Some of our favourite gift ideas for kids.
This is the most amazing wall covering – a whole world map in colour. A really generous size which can be trimmed to your own wall dimensions - it’s so original and is sure to inspire a few young explorers. It will appeal to any age of child or teenager and is a really different, high impact approach for decorating a bedroom or the den.
If you would like the world map to look like the image shown, we made it using four sheets across and 2 sheets high.
This has to be the most beautiful 3D jigsaw puzzle ever! Build this lovely tree of life, which includes two birds, a birdhouse and mushrooms growing on the tree. The puzzle contains over 170 sturdy pieces of cardboard made from recycled and biodegradable paper. The mismatched designs just add to the charm. Ages 7-12.
Encourage your little ones to express their creativity and eat at the same time. Turn mushrooms into moustaches and spaghetti into hair to make funny faces with this high quality ceramic plate. Brings a whole new meaning to the term ‘cauliflower ear’! Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Any age of child, teenager or adult will love this unusual wall covering. Just paste this original wallpaper to your walls in the usual way, then use pencils or pens to join up the dots to their heart’s content. You’ll all be amazed as the pattern begins to emerge!
These three deep-sided blank canvases are ideal for all sorts of creative expression - and they’re fantastic value. Suitable for both children and adults, they’re perfect for painting, collage or even displaying a collection of shells, for example. They would look great hung together in a group. Why not introduce them at a children’s party and let them take their creations home with them? Set of 3.
Anyone for a teddy bears’ tea party? This tiny wicker basket hamper containing a miniature ceramic tea set is simply adorable! The red with white spots set includes four cups and saucers, a jug, a teapot and a sugar bowl. A fabulously cute gift for little ones aged 3 plus. Teddy not included.
Another addition to our popular cutter range, this large crown cutter makes a great biscuit, with spaces for boiled sweets giving a stained glass effect. Simply roll the pastry, cut out the shape, pop a small boiled sweet in the spaces and then bake. It’s so simple, but will make you look very clever!
Allow your kids to transform their boring trainers, caps and t-shirts into something funky and unique! They’ll love using these fantastic permanent fabric marker pens to express themselves creatively. The pack includes 8 pens in washable colours. Their designs can be air-cured for 24 hours or fixed immediately by ironing, depending on the surface that has been treated. Adult supervision required.
Your teenagers will love this opportunity to cover their arms, shoulders, backs or knuckles in tattoos! The tinned pack contains stencils for letters, numbers and a selection of symbols, plus four authentic tattoo-coloured gel ink pens in red, green, black and blue. The good news for you is that the inks are safe for skin and they simply wash away with warm soapy water.
These exclusive funky beads are really fun. Use them to spell words, names or sentences and encourage youngsters to thread the pink, purple and orange beads onto their choice of cotton cord to make a bracelet or necklace to give to friends or family. Box contains 3m of colour cord: pink, purple and orange.
This stylish pinboard features a Union Jack-inspired design and uses soft colours and materials for a vintage feel. It’s the perfect place for younger or teenage children to pin their favourite pictures and important notes. And they can simply tuck cherished mementos under the fabric strips. Would look great in the kitchen too.
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Designed to match our Union Jack-based pinboard, this doorstop is both sturdy and stylish. It comes in soft, decorative colours and has its own handle so it’s easy for you to move it around and prop doors open throughout your home.
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Grrr! There’s a tiger loose! Little ones will adore this cuddly tiger outfit. Machine washable 30 degrees. For double the fun, also see our fantastic Dalmatian outfits, as shown, which are available at the same prices.
This fun pack contains everything your younger children will need to make a family of three owls. Keep them occupied with this craft project, which will appeal to kids of all ages. The boxed pack includes instructions, fabric, felt, stuffing, needle pins, thread and buttons. Adult supervision may be required. Box: H 15.5cm x W 11cm x D 5cm
Fool your friends by making your voice change when you speak through this little mini megaphone. Age 3+
Race against time and fit the shapes into the correct holes before the timer goes off and they all pop out! Age 5+
A variation on traditional snowstorm ornaments, this fabulous photo glitter globe is super sparkly when it’s shaken. What’s more, it’s double-sided, so you can pop two photos inside. Not a toy.
These beautifully painted wooden sailing boats, sold separately, come in assorted colours with easy-to-spot numbers on their sails
Youngsters and adults alike can enjoy this good old-fashioned game of jacks. The 16 traditional metal jacks and pair of rubber balls come in a handy retro-styled box. Age 4+
Simply clip onto the top of your book and the light automatically unfolds to illuminate your page. Batteries included.
