Creative gifts for children from 6

How about an easy and fun tour of France with this beautiful magnetic map with colourful and lively illustrations! This educational puzzle of the French departments is a must-have map of France for 7 to 12 year olds! They will enjoy discovering the 13 French regions, through the 93 magnets to be placed in the right place on the map. The little ones will become geography experts! Each magnet shows the number and name of the department, the capital and a drawing of a local speciality. The magnetic board shows the regions, major rivers, mountain ranges, seas, oceans, overseas departments and border countries. So you can travel without leaving your house and see where your grandparents live! The puzzle is made of wood and can be fixed to the wall thanks to the integrated red cord.

Who hasn’t heard of the game Categories? This must-have family game is timeless and intergenerational, so this family-friendly revisited version is definitely worth checking out! Adults will no longer have the winning edge, due to additional constraints that will make them rack their brains a little harder! Parents... ready to face your children? All bets are off!
The players decide together upon 7 category cards from the possible 40 categories, and place them on the central board. The children will then group together to decide on which constraints to impose on the adults. They choose 3 of these and place them on 3 categories of their choice. The players then draw a letter at random and the family fun begins! All players must find a word for each category that begins with the selected letter. But don’t forget, the adults must also abide by the imposed constraints! The first player to complete their board says STOP! The answers are then compared and points are awarded. The box comprises 24 constraint cards, 4 individual whiteboards, 40 category cards, 4 erasable markers, 1 central board, 26 letter tokens and the instructions (provided only in French). One game lasts around 20 minutes and can be played by 2 to 4 players. Ideal for children aged 6 and over.

Discover this magnificent, 350-piece giant cardboard puzzle depicting some of the WWF®’s priority species! This puzzle shows the most endangered animals on each continent. It comes with an educational booklet so you can get to know the endangered species and find out about what WWF® is doing to protect them. There are 44 cardboard animals for kids aged 7 and over to put together. Then they can place them on the board to complete the puzzle. The name of the species is shown on the back of each animal figure. The box includes a poster to help children complete the puzzle, as well as a booklet explaining the work of WWF®. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material. Toy developed in collaboration with WWF®. Janod is supporting WWF®™’s efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity with a new range of toys made from more sustainable materials. We hope this range will inspire the next generation and encourage them to stand up for wildlife and the natural world in the future.

How about spending the afternoon at the Natural History Museum? Admire life-size dinosaurs and rediscover great classics from History with this 100-piece cardboard puzzle. With a wealth of details, this richly illustrated puzzle promises long periods of learning and observation! An ideal way to develop children's dexterity and memory while having fun. With its large number of pieces, this puzzle is bound to make young and old, over the age of 6, dream of being immersed in the heart of the museum. It’s so easy to put all the pieces away and carry your puzzle in its pretty case! It comes with a poster that serves as a template to guide the child as they make it. Decorated with vegetable inks, this puzzle is made in France. The forest-based material in this product is recycled. So, do you have your entrance ticket?

Your order is a gift. Would you like some wrapping to add to the surprise? Add this large pouch bag to your basket: you can fit a lot of games and toys in it!

This large ecru natural cotton bag is super practical, measuring 50 cm wide x 60 cm long. Its double cord ecru cotton closure is super easy to use: open and close the gift bag in a single movement. A 25 cm pretty black screen print (printed in France) gives this bag a unique appearance!

From an environmental perspective, this 100% cotton bag can be reused for other gifts or to carry and store children’s and the whole family’s belongings. It can be used over and over again for all your adventures!

You can wash this large gift pouch on a gentle 30°C cycle and iron it inside out. Do not tumble dry. Make sure that you check the size or set of toys you want to put in the pouch. For example, a Maxi Cuisine Lagoon will not fit in this pouch.

Work together to find the natural treasures dotted all around our world! This observation-based game on the theme of nature and biodiversity will help to raise awareness of environmental issues and the need to look after our planet by getting children to solve 120 different puzzles! They’ll learn all about natural habitats, animals and biodiversity. This game consists of 120 cards with magic ink (rub them with your finger to make the answers appear!), 1 game board consisting of 19 boxes, 1 treasure card, 20 treasure tokens or objects to throw, and 2 explorer tokens. Rules in French only. From 1 to 6 players. For children aged 6 and over. Average game duration: 30 minutes.

