SECAUCUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2006--A new collection is blooming with the latest styles of the Spring season at The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE). In full bloom with adult fashion trends, The Children's Place features the most stylish clothing and accessories for kids sizes 0-14.

"Fashion has become just as important to kids as it is for adults," said Lisa Strubel, Director of Color and Concept for The Children's Place, "Our Spring collection offers the styles kids want, at a price moms and dads can appreciate."

Spring's Prettiest Picks - Bright and beautiful prints and patterns are popping up on girls' fashions everywhere this Spring. From bold, ditsy and impressionistic floral prints, to polka dots, plaids and stripes, these dresses, skirts, tops, pants and accessories all stand out from the crowd this season.

Best of the Bunch - Some days call for those extra-special touches, especially Spring holidays spent with family. Dress big and little boys and girls in this season's must-have look: argyle. Available in pink and yellow for girls, and blue and green for boys, the pattern is everywhere this season from dresses to vests to socks. Other details this Spring include "hand-made" touches such as embroidered skirts, eyelet dresses, jeweled detailing on denim jackets and jeans, peasant skirts with ribbon embellishments, and embroidered ballet shoes and hats.

Line Up in Linen - Kids will look great in classic linen. A spring favorite, they will look picture perfect in pretty pink and green plaid dresses for her and boyish blue and green plaid shirts for him. Other classic looks get a pop of color when preppy button-down oxfords for boys are layered over twill shorts and pants in vibrant orange and green, crisp white, or fashion-forward blue and white striped seersucker.

Look Great in Any Weather - Big girls can stand up to the drizzle with trench coats in bright pink and pretty floral prints. Plus, anoraks for all the kids are back in blue, green, red and tan for boys, and pink, green, red and purple for girls.

Spring Into Action - The skater look is back and bolder than ever. Big and little boys will love hitting the pavement after a long winter in versatile skater pants with adjustable length, athletic hoodies, graphic tees, solid and striped polos and ringer tees. Big and little girls can get in on the look too, and wear skater pants with graphic tees, flowing feminine tanks and bright hoodies.

Step It Up - Put a little extra spring in their step this season with sneakers and sandals from The Children's Place. Boys can step up and wear sports inspired flip flops in blue, black and camo or be sporty in green, brown and blue sneakers. Girls will flip over fashionable floral flip flops in pink, blue, orange and green, or shine in jeweled sandals.

Ready. Set. Spring! From darling dresses and pretty skirts for girls, to handsome vests and classic linen for boys, everyone's sure to look their best as they Burst into Spring at The Children's Place.

The Children's Place always has the essentials when it comes to outfitting boys and girls ages newborn to 10. Offering everything from fashionable basics to stylish party wear, The Children's Place helps you find head-to-toe looks that will take your kids anywhere from the playground to special occasions. The perfect blend of up-to-the-minute fashion, quality and value, The Children's Place makes shopping fun for everyone. Shop any of the 800+ stores throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico or visit the online store @ childrensplace.com.

CONTACT: Tractenberg & Co.
Meredith Cammaker, Suzanne Brose, or Felicia Crane
212/929-7979

SOURCE: The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc.