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How Animals Live
£14.99
Animals have cleverly adapted to life all over the planet, from the freezing poles to the hottest, driest deserts. This book explores the extraordinary diversity in animal life, and readers are encouraged to reflect on how a tiny change can have a huge impact on a whole habitat and beyond. The use of novelties and colourful detailed illustrations explain complex concepts in an accessible and fun way.
The first title in the series, How The World Works, won the prestigious Royal Society Young People's Book Prize (also available - see below).
How The Weather Works
£14.99
Why do hurricanes happen? What is a tornado? Why does it snow? Answering these questions and many more, this book is an entertaining exploration of the world's weather and climate, with bright, friendly pop-ups and illustrations and accessible, absorbing text.
Winner of the 2012 Louis J. Battan Author's Award K-12 category. Citation: "Uniquely interactive and visually stimulating, their stunning and informative book, "How the Weather Works: A hands-on guide to our changing climate", engages readers of all ages in a variety of atmospheric science topics."
". . . easy to follow written explanations, absorbing colourful pages and interactive experiences ... This Is a visually exciting book and can entertain as well as inform the young reader." Carousel magazine
How The World Works
£14.99
How did life begin? Is the earth moving beneath our feet? Why does it rain? Encompassing all of these questions and many more, this fun, engaging, interactive book introduces the Earth's important cycles and encourages children to think about the impact of human actions on our world, inspiring respect for the natural world and all its harmonies.
It is beautifully presented and illustrates some tricky topics in a clear and effective way with the creative use of pop ups.
It is a work of art and a brilliant gift for young enquiring minds to stimulate curiosity and imagination.
How We Make Stuff
£14.99
Where do our clothes come from? What's the link between gorillas and mobile phones? Does chocolate grow on trees? Answering these questions and many more, How We Make Stuff is an engaging exploration of the way we use Earth's natural resources. Featuring pop-ups, pull-tabs and booklets, it is an interactive extravaganza!
The first title in the series, How The World Works, won the prestigious Royal Society Young People's Book Prize (also available - see below).
HRH Socks - 2 Pack
£5.50
These adorable premium quality blue socks (2 pack) with red white and blue stripes and stars match our fabulous HRH Union Jack Leggings.
They are made with 75% combed cotton, 20% nylon and 5% elastane and are machine washable.
They are available in sizes 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years and 2-4 Years. Please select your preferred size option above.
HRH Union Jack Leggings
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These innovative, funky and adorable, super soft red, white and blue striped leggings with a Union Jack and yellow HRH and Crown on the bottom are an ideal gift for any active little one.
They are premium quality and machine washable, made from 75% combed cotton, 20% nylon and 5% elastane with an extra think waistband for comfort.
Available in sizes 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years and 2-3 Years. Please choose your preferred size option above.
Why not team them with the matching socks available to make the perfect gift set!
Humbug Baby Socks - 2 Pairs with a Spare!
£14.95
These funky 100% recycled cotton knitted baby socks are wonderfully comfy and totally unique. They are 'mismatched with care' and are guaranteed to brighten up your day!
They are a great gift and come in sets of five: two pairs with a spare! They are machine washable.
The colours in these socks include: apple green, burgundy, turquoise, forest green.
They are available in sizes: Small (6-12 months), Medium (12-24 months).
Please choose your preferred size below.
Humbug Kids Socks - A Pair with a Spare!
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These 100% recycled cotton knitted kids socks are wonderfully comfy and totally unique. They are 'mismatched with care' and are guaranteed to brighten up your day!
These kids socks are an ideal gift and come in a set of three: a pair with a spare!
The colours in these socks include: apple green, burgundy, turquoise, forest green.
They are available in sizes: Small (age 2-5), Medium (age 6-8) and Large (age 9-11). Please choose your preferred size below.
Internet Password Logbook (Cognac Leatherette)
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Just say "no" to piles of sticky notes with your passwords and logins!
A timely and valuable resource in the "Age of the Hacker." This essential notebook maintains your personal and financial safety. Record the necessarily complex passwords and user log-in names required to thwart hackers.
This time- and headache-saving logbook has numerous tabbed alphabetical pages to make looking up a website address--and its corresponding log-in(s) and password(s) - easy to manage. It fits within a purse or briefcase, if you need to take it with you. Each entry has multiple locations to note new/changing log-ins or passwords, some notes about creating user names and passwords, Internet safety tips, locations to record software and hardware license numbers, home and business network settings, and more.
