The Spring Edit
Our top pick of the coolest stuff around for the kids this Spring.
Our top pick of the coolest stuff around for the kids this Spring.
Out this month is an exciting new book for your adventure lovers to get their noses into, Amari and the Night Brothers, by BB Alston. The story revolves around Amari, a 13 year old girl whose older brother goes missing but leaves her a case with an invitation to The Bureau of Supernatural Affairs in it. Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Percy Jackson, Nevermoor and Men in Black. The book is said to be such a good story that its being made into a movie as we speak!
Disney+ has just launched its new streaming service, STAR. Science Of Stupid is a TV Series dedicated to explaining why potentially dangerous and seriously stupid stunts go wrong. Prepare to wince your way through 8 seasons of people trying to do things without first understanding how the science behind it works. All seasons available to watch on STAR (Disney+) or National Geographic and with some episodes also available on You Tube.
The SCOOP is a podcast which celebrates reading, writing and creativity, (brought to you by SCOOP Magazine) Each month popular children’s authors and illustrators talk about their books and inspirations. It’s a show for families who love books and want to find out more about how their literary heroes do what they do. Aimed at 8-11 year olds, but can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Spring Copenhagen is a new Danish homewares brand. These 'Express Your Feelings Emotions Range' comprises of 7 Different (emoji) faces with an expression to match every mood. They are all made from solid oak, sourced from a fully sustainable resource, shaped into round hand sized balls, smoothed, decorated by heat branding and then polished with a little oil. Their size makes them incredibly tactile and almost irresistible as a stress reliever or just an object to play with. Each ball is £16.95 each, which is pricey but they're collectable and offer open play. You can buy them here. 😎
Toontastic 3D is an app that kids can use to draw, animate and narrate their own stories and adventures. It's easy to use with templates they can follow and pre created scenes and characters they can use for inspiration. It's a great tool for exploring the process of creative storytelling and coming up with imaginative ways to produce cool sound affects.
Pinatex is a new material on the block. The unique, environmentally conscious and natural non-woven textile is made from the fibres of pineapple leaves! (which are usually discarded as waste in the process of harvesting the fruit) Created by Dr. Carmen Hijosa, it has won multiple awards and the fashion industry has sat up and taken notice. Pictured here is a shoe created by YY Nation, a New Zealand start-up hoping to take the world by storm. Currently they're only doing adult shoes, but it's only a matter of time before kids shoes follow. Watch this space! Too cool for school!