Summer is finally here! We’ve compiled a huge list of ‘The Things we Love at Christmas’ all of which we are giving away. Scroll through and enter the prize you’d love to WIN, or enter them all!
**PLEASE NOTE: All prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids Mornington office (unless otherwise advised). Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!
Competition runs Monday 15th November – midnight Sunday 12th December 2021. Winners will be drawn and emailed on Monday 13th December 2021. Unclaimed or uncollected prizes will be donated to charity at the discretion of Mornington Peninsula Kids after 31st January 2022**
Portable North Pole (PNP)
This is the global no. 1 Santa App, that literally allows parents to get Santa on speed dial, to deliver personalised videos and calls to their children – FREE.
PNP brings the magic of Christmas to the palm of your hand. Parents can watch their children’s faces light up with personalised video messages and phone calls from Santa, in just a few clicks. For bonus content, upgrade to the Magic Pass RRP: $19.99. What’s great is that 5% of online sales are donated back to hospitals globally including The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and more.
Start your FREE trial experience by visiting the Portable North Pole (PNP) website or mobile app
Head to our Facebook page for your chance to WIN 1 of 3 Magic Passes! (competition ended).
*Competition runs 24/11 – 29/11/2021
V-tech Play & Chase Puppy
Get playtime on a roll with the interactive Play & Chase Puppy with three ways to play. Learn about numbers and counting with floor play, then get up and dance with this encouraging puppy that turns and rolls along on its hoverboard.
Keep the giggles and gross motor skills growing with a game of ‘Follow the Leader’. Motion sensors let the puppy avoid obstacles and keep it moving forward when someone is following it. More than 65 songs, melodies, sounds and phrases help children learn vocabulary words along with lively tunes.
Suitable for infants/toddlers from 12 months to 3 years, and available from Target, Myer, good toy stores and online retailers.
RRP: $49.95
V-tech Switch & Go Dinos
Stomp into the cool, crazy world of prehistoric creatures that turn into vehicles with the Smash & Crash Crew! Crash the Switch & Go Dinos into another one to see them explode with smash-and-crash light effects. Transform the dino easily into an awesome vehicle.
Suitable for pre-schoolers from 3 to 8 years, and available from November from Kmart, good toy stores and online retailers.
RRP: $34.95
Congratulations: Susanne G.
143-Storey Treehouse
Andy and Terry’s treehouse now has 13 new storeys, including a word-o-matic (it knows every word in the whole world!); a recycling depot; a wrecking ball; a complaining room; a spooky graveyard (where it’s always midnight, even in the middle of the day); a toffee-apple orchard guarded by a kind scarecrow; and a camping ground where you can have a nice, relaxing camping holiday – unless you get caught by hobyahs, put in a bag and poked with a stick, that is . . .
Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
RRP: $14.99
Congratulations: Deborah
Learn & Groove Thumpin’ Numbers Drum
Count to the beat of your own drum with the Learn & Groove Thumpin’ Numbers Drum. Tap the top of the drum and it will light-up to match the numbered tags’ colours while teaching colour names.
Choose English or Spanish modes to learn about colours and numbers in either language. Drum up your own beat in Drum Solo mode to add to reggae, pop and Latin music styles. This plush drum is designed with textured fabric, colourful, numbered tags that add to sensory development and encourage touch.
For Babies from 6 months, available from Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
RRP: $29.95
Congratulations: Stephanie V.
Musical Rainbow Tea Party Deluxe
Invite friends to a magical tea party with the Musical Rainbow Tea Party Deluxe.
This 25-piece set includes everything needed for a tea party for four including a teapot, teacups, forks, plates, cake and cupcakes. Introduces manners and sharing with friends, plus a range of learning activities featuring colours, counting and fruit.
For Infants/Toddlers from 12 months, available now from Target, good toy stores and online retailers.
RR:P $59.99
Congratulations: Leonie V.
Little Big Chats book series
The ‘Little BIG Chats’ series has been written by award-winning author, educator and advocate, Jayneen Sanders, to assist parents, caregivers and educators in having open and age-appropriate conversations with young children around crucial, and yet at times, ‘tough’ topics. And what better way than using children’s picture books!
Suitable for young children aged 2-6 years.
The Little BIG Chats series is valued at $69.95 and is available from www.e2epublishing.info
Congratulations: Emily M.
My Emotions book series
This new series equips children (and their associated grown-ups) with valuable skills to navigate their way through life’s ups and downs – from grieving and anxiety to self-esteem and empathy.
The Grief Wave and Little Big Bully are the first two titles in this ground-breaking new series.
Each book in the My Emotions series is valued at $20.99 Available from Booktopia.
Congratulations: Lauren M.
