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Gift Guide
Alphabet Blocks £17
Painted with bright colours, clear letters and imaginative illustrations these
wooden blocks can help little children when learning letters, colours and
much more besides.
T is for trouble and toddlers!
Busy little hands are into all things naughty as well as nice, so classic toys should
be at the top of the list. The educational benefits and development of imagination
and play skills from these toys are extensive but cleverly masked behind the
colour, fun and excitement that toddlers crave.
Teaching Clock £14
Hamleys colourful Fun to Learn Teaching Clock helps
teach time, number and letter recognition, as well
as developing motor and problem solving skills
through play. (made from fsc wood)
Wooden London Bus
£32.50
The wheels on the bus go round and round! The
top of this traditional big red bus opens to reveal 24
little wooden passengers and one cheerful driver.
Great for developing hand to eye co-ordination.
(made from fsc wood)
For him
Boys of all ages need to be kept busy and love fun and games that they can really
get stuck into. If he can burn off some energy, create mess and make some noise,
he’ll be in his element!
Wooden Garage £65
This brightly coloured garage has three
levels, multi-storey graphics and realistic
features throughout. There are loads of
games and adventures to be had with this
traditional role-play Garage.
Jet Plane Set £55
The Playmobil Jet Plane Set is great for
developing thinking processes and
encouraging creative play. This exciting
Playmobil play set is a hit with boys and
girls alike.
Christmas Gifts
For her
Sugar and spice and all things nice, most of the time anyway! Creativity is
a girl’s best friend; indulge her imagination with everything from dressingup
costumes, role-play sets and arts and crafts.
My Ballerina Doll £12
My Little Ballerina Doll is so pretty, soft and cuddly, she’s perfect for hugs!
From the Sweet Peas collection, this doll is great for encouraging
imagination and nurturing role-play skills.
Dolly Tea Set £10
Time for tea anyone? This
enchanting Hamleys tea set
comes in a cute carry case, so
it’s perfect for taking to friends
houses and keeps everything safe
and tidy when little one’s
aren’t busy entertaining.
It’s all about
quality time...
‘Tis the season to spend with your loved ones: keep things merry
with fun and games for the whole family.
Games Chest £60
Enjoy a gaming adventure with this
classic wooden gaming chest. Open
the sliding drawers to reveal a
smorgasbord of fun with 10
of the world’s greatest
games! Includes chess,
mancala, backgammon,
solitaire, tic-tac-toe and lots more
to keep the very young and most
experienced young-at-heart entertained!
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