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Easter Toys and Games

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Forget the chocolate treats this year and get stuck into some Easter themed brainteasing games and toys

Smart Toys and Games | RRP: From £9.99 | Stockist: Smart Toys and Games

Smart Toys and Games, the worldwide leader in multi-level logic games. Please see below the exciting games to keep young minds entertained this Easter!

  1. Down The Rabbit Hole | RRP: £9.99: Start the Easter fun with Down The Rabbit Hole, which will take little ones on an underground adventure! Mr. Fox, Mr. Badger and the Rabbit Family are looking for cosy new homes. But with so many forest animals living underground, they need your help, so they don’t end up digging in the wrong place! Coming with 48 challenges, it promises to keep little ones entertained!
  2. Jump In XXL | RRP: £44.99 Jump In with Smart Games for some Easter fun! The brand’s popular game now comes in an extra-large size, and an extra rabbit and 40 extra challenges! Help the rabbits jump and hide! Can you help the rabbits jump to safety? Not forgetting it has 100 challenges and solutions to make the excitement endless.
  3. Grabbit |  RRP: £19.99 Chocolates aren’t the only treats this Easter, don’t forget your Veggies! Hungry rabbits are jumping around the vegetable garden. Different vegetables become visible as the rabbits look under leaves. The race is on, will you be the first to collect all 4 vegetables.
  4. Bunny Boo | RRP: 25.99 Peek-A-Boo Bunny! Pull a rabbit out of the box! Is the rabbit looking through the round hole or through the star-shaped one? Is it standing on top of the yellow, the red or the blue block? Bunny Boo is a fantastic and fun introduction to concepts such as above/below, inside/outside, visible /hidden, etc.
  5. Counting Sheep | RRP: £19.99: Launching Spring 2025, Counting Sheep is the brand-new compact puzzle game from SmartGames. Easy to carry and play on the go, the aim of the game is to find the right position for the flock of sheep in this delightful puzzle game, for all ages 7+. As players progress through the 60 challenges which will become increasingly more difficult, it’s fair to say no one will fall asleep counting these sheep!

Maped Creativ Pixel Factory | RRP: £26.00 | Stockist: Amazon

Pixel Factory, which will have them occupied for hours as they explore the world of water beads, making their very own springtime creations! There are 25 pre-drawn guides to choose from, or give them free rein to invent their own Easter design on the blank grid. Once they are finished, simply spritz the magical setting spray, wait 30 minutes and voila! Once its set, the kit provides everything needed to create up to 22 fun souvenirs, such as paper clips, badges, magnets and keyrings!

Maped Creativ range| RRP: from £8.50| Stockist: Amazon

Thanks to Maped, little ones can get Creativ this Easter with thanks to the brands playful sets and activities. First up, you can create your very own Easter friends with the Maped Creativ Plaster Friends set. With an adorable rabbit and bear, this easy and fun activity for kids contains everything you need to mould 2 superb plaster figurines. Next up, the Color’Peps pencil case will certainly put a spring in their step this Easter. With a springtime interactive print that you can colour in yourself, the case ensures the most personalised pencil case. Finally, for the youngest members of the family, the Maped Creativ My First Fingerpaints Kit. This unique set is designed to engage and inspire little ones as they explore the exciting world of finger painting, unleashing their imagination and develop their fine motor skills while having a blast.

All Jigsaw Puzzles | Easter Eggs Impuzzible 1000 Piece Puzzle | RRP: £15.99 | Stockist: AllJigsawPuzzles

It wouldn’t be Easter without choccy eggs! This almost impossible jigsaw puzzle is packed full of tiny, colourful eggs, that may look delicious but will seem bittersweet while piecing together this egg-stremely‚ difficult jigsaw puzzle! The perfect challenge this Easter, these Impuzzible designs have been specifically chosen to challenge the most ardent jigsaw puzzler.

All Jigsaw Puzzles | Peaceful Pastures 500 or 1000 Piece Puzzle | RRP: From £11.99 | Stockist: AllJigsawPuzzles

For a perfectly Hoppy Holiday, the Peaceful Pastures jigsaw is a picture-perfect activity for the Easter break! Illustrated by Gerald Newton, this springtime farmland has blossomed with the most beautiful flowers. Watch as bunnies bounce, hop and enjoy the warmer weather and the most amazing flora and fauna around them! Even better, choose from either a 500 or 1000 piece puzzle option, so every member of the family, whether big or small can join in on the joy of puzzling!

Bling2o | Funfetti Swim Goggles | RRP: £19.99 | Stockist: Bling2o

Those egger-cising of the choc this Easter will love these super sweet, Funfetti swim goggles from Bling2o! Adding the fun factor in the pool, these epic swimming goggles are the must-have accessory for those aged 3+. The 100% silicone designs are latex and lead free, with anti-fog resistant lenses that also provide maximum UV protection – making them functional as they are fun!

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Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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