Sun Sign Secrets
Do you want to know what 2022 holds for you? In the book, Sun Sign Secrets, Australia’s leading astrologer, Patsy Bennett, provides a ground-breaking astrology guide for those looking to make the most of your true potential and become in sync with solar and lunar phases.
Much more than a sun sign book that simply explains your personality traits, Sun Sign Secrets includes tables with new moons, full moons and eclipses until 2050 and helps you understand when you’re the most energetic, charming and attractive, ensuring you shine now and in the future.
Rockpool Publishing.
RRP: $34.99
Congratulations: Stacey K.
Enchanted Hedwig
One of your favorite owls, Hedwig can now be your loyal companion and help you recreate your favourite Harry Potter film scenes. The magic begins when Hedwig comes to life with realistic features, movements and sounds. Featuring intuitive ruffle detection, she can distinguish the direction of petting – she doesn’t like to be pet the wrong way! Hedwig will also recognise and respond to the tone of your voice. If you speak lovingly, she will respond with happy coos.
Enchanting Hedwig™ comes with a Hogwarts envelope that she holds in her beak. Only friends with the secret combination of interactions will be able to get Hedwig to release the letter.
Available at major retailers nationally.
RRP: $69.99
Congratulations: Bel S.
Monster Jam® Freestyle Force!
Introducing the official Monster Jam Grave Digger Freestyle Force™ RC!
This powerful 1:15 scale remote control Monster Jam truck is the only RC that can perform front and rear wheelies while driving! Master 12 total stunts to be the Monster Jam champ!
Available at Big W, Target, and all independent toy retailers.
RRP: $119.99
Congratulations: Simone B.
Wahu Surfer Dudes Classic
Surfer Dudes are the world’s first self-righting, self-surfing toy!
Toss your dudes into the surf. They’ll catch and shred the waves, throwing down rippin’ tricks all the way back to you! Surfer Dudes feature an internal ballast system, hydro-boomerang technology, and unsinkable foam board with gnarly graphics! There are 12 Surfer Dudes to collect. Look our for a new series launching next summer!
Age: 6+ Players: 1 Available at all leading retailers.
RRP: $29.99
Congratulations: Amy B.
Wahu Mega Slide
Kids will love racing each other down this massive 7.5m Super Slide. The continuous water spray means you’ll be zooming down the slide and into the plash bumper in no time! This is the ultimate backyard toy!
Age: 6+ Players: 4 Available at all leading retailers
RRP: $59.99
Congratulations: Leanne H
Wahu Pool Pets Croc
Kids will love these awesome new inflatable pool racers in bright, funky Wahu colours. Perfect for balancing on or racing up and down the pool against your mate, the possibilities are endless. Measuring in at 90cm, these little Aussie Pool Pets will be a hit all summer long!
Age: 6+ Players: 1 Available at all leading retailers.
RRP: 24.99
Congratulations: Fiona F
Wahu Hole in Won (Single Pack)
Round up your mates for an ultimate game of Wahu Hole in Won!
This inflatable game set includes 1 Hole in Won game board plus 4 sandbags. The waterproof PVC base floats and moves in the water for an added challenge. The Wahu Hole in Won can also be filled with water in its’ base to play on land too!
Ideal for up to 4 Players. Age: 6+. Available at all leading retailers.
RRP: $24.95
The Day My Vagina Broke
The Day My Vagina Broke is a private exploration into bravery and healing when the impacts of trauma are lifelong and permanent.
It makes the case for moving away from a one-size-fits-many approach to how we inform mothers during the antenatal period and shift towards a model of individualised assessment and care.
RRP: $29.95
Blue’s Clues and You! 2-Sided Handy Dandy Notebook
This adorable Handy Dandy Notebook is just like the one Josh uses in the show. Kids can draw their clues on the front of the notebook with the magnetic pen. Move the sliding tab up and down to erase and draw the next clue. You just got an email! Turn the notebook over to use as a smartphone and press the button to activate phrases from the show.
Available at Target, Coles, Big W, Kmart and all good independent toy stores for kids aged 3 and up.
RRP: $19.99
Congratulations: Sammy R.
The countdown to Christmas is officially on and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas gift ideas. New educational toys from Hape, a world-leading educational toy brand, offer the ultimate play experience while developing early childhood skills and young minds.
A leader in designing and manufacturing high quality toys made from sustainable or organic materials, this eco-friendly company endeavours to develop a child’s learning spirit through play experiences, and prepare them for the better world ahead.
Hape’s philosophy, “Love Play Learn” is central to all their toys, designed for the intuitive process of play. “Love” is the mutual love between child and parent, “Play” is the experience of success or failure, and “Learn” is the natural outcome from love and play.
Hape Monster Math Scale
Introducing the Monster Math Scale, a cute, fun and interactive way to get your little one playing and learning about basic mathematics, weights and balance.