Let’s explore the human body! Children are often curious and the more they grow, the more they wonder about their own body and the human body in general. Thanks to this educational game, children aged 7 years and up will be able to answer their own questions while having fun. To do this, they will have to piece together the different parts of the human body while learning their names and functions, thanks to the 76 magnets and the included magnetic stand. This game contains 4 cards with a detailed description of the skeleton, the organs, the muscles and the body. The cards are available in 12 different languages: French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Italian, Russian, Danish, Chinese and Japanese. A wooden stick allows you to do as teachers do and point out specific parts while giving explanations. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

Welcome to the dance academy! Children from the age of 5 are going to be fascinated by these lovely drawings. The puzzle measures 50 x 40 cm when completed. In its little round case, this cardboard puzzle will be easy to transport thanks to its fabric handle. Contains a poster that serves as a model. Number of pieces: 100. The forest-based material in this product is mix FSC®. Made in France.

Beautiful cardboard puzzles (100 pieces and 200 pieces) on the cruise theme. Each puzzle measures 70 x 56 cm. The big puzzle (200 pieces) corresponds to a cruise ship at night and the smaller puzzle (100 pieces) corresponds to a cruise ship the day. Posters included. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

Attention all mandala colouring fans! Children have loved mandalas for years. Colouring them in requires patience and concentration, but that patience pays off in the form of some stunning designs! In this creative kit, suitable for children aged 7 and over, you will find everything you need to make 5 great designs using the fluorescent felt-tips. All five images feature impressively detailed illustrations of animals! Once you’ve finished colouring in the illustrations using the 6 fluorescent felt-tips, you can show off the elephants and big cats using a special cardboard frame, which can also be coloured in. The cards measure 20.6 x 24.3 cm This kit contains 5 pictures, 6 fluorescent felt-tips pens and 1 cardboard frame.

Explore the jungle in search of an Inca temple, while developing your memory and dexterity, with this beautiful 100-piece cardboard puzzle. In its pretty little case, this puzzle will be easy to transport thanks to its fabric handle. Contains a poster that serves as a model for beginners, with the more experienced then able to complete the puzzle on their own. The forest-based material in this product is recycled. Made in France.

Let's go around Europe in 40 magnets! This magnetic map of Europe allows children from 7 years old to understand the world around them on a larger scale. For older children, they can learn and revise their geography lessons while having fun! This map reproduces the European continent, the different countries, seas and oceans. Each magnet represents a country or a region of the world with its name, its capital and an illustration explaining its specialities. Children will have fun putting each country in its place. The 4 different colours of magnets help them to locate Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Europe. This map is a fun and educational way to discover a small part of the world and to visualise their future travels through Europe! In addition, it is easy to hang on the wall above a desk for example!

2 games in 1 : a 208-piece round puzzle with amazing details, in an attractive round shaped gift box with handle and an observation game : once the puzzle is assembled, the child needs to find the 51 pictures that are shown around the puzzle, in the completed picture. 50 cm diam puzzle. Poster included. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material.

Anyone can paint with paint by numbers! Head to the enchanted land of unicorns with this set that contains everything you need to paint 2 pictures, without going over the lines! Children from the age of 7 will develop their artistic talents and dexterity and create magnificent paintings that they will be proud of. With 15 pots of watercolour paint and a brush pen with water reservoir, painting magical unicorns is child’s play! One of the paintings even has gilded details, for a truly satisfying result. There is also a frame to paint, to display your creations on the wall and decorate your room!

Contents of the set: 2 paintings to paint (including 1 with gilding details), 1 watercolour paint palette (15 pots, 1 sponge, 1 brush-pen with water reservoir), 1 frame to paint.

The principle of painting by numbers:

For a change from colouring and for an impeccable result, painting by numbers is a creative hobby that will occupy young and old alike and offers a moment of relaxation and artistic expression. Each colour corresponds to a number present on each area of the picture to be painted. These areas are marked by outlines, sometimes gilded, which must not be exceeded: young artists will see an illustration or decoration appear with each brushstroke, worthy of the greatest artists! Young creatives will be busy and focused for long periods of time, in order to bring their creations to life. They will be proud and happy to show their favourite paintings to the whole family! It will take about 6 hours to complete this beautiful painting.

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The watercolour paint covers well and is odourless. With a fast drying time, it gives a poetic finish to children's paintings. The brush-pen with water reservoir is very practical, no need to have a glass of water that needs regular changing to have a clean brush! Fill the reservoir with water, and when you want to clean the tip of the pen, use the sponge provided: smart! A pen to reuse for your next paintings once the activity is finished. Animals, dinosaurs, unicorns? With these themes so loved by children, there’s a set for everyone!

