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Yellow Moon - great products and raise funds for your charity!
Shopping on-line with Yellow Moon is a rewarding experience. Not only can you buy hundreds of wonderful products to keep your children entertained and help them develop, but your chosen school or group or selected charity receive a cash-back on all your purchases.
Arts & crafts, educational games, fun toys and gizmos for all the family plus up to 25% cash back for your school group or charity!
www.yellowmoon.org.uk

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Create Your Own Personalised Child's Jigsaw In Minutes
Name Jigsaws - a completely personalised treasure for a very special child. These custom-made puzzles are educational as well as fun. A Name Puzzle is an excellent way for your child to develop their hand-eye co-ordination, learn primary and secondary colours and, best of all, learn how to spell his/her name.

All of our Personalised Jigsaw Puzzles are made from 6mm MDF wood (which comes from managed forests in Ireland) are approximately 15 cm x 38 cm and are completely child safe and C.E. approved.
www.alljigsawpuzzles.co.uk

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DreamBooks - Official Personalised Football Story Books 
The perfect gift for those who love football
Just imagine – there you are playing football in the park with your pals when a Premiership manager comes along to invite you to play for his team in the Cup Final!
This superbly entertaining and beautifully illustrated 32 page colour paperback book allows you to personally play for the team of your dreams in the most exciting match of the football calendar the Cup Final!
Just Imagine ... Play In The Cup Final ..... A Dream Come True ...

www.dreambooks.net

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Does your child have a favourite character, tv programme or film?
The Big Red Warehouse has a large range of children's themed and character toys, clothes, costumes, partyware and bedroom furnishings:
For your little princess - Barbie, Disney Princess, Disney Fairies, Dora the Explorer, Fifi and Flowertots, Hannah Montana, High School Musical.
And for your little prince: Spiderman, Power Rangers, Roary the Racing Car, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Star Wars, Dr Who, Postman Pat
Plus Winnie the Pooh, In the Night Garden, Lazy Town and much, much more.
Order on-line today!

www.bigredwarehouse.co.uk

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Balloon gifts delivered next day
Choose from over 1500 balloon designs to find the perfect choice for boys, girls, new babies, 1st birthdays, mums, dads, grandparents, Christmas and special occasions. Designs include flowers, pirates, animals & balloon pets, Simpsons, cakes, stars, teddies, Winnie the Pooh, numbers, "best Dad" and many more.
Boxed with tissue, sprinkles and free chocolates with every order.
The perfect gift!
Order by 5pm for next day delivery.
www.bizzyballoons.com

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Bright Minds - Family Learning for Fun
Over 1500 UK educational toys to stimulate, entertain and challenge the brightest of minds.
Our on-line shop has games, puzzles, flash cards, books, CD Roms and charts to help your child develop essential literacy and numeracy skills, together with creative curiosity for lifelong learning. All products are selected for their quality and safety for use both in the home and playgroup/nursery.
Your encouragement and interest in your child's learning is the best thing you can do, so go on learn together and have fun. Whatever your child's interest, BrightMinds is full of bright ideas to make learning part of play and quality time, all delivered efficiently to your home or workplace.

www.brightminds.co.uk

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The Gifted Goat - traditional and unusual toys
We are a small company specialising in sourcing and supplying unusual and traditional toys that offer fun, enjoyment and have great educational value.
Wooden toys: bricks, blocks, dolls' houses, ride ons, pull-alongs, train sets and rocking toys
Baby gifts: mobiles, soft toys and traditional style teddies
Pre-school toys: puppets, pretend play, musical instruments, tin toys and wooden puzzles
We even supply Tooth Fairy pillows!
Plus Kidorable children's wear & sunglasses.
www.thegiftedgoat.co.uk

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TheToyShop.com
- the online arm of The Entertainer, the largest independent retailer of toys in the UK

Great value toys and games, for girls and boys of all ages with all the big name brands such as Ben 10, WALL.E, Bratz, In The Night Garden, High School Musical, Crayola, Pixel Chix, Disney Pixar Cars, Playmobil, Thomas & Friends, Hornby, Star Wars, Power Rangers, TP Activity Toys , MB Games, Transformers, Barbie, Fisher Price, TOMY, Play-Doh and Heelys.
www.thetoyshop.com

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All Jigsaw Puzzles.co.uk UK-wide
Personalised child's jigsaws. An excellent way to develop hand-eye co-ordination, learn primary and secondary colours and, best of all, learn how to spell his/her name.

www.alljigsawpuzzles.co.uk
Angel Gift Company Chorley-based online shop
New baby gifts from the Angel Gift Company. Range of luxury baby gifts and baby keepsake boxes perfect for any new arrival.
07989 011263
enquiries@angelgiftcompany.co.uk

www.angelgiftcompany.co.uk

Arty Party

Chester
Makes framed mould of your child's feet. Perfect keepsake or gift. Also organise birthday parties.
01244 382039

Babyprints

Unique castings made from baby's or children's hands and feet then mounted in quality frames. Can visit client sites. Babyprint Parties.
www.babyprints.co.uk


Bunbury, nr Tarporley

01829-260731
jomundell@babyprints.co.uk

Malpas
01948 839 723 or 0789 454 6802
jo.fox@babyprints.co.uk

Ballerina Dreams

 

Flintshire / Chester
Ballet shoes, leotards: everything the dancer needs. Fab dance bags & dance related gifts. Free delivery to Chester and Flintshire areas.
01244 661659
ballerinadreams@hotmail.co.uk
www.freewebs.com/ballerinadreams

Bedknobs for Kids

Tarporley
Sells children's furniture, nursery furniture, original paintings, clocks, bedding, accessories and super pedal cars!
01829 730969
joanne@bedknobs4kids.co.uk

www.bedknobs4kids.co.uk

Big Red Warehouse UK-wide
The Big Red Warehouse has a large range of children's themed and character toys, clothes and bedroom furnishings inc. Disney Princess, Spiderman, Power Rangers, Lazy Town & more.

www.bigredwarehouse.co.uk
Bizzy Balloons UK-wide
Balloon gifts delivered next day. For boys, girls, new babies, 1st birthdays, mums, dads, grandparents etc. Boxed with tissue, sprinkles and free chocolates.
www.bizzyballoons.com

Bizzybods

Nantwich
Nursery and toy retailer offering a full range of baby and toddler products, inc. prams, nursery furniture, childrenswear, christening gifts and toys.
01270 628014
sales@bizzybods.com
www.bizzybods.com

Bon Bon Blue Picture Art Cheshire, Manchester
Exclusive art for your home inspired by you. We convert your child's photographs into remarkable pieces of art stretched on canvas.
078 2468 7601
victoria@bonbonblue.co.uk
www.bonbonblue.co.uk
Bright Minds UK-wide
Over 1500 UK educational toys to stimulate, entertain and challenge the brightest of minds & to help your child develop essential skills.

www.brightminds.co.uk

Christening UK

Chester
Christening gowns and gifts.
01244 347424

Dorling Kindersley Books UK-wide
Wide range of books for all ages including babies' books, pop-ups, interactive books, information and discovery books, best sellers. Search by age or subject.
www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk
DreamBooks UK-wide
Official personalised football story books. Entertaining & beautifully illustrated 32 page colour paperback. The perfect gift for those who love football.

www.dreambooks.net

Early Learning Centre

UK-wide
From birth to six, Early Learning Centre are dedicated to bringing the best toys to help little ones explore, learn and create
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www.elc.co.uk

Eggbean

Oswestry
Family-run company which
manipulates photographs, kids' artwork etc. to make professional looking artwork for your walls. Also cards, invitations..
01691 655008
art@eggbean.com
www.eggbean.com

Everything Dinosaur

Middlewich
Specialist educational company that sells everything to do with dinosaurs: toys, games, puzzles, models, posters and dinosaur party items.
01606 841068
sales@everythingdinosaur.com
www.everythingdinosaur.com

Fantasticals Childrens Toys and Books

Nantwich
Fantasticals toys and books. Wooden toys, educational toys, baby toys. Great services including gift wrapping.
01270 620230
info@fantasticals.co.uk
www.fantasticals.co.uk

The Gifted Goat UK-wide
Small company specialising in sourcing and supplying unusual, traditional & wooden toys that offer fun, enjoyment and have great educational value.
www.thegiftedgoat.co.uk

Grammar Gamecards

 

On-line based in Chester
High quality, fun educational English and Maths games for Primary level and special needs. Designed by a qualified teacher and dyslexia specialist.
01244 676063
info@grammargamecards.co.uk
www.grammargamecards.co.uk

Hey Doode

 

 

Davenham, Nr Northwich
Children's organic, fairtrade and bamboo clothing, toys and accessories 0-12yrs. Inc. Tatty Bumpkin, Hug, Perfect Start, Cut4cloth.
01606 810445
helenatravis@aol.com
www.marketestalls.com/acatalog/Hey_Doode.html

HoneyBee Toys.co.uk

 

