Little Gifts

What more could any gadget-loving youngster ask for than a wind-up robot that also sharpens his or her pencils too? This fun-looking character is a great addition for a desk at home or at school. When he’s not working hard to shave the perfect point for your pencil, you can wind him up and let him walk around… Age 3+

Who’s got the most puff? Simply place the ball on the ring, then blow long and hard through the wooden tube to see how long you can keep the ball afloat.

These funky coloured retro snake belts are designed to appeal to both boys and girls. What’s more, they’re fully adjustable so they’ll comfortably fit children of all ages. Available in khaki, orange, bright pink or navy blue (not shown). (KHAKI SOLD OUT)

Simply water the base of this little cardboard tree and it will start to grow, blooming into life in front of your eyes. The decorative crystals are amazingly beautiful but be warned: these trees are also very fragile.

All children love a torch in bed and this fun little fellow is eco-friendly because there are no batteries. Simply squeeze his wing in and out to power the light.

These beautifully painted wooden sailing boats, sold separately, come in assorted colours with easy-to-spot numbers on their sails

Defy anyone to crack the combination and gets at your sweets. Age 3+

Little baskets in assorted colours: help mummy with the shopping!

A ready-to-sew kit that allows kids to make their own fairy cake design trinket box. The kit includes all the pre-cut pieces they need.

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+

This inflatable plastic globe is fantatstic fun. Simply blow it up and hang it on a piece of string to educate and inspire your youngsters.

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.

Such a simple toy: attach a balloon to the racer, release and see it go! Age 3+( Comes in a variety of colours)

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+

This lovely traditional French wooden knitting doll would make an ideal gift. Comes complete with wool and a needle. Age 6+

Battery operated pencil sharpener with two holes. Easy and fast to use.

A writing implement one minute and a streamlined racing machine the next! Available in assorted designs. Age 3+

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 handy photo clips come in lovely, assorted colours decorated with pretty butterflies, and can be used to display any small keepsake. Each clip is freestanding. Not a toy.

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.

These very cute little pull-back-and-go ladybugs will scurry along the floor at amazing speed. Set of 2. Age 3+

Simply clip onto the top of your book and the light automatically unfolds to illuminate your page. Batteries included.

Another fantastic way of making children’s thank you cards - and it’s very economic too. Simply stamp the thank you note onto any postcard and fill in the rest of the message - make those laborious thank you letter sessions quick and fun!

It’s easy to make delicious tea from your homegrown herbs using these handy tea bags! Simply crush dried or fresh herbs to release their flavour, then pop them into the paper drawstring bag, tie and knot it - then use. Pack of 60.

Tune in to the calm and serenity of birds singing in the kitchen garden. Nothing is more soothing than birdsong. And now you can even enjoy country atmosphere in the city! We think this lovely CD is just perfect for a spring or summer afternoon or even better on a gloomy day! Running time: 45 mins.

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.

These lovely new and exclusive lustred gold vases make amazing value presents if you wrap them individually for friends. They are beautifully designed and each set contains 8 vases. Because they are so dainty, they are a very economic way of decorating your table as you can simply pick single flower heads - even a buttercup would look good. Set of 8

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.

Just what you need for all those loose buttons - now they’ll always be to hand when you need them! This cute little jar has plenty of space for a lifetime of buttons and has a ceramic Kilner jar lid to keep everything stored safely.