faith-based programs and government facilities. Kaplan has always been a family oriented business. From humble beginnings as a small toy store dedicated to providing unique toys and gifts that promote learning through play, the company has grown into the only full-service provider in the field of early care and education. It all started in 1951 when Leon and Renee Kaplan opened Tiny Town, a toy store in Greensboro, North Carolina. As Tiny Town grew, so did Leon's interest in educational books and toys. In 1968 he founded Kaplan Early Learning Company, affirming his commitment to providing toys that teach. Leon and Renee's son Hal joined the company in 1969 and he serves as the President and CEO today. With average employee tenure exceeding ten years, you'll always find warm and knowledgeable individuals ready to serve you from our state-of-the-art distribution center in Lewisville, NC. Our campus includes two office buildings, a 160,000 square foot warehouse, a 350,000 square foot, state-of-the-art distribution center, and a retail showroom which is open to the public.