Gold Award Fairy Tales
Supplier: Orchard Toys Tel: 01953 423 442 Web:
www.orchardtoys.com Price: £6.00 Age range: 18 months +
Description: Discover a fantasy world with these six chunky, easy to grip, two and three piece jigsaw puzzles for tiny fingers to complete.
Score: 90.0%
What the testers said: “The children loved the bright colours, and felt that
the characters were similar to ones they knew already. The pieces were easy for small hands to manipulate and slot together. The product may wear over time, especially as young children place pieces in their mouths, but can easily be replaced, as it was very good value for money. Fairy Tales encouraged learning by allowing children to relate the princesses to other stories they had heard. This stimulated their imaginative thinking and social skills, when recalling these stories to adults and other children.”
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Smart Trike Recliner 4-in-1
Manufacturer: Mookie Toys Tel: 01525 722 722 Web:
www.mookie-toys.co.uk Price: £120.00 Age range: 6 months to 3 years
Description: This is a multi-functional trike that can be altered in size as your child grows. It comes with a parent handle and a reclining seat so that your child can take a rest, or even a nap, when out and about with mum and dad. As the child grows in confidence and improves balance and steering skills, the handle can be removed, to transform into their very first trike!
Score: 88.8%
What the testers said: “Multifunctional, durable and value for money because it can be used for years. This is by far the best trike that I have tried. The seat is great, really comfortable; the child sits well in it, and is secure when strapped in. The children love playing on it! The only problem being that it was hard to assemble, but once that part is done, it is great. I would definitely recommend it.”
Children’s Musical Instrument Range
Supplier: Halilit Tel: 01254 872 454 Price: £2.99 – £24.99 Age range: 12 months +
Description: A huge range of quality children’s musical instruments, from rattles and shakers to xylophones, drums and tambourines. All xylophones and glockenspiels are electronically tuned for the correct pitch, and all drums and tambourines have professional standard skins for a great sound.
Score: 88.7%
What the testers said: “This lovely set of musical instruments is suitable for all ages and budgets. The variety of type and style of instruments is a plus, as it facilitates the children’s ability to make choices and select resources that support their own learning style. The red box that they came in was useful, and some of the children even enjoyed playing with the box! It would be nice if more song cards were provided for a bit more variety, so that the children can really get involved in musical sessions. Overall, this was a brilliant product.”
Eco Bright Buggies – Bug
Manufacturer: Blue Box International Ltd Web:
www.blueboxtoys.com Price: £5.99 Age range: 2 years +
Description: Powered by kinetic energy, this battery- free bug, when pushed, creates colourful lighting effects, and has a turning head. A 100% kid powered toy bug.
Score: 88.6%
What the testers said: “A simple, yet appealing toy that is easy to use, with bright colours and flashing lights. When the bug sped off it encouraged speech, it also taught about cause and effect and developed hand-eye coordination. This product could be used by a younger age group, as interest was lost quite quickly.”
14 Practical Pre-School Awards 2010
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