Picks for parents

Advertorial Picks for parents

RAVENSBURGER

This September’s launch of GraviTrax POWER takes the popular open-ended construction track system to an all new level of play. POWER enables GraviTraxers to launch multiple marbles together, have the ability to influence track changes mid-play, all of which gives greater marble speed. Most importantly GraviTrax POWER gives the players control of the action, with new extensions and elements, and the use of radio signals so they communicate with each other. ravensburger.co.uk

BLUE ORANGE

In the best-selling family classic Kingdomino, you are seeking new lands to expand your kingdom! Lay and match tiles around your castle to form territories. The more crowns you have, the more points you will score. But watch out, other players will try to claim the same terrain!

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HACHETTE BOARD GAMES

Judge’s and People’s Choice Winner of the Best Family Game at the UK Games Expo 2022. In Akropolis, you are skilled architects who must harmoniously build the most beautiful city. Organise districts on multiple levels to earn wealth and glory as your city reaches for the heavens! https://bit.

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RAINBOW GROUP

Be sure to turn on and watch the all NEW animated series of Pinocchio and Friends, showing daily on CBeebies at 4.40pm, with weekend repeats. Pinocchio, the wooden puppet and his friend Freeda, the Pirate Ragdoll, are joined by the grumpy Talking Cricket, as they go on non-stop hilarious adventures. Additional streaming and kids activities also available on YouTube and Facebook! bbc.in/3O2AeIk

SMART TOYS AND GAMES

There are plenty of twists and turns in SmartGames ‘Grizzly Gears’ as you rotate the trees to guide the characters through the forest... but beware of the bear! You are not out of the woods until you have solved all 80 challenges. https://bit.

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IDISPLAYIT

Give your child’s LEGO minifigures a better home. With iDisplayit’s durable display case, your child can take pride in their characters by displaying them to friends and family while keeping them protected. Every model can be admired over four raised tiers, including secure studs to hold the minifigures in place.

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TACTIC GAMES

Capture the treasure before the captain catches you! with the Treasure of Monkey Island game. A notorious pirate captain has chosen to hide his bounty on a little island, but there’s a gang of monkeys who love gold and they know exactly where to find it! Move around the game board and steal as many coins as you can. Age 4+.

https://bit.ly/3VVm7bG CONNETIX

Providing endless possibilities for creativity and learning through play, the Connetix 212pc Mega Pack is the perfect option for children to take the lead in their play and experience STEAM learning. Featuring every shape in beautiful rainbow colours, plus two car bases, this pack will grow with children as they learn and play! https://bit.

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LEMIEUX

The Mini LeMieux Toy Ponies have a beautifully soft coat, plaitable mane and tail, stand securely on all four legs and are safe for young children (3 years +) to play with and learn from. Dress them in a choice of matchy sets, saddle and bridle, and brush them with a super smart grooming kit. They come with their own posh horse box that turns inside out to become a luxury stable. https://bit.

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2022 saw another beautiful selection of animals added to the Mojo Fun range. Ideal for play and collection, all our new models are designed in the UK and hand painted by our dedicated team of artists. Through our realistic highly detailed models we hope ignite the imagination and awaken the inner child that lives in all of us.

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SCHLEICH

The five new Roar-some Schleich Dinosaurs will be a brilliant addition to any prehistoric collection. Includes the mighty and terrifying Tarbosaurus,the duck-billed Edontosarus and the chicken-like Gallimimus. Each sold separately. schleich-s.

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COILEDSPRING GAMES

Set sail towards the mysterious Toko Island! Researchers and scientists have asked you to bring back valuable treasures for them. As a group of intrepid explorers, work together to dig for ancient relics, paua, jade, tikis, Kea feathers and more! But you only have a finite number of tools at your disposal, be sure to use them wisely! coiledspring.co.uk Children will have hours of fun playing in their play tunnels. A great toy for encouraging active, imaginative play and exercise. Flexible and durable and suitable for indoor or outdoor play all year long. The material used in the tunnels is weather proof and waterproof.

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TACTIC GAMES

Let’s Learn Carousel is a different kind of matching game with a real spin! Spin one of the three Carousel levels, form complete images and earn tokens – but remember that each spin may win tokens for other players too! The Carousel is double sided so you can have double the fun! Age 5+.. https://bit.ly/3iXjlUO

REDAN PUBLISHING

Founded in 1990, Redan is an award-winning magazine publisher renowned for producing high quality, fun, imaginative and educational products widely praised by parents and care givers. Content promotes special family time as it provides inspiration and ideas for children and their grown-ups to have fun together completing crafts, recipes, activities and workbooks. redan.co.uk

Connetix magnetic tiles are award-winning, open-ended, STEAM toys designed to grow with children as they learn and develop!