For the ultimate in online safety, follow these tips:
-- Forget the dictionary.
-- Never use the same password twice.
-- The longer your password, the longer it will take to crack.
-- Just "jam" on your keyboard to create an entirely random password.
-- Store your password off the computer.
With this book, create and keep unique and difficult passwords and log-in names with ease!
Inventors Quiz Card Game - Award Winning!
£8.99
History Heroes: Inventors quiz card game. An award winning game to educate & entertain:
- 40 of the most significant inventors in history on beautifully illustrated cards
- Win the cards by guessing the heroes from the facts read out from the cards
- Choose your level of fact from green to red: easiest to hard
- A great game for all ages and stages to play together
- Discover how much you know and learn what you don’t
Which inventor, most commonly linked with a peace prize, was the brains behind dynamite? The answer: Alfred Nobel
Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, received his well-known middle name as an 11th birthday gift from his father?
And, whilst most might know that Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing, how many realise that she is also credited as the inventor of the mathematical pie chart? Test yourself with these facts and many more in the game.
Test yourselves and learn about these inventors and all the other of the 40 fantastic inventors, each with their own card and seven fascinating facts. There are many ways of playing History Heroes: INVENTORS card game. Included in each game is a ‘how to play’ card and you can make up your own rules as long as everyone playing agrees to them! The aim is simple: you win the game by winning the cards and you win the cards by guessing/knowing the facts. You can use the images as clues and you can use the different levels of facts to make it as easy or as hard as you want to play the game. You can also play the game at different levels within the game so that all ages and stages can play together. The green facts are the easiest working down to the red facts, the most difficult. You can, of course, use the joker fact at the bottom, too, to overrule them all!
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7 x 1.8 cm
Item weight: 123g
Recommended age: 8 years – 80+
iPad Case - Horses
£19.95
This smart iPad Case is made from long lasting laminated cotton and features a delightful Horses print. The iPad case is fully padded and lined, perfect for keeping your iPad safe at all times.
Iris Hammamas Cotton Towel/Wrap
£22.00
Featured in Vogue UK Magazine
Everyone should own one of these stunning pure cotton beach towels as they're one of the most practical and versatile items you'll use this summer and beyond. They are the perfect gift for teenagers, kids and everyone who travels or loves the beach!
Hammamas are super absorbent, lightweight and fast drying and are simply life changing. Known as the 'Clever Cotton Towel' they are the perfect holiday and travel companion as they are super compact and can be used for anything including:
- beach or bathroom towel
- wrap or scarf
- stylish sarong
- baby wrap
- kids towel
- picnic rug
- tablecloth
- chair throw
- lightweight blanket
We say that once you've used a Hammamas you'll never use a traditional towel again!
The combination of premium quality Turkish cotton and traditional weaves and techniques create a product that is of the highest quality, that's soft, absorbent and lasts.
The Hammamas Original towels measure 180cm by 90cm and they are supplied pre washed and ready to use.
They are available in a rainbow of stunning colours and a smaller size for kids too.
It's Exam Time Carded Pocket Charm
£3.50
The charming text on the card reads:
IT'S EXAM TIME - May this good luck charm bring you the results you deserve
An exquisite Pewter charm mounted on luxury pearlescent card with silver foil accents printed onto the heart and dots and supplied with a silver gift envelope.
Simply peel off the charm to keep in your pocket or purse.
Made of Pewter in England
Card measures 88mm x 60mm
Jumbo Bag Paisley Park
£4.95
This fabulous jumbo storage bag has a lovely blue striped paisley park design. It is great for storing bedding, clothes and laundry or you can use it as a toy or boot tidy. It is made from recycled plastic bottles with metal zip fastening woven nylon handles.
It measures 55cm (length), 28cm (width), 48cm (height).
Jumbo Bag Paisley Rose
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This fabulous jumbo storage bag has a pretty paisley rose design. It is great for storing bedding, clothes and laundry or you can use it as a toy or boot tidy. It is made from recycled plastic bottles with metal zip fastening woven nylon handles.
It measures 55cm (length), 28cm (width), 48cm (height).
Jumbo Vintage World Map Storage Bag
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This fabulous jumbo storage bag has a lovely vintage world map design. It is extremely lightweight and ideal for keeping things dust free!
