There's nothing that quite reenacts those warm and fluffy childhood memories like Sesame Street. Now you can see Elmo Live in your very own living room. Elmo Live represents a huge technological step forward with realistic speech and a wider range of movement. He can throw his head back, wave his arms, stand up, sit down and even cross his legs. You'll be blown away by how awesome this toy is. Hear him tell captivating stories complete with actions and voices, and listen to him sing some of his favourite songs. Featuring high-tech in-built interactive sensors, Elmo is capable of reacting to touch, voice and more. Tickle his belly and he'll giggle, squeeze his nose and he'll sneeze! Elmo Live can ask for hugs, blow you kisses and in true Sesame Street style tell you he loves you. With different activation points all over his body, the fun will just keep on going.

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Create a rainbow of art! With the Rainbow AquaDraw, you can make amazing multi-coloured pictures with no ink, no brushes and no paint to run. The scenes magically fade so pictures can be created again and again. Simply fill the pen with water and draw to

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Something so simple!, 28 Sep 2008
I have got 2 of these for my 2year old, one at grandma's and one at mine.

Such a good idea. No other mess. The pens fill with water. My daughter first got hers aged 1... and no, that wasn't too early! She has loved it ever since.

They aren't perfect,but what is? the mats are susceptible to dirt, as are the pens. I read a couple of review from mums who didn't like them as their children threw juice over them or got the pens dirty, but seriously, keep other liquids away from your children whilst they are being played with, and the pens away when they aren't being used, and whats the problem?

These are with no doubt one of the best toys my daughter has ever had and I already have one in my basket as a Christmas present for another child.

oh... and because they fold up, they are great to take away with you too, great for trains, they cover the whole table! You can even get a travel one which is good for cars.

Drawing without the walls, 26 Jan 2008
we have found this item very useful for our 14 month old daughter, but we only bought it at Xmas and already the colours arent as strong as they used to be, it has now become very patchy, and I am not very pleased.
Will be looking to seek a replacement.

Brill, 16 Jan 2008
I have three daughters aged 10, 8 and 15 months and they all love this product it's the best christmas present I bought last year and the price was great too, it's good clean fun and the mat is durable it just washes and it looks brand new.

Excellent!!, 31 Dec 2007
What an excellent invention...... This is fantastic.
No mess, and keeps the kids happy for hours. What more could you ask?
This is more fun than the original aquadraw too, as it has the stampers and the 'paintbrush' type thing too - plus, it's a pretty rainbow colour.
The mat doesnt last excellently well, and the nib of the pens goes a bit manky after a while but for the amount of use ours gets it was well worth the price.

Ideal for little hands, these chunky, easy to grip crayons come in 24 bright colours and are far less breakable than standard crayons! These crayons are perfect for developing your child's colouring skills and a great introduction to arts and crafts!

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Something so simple!, 28 Sep 2008
I have got 2 of these for my 2year old, one at grandma's and one at mine.

Such a good idea. No other mess. The pens fill with water. My daughter first got hers aged 1... and no, that wasn't too early! She has loved it ever since.

They aren't perfect,but what is? the mats are susceptible to dirt, as are the pens. I read a couple of review from mums who didn't like them as their children threw juice over them or got the pens dirty, but seriously, keep other liquids away from your children whilst they are being played with, and the pens away when they aren't being used, and whats the problem?

These are with no doubt one of the best toys my daughter has ever had and I already have one in my basket as a Christmas present for another child.

oh... and because they fold up, they are great to take away with you too, great for trains, they cover the whole table! You can even get a travel one which is good for cars.

Drawing without the walls, 26 Jan 2008
we have found this item very useful for our 14 month old daughter, but we only bought it at Xmas and already the colours arent as strong as they used to be, it has now become very patchy, and I am not very pleased.
Will be looking to seek a replacement.

Brill, 16 Jan 2008
I have three daughters aged 10, 8 and 15 months and they all love this product it's the best christmas present I bought last year and the price was great too, it's good clean fun and the mat is durable it just washes and it looks brand new.

Excellent!!, 31 Dec 2007
What an excellent invention...... This is fantastic.
No mess, and keeps the kids happy for hours. What more could you ask?
This is more fun than the original aquadraw too, as it has the stampers and the 'paintbrush' type thing too - plus, it's a pretty rainbow colour.
The mat doesnt last excellently well, and the nib of the pens goes a bit manky after a while but for the amount of use ours gets it was well worth the price.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!

