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We Love Wheelybugs
By Lucy Phillips on 29/05/2011 15:09:50
Shortlisted in our Best 3-5 years Toy Design
Bumble Bee Wheelybug from Hippychick
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Christmas gifts: Dream Dozen
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 13/12/2011 16:55:40
This year's selection of Christmassy covetables, chosen by the Toy Retailers Associations
Moshling Tree House Vivid, £18.99
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A few of Belle & Boo's favourite things...
By Fiona McKim on 23/05/2012 10:28:15
The winners of Best Online Toy & Gift Retailer showcase the products they love
Perfectly capturing childhood innocence, charming illustrations of Belle and her rabbit Boo can be found clambering all over this subtly nostalgic collection.The Birthday Surprise, £11The delightfully illustrated picture book debut of Belle & Boo founder Mandy Sutcliffe.
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Junior meets crafter Christine Leech
By Amanda Pauley on 14/05/2013 12:12:30
Christine lets us into her unique world of Wizard of Oz inspired toys
Love of theatre is where the story of The Wizard Of Oz began. Author L Frank Baum was infatuated by the stage, so it was fitting that his fabulous story became a musical stage show on Broadway, and a memorable movie loved by millions.Whether you are an admirer of the mischievous ...
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Toyella's Favourites
By Lucy Phillips on 27/05/2011 17:11:42
Top 10 favourite Toyella toys hand picked by Carl Shaw owner of Toyella
SIBIs Max wooden ride-on car £89.99
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Colour Crazy
By Lucy Phillips on 02/06/2011 11:56:46
See the Limited Edition colours available for the Mini Mirco Scooters Highly Commended in our Best Classic Toy
The Limited Edition Mini Micro Scooters are available in three funky colour combinations: Neon Yellow, Blue and Orange.
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Award-winning designer: Jessica Graham
By Junior on 01/12/2010 00:00:00
Jessica Graham, the Best New Children’s Product award winner, has designed a wonderful Deer cushion based on her childhood toys
. The stylish and colourful Deer was inspired by one of Jessica’s childhood toys. The Deer cushion costs £29.50 from Jessica Graham.
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Shop 'til you drop from Delhi to New York
By Junior on 15/08/2011 15:58:48
Look at these must-have holidays for shopaholics from the tantalising scent of spices from Delhi's market stalls to the world's greatest toy store in New York
’s grotto and toy stands. In front of the cathedral is the largest selection of stalls selling mulled wine and Lebkuchen – iced gingerbread hearts. In Copenhagen, Denmark, the Tivoli Gardens theme park hosts a fairytale market selling knitwear. There’s also
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Junior meets designer Donna Wilson
By Amanda Pauley on 24/01/2013 12:06:16
From four-eyed bunnies to squirrel-foxes, Donna lets us into her unique world of quirky handcrafted toys
Designer Of The Year at the British Design Awards in 2010.Her latest project is a delightful book of craft projects entitled 'Creative Creatures' (Kingfisher, £9.99). Her toy story began on a farm in Aberdeenshire, where she spent her time playing
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Good old fashioned games
By Judith Eagle on 02/10/2012 14:09:00
If you’re nostalgic for simple childhood pleasures, nurture your child’s imagination with spontaneous back-to-basics activities rather than expensive toys or a structured schedule of events. Try some of these more traditional play ideas
. It’s the only space in the UK to celebrate British children’s literature and it’s sole aim is to spark the imagination of both parent and child. For further details, visit www.sevenstories.org.ukProvide classic toysYour child’s imagination can only
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