As ever we’re keen to support our small business friends this Christmas – they need our custom now more than ever before. Here are just a few of the small businesses we’ll be supporting this Christmas, and some of the amazing products we’ve got our eye on.
If like us you’re well aware of how much ‘stuff’ your kids already have and are looking for some alternative gift ideas this year, here are a few suggestions for gifts that will keep on giving all year round.
There are some fantastic new Christmas books for kids aged 5 to 12 publishing this year, including brand new titles by some of our favourite authors. Here are the Christmas books at the top of our list in 2022.
2022 has been another bumper year for new kids’ books and some of Parrot Street’s favourite authors have been especially busy. If you’re a subscriber looking to boost your library this Christmas or simply a children’s book fan looking for the best new books by the finest children’s authors, here’s our guide to some of the books you won’t want to miss.
A well-chosen book is an excellent gift for any occasion. But knowing which children's book to choose can be tricky. Every year we read hundreds of children’s books in order to select the very best of the bunch for our subscription boxes. Here we suggest books for a range of ages and interests based on our back catalogue.
If you’ve got gifts for kids under 10 on your Christmas shopping list this year, you really can’t go wrong with a book. And if you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. We’ve put together a guide to some of the best book gifts for kids under 10 in 2022.
Finding a gift for a tween or teen that is age-appropriate, on-trend and reflects their growing independence can be a challenge – it’s a tricky balance to get right. There are lots of benefits to a subscription for tweens and teens, whether you are purchasing for your own family or as a gift for someone else. Here are five reasons why subscriptions have become one of my go-to gifts for tweens and early teens.
We’ve been looking for eco-friendly gifts for the kids this year. We really want to encourage them to be more mindful and less wasteful – and we want the gifts they receive from us to reflect that, too. Here are a few of our favourite finds. Not only are they eco-friendly, but they also all come from small businesses, so you can give yourselves a double pat on the back with these great gift ideas!
2020 definitely isn’t making it easy for those that like to shop at the last minute – severe postal delays, supply issues and restrictions around shopping on the High Street aren’t a great combination. So, we've come up with a few really thoughtful ideas, for both adults and children, which can be sorted out quickly and easily from home. You just need access to a computer and printer!
We’ve said it before, but we don’t think you can ever go wrong buying a book as a gift. But there are lots of option for branching out when it comes to buying presents for booklovers. Why not opt for a book-themed gift or a special something to accompany the book you’ve chosen? We’ve been window shopping on your behalf and have put together this list of 9 fantastic presents for book lovers from 5 to 99-years-old!
With so many subscription boxes for children on the market now, how do you choose right one? We know it can be overwhelming when there’s so much choice, so here are our top tips for things to think about when choosing the right subscription box for your child.
Over the years my family in general, and children in particular, have enjoy a wide range of subscriptions that have often come to us as gifts. As my children moved from the baby and toddler stage, particularly the second and third siblings, I increasingly found that we were stumped for present ideas. Friends and relatives would ask what the children might need or like and it was increasingly hard to think of anything. But then I hit upon the idea of suggesting experiences and subscriptions when family asked for ideas and they've always been a big hit with the kids.