Hape Monster Math Scale has 22 pieces including 9 large and 11 smaller, soft weights. Place the monster weights on the scales and join the funny monster family to start developing basic mathematic principles of simple addition and subtraction skills. Ideal for pre-schoolers 3 years old and up.
Available from Big W, The Iconic, Kidstuff, MYER, Catch, David Jones, The Nile, Amazon and all good toy retailers. www.ugames.com.au/stockists
RRP: $54.95
Congratulations: Rebecca B.
Hape Adventure Van
The all-in-one camper van with dolls, accessories and activities is perfect for children three years and up and encourages social, family play and communication skills, as well as getting kids excited about the great outdoors and exploring the world around them.
The developmental toy has 23 pieces, including the camper van with wooden panels and wheels, dolls, a campfire, a picnic set for two, navigation cards, surfboards, a hang-glider and cooking accessories. On top of the van is a tent which can be removed for the dolls to sleep in, and the roof of the van can be opened and doubles as a wave for the dolls to surf on.
Available from Big W, The Iconic, Kidstuff, MYER, Catch, David Jones, The Nile, Amazon and all good toy retailers. www.ugames.com.au/stockists
RRP: $69.95
Kangaroo Beach
Beloved ABC Kids TV show, Kangaroo Beach, springs to life in book form with the release of four brand new children’s titles.
The Kangaroo Beach books are the perfect Christmas present for youngsters around 3-7 years old. www.kangaroobeach.tv
KANGAROO BEACH Brave in the Waves Board Book / Frizzy’s Treasure Hunt Board Book RRP: $14. 99
KANGAROO BEACH Fun in the Sun: A sticker activity book / Beach Buddies: A colouring book RR:P $5.99
Congratulations: Ria L. & Alison P.
Save Adventure City
Mayor Humdinger’s spectacular launch celebration for Adventure City is in trouble, and it’s up to the Paw Patrol to rescue the city in Paw Patrol The Movie: The Adventure City Lookout Game. Play as Marshall, Rubble, Chase, Rocky, Zuma, or Skye as you search Adventure City for your mission tokens. Use the special red-reveal technology in Ryder’s Control Centre Console to magically reveal the 4 unique tokens assigned to your pup’s mission and see what items to find around the city. Travel through Adventure City, turning over tokens to find the ones you need. But watch out! Find a lonely pup, and he’ll be sent to obedience school. If you can find your 4 mission tokens before all 6 lonely pups get sent to obedience school, you’ll save Adventure City and win the game. No city too big, no pup too small to save them all!
RRP: $24.99
Rolling Zoobles™ Transformations!
Meet the Zoobles Z-Girlz, the sweet and sassy BFFs of Zoobles Animals.
The Zoobles Z-Girlz and Happitat 1-Pack includes one trendy Zoobles Z-Girlz character, a matching Happitat and a checklist to keep track of your collection. Each Zoobles Z-Girlz starts out as a colourful ball and opens up into a super-cute animal when rolled onto their Happitat.
With 12 to collect, they’re available at Big W and Target nationally.
RRP: $17.99
Congratulations: Megan
Natural Patch Co
Give pesky mozzies and common insects the flick with Natural Patch Co’s range of chemical-free insect repellent patches; BuzzPatch, and bite-relief patches; MagicPatch. The dynamic duo has become a favourite in households, offering safe and effective prevention and relief to families who once avoided time spent outdoors in fear of insect bites.
The range can be used by all ages and is even suitable for adults – simply increase the sticker application to provide greater protection to a larger surface area.
Shop now via naturalpatch.com.au
Congratulations: Cara B.
The Spoonie Society Wrap Around Heat Pack
Founders Helene and Dominique launched The Spoonie Society to empower people living with chronic illness, raise awareness, enable open dialogue and breakdown barriers. Inspired by their own Endometriosis diagnosis, the duo built a brand that would spread the message of strength and support to those living with similar conditions.
And so, they set out to make a change in the Spoonie community by designing a range of signature products to warm, comfort, and alleviate pain including: My-grain masks, Wrap around Heat Pack, Neck Heat Pack, Hand Warmers, Rectangle Heat Pack, Diary and Symptom Tracker and more in stunning prints.
RRP: $49.95 – $54.95
Congratulations: Natasha Z.
Ickle Bubba
This all-terrain Stomp v3 pram is perfect no matter where your next adventure takes you. The deluxe, puncture-proof foam wheels ensure a smoother ride for baby while the front and rear suspension make it easier for you to control on a wide range of terrains.
The Stomp All-in-One bundle is the full package, taking you from birth to toddler with an all-in-one Bassinet and seat liner that will keep your little one cosy as they grow – this then adapts to a toddler seat.
Available at Myer Online + Harvey Norman + www.icklebubba.com/au
RRP: $799.00
Congratulations: Crystene E.
