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Rather than waste wood with visual imperfections Lanka Kade has worked with the Sri Lankan artisian makers to repurpose what would be waste wood into colourful fun wooden figures.

These bags include 8 colourfully painted animals, all the colours of the rainbow.

Children will love stacking, sorting, balancing and playing with this set of 8 chunky wooden animals. Perfect for hours of open ended play.

All of the sets are completely random - animals can't be guaranteed, you are only guaranteed the rainbow of colours. One set it may have an orange giraffe, another a green one!

Details:

• Painted all over with a colourful design
  
• Includes 8 animals, 1 of each colour; red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, purple and pink
• Animals will vary and cannot be specified
• Supplied in a net bag which can be used to store them once playtime is over
• Super chunky size - each animal is 25mm thick, they are the same size the other Lanka Kade animals that Little Nutkins stock
• Made from eco friendly wood which would otherwise have gone to waste
• Perfect for small world play, story sacks and more
• Suitable from 10 months plus. We recommend a play age of 1-5 years

These fair trade wooden animals are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka from sustainably sourced rubber wood and non toxic paints. Blemishes should be expected, these are part of the beauty of a natural wood product. Due to them being fully painted, if bashed or dropped they will be susceptible to general wear and tear.

This is the Mini Beast Story bag PLUS a snail and a grasshopper - to create the full Lanka Kade minibeast collection.

This colourful set of 8 fun mini beasts figures is perfect for little hands. Play, stack and sort these chunky wooden animals then store them in the included net bag for safe keeping.

A perfect gift, an introduction to Lanka Kade figures or just an addition to an existing collection.

This set of 8 mini beast figures:

• Includes a ladybird, spider, beetle, butterfly, caterpillar PLUS snail and grasshopper
• Painted on both sides with a colourful design showing a natural wood grain edge
• Comes with a complimentary net bag which can be used to store them once playtime is over
  
• Super chunky size - each dinosaur is 25mm thick - perfect for small hands. And not too delicate to worry about.
• Made from eco friendly wood
• Perfect for small world play, story sacks and more

These fair trade wooden dinosaurs are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka from sustainably sourced rubber wood and non toxic paints. Blemishes should be expected, these are part of the beauty of a natural wood product.

This colourful set of 6 fun sea creature figures is perfect for little hands. Play, stack and sort these chunky wooden animals then store them in the included net bag for safe keeping.

A perfect gift, an introduction to Lanka Kade figures or just an addition to an existing collection.

This set of 6 sealife figures:

• Includes a blue tang, clownfish, whale, jellyfish, walrus & puffin
• Painted on both sides with a colourful design showing a natural wood grain edge
• Comes with a complimentary net bag which can be used to store them once playtime is over
  
• Super chunky size - each dinosaur is 25mm thick - perfect for small hands. And not too delicate to worry about.
• Made from eco friendly wood
• Perfect for small world play, story sacks and more
• These bags have been created by Little Nutkins, using Lanka Kade figures, so the bag is a little different to Lanka Kades own sets.

These fair trade wooden dinosaurs are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka from sustainably sourced rubber wood and non toxic paints. Blemishes should be expected, these are part of the beauty of a natural wood product.

This colourful set of 6 fun dinosaur figures is perfect for little hands. Play, stack and sort these chunky wooden animals then store them in the included net bag for safe keeping.

A perfect gift, an introduction to Lanka Kade figures or just an addition to an existing collection.

This set of 6 Dinosaurs:

• Painted on both sides with a colourful design showing a natural wood grain edge
• Includes a spinosaurus, iguanadon, pteranodon, Velociraptor, Utahraptor and dilophosaurus
• Comes with a complimentary organza bag which can be used to store them once playtime is over
• Super chunky size - each dinosaur is 25mm thick - perfect for small hands. And not too delicate to worry about.
• Made from eco friendly wood
• Perfect for small world play, story sacks and more
• These bags have been created by Little Nutkins, using Lanka Kade figures, so the bag is a little different to Lanka Kades own sets.

These fair trade wooden dinosaurs are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka from sustainably sourced rubber wood and non toxic paints. Blemishes should be expected, these are part of the beauty of a natural wood product.

This new extension set from waytoplay contains six straight road parts : two parking lots with icons, pedestrian crossings and shark teeth.