The wild animals are enjoying the sunshine down at the watering hole. Can you spot them all? This colourful jungle jigsaw includes an activity guide to help to encourage your child's development. Links with Early Learning Goals in Knowledge and Understanding of the World; and Communication, Language and Literacy. Also links with National Curriculum English. Size: 42cm x 30cm. Pieces: 25. 2 - 5 Years

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Something so simple!, 28 Sep 2008
I have got 2 of these for my 2year old, one at grandma's and one at mine.

Such a good idea. No other mess. The pens fill with water. My daughter first got hers aged 1... and no, that wasn't too early! She has loved it ever since.

They aren't perfect,but what is? the mats are susceptible to dirt, as are the pens. I read a couple of review from mums who didn't like them as their children threw juice over them or got the pens dirty, but seriously, keep other liquids away from your children whilst they are being played with, and the pens away when they aren't being used, and whats the problem?

These are with no doubt one of the best toys my daughter has ever had and I already have one in my basket as a Christmas present for another child.

oh... and because they fold up, they are great to take away with you too, great for trains, they cover the whole table! You can even get a travel one which is good for cars.

Drawing without the walls, 26 Jan 2008
we have found this item very useful for our 14 month old daughter, but we only bought it at Xmas and already the colours arent as strong as they used to be, it has now become very patchy, and I am not very pleased.
Will be looking to seek a replacement.

Brill, 16 Jan 2008
I have three daughters aged 10, 8 and 15 months and they all love this product it's the best christmas present I bought last year and the price was great too, it's good clean fun and the mat is durable it just washes and it looks brand new.

Excellent!!, 31 Dec 2007
What an excellent invention...... This is fantastic.
No mess, and keeps the kids happy for hours. What more could you ask?
This is more fun than the original aquadraw too, as it has the stampers and the 'paintbrush' type thing too - plus, it's a pretty rainbow colour.
The mat doesnt last excellently well, and the nib of the pens goes a bit manky after a while but for the amount of use ours gets it was well worth the price.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



perfect puzzle, 03 Sep 2008
my two year old son and I love doing this puzzle (not that he needs any help) - it's perfectly designed (as are all Orchard Toys puzzles) so that the animals are fun to find and there is so much to talk about too.
i agree with the other review - we'd love the same level of detail but with more pieces.

Quiet car journeys, 05 May 2008
Great puzzle bought for my 2yo son. He loves it.
Kept him quiet in the car and has become a great ritual before bed.
He really seems to focus and concentrate till its done.
I'd now like a similarly colurful puzzle with double the pieces.

Splash around at bath time with Thomas the Tank engine and the Thomas Bath Island. Suitable for children from two years old, this bath toy is a bright and cheerful hive of activity.

The feature that will undoubtedly be the favourite of your little bather is Thomas on his slippery track down into the water. Sit Thomas on the mouth of the tunnel, press down on the little red signal and watch Thomas launch himself down his track.

Other fun aquatic features include a spinning windmill and a water tower with attached spinning wheel for some good scope and pouring fun. The whole island attaches to the bath with two suction cups, and just to ensure that Thomas knows what to do in water, his friend Bulstrode the tugboat is included to show him the way.

A good bath toy that all Thomas fans will enjoy, this is suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years old. --Victoria Mackenzie Thomas Bath Island is the offical Number 1 bath toy! Bath time is so much fun with Thomas! Launch Thomas down the ramp, scoop up water with Bulstrode, pour water into the tower to make the wheel spin and create bubbles from the chimney of the house! There is so much to do on Bath Island that kids will never want to get out of the bath! Secures to the side of the bath with the suction cups.

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Something so simple!, 28 Sep 2008
I have got 2 of these for my 2year old, one at grandma's and one at mine.

Such a good idea. No other mess. The pens fill with water. My daughter first got hers aged 1... and no, that wasn't too early! She has loved it ever since.

They aren't perfect,but what is? the mats are susceptible to dirt, as are the pens. I read a couple of review from mums who didn't like them as their children threw juice over them or got the pens dirty, but seriously, keep other liquids away from your children whilst they are being played with, and the pens away when they aren't being used, and whats the problem?

These are with no doubt one of the best toys my daughter has ever had and I already have one in my basket as a Christmas present for another child.

oh... and because they fold up, they are great to take away with you too, great for trains, they cover the whole table! You can even get a travel one which is good for cars.

Drawing without the walls, 26 Jan 2008
we have found this item very useful for our 14 month old daughter, but we only bought it at Xmas and already the colours arent as strong as they used to be, it has now become very patchy, and I am not very pleased.
Will be looking to seek a replacement.

