Activity Books for Children

These DIY cardboard birds of paradise from Studio Roof look stunning in any room of the house - not just your kids rooms!

Children will have fun making these colourful birds, and they'll be proud to decorate their rooms with them too. Pick just one, or create a whole avery.

A perfect stocking filler, or birthday party gift.

• 3D object to build, comes flatpacked
• Made of recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable inks;
• Dimensions when built:
• Gili: 23 x 7 x 27 cm
  
• Rani: 23 x 7 x 27 cm
• Flores: 18 x 7 x 37 cm
  
• Obi: 22 x 6 x 22 cm (largest of 2 birds)
• 2 x B4 sheet with pieces to pop out and assemble;
• Assembly instructions can be found on the inside of the packaging.

These DIY cardboard insects from Studio Roof look stunning in any room of the house - not just your kids rooms!

Children will have fun making these colourful insects, and they'll be proud to decorate their rooms with them too. Pick just one, or create a whole bug collection.

A perfect stocking filler, or birthday party gift.

• 3D object to build, comes flatpacked
• Made of recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable inks;
• Dimensions when built:
• Giant Scarab Beetle: 12 x 9 x 29 cm
• Grasshopper: 14 x 7 x 29 cm
• Giant Stag Beetle: 14 x 8 x 37 cm
• Rhinoceros Beetle: 13 x 9 x 33 cm
• Japanese Beetle: 12 x 7 x 31 cm
• Giant Butterfly: 36 x 7 x 24 cm
• Giant Dragonfly: 47 x 8 x 36 cm
• Giant Lady Beetle: 13 x 7 x 29 cm
• 2 x A4 sheet with pieces to pop out and assemble;
• Assembly instructions can be found on the inside of the packaging.

New to the Usborne Minis series, this little book is filled with charming illustrations of 60 different types of flowers to spot. Perfect to pop in a backpack when out on an adventure, or simply for around the garden.

Short descriptions provide extra information, and children can keep track of the flowers they have seen using the stickers to fill in the spotters chart inside.

Details:

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 04/04/2019
ISBN: 9781474952163
Illustrated: Full colour
Pages: 24
Dimensions: 150 x 114mm

The fun colouring book has 36 pages to colour, featuring all 35 of the dinosaurs in the Button & Squirt flash card set, and an extra page with a few of the favourites featured together.

Each Page features a dinosaur, their name and the letter or number to go with it (on the number pages you get the same amount of dinosaurs as the number)

• A5 Sized
• Printed in the UK on recycled paper stock with veg based ink.
  
• Featuring Button & Squirts original illustrations.

Brighten up any window with these statically charged reusable window clings from Makii

Stick them on bedroom windows, car windows, mirrors, shower screens or any smooth clean surface.

Simply stick them on, and cleanly peel off when done. Each sticker is reusable.

Choose from Farm or Vehicles.

Each pack contains 50 window clings

Includes:

• Packet size: 20.3x25.4x10
• Ages: 3+

From rockets to robots, monkeys to monsters and lots more, find out how to draw everything you’ve ever wanted to by following the simple step-by-step instructions in these inspirational draw-in books from Usborne.

Young children will feel a real sense of achievement mastering the simple drawing activities in this book. Includes plenty of space in the book for practising your own drawings. A fun pastime that adults are sure to enjoy, too!

Choose from:

• Step-by-step Drawing Book
• Step-by-step Drawing Dinosaurs Book
• Step-by-step Drawing Animals Book

40 pages of bug facts, colouring and activities, all featuring Button & Squirts original illustrations.

The book introduces you to some of the amazing bugs that you can find across Britain, including:

• 7 Spot Ladybird
• Black Garden Ant
  
• Honeybee
  
• Bloody nosed beetle
  
• Common Blue Butterfly
  
• Common Wasp
  
• Zebra Jumping Spider
  
• White Lipped Snail
  
• Scalloped Oak Moth
  
• Leopard Slug
  
• Common Green Grasshopper
  
• Common Woodlouse
  

For each bug there is a fact file page its name, its scientific name, when and where you can find them, what they eat, how big they are and a fun fact. As well as the Button & Squirt illustration, you'll also find a colouring page - so you can create your own version too. 

The book also includes a 'This book belongs to' page, face and pictures of lots of bugs you might spot, a butterfly lifecycle, a ladybird lifecycle, a bug hunt list, a wordsearch, a dot to dot, how to create an insect hotel and moth trap and a how many can you see counting and colouring activity.

A fun way to learn about the bugs around us. The A5 size makes it easy to carry around with you on a walk, and the wire binding makes it easy to lay flat for colouring and for flicking through to the bird you want to look at.

Printed on recycled paper using vegetable based inks

Get crafty this Christmas and create memories you can treasure for years to come with these DIY Wooden ornaments that your children can colour themselves!

