Christmas Festive Faves
– Updated for 2025 –
Christmas will be here before you know it, and finding the right gift for every child can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we’ve created Festive Faves; a handpicked selection of toys and games that promise both fun and developmental benefits. With a variety of play styles and interests covered, you are sure to find the perfect gift for all the children on your list this Christmas.
Mighty Wheels 10” Mighty Fire Truck – Light & Sounds
This action packed fire truck is ready for rescue missions, with flashing lights, realistic sounds and a working water pump that brings play to life. Children will love squirting water from the hose and creating daring firefighter adventures, with the extendable ladder and 4-wheel drive adding hands-on fun and sparking imaginative play and problem-solving. Durable and built for energetic play, the Mighty Fire Truck makes a great gift and will provide hours of active entertainment.
Butterfly Garden
Insect Lore’s Butterfly Garden lets children experience the magic of metamorphosis first-hand. Over 3-5 weeks, caterpillars grow, form chrysalides and emerge as butterflies before being released into the wild. The kit includes a pop-up mesh habitat, feeding pipette, instructions and a caterpillar voucher, giving children everything they need to look after their little friends. Observing the transformation sparks curiosity, responsibility and a love of nature, while offering a hands-on lesson in life-cycles and biology. An educational gift that lasts well beyond Christmas.
Tie-Dye Dotz
Perfect for creative kids, Tie-Dye Dotz offers a fun, mess free way to enjoy the magic of tie-dye. Using colourful dye Dotz and the dropper, watch patterns spread and mix on fabric, creating unique designs with ease. Children will love experimenting with colour choices and proudly showing off their results. With simple instructions, gloves and all the essentials included, Tie-Dye Dotz is a gift that inspires artistic confidence and keeps little hands busy – an ideal choice for rainy days, school holidays and festive family crafting sessions.
Adventures Of Monkey™ Monkey Plush
Adventures Of Monkey™ Activity & Affirmation Book
Monkey Mood Boosters ‘I AM’ Affirmation Deck
This mindful collection helps children explore feelings and build confidence in a fun and supportive way. The cuddly Monkey plush toy makes a comforting companion, while the Activity & Affirmation Book gives creative ideas to nurture emotional awareness. Completing the set is a positive “I AM” affirmation card deck, encouraging resilience and self-belief. A really thoughtful gift that combines play with emotional wellbeing.
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike
A perfect first step into the world of cycling, the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike helps children build confidence and coordination while having fun on the move. Lightweight and easy to carry, it’s great for adventures at the park, on holiday, or even a quick ride around the garden. With an adjustable seat and handlebars, it grows with your child, supporting balance, steering, and independence before they transition to pedals. A brilliant way to keep little ones active and smiling this Christmas
HUE Animation Toolbox
A complete set for young creators to bring stories to life through stop-motion animation. It includes an HD camera, clay for modelling, wooden tools, a storyboard, guidebook and activity sheets, giving children everything they need to start making films straight away. They can follow step-by-step projects or experiment freely, learning storytelling, patience and technical skills along the way. Compact, easy to set up and very engaging, the perfect gift for budding filmmakers.
The Amazing Waxidoodles
Colourful, mess-free kits that let children twist, press and shape soft wax strips into pictures and 3D models. These sets help children develop fine motor skills, hand strength, creativity and an understanding of letter and shape formation. Reusable, open-ended and complete with a board that can be used as a work surface or to showcase finished creations, Waxi Doodles make a lovely hands-on, imaginative gift that is sure to delight on Christmas morning.
Mood Bears
Comforting companions that help children understand and express their feelings. Each of the colourful bears represents a different emotion, from happy and calm to sad or silly, and comes with a special poem and access to online resources to help children explore their emotions. With friendly faces and stitched paw prints, these huggable friends encourage emotional awareness, self-expression and imaginative play; a thoughtful gift for supporting wellbeing all year round.