Abstract: An electronic interactive book allowing a child to learn the pronunciation of various words. The book will be provided with a permanent or impermanent display onto which a plurality of words, phrases or sentences would be provided. The electronic book includes a microphone as well as a speech recognition unit for recognizing a word that the child pronounces. A highlighting device such as a light emitting diode or a means for illuminating a particular word in a manner different than the surrounding words would be engaged when the child correctly pronounces that word. The highlighting device has the ability to assist the child in the pronunciation of one of the words by verbally pronouncing a portion of the word, as well as simultaneously highlighting that portion. A visual display of the lip movements of an animated character would also assist the child in correctly pronouncing a particular word.

Abstract: A method, system and kit for allowing a user to produce a particular design for clothing. The user would have the opportunity of customizing a particular design, including ornamentation and accessories on a computer. Once the particular design has been completed, a printer would print the pattern which would then be applied to a fabric blank. The pattern could include all of the ornamentation and accessories, or, in the alternative, would allow the user to include the ornamentation and accessories themselves. Once that is completed, the design pattern is applied to a doll, stuffed animal, or the like.

Abstract: A combination pet collar and water reservoir adapted to be worn around the neck of an animal, such as a dog, allowing the dog to be easily hydrated during a walk or hike. The water reservoir contains a dispensing device connected to a combination stopper and telescoping cup. Prior to hydration, the stopper is removed from a dispensing device and extends to form a cup. Water is squeezed from the interior of the water reservoir, allowing it to flow through the dispensing device, thereby filling the cup. In this manner, a dog will be allowed to hydrate itself without the necessity of removing the water reservoir from around the dog's neck or body.

Abstract: A game in which various participants are presented with a partial rendition of a picture or a scene. Each of the participants would have the opportunity to complete the scene and could be asked questions relating to the completed scene. A host or controller would review the scenes completed by the participants and various points would be given to the participants based upon their correct completion of a scene and the response to the various questions. Each of the participants could be required to utilize various challenges, such as completing the scene wearing 3D or distorted glasses or by employing a vibrating pen, pencil or marker.

Abstract: A series of educational blocks for teaching children the correct sounds of each letter of the English language as well as rudimentry words. Touching or depressing a surface of the block provided with particular indicia thereon would produce a sound corresponding to this indicia. This sound is produced utilizing a solid state memory and an associated speech synthesizer.