Brill, 16 Jan 2008
I have three daughters aged 10, 8 and 15 months and they all love this product it's the best christmas present I bought last year and the price was great too, it's good clean fun and the mat is durable it just washes and it looks brand new.

Excellent!!, 31 Dec 2007
What an excellent invention...... This is fantastic.
No mess, and keeps the kids happy for hours. What more could you ask?
This is more fun than the original aquadraw too, as it has the stampers and the 'paintbrush' type thing too - plus, it's a pretty rainbow colour.
The mat doesnt last excellently well, and the nib of the pens goes a bit manky after a while but for the amount of use ours gets it was well worth the price.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



perfect puzzle, 03 Sep 2008
my two year old son and I love doing this puzzle (not that he needs any help) - it's perfectly designed (as are all Orchard Toys puzzles) so that the animals are fun to find and there is so much to talk about too.
i agree with the other review - we'd love the same level of detail but with more pieces.

Quiet car journeys, 05 May 2008
Great puzzle bought for my 2yo son. He loves it.
Kept him quiet in the car and has become a great ritual before bed.
He really seems to focus and concentrate till its done.
I'd now like a similarly colurful puzzle with double the pieces.

A good buy, 16 Nov 2008
My boys love this toy. They have had loads of fun over the last couple of years getting Thomas to slide down the ramp and pouring water over the water wheel. It's their favourite bath toy.
We haven't had problems with it sticking, but it can slide as it's quite heavy. If the water isn't too deep it's fine.

Makes bathtime fun, 29 Jun 2008
My little boy is 2 and loves this in the bath. Putting things down the slide and using a jug to pour water in the top and making the wheel go round.


Bathtime is Fun again!, 12 Jun 2008
WE bought this toy as a last ditch attempt to get our toddler back in the bath without him screaming. It worked!!
The Bath Island captivated him, lept him occupied while i washed him and helped make bathtime fun again.
The only little complaint is that when you fill the watertub it kept sliding down on that side, but it wasn't too much of a problem.

Makes bathtime fun, 26 Dec 2007
My kids love this toy and it makes them want to take a bath, which is always a good thing. We have had no problem with it sticking to the tub. The downside is the slide--it falls off if you just look at it. The kids give up and just launch the train and boat without the slide! They love the bubble maker and the water wheel, though.

Buy it only if it is on sale and you have a big Thomas fan.

A bad purchase, 01 Dec 2007
My son loves Thomas, so I bought him this bath toy. Problem number 1, it doesn't stick to the bath. Even when it does, for a few minutes at a time, it suddenly collapses, or the slide doesn't work properly. I would NOT recommend it.

Garage that features a three storey circular ramp, three storey elevator with mechanical bell sounds as it moves, automatic moving stop sign, petrol pump and bat at air hose. Includes two figures, passenger car and tow truck with fun sounds. Batteries included. 1 - 5 Years

Upsy Daisy, its time for bed! Just like In the Night Garden your favourite character, Upsy Daisy, loves her bed and always takes it wherever she goes. At bedtime, place Upsy Daisy in her own bed and watch as she closes her eyes as the bed gently rocks he

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Something so simple!, 28 Sep 2008
I have got 2 of these for my 2year old, one at grandma's and one at mine.

Such a good idea. No other mess. The pens fill with water. My daughter first got hers aged 1... and no, that wasn't too early! She has loved it ever since.

They aren't perfect,but what is? the mats are susceptible to dirt, as are the pens. I read a couple of review from mums who didn't like them as their children threw juice over them or got the pens dirty, but seriously, keep other liquids away from your children whilst they are being played with, and the pens away when they aren't being used, and whats the problem?

These are with no doubt one of the best toys my daughter has ever had and I already have one in my basket as a Christmas present for another child.

oh... and because they fold up, they are great to take away with you too, great for trains, they cover the whole table! You can even get a travel one which is good for cars.

Drawing without the walls, 26 Jan 2008
we have found this item very useful for our 14 month old daughter, but we only bought it at Xmas and already the colours arent as strong as they used to be, it has now become very patchy, and I am not very pleased.
Will be looking to seek a replacement.

Brill, 16 Jan 2008
I have three daughters aged 10, 8 and 15 months and they all love this product it's the best christmas present I bought last year and the price was great too, it's good clean fun and the mat is durable it just washes and it looks brand new.

