Yesterday I got a chance to review this bestselling toy by Fat Brain. It’s a Melissa & Doug Band In a Box.
First, what I like.
I like for my kids to make noise – especially music.
I recently invested in a piano, and previously an electric guitar and amp, and besides that we have two acoustic guitars and two keyboards. It’s pretty important to me that my kids learn to appreciate music and musical training is mandatory in my house.
When we got this in the mail, the kids immediately tore into it and basically played with it off and on all afternoon. I like the minimal packaging – instead of everything being packed in multiple layers of plastic, everything fits neatly into the wooden box for storage.
I’ve been impressed with Melissa & Doug toys in the past, and this one is no exception. It includes a tambourine, set of maracas, clappers, rhythm sticks, a triangle, and set of small cymbals.
The only disappointment for me was that the same day we got it, my 5 year old daughter ripped a hole in the tambourine. I thought it should have been made of a tougher fabric… but she thought it was a drum and had banged on it with the rhythm stick. Ah, well.
You can learn more about Band in a Box at FatBrainToys. Right now it’s on sale for under $14, which is very reasonable.
P.S. – I took pictures of my kids playing with the instruments but none of them turned out because they were so busy, the pics are too blurry to see. 
I am likely going to purchase this and will be sure to do it from your link. I assume you’ll make a commish.
My son adores music. He loves to play like he is in a band. He is fascinated by instruments. I know this would go over well in my house.
:–) Nell