If you’re looking for activities that encourage creativity away from screens, pairing Build Your Own Shaun with Builder Me! by Kes Gray makes for a brilliant combination. One offers a hands-on construction challenge, while the other inspires imaginative storytelling, making them ideal for children who love to build, create and explore.
Build Your Own Shaun
Perfect for fans of Shaun the Sheep, this clever construction kit provides around an hour of engaging, hands-on fun. Suitable for ages 10+, children simply press out the pre-cut pieces and assemble Shaun without the need for glue or scissors. The finished model features moving parts, including a wagging tail and movable jaw, bringing everyone’s favourite sheep to life for imaginative play before proudly displaying the finished creation. The kit contains 97 pieces and includes fun accessories inspired by Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, adding extra charm for fans of the series.
At £14.99, it’s fantastic value for an activity that combines problem-solving, patience and creativity in one entertaining package.
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Builder Me! by Kes Gray & Jorge Martin
Once the building is finished, Builder Me! continues the fun through storytelling. Written by the ever-popular Kes Gray and illustrated by Jorge Martin, this imaginative picture book celebrates the exciting world of construction through colourful illustrations and playful rhyming text. Aimed at children aged 3-7 years, it’s an engaging read-aloud that encourages little ones to dream big while introducing them to the many roles builders play in creating the world around us.
Priced at £12.99, it’s a lovely addition to any home library and especially appealing to children fascinated by diggers, cranes and construction sites.
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Together, these two products make an excellent pairing for young construction enthusiasts. Build Your Own Shaun develops concentration, fine motor skills and problem-solving through hands-on play, while Builder Me! sparks imagination through storytelling and vibrant illustrations. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, a rainy-day activity or something to encourage creative play, this duo delivers hours of fun for children of different ages.