It is perfect for storing practically anthing including bedding, clothes, laundry, shoes .... and all of those cuddly toys! It can also be used for shopping and transporting items. Ideal for moving house!
It is eco-friendly as it has been made from recycled plastic bottles and has a metal zip fastening and woven nylon handles.
It measures 55cm (length), 28cm (width), 48cm (height).
Please see the other lovely designs available.
Keep Calm & Carry On Playing Cards
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Pack of vintage 'keep calm and carry on' red playing cards. Pack contains 52 playing cards and two jokers.
Kids Apple Green Hammamas Cotton Towel/Wrap
£12.00
Everyone should own one of these stunning stripped pure cotton beach towels as they're one of the most practical and versatile items you'll use this summer and beyond.
Hammamas are super absorbent, lightweight and fast drying and are simply life changing.
Known as the 'Clever Cotton Towel' they are the perfect holiday and travel companion as they are super compact and can be used for anything including:
- beach or bathroom towel
- wrap or scarf
- stylish sarong
- baby wrap
- kids towel
- picnic rug
- tablecloth
- chair throw
- lightweight blanket
We say that once you've used a Hammamas you'll never use a traditional towel again!
The combination of premium quality Turkish cotton and traditional weaves and techniques create a product that is of the highest quality, that's soft, absorbent and lasts.
The Hammamas Original towels measure 180cm by 90cm and they are supplied pre washed and ready to use.
They are available in a rainbow of stunning colours.
Kids Red Lunch Box with Star Print
£7.50
This red lunch box with a pink lid with blue star is perfect for a child's lunch or snack. It measures 21cm (length) x 14cm (width) x 7cm (depth).
Kids Yellow Hammamas Cotton Towel/Wrap
£12.00
Everyone should own one of these stunning pure cotton beach towels as they're one of the most practical and versatile items you'll use this summer and beyond. They are available in a rainbow of stunning colours and come in two different sizes for adults and kids making them an ideal gift for all ages.
Hammamas are super absorbent, lightweight and fast drying and are simply life changing.
Known as the 'Clever Cotton Towel' they are the perfect holiday and travel companion as they are super compact and can be used for anything including:
- beach or bathroom towel
- wrap or scarf
- stylish sarong
- baby wrap
- kids towel
- picnic rug
- tablecloth
- chair throw
- lightweight blanket
We say that once you've used a Hammamas you'll never use a traditional towel again!
The combination of premium quality Turkish cotton and traditional weaves and techniques create a product that is of the highest quality, that's soft, absorbent and lasts.
The Hammamas Original Kids towels measure 90cm x 50cm and they are supplied pre washed and ready to use.
Kings & Queens Quiz Card Game - Award Winning!
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History Heroes: KINGS & QUEENS. An award-winning quiz card game to educate & entertain:
- 40 key British Kings & Queens on their own, beautifully illustrated cards
- Win the cards by guessing the characters from the facts on the cards
- A great game for all ages and stages to play together
- Choose your level of fact from green to red: easiest to hard
- Discover how much you know and learn what you don’t
This fabulous KINGS & QUEENS quiz card game contains individual, beautifully illustrated cards of forty key British kings and queens from Alfred the Great to our present day queen, Elizabeth II.
Each card is illustrated to represent the individual monarch in history and shows their dates, her ‘house’ and seven gripping facts about them, including a joker fact about each character to surprise and/or entertain. Discover which monarch’s huge stomach exploded during his (oops, a bit of a clue there!) funeral, creating a terrible stench and who was described by one Victorian historian as ‘the most perfect character in history’.
The game also contains a card with the famous rhyme to help all players remember the order of all the kings and queens from 1066 to the present day.
There are many ways of playing the History Heroes: KINGS & QUEENS card game. We provide suggestions in the box on how to play and you can make up your own rules too if everyone playing agrees to them! The aim of any History Heroes game is simple: you win the game by winning the cards and you win the cards by guessing/knowing the facts. You can use the images as clues and you can use the different levels of facts to make it as easy or as hard as you want to play the game. Different people can play on different levels of fact within the same game so that all ages and stages can play together. The green facts are the easiest working down to the red facts, the most difficult. You can, of course, use the joker fact at the bottom, too, to overrule them all!