Use markers, paint or whatever you like to give these ornament the look you fancy.

It’s a mindful activity for adults, and a fun activity for kids to do!

• 11 different laser cut ornaments
• Sizes vary from 11cm high and 4cm width
• Presented in a red velvet giftbag
• Pens / Paint not included

Get 3 times the fun with these sets of 3 insects from Studio Roof to make and display - stunning in any room of the house - not just your kids rooms!

Children will have fun making these colourful insects, and they'll be proud to decorate their rooms with them too. Pick just one set, or create a whole bug collection.

A perfect stocking filler, or birthday party gift.

• 3D object to build, comes flatpacked
• Made of recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable inks;
• Dimensions when built (size of largest insect):
• Honey Bees: 24 x 6 x 15 cm
• Dragon Flies: 21 x 11 x 21 cm
• Butterflies: 19 x 9 x 15 cm
• 2 x A4 sheet with pieces to pop out and assemble;
• Assembly instructions can be found on the inside of the packaging.

Create amazing colourful paper planes thanks to this set from Jar Melo.

This Amazing Origami Animal Pilots set guides children through the creation of 35 paper planes, with 7 different designs. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the fun colourful paper planes. They also come with pilot stickers to complete the design.

Great for children's parties, stocking fillers or just indoor fun.

• 35 paper plane sheets - 7 different animal-themed designs
• Pilot stickers
• Step by step instructions
• 3 years +

Create amazing colourful paper planes thanks to this set from Jar Melo.

This Amazing Origami Animal Pilots set guides children through the creation of 28 colourful origami sheets and 4 sheets of stickers to created your animals. Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete the fun colourful animals. 

Great for children's parties, stocking fillers or just indoor fun.

• 28 paper sheets to create 
• Pilot stickers
• Step by step instructions to create: bear, hen, whale, penguin, elephant, bird and owl.
• 3 years +

Toys you can make yourself! Soar through the sky with this DIY sail boat kit from Studio Roof.

Give yourself wings and enjoy a unique adventure. The wind in your hair, the sound of the engines, the breath taking view… your imagination will take you to wonderful places past the horizon.

• 3D object to build, comes flatpacked;
• Made of recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable inks;
• Dimensions when built up:
• Sea Plane: 25 x 19 x 38 cm
• Bi-Plane: 22 x 10 x 32 cm
• 3 x B5 sheet with 19 pieces to pop out and assemble;
• Assembly instructions can be found on the inside of the packaging.

Enjoy a day by the sea and identify 60 different types of shore life, from puffins and basking sharks to sea holly and hermit crabs. The pages are ordered by location, showing animals, fish and plants you might find on sand and pebble beaches, among the rocks, in shallow water and near cliffs.

Short descriptions provide extra information, and children can keep track of the animals and plants they have seen using the stickers to fill in the spotters chart inside.

Details

• Author: Usborne
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
  
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781474974981
  
• Illustrated: Full colour
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 150x115mm

The perfect way to spend some quality time with your children in the run up to Christmas.

Learn how to create twelve different Christmas decorations with this festive paper crafts kit.

Includes 50 sheets of colourful patterned paper and a book with step-by-step instructions for making hanging ornaments, paper chains, a paper wreath, angel and lots more.

Have fun on a woodland wander with this fun little book from Usbourne. From trees and fungi to birds and bugs, it's packed with different plants and animals for children to spot. Perfect to pop in a backpack when out on an adventure.

Short descriptions provide extra information, and children can keep track of the animals and plants they have seen using the stickers to fill in the spotters chart inside.

Details

• Author: Usborne
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
  
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781474975001
  
• Illustrated: Full colour
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 150x115mm

50 cards packed with fun mazes to solve, each with its own theme. The cards are wipe-clean and come with a pen, so you can write and rub out as many times as you want. Ideal for long journeys, holidays or any time kids get bored.

The convenient format fits neatly into a bag or backpack, for hours of engaging screen-free entertainment on the go.

• Author: Usborne
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Format: Hardback
• Publication Date: 08/08/2019
• ISBN: 9781474952828
• Illustrated: Full colour
  
• Pages: 50
• Dimensions: 154x98mm

Enjoy exploring our watery worlds with this fun little book from Usbourne, identifying different plants and animals that live near ponds, rivers and canals. Perfect to pop in a backpack when out on an adventure.

Short descriptions provide extra information, and children can keep track of the animals and plants they have seen using the stickers to fill in the spotters chart inside.

Details

• Author: Usborne
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
  
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781474975018
  
• Illustrated: Full colour
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 150x115mm

The fun colouring book has 36 pages to colour, featuring all of the animals of the deep in the Button & Squirt flash card set.

Each Page features an animal and their name.

• A5 Sized
• Printed in the UK on recycled paper stock with veg based ink.
  
• Featuring Button & Squirts original illustrations.

