The wooden Japanese Puzzle Box is a traditional curiosity which has entertained generations. Unfortunately the making of the boxes is so labour-intensive, & Japanese wages are so high, that they have more or less priced themselves out of Western markets & are rarely seen. We would hardly claim ours to be 'cheap', but they come direct from the manufacturer at the lowest price we can economically achieve. The Japanese Puzzle box is beautifully finished with the original mosaic design, a covetable thing just on the basis of its appearance. The top, bottom, & both two-section ends must be gently slid in the prescribed sequence & direction nine times before the lid can finally be persuaded to open. lllustrated instructions are provided. It's something to treasure & marvel at for a life-time! ...

' Snow White & the Seven Dads' should give some indication of the content, with current cultural references giving a new slant to the familiar stories. Welcome to a world where ' Little Red Riding Hood' throws stones at fairies & the ' Crack Piper of Camden' is mistakenly enlisted to rid the town of rats. Seventeen stories receive the 'asbo' treatment, including ' The Butt-ugly Duckling', ' The Princess & the Oven Chip' & ' Blingerella'. It's all very amusing for the cynically minded
- obviously the adult humour makes these fairy tales unsuitable for children.
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The object attached to this book is the single most incredible piece of bubble-making equipment imaginable. The invention of a New York architect, it consists of a unique fabric loop, moveably suspended from a plastic handle. Follow the detailed instructions to make the recommended bubble solution for some astoundingly large results; the sort of bubbles that, until now, were just a dream. We all know the excitement of producing an especially large bubble with a conventional bubble pot & w&, imagine the thrill of making one that is six foot tall & four foot wide! The book contains a bit of history on bubble science, & full instructions for choosing ideal weather conditions, making bubble mix, & producing bubbles of mind-blowing proportions. ...

We have all heard the excuse 'the dog ate my homework' & unfortunately, being over used, it has lost its effectiveness. Perhaps it's now time for some new excuses; from the obscure to the downright stupid, this book has them all. It reads like a work of fiction because some of the excuses are so strange, but all are drawn from real life situations. For example, one train was delayed because there was a giant clown on the line & another because a naked man was handcuffed to the luggage rack. People who are consistently late for work would enjoy chapter two & if sporting prowess doesn't come naturally, the excuses in chapter eight might be useful. Highly entertaining
- you couldn't make it up!
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Being chased... by a duck... with a cigar. Dreams are often filled with the most peculiar imagery; luckily this book contains a meaning for pretty much everything you may encounter during sleep. Taking the form of an encyclopaedia, interpretations are provided for subjects ranging from Abacus to Zoo, varying from the insightful to the entertaining (and absurd). So, the next time you have that dream about abseiling down a cactus whilst carrying a tureen of soup, make sure you have an edition handy. ...

A Germie looks like a cross little bug. Covered in rubbery spines & waggling eight bobble-ended arms, this air-filled character has an infectious appeal. He should probably have a Germie name such as ' Boris Bacteria' or ' Vincent Virus'. He can be squeezed & stretched to make his features bulge & distort for an even more monster-like appearance. Great for lots of squishy squashy fun & also good for games of catch, as he is weighty enough but very, very soft. Order more than one to receive a selection. ...

Do you know where to find Scratchy Bottom? Or how many 21 year olds live in Wales? Or what about Mr Bean's most prized possession? Take your friends & family on a fascinating trip around Great Britain by playing this compelling board game. Roll the dice, move your counter & answer a question correctly on geography, history, famous Brits, sport, general trivia or the arts in order to continue forward. The set

Includes:: a whopping 1200 questions on British buildings, events, personalities & strange customs, & the game is suitable for a wide age range, although younger children may need a little assistance. Brew up a big pot of tea, get a takeaway from the local Indian, invite a few friends over & prepare for a Great British Quiz night!

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Learn how to play 20 traditional & exciting jacks games including Pigs in the Pen, Scatter & Slugsnail. A set of 15 metal jacks & a high-bounce rubber ball are provided in a drawstring fabric pouch
- perfect to take to school for fun with friends in the playground.
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