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.
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.
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The Original Tin Kazoo from Coolthings.com.au The Original Tin Kazoo. Schylling. Get ready to become a musical superstar with The Original Tin Kazoo! This traditional and classic instrument is the easiest in the world to play – if you can hum, you can Kazoo! But wait, it gets even better! You can also sing, speak or shout into your quirky blower to discover your own unique zizzing sounds!…
Kaleido Craft Creator from Coolthings.com.au Kaleido Craft Creator. Heebie Jeebies. The Kaleido Craft Creator kit is an amazing experiment kit that lets you explore the wonder of light and colour with your very own DIY kaleidoscope. Embark on a wonderful journey of discovery as you assemble the 17 wooden pieces to build a unique kaleidoscope that will leave you completely spellbound! Who knows what amazing patterns and colours you will discover as you explore the world around you, shifting and changing the wheel to create mesmerising mosaics!…
spyX Micro Spy Light from Coolthings.com.au spyX Micro Spy Light. spyX. With adjustable ear clip to ensure it fits nice and snug, you'll be ready to complete your next secret assignment….
KidzRobotix Tyrannosaurus Rex Robot from Coolthings.com.au KidzRobotix Tyrannosaurus Rex Robot. 4M. Meet the KidzRobotix Tyrannosaurus Rex Robot, a dino-mite creation that will have you roaring with excitement as it comes to life before your eyes! Your fun-filled creation will have your mesmerised with it's roaring jaw, blinking eyes, and moving forearms, ready to march across the floor and take on the world! It's easy to put together, so you'll be up and running in no time. And the best part? You'll friends will be in awe of your awesome engineering skills and cool new dino pal!…
Xtrem Bots Rex the Dinobot from Coolthings.com.au Xtrem Bots Rex the Dinobot. Blue Rocket Toys. Welcome to the world of coding, where you can bring your wildest dreams to life with Xtrem Bots Rex the Dinobot! With 150 pieces to assemble, you can construct a majestic beast that can walk, turn, slide and more. It's the ultimate creation for any builder and coder! You'll feel like a true master builder as you snap together the joints and plates to form your dino's powerful frame….
KidzLabs Electric Marble Run from Coolthings.com.au KidzLabs Electric Marble Run. 4M. The KidzLabs Electric Marble Run lets you build your very own motorised marble run, a visual learning tool that teaches the laws of motion! Similar to those spiral wishing wells you drop coins into at the mall, watch as the marble travels around the chute, rather than rolling straight down the hole. Watch it drop lower and lower on the spiral as friction gradually slows it down, making it seem as though it's moving down a long and spiralling ramp!…
It’s a Wonderful World: How to Protect the Planet and Change the Future from Gifts Australia Hardback children's book – 7+ Contains 72 pages with photography Published by Dorling Kindersley Children Features an introduction to conservation Size: 21.6cm x 1.4cm x 28cm It's a Wonderful World: How to Protect the Planet and Change the Future. This book title says it all. A captivating journey through the natural world, children will discover the challenges facing different species and how they can help. It shows them the wonders that surround them in a gorgeous introduction to conservation for kids. Filled with photographs and vibrant, bright drawings by Aleesha Nandhra, it's engaging and exciting. They can learn from the positive ideas how to work together to care for the environment and be kind to others. Share your child's curiosity and treat them to an inspiring book they can treasure as they navigate their way through their early years….
Ceremony: Welcome to Our Country from Gifts Australia Hardback children's book – 4+ Contains 24 pages with illustrations Published by A&U Children's Features a celebration of indigenous culture Size: 26.6cm x 0.8cm x 26.6cm Introduce enquiring little minds to understanding Aussie history in a meaningful way with Ceremony: Welcome to Our Country. It's an inspiring and joyful celebration of life. Covering traditions, culture, language, community and dance, there is captivating artwork from Barkindji illustrator David Hardy. It's honest and vibrant reading the whole family can enjoy together. Written by Australian of the Year Adam Goodes and co-writer Ellie Laing, it's shortlisted for several book awards in 2023. Perfect for helping children appreciate our First Nations people, it's informative as well as great fun. It should hold an important place on any family bookshelf and makes a superb gift choice for friends….