Excellent!!, 31 Dec 2007
What an excellent invention...... This is fantastic.
No mess, and keeps the kids happy for hours. What more could you ask?
This is more fun than the original aquadraw too, as it has the stampers and the 'paintbrush' type thing too - plus, it's a pretty rainbow colour.
The mat doesnt last excellently well, and the nib of the pens goes a bit manky after a while but for the amount of use ours gets it was well worth the price.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



perfect puzzle, 03 Sep 2008
my two year old son and I love doing this puzzle (not that he needs any help) - it's perfectly designed (as are all Orchard Toys puzzles) so that the animals are fun to find and there is so much to talk about too.
i agree with the other review - we'd love the same level of detail but with more pieces.

Quiet car journeys, 05 May 2008
Great puzzle bought for my 2yo son. He loves it.
Kept him quiet in the car and has become a great ritual before bed.
He really seems to focus and concentrate till its done.
I'd now like a similarly colurful puzzle with double the pieces.

A good buy, 16 Nov 2008
My boys love this toy. They have had loads of fun over the last couple of years getting Thomas to slide down the ramp and pouring water over the water wheel. It's their favourite bath toy.
We haven't had problems with it sticking, but it can slide as it's quite heavy. If the water isn't too deep it's fine.

Makes bathtime fun, 29 Jun 2008
My little boy is 2 and loves this in the bath. Putting things down the slide and using a jug to pour water in the top and making the wheel go round.


Bathtime is Fun again!, 12 Jun 2008
WE bought this toy as a last ditch attempt to get our toddler back in the bath without him screaming. It worked!!
The Bath Island captivated him, lept him occupied while i washed him and helped make bathtime fun again.
The only little complaint is that when you fill the watertub it kept sliding down on that side, but it wasn't too much of a problem.

Makes bathtime fun, 26 Dec 2007
My kids love this toy and it makes them want to take a bath, which is always a good thing. We have had no problem with it sticking to the tub. The downside is the slide--it falls off if you just look at it. The kids give up and just launch the train and boat without the slide! They love the bubble maker and the water wheel, though.

Buy it only if it is on sale and you have a big Thomas fan.

A bad purchase, 01 Dec 2007
My son loves Thomas, so I bought him this bath toy. Problem number 1, it doesn't stick to the bath. Even when it does, for a few minutes at a time, it suddenly collapses, or the slide doesn't work properly. I would NOT recommend it.

Not as huge as it seems, but lovely doll., 28 Nov 2008
I havent passed this one on to my daughter yet (Christmas..) but I know for sure after my peek she will absolutely love it. Nothing to say about the price, only thing is that its a tiiiny bit smaller than it seems.

Create all kinds of wild and wacky looks with 3 different style makers, accessories and cool tools! Including 3 pots of coloured Play-Doh and 3 different heads for hair extrusion, you can make long hair, spikey hair, curly hair and anything else you can imagine! Load Play-Doh into the funnel, sit the little character in place and pump! Then it's up to you how you'd like to cut and style the hair! Is it a girl or a boy? It's up to you! Great for wannabe hairdressers and fans of Play-Doh!

Now children can aquadraw their favourite characters from Thomas The Tank - in colour! Simply fill the pen with water and draw to reveal a colour scene. No mess, no fuss and impossible to go out of the lines - ideal for very young children taking their fi

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Something so simple!, 28 Sep 2008
I have got 2 of these for my 2year old, one at grandma's and one at mine.

Such a good idea. No other mess. The pens fill with water. My daughter first got hers aged 1... and no, that wasn't too early! She has loved it ever since.

They aren't perfect,but what is? the mats are susceptible to dirt, as are the pens. I read a couple of review from mums who didn't like them as their children threw juice over them or got the pens dirty, but seriously, keep other liquids away from your children whilst they are being played with, and the pens away when they aren't being used, and whats the problem?

These are with no doubt one of the best toys my daughter has ever had and I already have one in my basket as a Christmas present for another child.

oh... and because they fold up, they are great to take away with you too, great for trains, they cover the whole table! You can even get a travel one which is good for cars.

Drawing without the walls, 26 Jan 2008
we have found this item very useful for our 14 month old daughter, but we only bought it at Xmas and already the colours arent as strong as they used to be, it has now become very patchy, and I am not very pleased.
Will be looking to seek a replacement.

Brill, 16 Jan 2008
I have three daughters aged 10, 8 and 15 months and they all love this product it's the best christmas present I bought last year and the price was great too, it's good clean fun and the mat is durable it just washes and it looks brand new.

