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DOBBY HARRY POTTER PLUSH

Price £10

From Rainbow Designs

Age from Newborn

Introduce your little one to the enchanting world of Hogwarts with this adorable Harry Potter soft toy. This Dobby soft toy has his distinctive large eyes and velvety ears, along with a soft, huggable texture. His large eyes and pillowcase outfit will bring the beloved character to life for your little one.

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PETER RABBIT CHILDREN’S HAIRBRUSHES

Price £7

From Kent Brushes

All ages

These three cute pocket-sized hairbrushes come in a choice of Peter, Flopsy Bunny and Jemima Puddle-Duck, and are perfect for encouraging children to brush hair and detangle! Made with an air-cushioned head to protect the scalp from damage and non-scratch ball-tipped nylon quills that gently glide through knots, they are ideal for little hands who are learning to brush their own hair. Each brush is nestled in pretty gift-ready packaging.

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ELF LOTTO

Price £5.99

From Orchard Toys

Age 3-6 years

Bringing a festive twist to the classic lotto game, this features cheeky, colourful elf characters to add a touch of Christmas magic. Players race to fill their boards with matching elf characters, making it a fun game for the whole family. As children search for matches, they’re also improving important cognitive skills like memory, matching, and observation – all of which will come in very useful when they’re back at nursery or school.

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BYO REINDEER

Price £7.99

From Build Your Own

Age 4+

With a cute moving head action, light brown fur and big, twinkling eyes this reindeer companion is full of charm and hands-on fun. He comes complete with a Christmas tree, carrot, cookies, glass of milk and more. Find the secret hidden heart as you build and make a special wish. There’s also a ready-to-colour reindeer picture on the packaging for young artists to enjoy.

He’s easy to slot together – there’s no glue, no mess, no fuss – and everything you need is provided in the kit. Simply press out the 24 pre-cut parts, build and play. As a bonus your fully recyclable reindeer is also highly sustainable too using 100 per cent sustainable cardboard and zero plastic.

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ALBERT AND CHRISTMAS

By Ian Brown and Eoin Clark

Price £8.99

From Graffeg Publishing

Age 5+

Albert the tortoise has never experienced Christmas. He hibernates each winter, missing out on the sparkle, fun and traditions his friends enjoy. But his garden companions decide to surprise him with their own version of Christmas – held in the middle of summer! Complete with an improvised tree, quirky decorations, not-quite-perfect presents and even magical ‘snow’ made from dandelion seeds, the animals discover that the spirit of Christmas is not tied to a date on the calendar, but to the joy of sharing with one another.

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