EDEN’S CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST…
From books and toys to art and beds, Eden discovers 16 Christmas gift ideas, perfect for the child who has everything…
BRILLIANT BOOK IDEAS
1) Written by Michael Bird, Vincent’s starry night and other stories is a book that educates as it entertains, telling the history of art using magical illustrations by Kate Evans. 9+
£19.95
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2) The fun factual book Animal Doctors: Incredible Ways Animals Heal Themselves by Julio Antonio Blasco, Mark Doran & Angie Trius, is A fantastic, original exploration of how animals use elements of the natural world to treat and cure themselves.
£10.95
3) The customisable children’s book Princess – and the spell of funlessness from My Kingdom Books comes complete with augmented reality technology provided through an app, forming the world’s first next-generation pop-up book. It cleverly uses audio narration and 3D animation to transform children’s stories into an engaging, educational and interactive experience. Partial proceeds of each book purchased go to children’s charity Dreams & Wishes.
£19
4) If you are looking for something a little more down to earth, how about this strikingly brilliant story The Wolf Who Cried Boy? It is a stunning picture book by BBC sitcom writer James O’Neill. Challenging, creative, beautifully designed and genuinely funny, this is a story about a friendship against all odds. Got to love that.
SCIENCE & TECH GIFT IDEAS
1) They’ll love to view the moon, other planets and the stars with 25-50 times magnification using the Discovery Kids 40mm Astronomical Telescope. The aluminium tripod is included.
£19.99
2) This clever Electro Dough Kit allows you to begin sculpting scientific creations straight out of the box. Use electronic components to learn how electricity flows through a circuit, and the dough will come alive with LEDs and buzzers. 4+
£17.50
3) The kid proof Amazon Fire tablet is suitable for children ages 3+ even having a bump-proof case. It gives parents complete control over what and for how long they play, watch or read, with world-class parental controls.
£99.99
4) Handmade in Britain since 1963, the spellbinding Mathmos Lava Lamp is just as intriguing as it ever was, except these days it is made with a choice of chrome or copper finish and four brilliant colour combos.
£68
FABULOUS TO FALL BACK ON TOY IDEAS
1) Ever since it hit the UK ten years ago, the Micro Scooter has been a brilliant Christmas gift idea. We love the Maxi-Micro Deluxe Scooter set, ideal for ages 6-12. Its iconic Swiss design and award winning engineering help make it one of the coolest means of transport going.
£119.95
2) Old fashioned board games such as Junior Monopoly are hard to beat, but then something like The Very Merry Christmas game comes along, and oh my goodness…
£20.00
3) The most recent Lego title Lego Dimensions combines many TV, film and gaming universes all together into one fantastic Lego universe for Xbox.
£29.99 (starter pack)
4) In the new SIMON AIR Game, classic SIMON gameplay gets a modern twist with touch-free technology! Play solo or team up with a friend and work together to remember the sequence, repeat the pattern and conquer! 8+
£25
AND FOUR, JUST BECAUSE…
1) If you have a 4-10-year-old that loves arts and crafts, then here’s a unique gift idea they’ll enjoy. A subscription to a beautiful art kit will allow them to create a different surprise each month. (Available in 1, 3 or 6 month subscriptions).
Starting at £14.95
2) Bunk beds for a lifetime
Handcrafted in Denmark, this high tree house feature bed is the perfect adventure playground for any little explorer.
£1,480
3) This advent calendar (rather refreshingly) is NOT for the sweet toothed… instead gratitude themed, Swedish lifestyle brand Kikki-K offers a little quote of wisdom each day as well as a cute eraser treat. Love that!
£18
4) What little one wouldn’t dream of taking their books off of this Bi-plane shelf? Unique to Dragons of Walton Street, not only does the propellor turn, but they can also add your child’s name to it.
£450