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7 x 1.8 cm
Itemweight: 123g
Recommended age: 8 years – 80+
Kitchen Rules Hanging Metal Sign
£5.95
Tired of telling the kids (or messy other half) to clean up in the kitchen? This quirky Kitchen Rules metal sign is perfect to get your point across!
Dimensions: Length: 28 cm Width: 20 cm
Kitten Basket Sewing Kit
£10.95
These little kittens are perfect for cat-lovers and anyone who would like (but isn't allowed) a cat. How much cuter than virtual pets are these three felt felines?
With pre-cut shapes in super-soft craft felt, they are very easy to sew - we've put an age guide of 6+ but judging by the reaction in the studio, we suspect they'll be a big hit with all ages.
The kit comes with instructions for turning the cardboard box into a basket and winding the embroidery thread into a little ball.
La Petite Rose A5 Notebook
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An original dotcomgiftshop design A5 notebook with pretty La Petite Rose flowers and lined paper.
La Petite Rose Glasses Case
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Keep your glasses safe with our pretty La Petite Rose design hard-shell protective glasses case with cleaning cloth and soft interior lining.
15cm x 6cm x 4cm.
La Petite Rose Glasses Cleaning Cloth
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You've got the La Petite Rose glasses case, now you can get a matching microfibre cloth! Printed with our classic floral design, the cloth comes in a handy plastic pouch - so it's perfect for gift giving too!
Cloth measures: 18cm x 15cm
La Petite Rose Lunch/Cool Bag
£4.95
Don't be fooled - this lovely La Petite Rose lunch bag isn't just a pretty face. It's inner is foil-insulated, has a zip enclosure and two strong carrying handles. This cool bag is fabulously practical! It is also made from recycled plastic bottles.
It is ideal for adults and children and perfect for school, work or picnics! It could also be used for transporting baby food and bottles too.
It has an easy wipe clean surface, zip closure and carrying handles and measures 21cm (length), 13cm (width) and 16cm (height).
La Petite Rose Mini Backpack
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This pretty la petite rose mini backpack is perfect for school, picnics, a day out at the beach and hiking and would make an ideal gift for any little girl.
It has a carrying handle and adjustable padded shoulder straps for comfort.
It has a padded back, zipped main compartment and small front pocket for easy access. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth.
It measures 21cm (length), 10cm (width), and 28cm (height).
La Petite Rose Pencils - Boxed Set of 6
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A boxed set of 6 HB La Petite Rose pencils in a La Petite Rose print box. Each graphite pencil has an eraser on the end for a practical as well as pretty addition to the pencil case.
Dimensions: Length: 19.5 cm, Width: 5.5 cm, Height: 1.5 cm
La Petite Rose Ring Binder
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Give the office a face lift with this pretty La Petite Rose ring binder! Studying? Pop those all important papers in some stylish stationery.
Dimensions: Length: 32 cm, Width: 26 cm, Height: 4 cm
La Petite Rose Solar Calculator
£6.95
This La Petite Rose design solar powered calculator is delightfully quirky and makes a small and light but stylish and extremely useful addition to a pencil case or desk. No batteries required as this is powered by a tiny photo voltaic tile.
Dimensions: Length: 6 cm Height: 12 cm
Ladybird Leggings
£11.00
These innovative, funky and adorable, super soft poppy red leggings with violet hearts and a ladybird on the bottom are an ideal gift for any active little one.
They are premium quality and machine washable, made from 75% combed cotton, 20% nylon and 5% elastane with an extra think waistband for comfort.
Available in sizes 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years and 2-3 Years. Please choose your preferred size option above.
Why not team them with the matching socks and bib available to make the perfect gift set!
Ladybird Reversible Bandana Bib
£6.00
This adorable 100% cotton reversible violet bandana bib with poppy red spots and one side and poppy red stripes on the other would make an ideal gift for any little one.
Why not team it with the matching leggings and socks available to make the cutest outfit!
Ladybird Socks - 2 Pack
£5.50
These adorable premium quality violet socks (2 pack) with violet with poppy red stripes and spots match our fabulous Ladybird Leggings and Bandana Bib.
They are made with 75% combed cotton, 20% nylon and 5% elastane and are machine washable.
They are available in sizes 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years and 2-4 Years. Please select your preferred size option above.