On-line - based in Cheshire
Local family company selling a selection of wooden trains, train sets, lorries, garages, castles & summer toys for the garden - croquet, quoits and hoopla.
01260 280085
Sales@honeybeetoys.co.uk
www.honeybeetoys.co.uk

Hopscotch Learning

Tarporley-based on-line store
High quality educational toys, puzzles, books and games. A friendly service also available for house parties and local fund raisers.
07861 242812
vanessa@hopscotchlearning.com
www.hopscotchlearning.com

Kiddiewinks Canvases

Northwich, Cheshire
Hand-drawn and hand-painted eye-catching personalised canvases for boys and girls bedrooms offering a unique gift and something to cherish forever.
07789951462
jan_locke@hotmail.co.uk

www.kiddiewinkscanvases.co.uk

Kids Corner

Bruera
Outdoor activity toys - trampolines, climbing frames, go karts, table tennis tables etc.
01244 620420

sales@kidscorner.uk.com
www.kidscorner.uk.com

Lazy Daze

 

Northwich, Cheshire
Lazy Daze specialise in producing quality craft kits for children and adults. Clock kits, bedroom door signs, party bags etc.
01606 559412
lazydaze@fsmail.net

Left n Write

On-line
Pens, pencils, rulers, books etc. designed to help left-handed children develop appropriate motor skills, build confidence and enjoy writing.
www.lefthand-education.co.uk

Little Impressions

Goostrey
Make oak-framed three dimensional casts of little feet or hands as a keepsake or gift.
01477 532 118
zoe@little-impressions.com
www.little-impressions.com

The Little, Rainy Day Bag Co.

Tilston, Chester
Functional yet funky, handmade children's bags, from wash bags to gym bags. Personalised bunting and cushions. Gift bags. Party bags.
01829 250411
rainydaybag@fsmail.net

The Make & Do Box

Northwich
Children's craft shop. Sells tailor-made craft party packs, great gift ideas, lots to do for busy fingers.
01606 784265
family@dunns4.plus.com

Mamas & Papas

Cheshire Oaks
Quality baby goods inc. prams, cots, clothes and toys.
0870 830 7710
www.mamasandpapas.co.uk

Marking Time

 

Chester
Creates plastercasts of children's hands and feet and frames them. 15% of all our sales to Claire House Children's hospice.
0800 458 4162
info@markingtime-uk.com
www.markingtime-uk.com

Mini IQ

Cheshire, Shropshire, N Wales
Quality books and toys. Innovative, interactive products for each developmental stage. Party plan, sales at pre-school, home parties as well as school events, fetes, fairs etc
01939 250 399
tracy.kocker@virgin.net
www.mini-iq.co.uk

MiniMemoirs Macclesfield
Professional 3D custom castings of your babies hands and feet. Perfect as gifts for all the family.
07970 479811
info@minimemoirs.co.uk

www.minimemoirs.co.uk

Mothercare

Maternity wear, kids clothes, toys, prams, cots, car seats and baby equipment. Clarks shoes. On-line ordering and gift service available.
www.mothercare.com
 

Altrincham
0161 928 5359
 

Chester
01244 379989
 

Crewe
01270 213227
 

Macclesfield
01625 611552
 

Stockport
0161 480 6332
 

Warrington
01925 413258

Pear Tree Children Tarporley
Dedicated children's shoe shop for continental footwear, quality school shoes, wellies, accessories and traditional toys. Open Mon - Sat 10am - 5.30pm.
01829 733122
www.peartreechildren.co.uk

Phoenix Cards

Quality original cards, wrapping paper, gift tags etc. Parties and fundraising events attended.
www.phoenix-trading.co.uk

 

Frodsham and surrounding areas
01928 731687
julie@thinkaboutlife.co.uk

 

Frodsham and surrounding areas
01928 731687
julie@thinkaboutlife.co.uk

 

Runcorn, Widnes, Warrington & surrounding areas
01928 571115
kate-wilkinson@tiscali.co.uk

Prams & Cots Galore

Chester
One stop shop for quality baby goods. Stock Mamas and Papas etc.
01244 329899

Puppets To You

Cheshire
Puppets store specialising in hand puppets, finger puppets and puppet theatres. 10% discount for schools and nurseries.
01270 528061
info@puppetstoyou.com

www.puppetstoyou.com

Shop4Baby

Warrington
Personalised announcements, invitations, gifts and photography packages for all occasions from birth to birthday.
01925 659066
cara.chambers@shop4baby.org
www.shop4baby.org

