Toys We Love

Love the Aurorasaurus & Artie Bear books? Here are some toys, books and gifts we think Aurorasaurus and Artie would adore — for little explorers aged 2–8.

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Dinosaurs

A cuddly Brachiosaurus — Aurorasaurus would approve! WILD REPUBLIC Brachiosaurus Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts
A soft Spinosaurus for big dino hugs. WILD REPUBLIC Spinosaurus Plush, Dinosaur Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for
A friendly little T-Rex plush, just right for small hands. Zappi Co T-Rex Dinosaur 18 cm Plush Toy Realistic Soft Cuddly Prehistoric
A whole tube of 60 mini dinosaurs for endless adventures. Terra by Battat Dinosaur Figures Tube, 60 Mini Plastic Dino Animals, Tubes
A lovely long-necked Schleich Brachiosaurus figure. Schleich Dinosaurs - Brachiosaurus Toy Dino Figurine - Kids Ages 4+ | 14581
A speedy Schleich Velociraptor for dino races. Schleich Dinosaurs - Velociraptor Toy Dino Figurine - Kids Ages 4+ | 14585
A head-bonking Schleich Pachycephalosaurus. Schleich Dinosaurs - Pachycephalosaurus Toy Figurine - Kids Ages 4+ | 15024
A big, chunky Orchard Toys dinosaur floor puzzle. Orchard Toys Big Dinosaurs Jigsaw Puzzle for Boys & Girls, Kids Age 4+
A 100-piece XXL Ravensburger dinosaur jigsaw. Ravensburger - 100 Piece XXL Dinosaurs
Four little dinosaur puzzles in one box — great for starters. GALT 4 Puzzles in a Box Dinosaurs, Kids Dino Jigsaw Puzzle, Ages 3 Years +
A dinosaur stamp set for roaring good pictures. Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set with Colouring Pencils for Children | Arts
Cast and paint your very own dinosaurs. SES Creative : Casting and Painting Dinosaurs ,01406
Dinosaurs Love Underpants — a giggly bedtime favourite. Dinosaurs Love Underpants
Axel Scheffler's Flip Flap Dinosaurs — mix and match the silliest dinos. Axel Scheffler's Flip Flap Dinosaurs (Axel Scheffler's Flip Flap Series)
The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar — a sweet story about finding your voice. The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar (Usborne Picture Books)
The Dinosaurs Book — real photos for curious young explorers. The Dinosaurs Book: Our World in Pictures

Teddy Bears

Bonnie, a classic soft brown teddy — a perfect friend like Artie Bear. AURORA, 12772, Bonnie Brown Teddy Bear, 33cm, Soft toy, Brown
Classic Paddington Bear in his boots. Rainbow Designs Classic Paddington Bear with Boots - 25cm Standing Plush
A beautifully made Steiff teddy. Steiff Jimmy Teddy Bear, cute cuddly toy with plastic eyes, children, boys &
Mr Bean's famous Teddy, ready for cuddles. TY Mr. Bean Teddy Bear Regular – Iconic Soft Plush Toy from the Classic TV Show
A squishy little polar bear Beanie Belly. TY Wuzzy Polar Bear Beanie Bellies Regular 14cm - Soft Plush Toy - Collectible
A rainbow-bright Care Bear. Care Bears | Cheer Bear 35cm Medium Plush | Collectable Cute Plush Toy, Cuddly
A teddy bear that projects stars at bedtime. Chicco First Dreams Teddy Bear with Night Light, Blue | Projects Stars,

Space & Moon

The glow-in-the-dark Stomp Rocket Jr. — stamp and whoosh! Stomp Rocket The Original Jr. Glow Rocket Launcher, 4 Foam Rockets and Toy Air
Duelling Stomp Rockets for racing to the sky. Stomp Rocket Original Dueling Rocket Launcher for Kids - Soars 200 Ft - 4
LEGO Creator 3in1 Space Shuttle for little astronauts. LEGO Creator 3in1 Space Shuttle 31134
A Galt Space Lab with 12 fun experiments. GALT Space Lab, Kids Science Kit with 12 Fun Experiments, Glow Stars & More
My First Book of Planets — all about our solar system. My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System for Kids
A giant solar system floor puzzle. Melissa & Doug Solar System Floor Puzzle (48 pc)
Glow-in-the-dark stars and planets for the bedroom ceiling. 260 PCS Glow in The Dark Stars, Glowing Stars for Ceiling, Star Wall Decals
A space torch that projects 24 NASA pictures. Brainstorm TOYS Stem Space Torch and Projector – 24 NASA Images, Projects Clear
AGM LED Moon Lamp — A glowing 3D-printed moon for bedtime moon missions. View on Amazon
Bigjigs Moon Balance Stacker — A wooden moon-and-stars stacking game for little hands. View on Amazon