Lantern String Lighting Mixed
£25.00
These vibrant and colourful lantern string lights have been exquisitely handcrafted from SAA Paper (paper made from bamboo) and each of the 20 multi-coloured lanterns on this 3-4 metre string is a work of art in its own right.
These lights give out a warm ambient glow and would look delightful in any room in the house and can also be used, carefully, outside.
Each set comes with 3 spare bulbs.
We support Fair Trade.
Large Farmyard Rag Doll
£13.50
This fabulous handmade farmyard rag doll is new to our collection. He is dressed in green overalls with an embroidered red tractor on the front and red gingham shirt. He is also complete with boots, hat and blue scarf.
This lovely doll would make a great gift and a treasured friend for many years.
He measures 40cm (height) and is also available in a smaller size (19cm).
Large Mango Wood Noughts & Crosses
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Our traditional noughts and crosses set is carved by hand by talented artisans in Rajasthan. We have used sustainable mango wood, which has a warm patina of natural shades. The game has a timeless quality and makes a perfect gift and coffee table accessory.
2 x 25 x 25cm
Large Pink Dachshund Cushion Cover 60cm
£14.95
This funky vibrant cushion cover would brighten up any room in the house!
The fabric on the front of the cushion cover is pink with white spots and cute dachshund appliques and the fabric on the back is green with white spots.
It measures 60cm x 60cm and is also available in the same design with a pink front and a green back.
It is also available in a smaller size (40cm x 40cm).
Large Purple Babushka Notebook
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This fabulous large babushka doll note book includes 80 ruled pages approx. The stunning gold doll on the cover is decorated with flowers and paisley patterns.
The book is fantasic value and measures 13cm (length) x 18cm (height) x 1cm (depth).
Large Red Babushka Notebook
£2.95
This fabulous large red babushka doll note book includes 80 ruled pages approx. The stunning gold doll on the cover is decorated with flowers and paisley patterns.
The book is fantasic value and measures 13cm (length) x 18cm (height) x 1cm (depth).
Large Red Mushroom Lamp
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Manufactured & hand decorated in Germany
Heat resistant plastic
Low energy consumption
Dimensions: H30 x W34 cm
CE Certified
On/off switch on cable
UK plug
10w bulb included
Large Set of 3 Toy Storage Baskets
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We love this fabulous range of handmade raffia toy storage baskets with their vibrant colours and playful imaginative design. They make a bright and colourful storage solution for any home and are great for both kids and adults. They are large enough to store any child's favourite toys and will inevitable become part of their daily play too.
This set of 3 assorted storage baskets measures:
- Small Ice Cream Parlour: 30 x 26 x 36 cm
- Medium Pink House with Strawberries: 38 x 28 x 43 cm
- Large Theatre: 43 x 33 x 49 cm.
We love Rice DK's products as they combinine a great sense of style and colour with ethical production values.
Large Theatre Toy Storage Basket
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We love this fabulous range of handmade raffia toy storage baskets with their vibrant colours and playful imaginative design. They make a bright and colourful storage solution for any home and are great for both kids and adults. They are large enough to store any child's favourite toys and will inevitable become part of their daily play too.
Part of the 'GIRLS' set, this is the large size THEATRE design which measures 43 x 33 x 49 cm.
Please note that this design can also be purchased within a set of 3 assorted toy baskets of various sizes (see below).
We love RICE DK's products as they combinine a great sense of style and colour with ethical production values.
Large Yellow Babushka Notebook
£2.95
This fabulous large red babushka doll note book includes 80 ruled pages approx. The stunning gold doll on the cover is decorated with flowers and paisley patterns.
The book is fantasic value and measures 13cm (length) x 18cm (height) x 1cm (depth).
Latte Faux Fur Heart Cushion
£30.00
This Latte faux fur heart cushion has winter-white fur tips and light coffee roots, giving a lovely frosted look. Latte fits perfectly into so many settings, and co ordinates beautifully with a wide range of fabrics. It is filled with hollow fibre, has a non removable cover and is handmade in the UK.
It would look great as part of a scatter display, and measures 27cm (height) x 29cm (width).
Leaf Pewter Napkin Rings
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Superbly crafted with intricate detail these pewter napkin rings are really rather special.
Accurate replicas of native hardwood leaves are hand cast as napkin rings using a very special technique that preserves even the smallest details of the original leaves. Solid cast pewter. Beautifully gift boxed in luxury packaging with a foam inset for safe transit.