Smallprint

Chester-based website
Smallprint brings you all the latest news on children's books, including reviews of new releases. See also ToyTalk below.
01244 679103
david.smith@huckleberrymedia.co.uk
www.smallprintbooks.co.uk

Smallprint

Northwest
Smallprint specialises in creating silver jewellery with children's fingerprints .Each is handfinished providing you with a piece of unique jewellery.
01925721908
yvonne@smallp.co.uk
www.smallp.co.uk

The Stork's Landed Liverpool, Merseyside and some parts of Cheshire
The Stork's Landed provides personalised stork/lawn signs that announce the arrival of your precious new baby with creativity and style.
07920043474
info@thestorkslanded.co.uk

www.thestorkslanded.co.uk
Sweethearts Baby Cakes Whiston & the North West
So what exactly are nappy cakes? They are a baby gift made up of nappies. Also contain useful gifts such as blankets, bibs, clothes, soothers, cuddly toys etc.
0151 493 1375
zoecalder@sweetheartsbabycakes.com

www.sweetheartsbabycakes.com

The Targetizer

Warrington
Dynamic target trainer that can help improve shooting accuracy by 30-75%. Used by Junior FC's, Pro Soccer Schools.
0844 884 2557
info@thetargetizer.com
www.TheTargetizer.com
Timbertoys Walgherton nr Nantwich
Quality wooden toy farm buildings and equestrian buildings. Traditional wooden toy farm buildings and stable buildings.
01270 842040
sales@timber-toys.co.uk
www.timber-toys.co.uk

Thomas The Tank Shop

Chester, North Shropshire and online shop
Specialises in anything Thomas The Tank. Gifts, toys, clothing, books, partyware, bedding, bikes, trikes & trains.
07813 709674
info@gpmr.co.uk
www.thomasthetankshop.co.uk

Tiny-Prints Macclesfield
Capture your baby's tiny hands and feet forever on a beautiful hand crafted 3-D tile cast.
0161 298 3455
enquiries@tiny-prints.co.uk

www.tiny-prints.co.uk

Toycraft

Chester
Good range of quality games and traditional toys.
01244 342706

Toys R Us

UK-wide
Unbeatable range of toys, babycare, MultiMedia PCs, video games, bikes, and outdoor fun products make Toys "R" Us the ultimate one-stop shop for all the family's needs.

www.toysrus.co.uk

TheToyShop.com UK-wide
The online arm of The Entertainer, the largest independent retailer of toys in the UK. Great value toys and games, for girls and boys of all ages with all the big name brands.
www.thetoyshop.com

ToyTalk

Chester-based website
ToyTalk is a website carrying news and reviews of new toy products for the UK. See also Smallprint above.
01244 679103
david.smith@huckleberrymedia.co.uk

www.ToyTalk.co.uk

Usborne Books

Children's books: first words, touchy feely, fiction, cookery, languages, make & do activities, jigsaws etc. Book parties (host receives free books).
www.usborne.com

 

Chester and South Wirral
0151 339 3253
07711 686761
mferguson@paragonhygiene.com
www.usborneonline.org/irene

 

Chester and West Cheshire
01244 370670
07798 525180
tammynewey@hotmail.com

 

Chester
07843 492055
Hevjones28@hotmail.com

 

East Cheshire
01606 888068
07730088261
theonlytray@hotmail.com

 

Frodsham and surrounding areas
01928 731687
julie@thinkaboutlife.co.uk

 

North Wales, Cheshire and Merseyside.
01244 549825 
www.usborneonline.org/onlineshop

 

Runcorn Widnes Warrington and surrounding areas
01928 712118
tracey@booksforangels.co.uk
www.booksforangels.co.uk

 

Saughall & Sealand
07951 719557
kidsbooks@tiscali.co.uk

All area of Cheshire & Manchester
0161 755 0494
claire.rogers22@virgin.net

WoZu Sandiway, Northwich and across the North-West
WoZu supplies educational toys, games, puzzles and puppets to schools, nurseries, childminders, playgroups and the general public.
01606 888964
sales@wozu.co.uk
www.wozu.co.uk
Yellow Moon UK-wide
Arts & crafts, educational games, fun toys and gizmos for all the family plus up to 25% cash back for your school group or charity!
www.yellowmoon.org.uk
Zebedee Designs Marton, Cheshire
Personalised gifts, furniture and murals for children. Unique items handpainted with care with the design, name or message of choice.
07753 805396 or 01829 760163
sarah@zebedee-designs.co.uk

www.zebedee-designs.co.uk
   

 

 


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