What do you get for someone who is 9 years old? This is their last year in single digits and they will have strong interests to suggest suitable presents. Brands matter.
Safety is still important – be careful of bicycles, kites and similar toys unless the child has a safe place to use them away from traffic, powerlines and other hazards. Make sure sport equipment is well-made. Consider the child's ability, or check with parents before giving toys that use mains electricity.
Suggestions: These children are between children's toys and more grown-up gifts. Books, puzzles and novelty gadgets are fairly safe – or check to see if they have any special interests, collections or musical interests. If you know the child well, you could try giving something unusual to try to spark a new interest. Inspire creativity with art and craft materials.
- Booktopia Australian online bookshop with a massive range of fiction and non-fiction books, ebooks and DVDs including lots of Australian titles. Ship as many physical books as you like and save with their flat rate for parcel mail with tracking for anyone with an Australian delivery address. Shipping to New Zealand and international available. See their
- Toy Universe Australian owned and run business delivers big brand and unique toys, games and puzzles for children from birth to teenage years, Australia-wide, NZ and USA from Sydney. See their
- Coolthings – Everything from gadgets and gizmos to soft plush toys, cool lighting accessories and brain bending puzzles. They accept all major credit cards and electronic funds transfer. Based in Launceston, Tasmania with delivery Australia wide and free gift wrapping.
- Yogee Toys is a Sydney-based online toys store with a huge range of stock from many of the major brands. Orders that are fully paid before 1PM Sydney time are dispatched from their Seven Hills warehouse on the same day. Look for things that will appeal to 9 year olds in…
World Map Puzzle In A Tube from Gifts Australia
Take the time to relax, either by yourself or with family & friends and solve this World Map Puzzle by Rex. Informative and attractive it can be framed and hung on the wall or kept to re-do another time. This Rex World Map Puzzle has 300 pieces and when finished measures 50x36cm. Did you realise the pacific was so big or just how much water our planet has? Puzzles are stimulating to both adults and children, but they also lower stress and increase mood in adults while in children, they teach the value of patience. Solving the puzzle as a family shows teamwork in action….
Weather Science Experiment Pack
Weather Science Experiment Pack. This Weather Science Experiment Pack lets you explore basic weather phenomena right in your own backyard! Learn about wind direction, rainfall, lightning and acid rain as you create your own multi-function weather station and more! Packed with hands-on learning fun, this engaging experiment twin pack is sure to excite any young weatherman or climate buff. from Coolthings.com.au
Tobbie The Robot
Tobbie The Robot. SimplyCool. Tobbie the Robot is a clever and interactive little fellow who loves kids! He has wonderful futuristic lights and sounds effects, and two programmed modes that assist him to follow or avoid certain objects. You do have to build him, but he is cleverly designed to be easy-to-assemble using the detailed, step-by-step instruction manual! from Coolthings.com.au
The Wizard of Oz Wooden Musical Box
The Wizard of Oz Wooden Musical Box. Wooderful Life. This stunning Wizard of Oz Wooden Musical Box rotates to the tune of Voi Che Sapete! It's a beautiful gift idea for Wizard of Oz collectors, with a simple one touch start and stop design! from Coolthings.com.au
Architectural Engineering Kit
Architectural Engineering Kit. Thames and Kosmos. An architectural engineer uses engineering principles to design buildings and structures that people use! In this Architectural Engineering kit, you'll learn about some of these design elements and structural components with hands-on projects! Play the role of architect and engineer as you build small, basic structural elements like trusses, arches and domes. from Coolthings.com.au
Flexi-Tube Engineering
Flexi-Tube Engineering. 4M. Build fun, flexible 3D models with this Flexi-Tube Engineering kit for open-ended play! Make your own rocket, fish, helicopter and more. These are so many choices, there's no limit to creative play! Use the ideas sheet, or create something new, there are no rules to follow, and it's a great way to encourage flexible thinking! from Coolthings.com.au
Three Detectives Cryptex
Three Detectives Cryptex. Thames and Kosmos. Dive into the detective world with this portable Three Detectives Cryptex! Every sharp-witted detective needs a secret storage vault for guarding important clues and other treasures. So, carefully choose a unique 6-figure numerical combination, programme it in, and keep the code hidden somewhere safe! from Coolthings.com.au
Sonic Spinner
Sonic Spinner. This classic Sonic Spinner is an exciting activity for kids who love the thrill of flashing lights and whirring sounds! Use both hands to tension the light-weight strings, then spin them like a skipping rope to wind-up the disk in the middle. Give the string a pull to set your spinner in action, letting it spin rapidly as it unwinds! As it spins, the motion-activated LED's will flash brightly! from Coolthings.com.au
Glow in the Dark Finger Hands Finger Puppets 5 Pack
Glow in the Dark Finger Hands Finger Puppets 5 Pack. Archie McPhee. The Glow in the Dark Finger Hands Finger Puppets 5 Pack is hands down the quirkiest glow in the dark gift set! These little hands go hand in hand with your hand, for giving tiny glow in the dark high fives or handshakes where required! Perfect for late night dance parties or Halloween, your flexible finger puppets fit snugly on the end of your fingers. from Coolthings.com.au
Finger Hands Finger Puppets 5 Pack
Finger Hands Finger Puppets 5 Pack. Archie McPhee. These fantastic finger puppets are a great way to explore imaginative play! Try telling creative stories when your fingers become tiny arms, and your finger puppets are tiny human hands! The Finger Hands Finger Puppets 5 Pack consists of 5 tiny hands that fit snugly on the end of your fingers. They'll be on hand to assist you with teeny tiny high-fives and hand shakes where required! from Coolthings.com.au
Finger Cats Finger Puppets 4 Pack
Finger Cats Finger Puppets 4 Pack. Archie McPhee. Now you can have four mischievous cats at your fingertips! Your Finger Cats Finger Puppets 4 Pack is perfect for your next animal puppet show. Surprise your friends and family with your new cat companions coming in four beautiful breeds! from Coolthings.com.au
Finger Feet Finger Puppets 4 Pack
Finger Feet Finger Puppets 4 Pack. Archie McPhee. Sometimes when you're stuck in the office tapping your fingers, you notice how yawn-inducingly boring they are. So why not give them a little toe-tapping sole, or glide gracefully into Michael Jackson's famous moon walk! Your Finger Feet Finger Puppets 4 Pack is made up of four soft vinyl feet that fit snugly on the ends of your fingers. from Coolthings.com.au
Finger Hands Finger Puppet
Finger Hands Finger Puppet. Archie McPhee. Finger puppets are a great way to explore imaginative play, but here's a twist you didn't see coming… Try telling creative stories when your finger becomes a tiny arm, and your finger puppet is a tiny human hand! The Finger Hands Finger Puppet fits snugly on the end of your finger, assisting you with tiny high-fives and hand shakes where required. from Coolthings.com.au
5 in 1 Mechanical Coding Robot
5 in 1 Mechanical Coding Robot. SimplyCool. In the world we live in today, children not only need to be able to use technology but to develop it! And what better way to learn about basic programming than with a physical coding robot that acts out your commands in the real world! This clever 5 in 1 Mechanical Coding Robot introduces you to a new concept of coding, without a computer or app! from Coolthings.com.au
ABC's of Physics
ABC's of Physics. Baby University. The ABC's of Physics is the perfect way to introduce young scientists to the basic principles of matter and energy. With a tongue-in-cheek approach that parents will love, there's a new physics concept for every letter of the alphabet! Starting at A for atom and ending in Z for zero-point energy, this smart book will grow with your reader. from Coolthings.com.au
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