Searching for the BEST Christmas gift ideas for kids?! Then look no further! This article is packed with awesome toys, cool games, books and more…

Books, books and more books

christmas gifts for kids | five books: the world's most amazing places, with an iceberg on the cover; black and british, with a picture of the UK on the cover; the swallow's flight, with a picture of two children and a dog looking up at a world war two plane on the cover; hilda and the ghost ship, with an illustration of a young girl holding a torch and standing on a ship on the cover; national geographic kids rainforests special, with a large tree frog with red eyes and a smiling open mouth on the cover.

Why we love it: Whether you’re a huge bookworm or someone who prefers looking at beautiful illustrations, there’s always something special about being transported to another world. Plus, there are tons of options, from swash-buckling adventures to thrilling mysteries or fascinating non-fiction books.

How much? Prices range from £6 to £20+

Where can I buy it? Check out the above titles at the National Geographic Kids online shop or visit your favourite bookshop to browse their selection.

Dobble!

christmas gift ideas | dobble, a card game where cards have small images like carrots, dragons, cartoon bombs, cactuses, lightning bolts and dogs on one side and the purple and yellow dobble symbol on the other side. There is a purple and yellow tin to hold the cards, which says Dobble on top.

Why we love it: In this smash-hit observation game, players race to match identical symbols between cards. Reliant on a sharp eye and quick reflexes, Dobble is an exciting game for children and adults alike, where everyone can be part of the action! Find out more.

How much? £13.99

Where can I buy it? Argos and many other retailers like John Lewis and Amazon.

Make Your Own Insect House

christmas gift ideas for kids | an insect house made of small cylinders of bamboo housed in a birdbox-shaped wooden structure with decorative red ladybirds on the top. Sat next to it is the craft's tin, which is green, has a picture of the insect house on and reads 'make your own insect house'

Why we love it: A creative craft for wildlife lovers! This kit comes with everything you need to build a home for all kinds of awesome insects. Provide a safe place for bugs to snuggle up in winter and a shelter for them to escape the heat in summer. Bee-rilliant!

How much? £12.99

Where can I buy it? Available from the National Geographic Kids online shop.

National Geographic Kids subscription

National Geographic Kids Magazine

Why we love it: Packed with amazing stories from around the world, brain-boggling facts, curriculum-linked articles on subjects from history, geography, science and more, plus tons of fun and games, a Nat Geo Kids subscription is a fantastic gift (if we do say so ourselves!) that keeps giving the whole year round.

How much? £39 for a year-long subscription.

Where can I buy it? Right here! Visit our subscription pages for more information.

Cute cuddly toys from Living Nature

christmas gift ideas | three cute soft toys - an orange highland cow with soft, fluffy hair on their head and small, soft horns; a soft bat with a white tummy and long, soft wings; a cute chicken with a plump yellow-orange body, small wings and tail and a red wattle on its face.

Why we love it: These adorable animals are the cutest fur-ever friends you could wish for! Plus, almost all of Living Nature’s furry toys are filled with recycled plastic fillings, keeping waste out of our oceans. That means the cute creatures are great for you AND the planet!

How much? From £9.99 to £29.99+

Where can I buy it? Available from the National Geographic Kids online shop.

BrainBox: Football

christmas gift ideas for kids | brainbox football - a card game where one side of the card has images and facts on and the other side has a list of questions. The box it comes in is a cube with 'BrainBox Football' written on it and illustrations of football players.

Why we love it: Calling all footie fanatics! BrainBox is a fun memory and observation card game that tests your eye for detail. What can you remember in just 10 seconds?! Challenge your brain and learn cool facts about clubs like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester United and more. Find out more.

How much? £13.00

Where can I buy it? John Lewis and many other retailers including Argos and Amazon.

National Geographic Dino Fossil Kit

christmas gift ideas for kids | a blue box with a yellow edge reads 'National Geographic Dino Fossil Dig Kit'. It has a picture of a Tyrannosaurus rex on the front. Leaning against the box is a card that reads 'Dinosaur poop', a digging implement, a small brush and a magnifying glass, as well as a brown block with a white dinosaur skull on it.

Why we love it: An exciting, hands-on adventure for budding dino experts! Get digging, scraping and brushing with the tools provided to discover dinosaur remains within the dig brick. What else will you uncover on your epic excavation mission?!

How much? £13.00

Where can I buy it? Argos and other retailers including WHSmith and Amazon.

Archi-TECH Electronic Smart House

christmas gifts for kids | a picture of the game box, which reads 'Archi-TECH Electronic Smart House. 20 inspiring circuitry projects! Wire up lights, sound and motion! Design and build Amazing Architechture! Ages 8+, 62 pieces, STEAM. Re-engineered for better fit and construction.' The image on the box shows a house structure build with lights, small chairs, a fan on the roof and a lift between floors.

Why we love it: Build awesome architectural creations with lights, sensors, sounds and moving parts using this cool construction kit! It includes an illustrated activity book featuring 20 projects, helping you design and build trapdoors, alarms, lifts and more. Plus, like many of our other Christmas gift ideas for kids, it’s fun AND educational – the perfect combo!

How much? £39.99

Where can I buy it? Available from the National Geographic Kids online shop.

Bananagrams!

christmas gift ideas for kids | a banana-shaped yellow holder contains small white tiles with black letters on

Why we love it: In this fast and frantic game, players race against each other to build crossword grids. No paper, pencil or board required! You’ll have a bunch of fun as you race to finish by using all your letter tiles first. Plus, the game packs up into a handy pouch, perfect for playing on the go! Find out more.

How much? £15.99

Where can I buy it? Argos and many other retailers like John Lewis and Amazon.

National Geographic Telescope + Microscope Set

christmas gift ideas | a kids' telescope and microscope side by side, both black with silver and yellow accents.

Why we love it: Discover hidden worlds with this epic telescope and microscope set, which brings faraway stars closer and helps you reveal tiny creatures invisible to the naked eye. Unleash your inner scientist and see what you can spot!

How much? £59.99

Where can I buy it? Available on the National Geographic Kids online shop.

Escape Puzzle Museum Mysteries

christmas gifts for kids | on the left is a blue box which reads 'Ravensburger Puzzle 368 pieces, Escape Puzzle Kids.' It has a picture of the puzzle on, which shows a scene from the Natural History Museum with lots of dinosaur skeletons visible. It is warmly lit and the night's sky can be seen from through the skylights. On the right is a larger image of this scene.

Why we love it: Taking you on a wild adventure at the Natural History Museum, this Escape Puzzle from Ravensburger is a jigsaw and game rolled into one! See if you can complete the 386-piece puzzle and then ‘escape’ by solving six mathematical riddles hidden in the image.

How much? £14.99

Where can I buy it? Ravensburger and other retailers including Bourne Toys and Amazon.

What’s on YOUR list? Tell us your top Christmas gift ideas in the comments, below!

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  • sophie brennan

    amazing gifts such an insparation

  • Hi

    These gifts are the best

  • CHICKEN-NUGGET

    I Want The Telescope!

  • AzariyhaJones

    love these gifts.

  • amaiakayser

    love these gifts. SO COOL

  • i love the microscope and telescope set

  • person

    (: nice stuff!

  • India

    love these gifts . SO COOL

  • Sophie

    Cool!

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