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Match the Unicorns

Emma — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Discover this beautiful memory game based on the popular gift book A Natural History of Magical Beasts.Can you reunite the rainbow-winged Pegasus with its partner and remember where a pair of ornate Qilin are hiding? The Match the Unicorns cards feature naturalist illustrations of unicorn and mythical creature species from different regions of the world!Unicorn matching game: Can you reunite the unicorns with their friends in this fun and easy-to-learn game?Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards, each measuring 8.8 × 6.6cm, and a 28-page booklet; box size is 10 × 14.4 × 4.7cm20 diverse unicornand mythical creature species with unicorns and magical horses from all parts of the world, match the pairs who belong to the same speciesIncludes an illustrated booklet covering game rules, unicorn facts and tips for finding them yourselfFantasy fun for ages 4+: Delightful screen-free entertainment for unicorn fans everywhere. To play the game, arrange the cards face down on a table, then flip two over – do they show the same species? If they do, you collect the pair. If not, try to remember where the different unicorn and magical creature species are located so you can make a match on your next turn.The game is accompanied by a booklet which serves as a field guide to the mythical creature species on the cards. Learn how the blue-tinged Mericorn has the upper body of a horse and lower half of a fish, and how the Storm Unicorn uses its horn as a lightning conductor.The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form.Also available from the series: A Natural History of Fairies, A Natural History of Magical Beasts, A Natural History of Mermaids and A Natural History of Dragons.

Discover the Dragons

Emma — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Dragon matching game: Can you reunite the dragons with their friends in this fun and easy-to-learn game?Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards, each measuring 8.8 Ã 6.6cm, and a 28-page booklet; box size is 10 Ã 14.4 Ã 4.7cm20 diverse dragon species with dragons from all parts of the world, match the pairs who belong to the same speciesIncludes an illustrated booklet covering game rules, dragon facts and tips for finding them yourselfFantasy fun for ages 4+: Delightful screen-free entertainment for dragon fans everywhere. A beautiful new memory game based on the popular gift book A Natural History of DragonsCan you match the rainbow-coloured Feathered Serpents and remember where a pair of Flits are hiding? The Discover the Dragons cards feature naturalist illustrations of dragon species from different regions of the world, from the Australian Flamethrower to the Japanese Water Dragon, and the Saharan Strangler to the Western Woodstalker.The booklet serves as a field guide to the dragon species on the cards. Learn how the vegetarian Bumblelump (Draco tumbulus) uses its powerful front legs to dig its burrow home into hillsides, and how the Lindwyrm (Draco vermis) does not breathe fire, and instead can spit a foul-smelling venom, which causes blistering and blindness.To play the game, arrange the cards face down on a table, then flip two over – do they show the same dragon species? If they do, you collect the pair. If not, try to remember where the different dragon species are located so you can make a match on your next turn.The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form.Also available from the series: A Natural History of Fairies, A Natural History of Magical Beasts, A Natural History of Mermaids and A Natural History of Magick.

London: A Puzzle for Curious Wanderers

Emma — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

1000-piece jigsaw puzzle with 20 shaped pieces: Reveal London’s hidden stories as you piece together the puzzleUncover London’s secrets with fun facts and deep dives from Jack Chesher, bestselling author of London: A Guide for Curious WanderersThe perfect gift for history buffs, puzzle fans and Londoners, and an excellent souvenir for visitors to the big smokeBox contains: 1000-piece puzzle, paper bag to keep the puzzle pieces safe (no single-use plastic) and a poster packed with historical detailsPiece together the streets of London and uncover curious historical details as you go20 of the pieces in this 1000-piece puzzle are specially shaped and contain hidden London locations, from 13th-century ruins and mysterious signs to teeny tiny sculptures and lavish lavatories. But there’s a catch – you won’t know where to find them until you slot them into place! You’ll find an explanation for every secret item and location by tour guide and bestselling author Jack Chesher, founder of @livinglondonhistory, on the accompanying poster. The poster also features a reference image to help you complete the puzzle (with the hidden details obscured, of course!)Finished puzzle measures 45 x 75cm.Learn more about London’s history with: London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers (A Sunday Times bestseller)Manufacturer’s note: If you experience any issues with your puzzle, please contact the manufacturer directly.