Excellent!!, 31 Dec 2007
What an excellent invention...... This is fantastic.
No mess, and keeps the kids happy for hours. What more could you ask?
This is more fun than the original aquadraw too, as it has the stampers and the 'paintbrush' type thing too - plus, it's a pretty rainbow colour.
The mat doesnt last excellently well, and the nib of the pens goes a bit manky after a while but for the amount of use ours gets it was well worth the price.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



perfect puzzle, 03 Sep 2008
my two year old son and I love doing this puzzle (not that he needs any help) - it's perfectly designed (as are all Orchard Toys puzzles) so that the animals are fun to find and there is so much to talk about too.
i agree with the other review - we'd love the same level of detail but with more pieces.

Quiet car journeys, 05 May 2008
Great puzzle bought for my 2yo son. He loves it.
Kept him quiet in the car and has become a great ritual before bed.
He really seems to focus and concentrate till its done.
I'd now like a similarly colurful puzzle with double the pieces.

A good buy, 16 Nov 2008
My boys love this toy. They have had loads of fun over the last couple of years getting Thomas to slide down the ramp and pouring water over the water wheel. It's their favourite bath toy.
We haven't had problems with it sticking, but it can slide as it's quite heavy. If the water isn't too deep it's fine.

Makes bathtime fun, 29 Jun 2008
My little boy is 2 and loves this in the bath. Putting things down the slide and using a jug to pour water in the top and making the wheel go round.


Bathtime is Fun again!, 12 Jun 2008
WE bought this toy as a last ditch attempt to get our toddler back in the bath without him screaming. It worked!!
The Bath Island captivated him, lept him occupied while i washed him and helped make bathtime fun again.
The only little complaint is that when you fill the watertub it kept sliding down on that side, but it wasn't too much of a problem.

Makes bathtime fun, 26 Dec 2007
My kids love this toy and it makes them want to take a bath, which is always a good thing. We have had no problem with it sticking to the tub. The downside is the slide--it falls off if you just look at it. The kids give up and just launch the train and boat without the slide! They love the bubble maker and the water wheel, though.

Buy it only if it is on sale and you have a big Thomas fan.

A bad purchase, 01 Dec 2007
My son loves Thomas, so I bought him this bath toy. Problem number 1, it doesn't stick to the bath. Even when it does, for a few minutes at a time, it suddenly collapses, or the slide doesn't work properly. I would NOT recommend it.

Not as huge as it seems, but lovely doll., 28 Nov 2008
I havent passed this one on to my daughter yet (Christmas..) but I know for sure after my peek she will absolutely love it. Nothing to say about the price, only thing is that its a tiiiny bit smaller than it seems.

Great fun, no mess., 28 Jan 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old girl as a Christmas present, to help with a long 11 hour flight. She really enjoyed this more than I thought she would.

No mess, entertaining fun!, 10 Aug 2007
These went down very well in our house. My son loves that Thomas "magically" appears when you draw on it.

They last well, and keep the kids amused for a good half hour.

My only problem is, the actual pen doesnt seem to last very well - the nib gets a bit horrible. Also, the pens could be a little bit longer so that they hold more water. I seem to spend a lot of time re-filling them!

Very pleased with this item though - excellent mess free play!

Great product ,,,, 08 Feb 2007
This is a great product and my 3 yr old just loves it ...I bought the 4 Winnie-the-Pooh ones as well ..and the 8 sheets keep him occupied for hours ...

Its very compact and best of all uses just a water pen. A water brush can be used instead of the pen as the pen is a tad too small and needs to be re-filled regularly...

In all great value for money ...

A fantastic Product, 31 Jan 2007
Our 2 year old got these for Christmas and he has spent hours and hours on them in the past month. He will colour them in and then go away for 1/2 an hour and do it all over again. It is great as he doesn't need to be supervised and each time is as exciting as the first. Some days he will use the water pens then other days he prefers to use a paint brush with water on it. We highly recommend this as a cheap toy.

great for travelling, 05 Oct 2006
We bought these and the winnie the pooh mini mats for our 2 year old before we went travelling and they were a great success. No mess, could pull them out anywhere, and reuse them within a short period of time. In fact we stopped using the water pen that comes with the set, instead using a normal paint brush dipped in water (easier for less coordinated little hands to spread a lot of water and bring the colours up faster) or just finger painting using any available glass of water. They were great for times we wanted to stop and have a coffee and occupy a little one for 10 minutes or so. Handy to pull out on planes too.