The waytoplay road parts are printed on both sides. To add to your waytoplay sets for even more fun. Simply expand your waytoplay motorway with eight road parts.

Features

• Flexible, durable road toy
• Includes four curves, two straight parts (pedestrian crossing and parking) and two crossed road parts.
• Can be used on almost any surface, inside or outside
• Easy to connect parts
• Encourages imaginative play
• Great to combine with other toys
• Packaging is fully recyclable.

More about Waytoplay

Waytoplay road segments are made of 100% child safe, durable, hygienic rubber compound. They conform to the highest European EN-71 norm for toys. All resources used are sourced in Germany.

Waytoplay offers fun without wires, wi-fi or screens. They believe in the creative force of children. With your child in the driving seat, the road segments let the imagination pave the way to adventure. Why don't these sets include maps or designs for tracks? customers sometimes ask. Their answer is simple: we do that on purpose. We believe that there are no rules, no standards for how to play - any is way is your Waytoplay.

The rich creativity and imagination in any child is best stimulated with open ended toys. Toys that have no set goal, target or result.

Encourage your little ones to keep their play areas clean with this gorgeous Moover Cleaning Set.

Sweep, wipe, dust, brush and spray with all the accessories included. You can even fill up the spray bottle with water for an authentic experience.

Have fun teaching children how to tidy up and clean with this traditional wooden toy.

Includes:

• Dust pan & brush
• Sweeping brush
• Spray Bottle
• Cloth
• Mop
• A handy tidy rack to hang all equipment

Product information:

• 3 years + 
• No assembly required
• 69cm high x 20cm wide

Inspire and entertain little ones with this fabulous wooden music table from Classic World.

The set includes 6 different instruments to inspire and engage children for hours. Beat the drums, ring the bell, strum the xylophone or make gentle sounds with the triangle.

Beautifully constructed to a high standard, this children’s music set encourages hand to eye coordination as well as the early development of musical skills. Most importantly, fun is guaranteed.

• 18 months +
• 12 pieces included
• 50 x 29 x 27cm

Inspire future rock stars with this beautiful wooden guitar from Classic World. 

The colourful keys on the handle create different notes and light up when playing. Little ones can even pretend to strum the guitar so it feels like the real thing.

There are also buttons to adjust the volumes, choose different sound effects and play various tunes.

The guitar even comes with a strap!

• 3 years +
• 56 x 20 x 4cm
• Requires 3 x AA batteries

You'll get hooked on this fun fishing game from Petit Collage!

Unique neon inks make this design driven game a delightfully fun and bright addition to your collection. Roll the die to determine your next move! Great learning game for colour recognition and promoted hand/eye coordination.

So many fish to catch!
Be careful not to get the boot or you'll lose your turn

• Recommended for 2-4 players of ages 3+
• Set includes 10 fish, 2 fishing rods, and 1 multi-coloured die
• All pieces are stored in a wooden box measuring 10" W x 6.5" L x 2" H

This little kit from Den Kit Co contains a bug-pot with magnifier-lid, allowing a closer inspection of the captured mini-beast inside.

An illustrated bug-spotter card offers further information on how to identify your bug - and the role these tiny creatures play in our ecosystem. All contained within a reusable jute bag, ready to take on mini-beast adventure in your back garden, the park, the beach or just the nearest rock to peer beneath.

Set Contains

• Bug Pot
• Bug Spotter Card
• Jute Storage Bag

Safety

Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Recommended for children aged 6 plus. Adult supervision required.

Teach them essential life skills with these mini kits from The Den Kit Co. Contains two lengths of cord to practise on, a guide to six of the most important knots to master, plus a handy bag to keep them together - making a useful and diverting little kit for any young explorer.

How to tie 6 essential knots guide
An easy-to-follow pictorial and written guide to six of the most important and useful beginners knots.

Cordage
Two 1m length pieces of polypropylene cordage in different colours for easy differentiation when knot tying.

Mini Hessian Bag
The perfect size for your mini kit, this useful natural hessian drawstring bag keeps everything where it should be.

Set Contains:

• Two 1m length pieces of polypropylene cord
• How to tie 6 essential knots guide
• Hessian Storage Bag

Safety

Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years due to long cordage. Strangulation hazard Adult supervision necessary. Recommended for children 6+.

We love the simplicity but sheer genius of these activity cards from Happy Little Doers.

