Goddaughter -> Christmas?

Rosy Posy · 23-12-2014 7:21am

My 3yo still loves Each Peach Pear Plum- for him it's all about finding the 'hidden' characters.

funkey_monkey · 23-12-2014 4:21pm

Okay so I'll get Each Peach Pear Plum - looking online it seems to be aimed at the 3+ age range.
What do I get the girl - do I get the far flap book or go for one of those touch and feel books?

Sligo1 · 23-12-2014 4:25pm

Spots first Christmas is a nice lift the flap book.

lonestargirl · 23-12-2014 7:55pm

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Okay so I'll get Each Peach Pear Plum - looking online it seems to be aimed at the 3+ age range.
What do I get the girl - do I get the far flap book or go for one of those touch and feel books?

I would say each peach pear plum is more suitable for the younger child rather than a 3 year old.

funkey_monkey · 23-12-2014 8:13pm

lonestargirl wrote: »

I would say each peach pear plum is more suitable for the younger child rather than a 3 year old.

Got EPPP in the shop and that is what she said there too. But the selection for him didn't look good. WTF can I get at short notice!?!:eek:

Argghhh!!!!

I did notice this book, but was not sure if it was too faffy: http://www.usborne.com/catalogue/book/1~EY~A~8843/peep-inside-the-farm.aspx

I was told the sensory ones (Thats not my Tiger etc.) are for babies and not for 18mths and older.

I would have liked to have got an educational one, but I didn't see any suitable ones. Ideas?

kandr10 · 23-12-2014 9:08pm

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Got EPPP in the shop and that is what she said there too. But the selection for him didn't look good. WTF can I get at short notice!?!:eek:

Argghhh!!!!

I did notice this book, but was not sure if it was too faffy: http://www.usborne.com/catalogue/book/1~EY~A~8843/peep-inside-the-farm.aspx

I was told the sensory ones (Thats not my Tiger etc.) are for babies and not for 18mths and older.

I would have liked to have got an educational one, but I didn't see any suitable ones. Ideas?

Any picture story book. The gruffalo, owl babies, farmer duck, before you sleep, how to catch a star, a book of bedtime stories, a book of nursery rhymes. For an older child it's easy!

Sligo1 · 23-12-2014 9:12pm

Yep there are so many books suitable for 3 year olds. Also, a lot of 2 and 3 year olds love stickers! You could then them a sticker activity book. Loads of nice ones around for between €3-6. The 3 year old would love it.

funkey_monkey · 23-12-2014 10:37pm

Thanks - I did see the Gruffalo in the shop. I presume these are books that the parent would read to the 3yo?

kandr10 · 24-12-2014 1:00am

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Thanks - I did see the Gruffalo in the shop. I presume these are books that the parent would read to the 3yo?

Yeah a 3 year old wouldn't be doing much reading on their own. Any of those similar picture books are great for parents to read to them. As Sligo says they have the books memorised after a while and join in reading that way but generally if the pictures are interesting and there's stuff to point at and talk about you can't go wrong. They span a good age range so would last the kid a few years too.

Rosy Posy · 24-12-2014 1:03am

Maurice Sendak is amazing for that age- Where the Wild Things Are is a classic.

funkey_monkey · 24-12-2014 11:17am

Sorted now - see you all again around this time next year

Seriously many thanks for all the help - it is appreciated.

funkey_monkey · 09-04-2015 10:11pm

Hi,

Well the books went down a treat - they love them. Actually the 3yo is now turning 3(I was a year out!).

He is now turning three so I need to get a birthday for a party we are all invited to. What is the procedures here? What small thing do I get a 3yo boy?

Roesy · 10-04-2015 5:06pm

Puzzle/book/toy cars/tractor. I know anything with wheels are an instant hit with my 3 and 1/2 year old nephew.

funkey_monkey · 10-04-2015 8:49pm

Was thinking of a colouring in book - are they too young for those?

Sligo1 · 10-04-2015 8:54pm

More books! Or Thomas the tank engine trains, trucks or cars.

funkey_monkey · 10-04-2015 9:10pm

Are there any more to follow up Each Peach Pear Plum - or was it a one off?

Woshy · 13-04-2015 8:47pm

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Are there any more to follow up Each Peach Pear Plum - or was it a one off?

They (Janet and Allan Ahlberg) wrote a lot of other books and they're all lovely!

My little boy loves Each Peach Pear Plum and we have Peepo too that he also enjoys so that might be an option?

Woshy · 13-04-2015 9:08pm

Oh and The Jolly Postman is meant to be lovely too, my friend's daughter love is

Roselm · 14-04-2015 8:37pm

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Was thinking of a colouring in book - are they too young for those?

Well he'll scribble in it and make different colour squiggles. He might make a little mark and tell you it's a fish or he might pretend he's writing his name.I don't think they're ever too young.He's not going to colour inside the lines but he'll enjoy it none the less.

funkey_monkey · 16-04-2015 12:30pm

Ended up getting him an educational jigsaw to help him count. Hopefully it will be okay.

funkey_monkey · 11-06-2015 12:04am

Back again

Goddaughter is now 2yo. What should I get her for her birthday? I've got a few weeks so want to get this tied up early. Not sure of budget - probably £10 - definitely no more than £20.

I wonder if I can keep this thread going until she is 18

funkey_monkey · 19-06-2015 2:07pm

Anyone? It's getting close and I've no ideas

pwurple · 19-06-2015 3:23pm

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Anyone? It's getting close and I've no ideas

How much do you get on with the parents? My daughter loved this helicopter from tesco when she was two. Still does, and now her baby sister plays with it too. It's noisy though, and lights up.

http://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=271204892

funkey_monkey · 19-06-2015 3:55pm

We get on well - see them quite regularly.

highly1111 · 19-06-2015 4:03pm

My two year old is peppa mad. How about a peppa pig dress? Or ask if they have a cake sorted?? Offer to pay for that??

funkey_monkey · 20-06-2015 12:15am

I think I seen her wearing Gruffalo wellies. I wonder if the books would be apt for her?

I'd buy clothes, but I'm not sure about style and whether it matches the parents 'ideals'. The cake would have been a good idea other than her mum is a bit of a Mary Berry!

pwurple · 20-06-2015 8:42am

funkey_monkey wrote: »

I think I seen her wearing Gruffalo wellies. I wonder if the books would be apt for her?

I'd buy clothes, but I'm not sure about style and whether it matches the parents 'ideals'. The cake would have been a good idea other than her mum is a bit of a Mary Berry!

If she is wearing gruffalo wellies, she has the book.

funkey_monkey · 23-06-2015 6:00pm

pwurple wrote: »

If she is wearing gruffalo wellies, she has the book.

Bollox!

kitten_k · 24-06-2015 4:20pm

Mrspostman posted this in the toddler bargain thread. We got it for my 2 year old god-daughter and she loves it:

http://www.mothercare.ie/toys-gifts/music-learning/magnetic-playcentre-blue.html

funkey_monkey · 24-06-2015 11:23pm

I'm thinking now of a scribbler. I looked at Kittens link, but its £25 up here and I found a scribbler, but its reviews were not great. Any suggestions.

http://www.elc.co.uk/Super-Scribbler---Pink/133143,default,pd.html

Although both are for 3+. She will be 2.

I need to get a girlfriend to sort this stuff out for me.:P

Goddaughter -> Christmas?

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