Get creative with Peppa Pig and pals! With the AquaDraw Mini Mats, just fill the pen with water and draw your favourite characters. Scenes magically fade to colour over and over again. No ink, no mess, no fuss and it's impossible to go out of the lines, i

In The Night Garden Cosy Inflatable Chair with soft and cosy cover. The perfect place for friends to relax at home, children will love hanging out on their own special chair! Featuring a removable cover for easy washing, you don't need to worry about it getting dirty and losing appeal, so perfect for Mums! Encourages home style roleplay while providing fun extra seating for little ones!

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Something so simple!, 28 Sep 2008
I have got 2 of these for my 2year old, one at grandma's and one at mine.

Such a good idea. No other mess. The pens fill with water. My daughter first got hers aged 1... and no, that wasn't too early! She has loved it ever since.

They aren't perfect,but what is? the mats are susceptible to dirt, as are the pens. I read a couple of review from mums who didn't like them as their children threw juice over them or got the pens dirty, but seriously, keep other liquids away from your children whilst they are being played with, and the pens away when they aren't being used, and whats the problem?

These are with no doubt one of the best toys my daughter has ever had and I already have one in my basket as a Christmas present for another child.

oh... and because they fold up, they are great to take away with you too, great for trains, they cover the whole table! You can even get a travel one which is good for cars.

Drawing without the walls, 26 Jan 2008
we have found this item very useful for our 14 month old daughter, but we only bought it at Xmas and already the colours arent as strong as they used to be, it has now become very patchy, and I am not very pleased.
Will be looking to seek a replacement.

Brill, 16 Jan 2008
I have three daughters aged 10, 8 and 15 months and they all love this product it's the best christmas present I bought last year and the price was great too, it's good clean fun and the mat is durable it just washes and it looks brand new.

Excellent!!, 31 Dec 2007
What an excellent invention...... This is fantastic.
No mess, and keeps the kids happy for hours. What more could you ask?
This is more fun than the original aquadraw too, as it has the stampers and the 'paintbrush' type thing too - plus, it's a pretty rainbow colour.
The mat doesnt last excellently well, and the nib of the pens goes a bit manky after a while but for the amount of use ours gets it was well worth the price.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc. But so far I have managed to remove any little accidents! I'm not sure that they would from wallpaper though, as luckily her accidents have been easy clean surfaces.
If you have dogs, make sure these stay off the floor or there could be tears. For some reason my dogs seem to love eating stray crayons.
Highly recommended, a really good investment that keeps them amused for hours!



perfect puzzle, 03 Sep 2008
my two year old son and I love doing this puzzle (not that he needs any help) - it's perfectly designed (as are all Orchard Toys puzzles) so that the animals are fun to find and there is so much to talk about too.
i agree with the other review - we'd love the same level of detail but with more pieces.

Quiet car journeys, 05 May 2008
Great puzzle bought for my 2yo son. He loves it.
Kept him quiet in the car and has become a great ritual before bed.
He really seems to focus and concentrate till its done.
I'd now like a similarly colurful puzzle with double the pieces.

A good buy, 16 Nov 2008
My boys love this toy. They have had loads of fun over the last couple of years getting Thomas to slide down the ramp and pouring water over the water wheel. It's their favourite bath toy.
We haven't had problems with it sticking, but it can slide as it's quite heavy. If the water isn't too deep it's fine.

Makes bathtime fun, 29 Jun 2008
My little boy is 2 and loves this in the bath. Putting things down the slide and using a jug to pour water in the top and making the wheel go round.


Bathtime is Fun again!, 12 Jun 2008
WE bought this toy as a last ditch attempt to get our toddler back in the bath without him screaming. It worked!!
The Bath Island captivated him, lept him occupied while i washed him and helped make bathtime fun again.
The only little complaint is that when you fill the watertub it kept sliding down on that side, but it wasn't too much of a problem.

Makes bathtime fun, 26 Dec 2007
My kids love this toy and it makes them want to take a bath, which is always a good thing. We have had no problem with it sticking to the tub. The downside is the slide--it falls off if you just look at it. The kids give up and just launch the train and boat without the slide! They love the bubble maker and the water wheel, though.

Buy it only if it is on sale and you have a big Thomas fan.

A bad purchase, 01 Dec 2007
My son loves Thomas, so I bought him this bath toy. Problem number 1, it doesn't stick to the bath. Even when it does, for a few minutes at a time, it suddenly collapses, or the slide doesn't work properly. I would NOT recommend it.

Not as huge as it seems, but lovely doll., 28 Nov 2008
I havent passed this one on to my daughter yet (Christmas..) but I know for sure after my peek she will absolutely love it. Nothing to say about the price, only thing is that its a tiiiny bit smaller than it seems.

