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Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop is one of London’s greatest speciality stores, filled with all manner of traditional hand-made toys such as this exquisite Puppet Theatre designed by Nathalie Lete.
Price: £150.00
Top gifts for kids this Christmas
Whether it’s a traditional hand-made toy or the latest must-have craze, Covent Garden offers the ultimate in Christmas shopping for kids.
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Is there a child out there who wouldn’t love a Mickey Mouse cuddly toy for Christmas? Exactly. This one sees Mickey dressed in a cute knitwear jumper in festive colours and is exclusive to Disney Store.
Price: £20
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Parents of small children will already be familiar with the exploits of
Handy Manny and his talking tools, which are a regular feature on Disney
TV channels. His toolbox, complete with seven tools and available at
Boots, also plays his famous ‘Let’s Get To Work’ song which every
parent will no doubt be delighted to hear for the millionth time by New
Year’s Day…
Price: £30
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The Build-A-Bear Workshop is a treasure trove of soft toy delights for kids. So much so, in fact, that you could spend hours in there looking for the perfect plush pressie. Fret not, though, because we’ve done the hard work for you. Check out this Scruffy Puppy, for example, who’ll no doubt be sitting in pride of place at the table for your Christmas lunch…
Price: £30.50
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Check out this Fairytale Peg Doll Kit from Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop. A miniature treasure chest brimming with silks, satins, velvets, felt, sequins, wool, glue, pegs, pipe-cleaners and containing everything needed to make six beautiful peg dolls.
Price: £11.99
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AllSaints has a stylish take on kids clothing which is a true revelation. With their cool hand-illustrated prints and quality construction, the little ones will be looking to wear these every day.
Price: £16
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For a more dramatic gift, children will love the Shadow Theatre from Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop, allowing them to create a mystical play and let their imagination run wild.
Price: Shadow Theatre £15.00, Shadow Puppets are £10.00 each
