Whether this is the first year you are planning to create a Christmas Eve box or you’re an old hand, the question remains – what should you put in it? No doubt you’ll want to choose things that will add to the festive, family atmosphere and create special memories for the kids. But adding in some entertainments or distractions is a great idea too.
Christmas Eve is the perfect opportunity for kids (and big kids) to indulge in some sweet treats. Whether it’s something to nibble or to drink, going all-out on the sprinkles and decorations will just add to the fun, so we're sharing some ideas that will make the perfect addition to any Christmas Eve box or tradition.
We were thrilled earlier this week to be revealed as one of the winners at this year’s Junior Design Awards #JDA20. We’re also delighted to have been included in a few Christmas gift guides recently. Platinum magazine picked us out as a top gift recommendation for the grandkids in a feature on ethical Christmas giving in their December 2020 issue. What a fantastic early Christmas present for this small business!
My eldest just turned 11 and I know from experience how tricky it can be to find books for story-loving tweens who might be coming to the end of their middle-grade years, but aren’t quite ready for so-called young adult books. With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of recently published titles that I think work particularly well for this age group.
As a mother of boys, I know how hard it can be to come up with gift ideas that don’t involve Lego, football or super expensive digital gadgets. It won’t surprise you to hear that my go-to gift for friends and family is a pile of books, but if you’re looking for some alternative ideas, here are some fantastic gifts for boys aged 8+ from some of our favourite independent brands and retailers.
A good book is so much more than words and pictures printed on a page – it’s a whole experience, one that the reader can relive again and again. Books really are the gift that keeps on giving. Here’s our guide to some of the best new chapter books for kids aged 8 to 12 that we think should be on everyone’s Christmas shopping list this year.
There have been some truly amazing books published this year by some of our favourite authors and illustrators. So, in our Christmas gift guide for bookworms, we are pleased to be able to highlight some of the best books published this year, all of which we think would make great stocking fillers.