Great fun, no mess., 28 Jan 2008
I bought this for my 2 year old girl as a Christmas present, to help with a long 11 hour flight. She really enjoyed this more than I thought she would.

No mess, entertaining fun!, 10 Aug 2007
These went down very well in our house. My son loves that Thomas "magically" appears when you draw on it.

They last well, and keep the kids amused for a good half hour.

My only problem is, the actual pen doesnt seem to last very well - the nib gets a bit horrible. Also, the pens could be a little bit longer so that they hold more water. I seem to spend a lot of time re-filling them!

Very pleased with this item though - excellent mess free play!

Great product ,,,, 08 Feb 2007
This is a great product and my 3 yr old just loves it ...I bought the 4 Winnie-the-Pooh ones as well ..and the 8 sheets keep him occupied for hours ...

Its very compact and best of all uses just a water pen. A water brush can be used instead of the pen as the pen is a tad too small and needs to be re-filled regularly...

In all great value for money ...

A fantastic Product, 31 Jan 2007
Our 2 year old got these for Christmas and he has spent hours and hours on them in the past month. He will colour them in and then go away for 1/2 an hour and do it all over again. It is great as he doesn't need to be supervised and each time is as exciting as the first. Some days he will use the water pens then other days he prefers to use a paint brush with water on it. We highly recommend this as a cheap toy.

great for travelling, 05 Oct 2006
We bought these and the winnie the pooh mini mats for our 2 year old before we went travelling and they were a great success. No mess, could pull them out anywhere, and reuse them within a short period of time. In fact we stopped using the water pen that comes with the set, instead using a normal paint brush dipped in water (easier for less coordinated little hands to spread a lot of water and bring the colours up faster) or just finger painting using any available glass of water. They were great for times we wanted to stop and have a coffee and occupy a little one for 10 minutes or so. Handy to pull out on planes too.

yet another disappointment , 17 Nov 2008
My son was given this for his second birthday from his aunt. He is a fan of iggle piggle so couldn't wait to use the chair. Except that he wasn't comfortable sitting in it used to sit next to it instead. And then it sprung a leak and was completely useless! Just another disappointing In The Night Garden product

A chair you can't sit in, 14 Nov 2008
Absolutely pointless as the chair topples forward if a child sits in it. My son gets so frustrated with it that we had to deflate it and put it away. Can't even be used for decoration.
Whoever made this really should have tried the practicality before manufacturing.

unuseable, no good, 21 Oct 2008
i bought this for my nephew when he sits on it, it topples over he cant even gently put his back on the back rest. in order for im to sit in it without it falling we have to put it against a wall with a chair either side to prop it up but even then it topples forward. it might look nice in his room but he is better sitting on the floor, even my 6 year old cant get it to balance when he sits on it, but keeps trying and finds it hillarious when it topples. when buying remember its for decoration only. probably the manufacturers should take a look at the design and maybe give it a better base so it can be sat on.

In the Night Garden... is about a magical picture book place that exists between waking and sleeping in a child's imagination. It is a place inhabited by a diverse community of toys that care for each other unconditionally... Let Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy bring you into their Night Garden! Play with your favourite characters as you tiptoe your way past the gazeebo! Along the path you'll also pass the bridge, Makka-Pakka's cave and even the Pontipine's house! In the Night Garden Garden Playpath Game has 5 different games to choose from - each providing a unique interactive experience! Ideal for all young fans of the Night Garden! A great way to develop key skills, including numbers and balance!

First Markers have been especially developed for children of 1and over! The nib has been designed to allow your child to achieve bold strokes of colour at every angle and is safely secured to stop small hands trying to remove it. Plus the ink rinses off skin, clothes etc, so no need for soap or scrubbing!

elmo not alive for long, 03 Dec 2008
the toy is fantastic !!!!
my little girl loved it and did not want to put it down
after one day it was broken the motor stoped working in one of the legs
and it would fall over .
not put off by this i sent it back and got a new one
that only lasted for one week and my little girl was so very upset
great toy but not durable at all.


I just don't get it..., 16 Nov 2008
My 2yo daughter was bought one of these as an early Xmas present.