This unique, 24 double-sided number flash card pack is perfect to help your little ones get to grip with numbers.

The concept is simple; high contrast black and white, with no colour to minimise distraction and aid learning. The font is in a bold sans serif font for ease of legibility.

The pack consists of  2 x set of 0-9 number cards. The back of one set has corresponding number of dots. And the other set has the written version of the number - to help with spelling and association.

The pack also contains a plus, minus, times, divide and equals symbol, providing longevity of learning by making simple sums! As well as a card with all the numbers from 0-110. The pack has 8 fun ways to play with the numbers, helping to learn in a fun and engaging way.

Their modern style and lasting finish means they can be used right through primary school.

Packaging:

The cards are printed on FSC durable paper stock, with a matt laminated finish so they can be wiped clean. The rounded edges making them safe and perfect for little hands. The ink used is 100% eco-friendly and entirely plant-based, manufactured from renewable sources.

Specification:

• The box is 125mm wide x 165mm length x 22mm depth.
• Each card is A6 105mm x 148mm.
• Approx total weight 192g.
• **Pencils not included**

Be the first child to ever cook in outer space with this fun 10 piece unisex tin kitchen set from Floss & Rock.

Includes: 2 cups, coffee pot and lid, 2 plates, a pan, oven dish, a whisk and spatula. 

The sturdy cardboard carry case doubles up as a reusable storage box and as a play cooker!

With holographic details on the front of the box and bright colours throughout this makes the perfect gift for boys and girls!

• Size: 17x9.5x17.5cm
• Recommended Age: 3+

This stylish changing bag from Baby Bites is the ultimate multi-tasker! It comes with a shoulder strap that can be clipped onto the handle of your pram making it easy to transport and access.

This large waterproof bag has 4 inside pockets and 4 outer pockets, as well as a large central storage area - Perfect for keeping nappies, bottles, a change of clothes, your phone and all the other essentials. It also makes a great flight bag or even laptop bag when you've done with the nappies!

Features:

• 4 outside pockets and a zipped compartment (perfect for phones and keys)
• Large inside area with 4 handy pockets.
• Carry handle and separate shoulder strap
• Shoulder strap clips onto pram handlebars
• Practical wipe clean fabric
• Perfect as carry on baggage
• Also fab size for a laptop or gym bag when you're done using it as a changing bag!

Available in 4 colours

• Measurements: 48 X 36 cm
• Materials: 100% polyester canvas material
• Wash: Machine wash gentle cycle at 30º Max. / Not to use bleach / Do not tumble dry / Do not iron

This stylish changing bag from Baby Bites is the ultimate multi-tasker! It comes with a shoulder strap that can be clipped onto the handle of your pram making it easy to transport and access.

This large waterproof bag has 4 inside pockets and 4 outer pockets, as well as a large central storage area - Perfect for keeping nappies, bottles, a change of clothes, your phone and all the other essentials. It also makes a great flight bag or even laptop bag when you've done with the nappies!

Features:

• 4 outside pockets and a zipped compartment (perfect for phones and keys)
• Large inside area with 4 handy pockets.
• Carry handle and separate shoulder strap
• Shoulder strap clips onto pram handlebars
• Practical wipe clean fabric
• Perfect as carry on baggage
• Also fab size for a laptop or gym bag when you're done using it as a changing bag!

Available in 4 colours

• Measurements: 48 X 36 cm
• Materials: 100% polyester canvas material
• Wash: Machine wash gentle cycle at 30º Max. / Not to use bleach / Do not tumble dry / Do not iron

This stylish changing bag from Baby Bites is the ultimate multi-tasker! It comes with a shoulder strap that can be clipped onto the handle of your pram making it easy to transport and access.

This large waterproof bag has 4 inside pockets and 4 outer pockets, as well as a large central storage area - Perfect for keeping nappies, bottles, a change of clothes, your phone and all the other essentials. It also makes a great flight bag or even laptop bag when you've done with the nappies!

Features:

• 4 outside pockets and a zipped compartment (perfect for phones and keys)
• Large inside area with 4 handy pockets.
• Carry handle and separate shoulder strap
• Shoulder strap clips onto pram handlebars
• Practical wipe clean fabric
• Perfect as carry on baggage
• Also fab size for a laptop or gym bag when you're done using it as a changing bag!

