The playbookHow to choose screen-free toys
Screen-free play can be quiet, energetic, social or independent. Choose an activity the child enjoys rather than expecting one toy to replace every…
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Once upon
a playtime.
For the dreamers. The makers. The “just five more minutes” adventurers. Find a little magic for every kind of childhood.
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CHAPTER ONE · GROWING UP, PLAYING ONEvery age has
Every age has
its own kind of magic.
From first discoveries to big imaginations. Start where their story is.
CHAPTER TWO · FOLLOW THE WONDERA world for every
A world for every
“what if?”
Some build castles. Some make a glorious mess.
There’s more than one way to play.
THE PLAYBOOK · NOTES FOR THE GROWN-UPSA little wisdom.
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A lot of wonder.
The playbookThe playbookWhat makes a toy good value?
Price is only one part of value. A cheaper toy that requires frequent supplies can cost more than expected, while an expensive set…
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A thoughtful birthday gift fits the recipient and their household. Ask the parent or carer about interests, existing collections and practical restrictions. Check…
Turn the page ↗A NOTE FROM OUR LITTLE CORNER OF THE INTERNETMagic in the play.
Magic in the play.
Clarity in the advice.
Choosing a toy shouldn’t take the joy out of giving it. We explain the practical bits, separate research from real testing, and leave room for the most important part: their imagination.
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