I just don't get the incredible overwhelmingly-positive reviews that this thing has received. I mean, I know elmo is somewhat more ingrained in to US culture than that in the UK but overall, the toy is a) expensive and b) of limited appeal. Specifically it's hard to understand what he's saying sometimes, there are a limited number of actions/speec programs and apart from pressing his stomach/foot/nose/back etc, I can't see how this is going to last beyond a few days.
I'm not into being the arbiter of my child's toys - but at £50+ I am seriously considering selling this and getting something more worthwhile (daughter hasn't yet got to play with in in earnest - yes, maybe she should be the judge but, seriously, I can't see a future). But in the meantime, I'm confused...
The reviews are so consistently good I'm either missing something or stuck in a cultural gap or there are a lot of Fisher PRice underlings out there puffing up this item.

Just do me one favour: play with one before you drop your cash. £50 is no tiny sum. And it buys a lot of books/puzzles/etc.

Yes, technologically impressive-ish (if you can ignore the sound of whirring motors that drive this toys movement). Will surely eat batteries, though. And hey, just not that much fun.

elmo rocks, 11 Nov 2008
I must say that I am not easily impressed but Elmo is absolutely the best toy ever I am 46 years of age and have to keep reminding myself that this little guy is not real.

BEST TOY EVER!!!!, 04 Nov 2008
I have never been so impressed. Looked at Elmo in the shop but it doesnt do him justice. He laughs, tell stories and jokes, dances, stands up and sits down on his very own stool. My 18 month old daughter is facinated by him (I am too). BEST TOY EVER!!!

So Much Fun !!!, 30 Oct 2008
We bought this for our son's 2nd Birthday and he thinks it's brill. He laugh's and talks to elmo as if he is real. Our eldest son also thinks it is very funny. Just a shame he only tells two stories! He does sing and dance which is also great, but the way he tells stories is the best.

Something so simple!, 28 Sep 2008
I have got 2 of these for my 2year old, one at grandma's and one at mine.

Such a good idea. No other mess. The pens fill with water. My daughter first got hers aged 1... and no, that wasn't too early! She has loved it ever since.

They aren't perfect,but what is? the mats are susceptible to dirt, as are the pens. I read a couple of review from mums who didn't like them as their children threw juice over them or got the pens dirty, but seriously, keep other liquids away from your children whilst they are being played with, and the pens away when they aren't being used, and whats the problem?

These are with no doubt one of the best toys my daughter has ever had and I already have one in my basket as a Christmas present for another child.

oh... and because they fold up, they are great to take away with you too, great for trains, they cover the whole table! You can even get a travel one which is good for cars.

Drawing without the walls, 26 Jan 2008
we have found this item very useful for our 14 month old daughter, but we only bought it at Xmas and already the colours arent as strong as they used to be, it has now become very patchy, and I am not very pleased.
Will be looking to seek a replacement.

Brill, 16 Jan 2008
I have three daughters aged 10, 8 and 15 months and they all love this product it's the best christmas present I bought last year and the price was great too, it's good clean fun and the mat is durable it just washes and it looks brand new.

Excellent!!, 31 Dec 2007
What an excellent invention...... This is fantastic.
No mess, and keeps the kids happy for hours. What more could you ask?
This is more fun than the original aquadraw too, as it has the stampers and the 'paintbrush' type thing too - plus, it's a pretty rainbow colour.
The mat doesnt last excellently well, and the nib of the pens goes a bit manky after a while but for the amount of use ours gets it was well worth the price.

Very poor, 25 Nov 2008
Don't bother buying this item! I just did, and, instead of 24 crayons in a nice round container as pictured, I received (very late) three cardboard packets of crayons. Not a nice present for a two-year-old.

Perfect to colour with!, 25 Nov 2008
My two nephews love these crayons, which keeps them busy for hours. They are nice and chunky to handle, so they are perfect for small hands.

My advice is to get a large colouring book- to prevent them drawing on walls etc.

The crayons will last for ages!



Just right size, 01 Oct 2007
My little boy has had these since he was one and were now on our second set.He loves colouring and drawing so these are perfect.When they came i thought they would be longer but in fact they are just the right size for little hands.And he loves it even more now he can tell me the colours of them.

Perfect for little people, 19 Jul 2007
These crayons are perfect for little people. I bought these crayons when my daughter was 12 months old and she loves them. She is now nearly 2 and she has not managed to break or snap any yet. They are lovely and chunky for little hands to grip. They have a great selection of colours.
We kept a few seperate in her changing bag, as they are a brilliant idea if you get stuck in a traffic jam, or to keep them amused in the highchair if you are eating out. These are a must have and travel everywhere with us!
My little girl loves these so much I have now bought her a new set.
The only drawback is that they do take a bit of elbow grease to remove from the telly, walls, furniture etc.