Available in 4 colours

• Measurements: 48 X 36 cm
• Materials: 100% polyester canvas material
• Wash: Machine wash gentle cycle at 30º Max. / Not to use bleach / Do not tumble dry / Do not iron

The Dooky Traveller is a super lightweight and foldable travel cot for younger babies. 

It fold up small and it easy to set up - allowing baby to lay down or sleep comfortably everywhere.

Whether you're heading to a friends, trip to the beach, day at the park, visiting relatives or even a spot of lunch. This mini travel cot is the perfect solution to ensure there's always a safe comfy place for your little one lie down or nap. No more achy arms having to hold them for hours.

This fold-able cot mattress can be used until the baby can sit independently.

The Traveller can be carried by anyone because it is lightweight and small, (41 x 26 cm) and even has handy carrying straps and storage pockets on the outside. It's easy to store under the pram or car. The mattress is 1 cm foam and is super easy to clean with a damp cloth.

You can use this travel cot for overnight stays, but it is not meant for long terms use. Do not leave your baby unsupervised.

1cm Foam mattress included.

• Lightweight (1.2 kgs)
• Compact
• Dimensions folded: 41 x 26cm (16 x 10inches)
• Dimensions folded out: 41 x 75cm (16 x 29inches)
• Foam mattress included: 1 cm (0.4inch) thick
• Age approx. 0-6 months (till baby can sit independently)
• Easy to clean
• Polyester
• BSCI-compliant (e.g. social responsibility, fair trade, no child labor, eco-friendly)
• Vegan (no animal substances were used)
• Design patent pending

The best adventures start at home! You don’t need to trek to the South Pole or hack your way through a rainforest to explore our wonderful world. Your own backyard is waiting to be discovered.

Scribble, jot and draw in this brilliant journal, brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids.

Backyard Explorer is filled with fun things to make, do and find, to discover the exciting world beyond kids’ front door! They can go cloud spotting, make a skyline collage, design your dream house, complete a scavenger hunt, make your very own time capsule and lots more… Kids will see their surroundings in a wonderful new way.

There’s space to write, draw, collage, colour and complete – turning the finished book into a wonderful scrapbook to treasure forever. With fun illustrations, a super bright neon cover and a handy, backpack sized format, it’s a must-have item for any young explorer.

Ages 6-8 Years

Author: Lonely Planet Kids
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Format: Hardback
Publication Date: 03/04/2017
ISBN: 9781786573186
Illustrated: Illustrated
Pages: 72
Dimensions: 210x165mm

Fifty of the foremost diverse children’s authors and illustrators–including Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kwame Alexander–share answers to the question, “In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?” in this beautiful, full-colour keepsake collection, published in partnership with Just Us Books.

What do we tell our children when the world seems bleak, and prejudice and racism run rampant? With 96 lavishly designed pages of original art and prose, fifty diverse creators lend voice to young activists.

Featuring poems, letters, personal essays, art, and other works from such industry leaders as Jacqueline Woodson (Brown Girl Dreaming), Jason Reynolds (All American Boys), Kwame Alexander (The Crossover), Andrea Pippins (I Love My Hair), Sharon Draper (Out of My Mind), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Ellen Oh (cofounder of We Need Diverse Books), and artists Ekua Holmes, Rafael Lopez, James Ransome, Javaka Steptoe, and more, this anthology empowers the nation’s youth to listen, learn, and build a better tomorrow.

Author: Hudson, Wade & Cheryl
Publisher: Publishers Group UK
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780525580454
Illustrated: illustrated
Pages: 96
Dimensions: 229x191mm

A treasure trove of pirate queens, athletes, warriors, scientists, actors, and mathematicians, as well as courageous ordinary men and women who did extraordinary things.

Do you think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Have you ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? Is Joan of Arc is the only rebel girl who led an army that you've heard of?

If so, then you need this stunningly illustrated treasure trove of iconic and hidden amazing Muslim heroes!

You'll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai, Sir Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali, as well as some you might not, such as: Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham, the polymath whose pioneering work on optics predates Newton by hundreds of years; Sultan Razia, first female Muslim ruler of South Asia; and Noor Inayaat Khan, the Indian princess who became a British spy during WWII.

There are so many more amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Who will your next hero be?