The definition of a dingbat is a ‘printer’s flourish’ and that’s exactly what’s in this lovely addition to our range of stamps designed by Cox & Cox. These designs are just fantastic and feature a wide variety of birds, hearts and iconic images to use for any occasion on letter headings, invitations, postcards, wrapping paper, in notebooks - anywhere your heart desires. 26 stamps and a black ink pad included.
A great set of popular cookie cutter shapes for making biscuits. The butterfly, star and heart will appeal to both adults and children alike, making it easy to encourage young cooks to spend time baking in the kitchen with you!
See also our Number Cookie Cutters, Heart, Dove and Cupid Cookie Cutters, and Snowflake Cookie Cutters.
This lovely traditional French wooden knitting doll would make an ideal gift. Comes complete with wool and a needle. Age 6+
A funky alternative to the classic rag doll, this lovely lady robot is really fun. Mrs Robot is made from gorgeous mixed cotton fabrics, making her so soft for little ones to snuggle up with. Any age
Fabulous for children’s parties, in particular, these 0-9 number cookie cutters are great fun. Use them for making biscuits that kids can ice and decorate themselves, or why not create personalised cookies for your own friends at a New Year party? The cutters can also be used with rolled icing or even with clay. Boxed set.
See also our Hands and Feet Cookie Cutters, Heart Cookie Cutters, and Snowflake Cookie Cutters.
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Now you can display all those school drawings in a stylish way! The depth of this wonderful art frame can easily accommodate 3D creations, or you can store several sheets of A4 paper and rotate the endless stream of masterpieces that appear at the end of every day.Of course, the frame can also be turned on its side to display different designs… Holds A4 artwork landscape or portrait.
We couldn’t find a collection like this anywhere, so we designed our own - the ultimate box of stamps. Suitable for any occasion and any age of user, they include 22 stamps of almost every salutation imaginable and we really love the graphics. Good quality rubber stamps with wooden handles.
Baffle your friends and have great fun testing your own problem-solving skills with these fantastic classic wire puzzles. The gift box contains 12 puzzles and includes instructions - just in case you can’t work out how to separate the pieces from each other on your own.
Youngsters might be less likely to lose these fun earphones! Perfect for young groovers to use with an iPod or any other MP3 player. Not a toy.
Fly the flag with this fantastic Union Jack kite! Anyone can get this one going - it’s very simple to set up, with no complicated lines, and really easy to fly. Maybe requires just a bit of help from a parent or older friend to get it off the ground and up into the air. It uses twin spools, each with 50m lines. 8+
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Suitable for children aged 2-10, this bike handlebar aeroplane attaches easily to handlebars of all bikes and trikes - the propeller spins around as the bike moves along or in a natural breeze.
Battery operated pencil sharpener with two holes. Easy and fast to use.
Defy anyone to crack the combination and gets at your sweets. Age 3+
Isn’t he just gorgeous? This cuddly sausage dog is sure to become a family favourite. Wonderfully tactile with the softest jumbo cord coat and a pretty floral fabric tummy, he’ll make the perfect playmate for a lucky little one. Any Age.
A lovely nursery addition, this beautiful wooden painted musical woodland scene revolves as the music plays the beautiful theme music from Dr Zhivago. Encourage baby to fall asleep while listening to the gentle tones; if it doesn’t work first time, you can simply wind it up and leave it to run again. Not a Toy.
Such a simple toy: attach a balloon to the racer, release and see it go! Age 3+( Comes in a variety of colours)
Little ones will love helping out in the kitchen with this exclusive, metal, jigsaw piece cutter. Especially as they’re allowed to play with their food! It provides endless fun for kids and is popular with adults, too. Imagine the effect of pieces running down the centre of a party table, or individual jigsaw piece biscuits being decorated with different children’s names.
See also our Number Cookie Cutters, Heart Cookie Cutters, and Snowflake Cookie Cutters.
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Nursing cat lies dozing while the kittens suckle. Soft, cuddly bodies made from fine fleece and magnetic attachments. Age 3+.
Little ones can keep their toes toasty with these wonderful woolly slipper socks. The red knitted slippers have anti-slip rubber soles and feature a lovely traditional fairisle design and simple button fastening. The slippers are 22 cm long and we estimate would suit little feet sized 1-4. HANDWASH.
This futuristic-looking robot has such a simple, solid design. It’s a classic 1950’s toy and is a bit of a collector’s item today. Wind him up; set him down, turn him on and the powerful wind-up motor will make him walk and sparkle. Not a toy. Age 14 years +
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