Enter the World of Dinosaurs

Emma — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Incredible 3D dinosaur viewer: See 30 illustrated dinosaurs in roar-some 3D Screen-free fun for dinosaur fans aged 3+Learn through play: Packed with fun facts and observation games 3D viewer box contains: 3D lenses, cards featuring 30 dinosaur illustrations and fun facts, instruction and games leaflet; box size is 18 Ã 6.5 Ã 6.5 cm See 30 dinosaurs in incredible 3D with Enter the World of Dinosaurs: Immersive 3D Viewer.Choose a dinosaur card and place it in the box, then look through the lenses to enter the world of the dinosaurs! See a charging triceratops, a T-Rex mid-roar, and many other dino favourites in three dimensions. Turn over the cards to discover fun facts about each dinosaur. The immersive 3D viewer contains 3D lenses, 30 dinosaur cards, and an instructions and games leaflet.

Match the Mermaids

Emma — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Mermaid matching game: Can you reunite the merfolk with their friends in this fun and easy-to-learn game? Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards, each measuring 8.8 x 6.6 cm and a 28-page booklet; box size is 10 x 14.4 x 4.7 cm 20 diverse mermaid species: With merfolk from all parts of the world, match the pairs who belong to the same species Includes an illustrated booklet: Covering game rules, mermaid facts and tips for spotting them yourself Mermaid fun for ages 4+: Delightful screen-free entertainment for mermaid lovers everywhere Discover enchanting mermaids from all around the world with this stunningly illustrated matching game. Based on the A Natural History of Mermaids book from the popular Folklore Field Guides series, the cards feature naturalist illustrations of mermaid species from different regions of the world, from the Caribbean Queen to the Southern Wayfarer, and the Reef Angel to the Pacific Wanderer. The booklet, in addition to explaining how to play the game, serves as a guide to the mermaid species on the cards, with details on their habitats, dwellings, distinctive features and habits. You’ll also find out where and when to look for mermaids, and signs of their presence. To play the game, arrange the cards face down on a table, then flip two over – do they show the same species? If they do, you collect the pair. If not, try to remember where the different mermaid species are located so you can make a match on your next turn. Put your memory skills to the test and learn about the diverse mermaids of the world while you play. Gather more pairs than your opponent to win! The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form. Also available from the series:A Natural History of Fairies, A Natural History of Magical Beasts, A Natural History of Mermaids and A Natural History of Magick.

Know Your Knots

Emma — Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A practical knot-tying kit with 30 easy-to-learn knot instruction cards. Including two practice ropes, each 60cm long and 8mm in diameter. Organised by best use: Find out which knot to use to moor a boat, secure a hammock, make a raft, and many more. The perfect gift for outdoor enthusiasts, knot improvers and complete beginners. Head to the woods and hang up your hammock in style, once you know your knots! Practice essential knots for outdoor life with this handy kit, containing two 60cm lengths of rope. Get to know which knot to use when – put up a rope swing with the swing hitch, make a den with a tripod lashing, and tie a lasso with a honda knot – and you’ll be ready for adventure. Inside the box you’ll find 30 illustrated instructional cards with key tips on which knot to use when, plus two practice ropes each 60cm long and 8mm in diameter. A QR code inside the box lid links to the author’s expert videos to get you started. Endorsed by experts @knotsandcues, this deck provides all the information you need to be confident using ropes in the outdoors.

