And here’s the 2nd part of our gift ideas selection, with 15 gifts for kids (+ one adorable store to discover).
MORGAN’S SELECTION:
- Explorer kit, by Dumpling Dynasty, $18
a tin box with everything a little Indiana Jones (or Jane) needs to survive in the jungle!
- Up and Away print by Small Talk Studio, $30
11″x14″ adorable print
- Whale pillow, by Kate Durkin, $28
available in teal or grey
- Stars helmet, by Kiddimoto, $40
Stay safe, stay stylish!
- Silver spoon and rattle, by Robert A. Butler, $48
for her majesty’s royal meals (mess guaranteed, but hey, that’s where all the fun is…)
- Pillow and duvet cover by La Cerise sur le Gateau, $136
Deer and glow-in-the-dark stars print (yes, GLOW IN THE DARK ! rad!)
- Tapikid Playmat, by Deuz, $75
Organic cotton and natural dyes, 4 different designs and colorways
- Wooden magic wand, $11
a perfect stocking stuffer
- Casa Cabana, by Kidsonroof, $45
Folding cardboard house, also available in white so kids can decorate it themselves
ALYSSA’S SELECTION:
-Fruit Rattles, $38
Too cute!
- New Republic Jacket, by Lucky Wang: $50
A unique gift for a unique toddler. Also available in Sakura red
- Frog and Toad Game, $21.99.
Who doesn’t remember the exploits of charming Frog and his witty friend, Toad! Relive your own childhood and introduce the new generation to Frog and Toad are Friends.
- m-o-d-e-r-n alphabet blocks, by Uncle Goose $22
These gorgeous, colorful blocks will please babies and woo adults. Once the kids stop playing, you will want to put them on display – the design is that good.
- The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick, $25 at your local bookstore.
For an older child, this Caldecott Medal winner is a must read. The story, which follows the life of Hugo a twelve-year old orphan who lives in a busy Paris train station and befriends an eccentric girl who leads him to a delectable mystery, is a page-turner. The illustrations are gorgeous and it all takes place in Paris!
- Charley Harper Coloring Book of Birds : $7 at your local bookstore
For the budding artist and future modernist
AND OF COURSE, LAST BUT NOT LEAST …
If you live in Marseille or shop from France, don’t miss our friend’s shop MINUSCULE (15 rue St Saens in Marseille), or visit their lovely brand new (congratulations !!!) e-shop at http://minuscule.bigcartel.com/ for tons of kids and babies gift ideas!