Kites & Outdoor

An easy-to-fly rainbow kite — just like in the rainbow kite story. Mint's Colorful Life Kite for Kids and Adults-Easy to Fly for Beginners
A giant rainbow kite for breezy days. Rainbow delta kite, easy to fly for little ones
A huge shark kite that's simple to put together. Huge Shark Kites for Kids & Adults, Easy to Assemble Fly Beginner Kite for Boys
A Melissa & Doug winged dragon kite (dino cousins!). Melissa & Doug Winged Dragon Shaped Kite (62-Inch Wingspan)
A cheerful Günther rainbow kite for little flyers. Guenther 1159 98 x 54 cm Rainbow Single Line Kite with Sail
A whale bubble machine for garden fun. Bubble Mania Bubble Machine For Kids - Whale Bubble Blower
A giant bubble kit for enormous bubbles. Toyland® Giant Bubble Making Kit/Solution - Create Huge Bubbles - Outdoor Toys
Kidnoculars — chunky binoculars for spotting dinosaurs (and birds). Learning Resources GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars, Kids Binoculars, Ages 3+

Night Lights & Lanterns

A simple plug-in night light that switches on at dusk. Integral LED Plug-in Night Light with Dusk-to-Dawn Sensor | Auto On/Off | Soft
The Tommee Tippee GroEgg colour-changing nightlight. Tommee Tippee GroEgg2 Toddler Nightlight Colour-Changing Room Thermometer
Twilight Turtle — a cosy turtle that shines stars on the ceiling. Lilikim Twilight Turtle Classic Mocha
A soothing light and projector for little ones. INFANTINO Soothing Light and Projector - Clip-on Crib Night Light with
A star projector night light with lots of light modes. One Fire Night Light for Kids Gifts, 6 Films+78 Lighting Modes Ceiling Star
A friendly ladybird night light that sprinkles stars across the ceiling. ANSMANN Night Light Star Projector [Ladybird] Battery Operated & Touch Sensored
Ledlenser KidCAMP6 Kids Lantern — A rainbow-coloured lantern of their very own, just like Artie's. View on Amazon

Rainbow Toys

Bigjigs Wooden Rainbow Stacker — A classic 11-piece wooden rainbow for stacking and imaginative play. View on Amazon
Tobar Rainbow Springy — The retro rainbow coil spring that walks down the stairs. View on Amazon
Peterkin Rainbow Umbrella — Rainbow stripes to brighten up rainy-day walks. View on Amazon
Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Rainbow Mini Notes — Scratch away the black to reveal rainbow drawings. View on Amazon
Brookite Rainbow Foil Kite — A small, easy rainbow kite for first flights — straight out of The Rainbow Kite. View on Amazon
Günther Mini Parafoil Kite with Rainbow Motif — No sticks to snap, so it's lovely and simple for beginners. View on Amazon

Seaside & Adventure

For readers of the Lantern Coast novels — and anyone who loves a day by the sea.

Yello Crab Line with Net — Everything you need for an afternoon's crabbing off the harbour wall. View on Amazon
Yello Large Clear Crabbing Bucket — See-through sides for admiring your catch before letting it go. View on Amazon
TOMY John Deere Sandbox Set — A sturdy bucket-and-spade set for building sandcastles. View on Amazon
Osprey Junior Snorkel Set — A kids' mask and snorkel for peeking into rock pools and calm bays. View on Amazon
National Geographic Starter Metal Detector — Treasure hunting on the beach — very Lantern Coast. View on Amazon
Brainstorm Toys Adventure Binoculars with Compass — Pocket binoculars with a built-in compass for coastal explorers. View on Amazon
VTech KidiGear Walkie Talkies Explorer — Keep in touch on adventures — perfect for secret missions. View on Amazon
Buki Nature Trek Outdoor Explorer Kit — A full explorer's kit for wild walks and nature spotting. View on Amazon

Drones & Tech

For readers of our DJI and tech guides. (Drones are for teens and adults — check the UK CAA rules before flying.)

DJI Mini 4 Pro with RC-N2 Controller — A lightweight 4K camera drone — the one our DJI guides readers ask about most. View on Amazon
DJI Neo Two-Battery Combo — A palm-sized 4K drone that's a fun first step into aerial filming. View on Amazon
DJI RC 2 Remote Controller — A screen controller that makes flying compatible DJI drones easier. View on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme microSD Card 128GB — Fast, reliable storage for drone and action-camera footage. View on Amazon
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Standard Combo — A pocket gimbal camera for smooth family and travel videos. View on Amazon
Snap Circuits Arcade Electronics Kit — Over 200 snap-together projects for budding young engineers. View on Amazon