Author: Islam, Burhana
Publisher: Penguin Puffin
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780241441800
Illustrated: Colour illustrations
Pages: 208
Dimensions: 250x177mm

This fun and empowering guide to making the world a better place is packed with inspiring ideas and tips for kids who want to make a difference.

Full of positive encouragement to find things they're passionate about and how to get started on making a big difference through small actions, this brilliant fact book for kids is a treasure trove of information and great advice.

There's a lot that can be changed by just one person, if you know what to do.

If you are a kid with big dreams and a passion for what is right, you just might be a world-changer in the making! Through ideas as small as creating a neighbourhood lending library to as important as public speaking and how to talk about politics, How to Make a Better World is a practical guide to activism for children.

Brightly illustrated inclusive art makes this fact book as visually appealing as its message. 

If you want to create a better world that is equally awesome for everyone, this book is for you.

Authored by Kelly Swift, the Managing Editor of First News, an award-winning weekly newspaper for children.

Author: Swift, Keilly
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers
Format: Hardback
Publication Date: 27/02/2020
ISBN: 9780241412206
Illustrated: illustrated
Pages: 96
Dimensions: 276x216mm

Why do we need friends? How do we make friends? And what makes a good friend?

This beautifully illustrated book explores how wonderful it is to have friends, looking at different types of friendships, and what happens when friends fall out and make up.

Includes helpful notes for grown-ups on talking to children about friendships, dealing with conflicts and imaginary friends.

Age: 3+
Hardback
ISBN: 9781474968386
32 pages
290 x 240mm
Written by: Felicty Brooks
Illustrator: Mar Ferrero

"...to be revisited again and again...The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist..." -The New York Times

Meet 52 icons of colour from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational black achievement. This is a collection of stories about change makers to inspire and empower the next generation.

Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins' colourful and celebratory illustrations.

Inspired by Nina Simone's song "To Be Young, Gifted, and Black," this beautiful book is a perfect introduction to both historic and present-day heroes.

Meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and athletes like Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams.

All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. Highlighting the talent and contributions of black leaders and changemakers from around the world, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to discover what they too can achieve. Strong, courageous, talented and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream... whatever it may be.

The 52 icons:

Mary Seacole, Matthew Henson, Ava Duvernay, Bessie Coleman, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Cathy Freeman, George Washington Carver, Malorie Blackman, Harriet Tubman, Mo Farah, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jesse Owens, Beyonce Knowles, Solange Knowles, Katherine Johnson, Josephine Baker, Kofi Annan, Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison, Brian Lara, Madam C.J. Walker, Yannick Noah, Maurice Ashley, Alexandre Duma, Martin Luther King, Jr., Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Simone Biles, Stevie Wonder, Esperanza Spalding, Sidney Poitier, Oprah Winfrey, Pele, Nelson Mandela, Louis Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Naomi Campbell, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Muhammad Ali, Shirley Chisholm, Steve McQueen, Zadie Smith, Usain Bolt, Wangari Maathai, Mae Jemison, W.E.B. Du Bois, Nicola Adams, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and Misty Copeland.

• Paperback
• Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
• ISBN: 9781786039835
• Number of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 276 x 235 mm

Create your own natural fabric artwork using plant dyes and two absorbing techniques to produce vibrant patterns and stunning scenes on a calico cotton flag, and mini-bunting.

Set Contains:

Natural twine: A metre of natural twine for stringing up your bunting.

Calico flag: A rectangular piece of natural calico cotton, with a sewn edge for stick (flag pole) insertion, ready for decorating.

Set of small bunting flags: Five mini-flags made from natural calico cotton, prepared and ready for some natural colour.

Wooden handled paintbrush: A wooden handled paintbrush for use with your natural dye paints.

3 little tins of natural dyes: beetroot, spinach and turmeric: Three vibrant powdered dyes in handy screw tins: spinach, beetroot and turmeric.

Instruction leaflet: Useful tips on two ancient methods of natural fabric decoration - hapa zome and natural dye painting.

Hessian Drawstring Bag: The perfect sized, drawstring bag to keep your natural fabric art kit components safe. Made from natural sisal hessian.

Mini mallet: Made by us here in Shropshire from coppiced wood, this mini-mallet is perfect for your hapa zome art.

Safety

WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Contains small parts, choking hazard. Recommended for children aged 6 plus. Adult supervision required.