You glow girl

Remember how touching it was when E.T.’s heart glowed? The next generation of awwww-inducing playthings is the luminescent Lum-Lums, a collection of four, 4.5-inch-tall plastic dolls whose skirts light up when they hold hands — or “connect” — with each other. But you don’t have to invest in two, a Lum Lum will also glow when the child touches both of the wide-eyed doll’s “hands” at the same time.

Valerina likes to dance, so her sidekick is a little yellow “NuNu” named TuuTuu. When Valerina pats TuuTuu’s nose, the pet shines! The eight-piece set includes hair accessories, a bracelet, easy-on and -off skirts and shoes, and a tiny duffel bag. Recommended for children ages 4 and older, we found this toy to be TuuTuu sweet!

Lum Lums Valerina and TuuTuu eight-piece set, $15.99, www.lum-l‌ums.com.