Cat Family Christmas Lift-the-Flap Puzzle

Emma — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

New from the best-selling Cat Family advent books: Lift-the-flap puzzles! As seen in The Sun: ‘Feline lovers can count down to Christmas.’ Charming Christmas lift-the-flap puzzle: Count down the last 12 days till Christmas with the cozy Cat Family Sturdy gift box contains: 76-piece puzzle with 64 regular pieces and 12 shaped lift-the-flap pieces, plus a 28-page booklet; finished puzzle measures 33 Ã 33 cm / 13 Ã 13 in. 12 flaps to open: On the completed puzzle, lift a flap each day to reveal sweet holiday scenes Includes story and activity booklet: Read the Cat Family story and find ideas for sustainable holiday activities Christmastime fun for kids ages 4-7: An activity-packed gift to engage kids in Christmas preparations Count down to Christmas with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap puzzle with 12 flaps to open. Piece together the puzzle to create your Cat Family Christmas scene, based on the popular children’s book series. Open the 12 flaps on the shaped pieces to reveal what the Cat Family have been up to as they decorate, bake and prepare the house for the holiday. Every flap leads to a heart-warming miniature scene that will fill you and your family with Christmas cheer. Infused with the warm nostalgia of a traditional Victorian advent calendar, the puzzle image shows the adorable Cat Family decorating their Christmas tree next to their roaring fireplace, with knitted stockings hung from the evergreen garland-draped mantle. In the enchantingly illustrated booklet, join the Cat Family as they prepare for Christmas Day, decorating their home, baking treats, writing letters to Santa, making gifts and more. Along the way, find ideas for your own family-friendly holiday activities, such as making your own decorations and gift wrap, and spreading festive cheer in the community. Make your own holiday just as special as the Cat Family Christmas with this whimsical gift. Delight in even more Cat Family fun with the books:Cat Family Christmas and Cat Family at The Museum.

The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle

Emma — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Nutcracker musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 Ã 21 cm / 11.7 Ã 8.3 in. 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of The Nutcracker story and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story’s ending on one side and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical puzzle frame that outlines in illustrations and text the key events of The Nutcracker story – from the special gift Clara receives from her uncle on Christmas Eve, a wooden nutcracker shaped like a soldier, to the toy’s transformation into a prince who takes Clara on a tour of his kingdom, the Land of Sweets. Using the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, put together an enchanting illustration showing Clara, her grand Christmas tree, the nutcracker and some of the fantastic characters she meets on her adventure. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score. Imagine dancers leaping through the air and spinning furiously across the stage to the classic ‘Russian Dance’, the Sugar Plum Fairy dancing delicately to the sparkly sound of the celesta and more. Flip the poster over to find additional details on the story’s happy ending and biographical information about the composer and how the music connects with the story. This musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, The Hall of the Mountain King and Four Seasons in One Day.Manufacturer’s note: Please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.

The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake: Musical Puzzle

Emma — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Swan Lake musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 Ã 21 cm / 11.7 Ã 8.3 in. 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Swan Lake and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music, and the story’s ending on one side and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical puzzle frame that outlines in illustrations and text the key events of Swan Lake – from Prince Siegfried’s encounter with a flock of swans after running away from home to his discovery that the most beautiful swan is actually a human princess, Odette, who has been cursed by an evil sorcerer, to how the curse is finally lifted. Using the full puzzle image on the poster as a reference, put together an enchanting illustration showing Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, the swans, their retreating adversaries and their beautiful kingdom. Then press the musical notes to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score. Imagine the flock of swan ballerinas spinning gracefully to the shimmering strings and spellbinding harp, the four cygnets dancing in unison to the playful music of two oboes and more. Flip the poster over to find additional details on the story’s happy ending and biographical information about the composer and how the music connects with the story. This musical jigsaw puzzle is the perfect gift to introduce children to classical music.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Nutcracker,The Nutcracker: Musical Puzzle, The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, The Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, The Hall of the Mountain King and Four Seasons in One Day.Manufacturer’s note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the puzzle frame before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in the exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.