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Over half of 10 year old boys prefer their computers and computer games over everything else. The other half love reading, playing football, modelling and warhammer. Some still enjoying collecting and trading their pokemon and football cards. Dr Who is a great favourite as are the Pirates of the Caribbean. Here are some great ideas to distract these boys from their computers.
Pricing for the items featured may change.
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Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered by Klutz
Learn how to draw faces, horses and emotional rabbits, amongst other things! This delightful book is both funny and instructive for children – just as you’d expect from the fabulous Klutz book range and the even more wonderful Quentin Blake, don’t miss it. Includes artist quality sketch pen and two watercolour pencils. |
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Tri-onimoes
A triangular dominoes game. A very popular gift and great for family games. Ideal for girls or boys over 8 |
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20 Questions Version 2
Amazing toy. See if you can outwit it in a game of 20 questions.
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Rummikub Game
Amazon's fantastic reviews tell us that this is an addictive game that will keep the whole family amused. See also the travel version
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Perudo in a Tin
This is our absolute number one favourite family game. From the age of 10 upwards this game (a bit like Liar Dice) will keep the whole family amused. We never go on holiday without it. |
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Book: Teach Your Granny to Text (and other Ways to Change the World)
An absolutely inspirational book written by children for children. If you are that Granny, this is what you need to be giving your grandchildren. My daughter read this from cover to cover and spent the holidays changing the world. Wonderful! |
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Twister
A classic game, cited by parents as one of the best games their children ever had (in a Gogoblin survey). Great for parties and sleepovers. |
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Sports Timer
This super sports timer times to 1/100th sec with alarm and split lap functions. An excellent value gift for young sportsmen.
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A Real Electric Guitar
This pack includes everything you need to plug in your guitar and start playing.
At 3/4 size, the perfect instrument for younger players looking to start learning the electric guitar.
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10 in 1 Electronics
Ten well-orchestrated, National Curriculum linked, electronic experiments. Build a radio, a police siren, a burglar alarm and learn about Morse Code. This kit comes with ready assembled console, so no soldering is required. |
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