Over 100 pages of write-on, tear-off paper and pencil games for little children to play with a companion of any age.

Simple games and concepts combined with lively illustrations make it ideal for journeys, holidays, play-dates or family time.

The convenient format fits neatly into a bag or backpack, for hours of engaging screen-free entertainment on the go.

• Author: Usborne
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781474952125
  
• Illustrated: Full colour
  
• Pages: 100
• Dimensions: 220x174mm

A fun all-in-one Traffic themed activity set from Makii, all in a handy travel sized pack.

Colour in the large transport scene, decorate your windows with the 25 different transport related stickers, or let your kids decorate themselves with the tattoos included.

Perfect for travel, rainy days or just when your children are feeling a little creative. A great party bag filler too!

• 13.5 x 100 cm colouring picture
• 25 window stickers + background (A4)
• 1 x tattoo sheet

This beautifully illustrated little guide from Usbourne Books will help children identify all kinds of butterflies when they're out and about. From Red Admirals to Swallowtails - there's more than you may think!

Short descriptions provide extra information, and children can keep track of the butterflies they have seen using the stickers to fill in the spotters chart inside.

Details

• Author: Usborne
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
  
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781474974998
  
• Illustrated: Full colour
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 150x115mm

Amidst endless apps and computer games, there is still an important place for simple yet engaging games, played with just a piece of paper and a pencil.

Whether your battery's flat, you're suffering from 'screen fatigue', or you just prefer traditional games, this write-in, tear-off pad is for you, featuring over one hundred games to play.

Perfect to play at home as a family, to keep entertained when travelling or that dreaded time when waiting for feed in restaurants!

• Author: Usborne
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 01/06/2015
• ISBN: 9781409581352
• B-Code: B019289
• Illustrated: Full colour
• Pages: 204
• Dimensions: 190x150mm

A boredom-busting activity tear-off pad designed especially for children to take on their travels. Children will want to take this jam-packed pad everywhere with them.

Jam-packed with things to do, including puzzles to solve, doodles to draw, games to play, new words to learn and over 150 stickers.

All the puzzles, mazes and colouring tasks are set in popular holiday destinations around the world and feature holiday experiences from catching a plane to applying suncream. Puzzle answers and solutions are given at the back of the book.

Take on a train, on a plane, in the car or whenever you head off on an adventure.

• Author: Simon Tudhope
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 01/06/2013
• ISBN: 9781409561910
• B-Code: B008782
• Pages: 204
• Dimensions: 190x150mm

Calling all dinosaur enthusiasts! Create a stunning poster and learn about dinos with this fun kit from Poppik.

Stick the 35 large stickers onto the poster to create their own work of art.

Unfold the large poster and stick all kinds of dinosaurs on it - A numbered code makes it easy to recognize the right place for each animal.

All animals are named and classified according to the period they lived: Triassic, Cretaceous or Jurassic.

• Contains: 1 poster (1 m x 68 cm) + 32 stickers
• All ages from 5 years old
• Stickers are removable
• Design: Clémence Dupont
• Age 5 +

Winner Junior Design Awards 2020 Silver Best Creative Play (Crafts)

A pack of 50 wipe-clean cards with brain-teasing maths puzzles to solve.

Puzzles include "missing angles", "honeycomb number game", "missing symbols" and "cross number", with all the answers given on separate cards. Includes a wipe-clean pen to write on the wipeable cards, and a scribble card for workings out.

The convenient format fits neatly into a bag or backpack, for hours of engaging screen-free entertainment on the go.

Recommended Age 6+

• Author: Usborne
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
• Format: Hardback
• Publication Date: 08/08/2019
• ISBN: 9781409524243
• Illustrated: Full colour
  
• Pages: 50
• Dimensions: 156x100mm

Toys you can make yourself! Sail the seas with this DIY sail boat kit from Studio Roof.

With your hands at the helm, any destination is within your reach. The wind in your hair, the sound of the engines, the breathtaking view… whether you are sailing or flying, your imagination will take you to wonderful places past the horizon.

• 3D object to build, comes flatpacked;
• Made of recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable inks;
• Dimensions when built up: 27 x 7 x 28 cm;
• 3 x B5 sheet with 19 pieces to pop out and assemble;
• Assembly instructions can be found on the inside of the packaging.

Toys you can make yourself! Take these stunning DIY vintage cars for a ride with this fun kit from Studio Roof.

Make them, with them, or put them on a shelf and show them off. 

A perfect stocking filler, or birthday party gift.

• 3D object to build, comes flatpacked
• Made of recycled cardboard and printed with vegetable inks;
• Dimensions when built:
• e-type: 16 x 5 x 4 cm
  
• Rolls Royce: 16 x 5 x 5 cm
• Mustang: 16 x 5 x 5 cm
• 2 x B6 sheet with pieces to pop out and assemble;
• Assembly instructions can be found on the inside of the packaging.