Robin Hood had better watch out, replacements are on their way! Fill your quiver with the wooden arrows and foam tips (so as not to hurt yourself) and set up your attractive cardboard targets by hanging them. You just have to shoot with your beautiful wooden bow to hit the centre of the target and show your precision! This colourful archery set is composed of a wooden bow, 3 arrows, a fabric quiver with a shoulder strap and 4 cardboard targets with cords . It is easy to adapt the distance and height to each player. From the age of 5, you can teach your child dexterity, fine motor skills and concentration by playing indoors and outdoors. This product is made of FSC® -certified and other controlled material. The Sherwood Forest set is waiting for you!

3, 2, 1...prepare for take-off! It’s a amazing feeling to see a plane you’ve just built flying through the air. The paper plane is a playground classic. Our version takes it to new heights: the set contains 20 sheets of paper you can use to make 5 different aircraft. The brightly-coloured origami set will delight any aspiring aviator! The cardboard launcher with an elastic band allows you to propel your planes to breakneck speeds. This creative activity develops fine motor skills and dexterity. Planes measure 27 x 11 x 3 cm. This kit contains: 20 beautifully illustrated sheets of paper, 1 launcher and one elastic band. A perfect manual activity for children aged 6 and over.

Help the Heroes of history through 7 adventures and retrieve items from the past to rebuild their time machine! History buffs will absolutely love this game! With 84 puzzles to solve, this observation-based game will allow players of all ages to dive into the great events of human history: The discovery of fire, the eruption of Vesuvius, Marco Polo, Leonardo da Vinci - you name it, it’s all here! And it’s worth pointing out that half of the “heroes” featured are actually heroines! The game consists of 126 cards, including 24 with magic ink or varnish, 1 card and 1 decoding wheel, 3 error tokens and 1 booklet of clues. Rules in French only. From 1 to 8 players. For children and adults aged 8 and over. Average game duration: 30 minutes.

Work together to find the treasure by solving the riddles of the castles! This observation-based game on the theme of knights and castles is a treasure trove of information for kids who love the mediaeval period! With 120 puzzles that will teach them all about life in the Middle Ages, this cooperative game will get them all playing together in pursuit of a common goal: to get their hands on all 5 treasures! This game consists of 120 cards with magic ink (rub them with your finger to make the answers appear!), 1 game board consisting of 19 boxes, 1 treasure card, 20 treasure tokens or objects to throw and 1 knight counter. Rules in French only. From 1 to 6 players. For children aged 6 and over. Average game duration: 30 minutes.

Kids can’t get enough of pixel art! This activity set includes 3 animals - a turtle, a butterfly and a peacock - to decorate with shiny little pixels! This creative set contains everything you need to turn these designs into hanging decorations to give as gifts or for personalising bags, pencil cases and more! The 3 beautiful pictures are self-adhesive. Children aged 7 and over can pick the rhinestones up one by one using the stylus provided, and carefully stick them down in the right place to complete each design. The markings in the picture show you where to put each rhinestone, and you’ll soon see the sparkling animals beginning to take shape! This children's creative set allows you to create 3 stunning designs that are bound to impress. For example, the peacock measures 8.6 x 6 cm. This kit contains 3 thick cardboard animals, 450 mini rhinestones, 1 stylus, 1 set of 9 rhinestones, 3 ribbons and 1 wax square.

Decorated pebbles are right on trend! So let’s get busy with this simple creative kit designed for children aged 6 and over. The set includes 7 real pebbles to decorate with paint and transfers! Simply paint the pebble, position the transfer and rub it with the wooden stick to see the pattern appear on the pebble! The overall effect is always gorgeous, featuring finely-detailed illustrations of animals! The pebbles measure approximately 4 x 6 x 2 cm. This creative hobby is perfect for working children’s fine motor skills. This kit contains: 7 pebbles, 1 transfer set, 1 wooden stick, 2 pots of paint, 1 brush and 1 booklet.

Introducing a craft activity that will make a wonderful bedroom or living room decoration! The blue and gold butterflies are further accentuated by the transparent bell jar for a stunning end result. The craft set contains a plastic bell jar and wooden stand, 2 gold and 3 printed pre-cut boards, a sheet of half beads, a foam base, flexible aluminium wire, a 10-LED garland with battery included and 1 instruction booklet. All the elements are provided to help children aged 8 years and over make this beautiful decoration by assembling the butterflies and then attaching them to the aluminium wire. A step-by-step instruction booklet is also provided. This original activity develops concentration and fine motor skills, and takes around 2 hours to complete.