Marionette - Morning star

Fish River crafts have specialised in the design and manufacture of fine wooden marionettes for more than 25 years. Their high quality string puppets are hand turned, carved and painted and are easy to use and very lifelike. They make a beautiful present for an older child or are equally at home on the dressing table of a younger child. This Morning Star marionette is one of my favourite pieces in our retail store - it is truly special. She is dressed in soft doe suede fabric that is delicately fringed and appointed with contrasting cape, belt and cuffs.

Intelliquest - Super spelling tutor

ntelliquest is a range of quiz and puzzle books with a unique interactive twist. Winner of the Educational Toy of the Year, enjoy working your way through each book using the Quizmo, a hand held computer that knows the answer to every question in every Intelliquest book. The Quizmo provides instant feedback on performance. Questions range in difficulty and there are over 200 questions in each book.

The Little Experience craft kits

Beautifully designed, creative craft kids for children to build, knit, stitch or create something very special. The larger kits offer a creative challenge to children right into the teenage years. Each kit comes complete with everything you need to make your creation, plus the packaging on many of the kits is then used to make an accessory for your new friend. 

Seedling - Paint your own Russian Dolls

Seedling of New Zealand create high quality craft and activity kits that give children the opportunity to explore their world and their abilities. The kits are packaged in eco friendly bags and boxes with window faces, so you can actually see what you are getting. They are definitely not a 'boxful of air' like some craft kits. Paint your own Russian Dolls - these hugely popular dolls are also known as nesting, babushka or matryoshka dolls. There are five dolls in the set that ‘nest' inside larger dolls. Also included are acrylic paints, paint brushes, coloured pencils, design template and instructions.

Fashion Angel series

Design fashions wherever you go with the Fashion Design Sketch Book! It includes a pad of fashion 'croquis' (outline sketches), markers, mini color pencils, sharpener and eraser. To help you in your quest to become the next famous runway designer, also included is a style guide with fashion styles and terms used by the pros. You can save your portfolio and specs in the inside pocket. It's perfect for a fashion designer on the go and extremely popular as a birthday pick for older girls.

Thinkfun - Hoppers

Kids will love this humorous game design featuring wide-eyed green frogs on a lime green lily pad. Players set up the board according to the pictures on each challenge card, then "leap frog" all the green frogs until only the red frog remains. Small and compact, this family-friendly game will keep children endlessly entertained on long road trips or rainy days.  

Djeco - Art by Numbers

Djeco of France use artists as the foundation for their high quality children's art and craft kits. They are exquisitely illustrated and packaged, making them ideal gifts. The instruction booklets are easy to follow as they contain high quality pictures rather than words. Art by Numbers sets are exquisitely illustrated and include pictures on hard cardboard stock, 8 felt brushpens and an illustrated booklet. The finished artworks can be framed and treasured as the masterpieces they are. 

Sigg Water Bottle

Sigg - the original Swiss bottle and the brand leader for comprehensive, high-quality drinking systems for leisure and sports use. Absolutely leak proof, even with carbonated drinks. Unbeatably tough and light, and taste neutral. Perfect for school lunch boxes.  

Webkinz

Webkinz are a collection of plush toys with a difference. Each Webkinz pet comes with a unique tag containing a secret code to open Webkinz World; a fun, interactive and safe learning environment for children. Once inside Webkinz World children adopt and name their pet and are then invited into a virtual world where they can learn to care for a pet, share time with their friends and most importantly, use their imaginations.  

Green Toys - Eco Friendly Frisbee

Green Toys make classic children's toys, with a very modern twist. They are constructed from recycled plastic with the main ingredient being the humble plastic milk bottle! They are made in the USA, from local materials, so the carbon footprint is further reduced through the decreased transport requirements. You won't believe how incredibly strong and sturdy the products are. Eco Saucer - this flying disc is wickedly cool! It has an awesome flying action, weight 130 grams, circumference 24cm .