If you’re a regular on AlexandAlexa.com, you might have noticed that our range of merchandise has been growing and growing, with more and more products being uploaded online every day. Now, not only have we got a huge range of luxury kids wear designers available at the click of a button, we also have a brilliant range of toys and gifts. From tea sets to crayons, to building blocks to racing cars, we have an amazing selection of playthings that will no doubt keep your little ones happy and occupied for hours!
One of our more dominant brands is Vilac. Starting life in 1911, Vilac wooden toys are still made in a factory in the beautiful French Jura Mountains. The popularity of wood as a construction material is as strong now as ever, and Vilac toys take full advantage of this reputation. Their toys are beautifully made, still partly by hand, and the rich, deep and bright colours are obtained by using a special lacquer in which they are dipped. There is something quaint and old fashioned about the Vilac toys which makes them extremely appealing! Click here to view the full range of Vilac toys, which include a pirate jack-in-the-box, a wooden plane and an ice cream handle skipping rope.
A particular favourite of ours here at Alex and Alexa, is the pull along Elmer toy. Some of you may already be familiar with Elmer the Elephant; Most of us at A&A distinctly remember being read this book in primary school and absolutely loving it!
The story is by David McKee and is about an elephant called Elmer who is very different from his fellow elephants… He is patchwork! The story follows Elmer and his worries about his colour and standing out from the crowd. The story is sweet and heart-warming, and teaches children that it is ok to be different. Over 20 book titles have been created since its first publication in 1989, and it has sold nearly 5 million copies in 40 languages around the world. The character has also been turned into a children’s TV series.
Made from multi-coloured lacquered wood with big coloured wheels and a black string to pull him along, Elmer the Elephant is super cute and is sure to accompany your little one wherever they may go!
If you like him, and want to know more about his story, check out the website http://www.andersenpress.co.uk/elmer. There you will find information on more Elmer books and the author David McKee, a free colour-me-in print out of Elmer himself and a fun Elmer puzzle game for your little one to enjoy.