PAW Patrol® Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”
PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Presented by Paramount+ features the beloved characters from the animated series and will begin touring Australia in April 2022. Tickets to see the pups embark on this pirate-themed voyage are available through Ticketek.
Fans can visit pawpatrollive.com.au for PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Presented by Paramount+ for tour schedule, ticket sale information.
Congratulations: Sophie L.
PersonallyPicked
Allowing people to curate the perfect gift for their friends, colleagues and family, PersonallyPicked has over 160 incredible gift options, from fabulous to fun! From teas, sweet treats, alcoholic beverages, candles, puzzles, bath salt, socks and more, you can create a personally curated box based on what your recipient loves! PersonallyPicked offers a range of bright, colourful and unique packaging options that stand out from the crowd. The best part, each gift box is personalised with the recipient’s name for the ultimate personalised experience. The team has also launched experience gift boxes so people can give the gift of fun experiences like cocktail making or a Pamper Time Gift Box. Perfect for a secret Santa or a gift to let someone know you’re thinking of them over the festive season.
To win, be sure to follow @pensonallypicked on socials.
RRP: from $55
Congratulations: John F.
Merry Matcha Christmas gift box
For the lovers of the world-famous coffee liqueur, treat them to its brand new creamy liqueur with a delicious Japanese twist – Tia Maria Matcha Cream. Uniquely fresh and indulgent, with the distinctive flavours of Japanese green Matcha, Tia Maria Matcha will be available in a stunning gift pack by The Little Gift Loft which includes a Koko Black Matcha Chocolate Bar, 2 x Coupe Cocktail Glasses and Matcha Green Powder to garnish your Matcha-Tini. Perfect for enjoying with friends and family at Christmas, include it in cocktails or just pour it over ice and enjoy!
Purchase via: www.thelittlegiftloft.com.au
RRP: $108.00
Congratulations: Liz P.
MAISON de SABRÉ partners with Disney for Exclusive Phone Case Collection
Luxury leather accessories brand MAISON de SABRÉ has launched an exclusive personalised phone case collection in partnership with Disney. The brand-new limited edition collaboration features the beloved ‘Sensational Six’ Disney characters, available on MAISON de SABRÉ’s signature monogrammed phone cases.
Just in time for Christmas, these phone cases make the perfect gift. The iPhone 13 cases are made from sustainable DriTan™ leather and retail for $99, while the iPhone 12 and 11 cases are made from premium top-grain pebbled leather and retail for $89.
Congratulations: Rachel K
Disney Junior Minnie Mouse Ring Me Rotary Phone
This vibrant pink phone has a glitter bow and is inspired by the phone Minnie Mouse uses in the Disney Junior Minnie’s Bow-Toons shorts! Featuring adorable Minnie Mouse phrases, realistic telephone sounds and fun light up effects, your little one will love recreating her favourite scenes from the show! Disney Junior Minnie Mouse toys are available from Big W, Myer and all good independent toy stores for kids aged 3 and up.
www.justplayproducts.com/brands/minnie-mouse
RRP: $24.99
Congratulations: Margaret J.
Disney Doorables Puffables
Discover this fun unboxing experience which includes a 10-inch squishable Stitch, Frozen or Mickey Mouse plush hidden inside a tiny house. Kids will love guessing which character is hidden inside. These adorable plush characters feature signature Doorables stylised detailing and sparkly glitter eyes.
Disney Doorables are available from Big W and all good independent toy stores for kids aged 5 and up. For more info, visit www.justplayproducts.com/brands/disney-doorables/, and join the fun on Instagram: @disneydoorables
RRP: $20.00
Congratulations: Lauren B.
CoComelon My First Learning Phone
JJ is always on call to get little learners thinking with the CoComelon JJ’s First Learning Phone. This interactive toy phone features over 50 different learning phrases, songs, and sounds to help teach letters, numbers, colours, shapes, weather, feelings, and more. The phone showcases an adorable, oversized JJ and depicts recognizable characters from the series on each of the buttons. The buttons even light up and the phone plays “The Wheels on the Bus” and “BINGO” to sing and dance along with! The My First Learning Phone comes in a chunky design ideal for little hands. CoComelon Learning toys, suitable for toddlers aged 18 months and up, are available from Big W, Kmart, and all good independent toy stores.
www.justplayproducts.com/brands/cocomelon
RRP: $19.99
Congratulations: Sarah C.
Skullcandy Dime
Skullcandy Dime’s are the new wireless earbuds taking the market by storm. Packing a punch with sound and attitude for a fraction of the price of airpods. With two brand new colourways in Orange and Red, but the same portable and sleek design, Dime’s make for an amazing stocking filler. These are the earbuds you didn’t know you needed, but soon can’t live without.
RRP: $69.95
Congratulations: Colin K.
Traeger Grills BBQ Rubs
The secret to any perfect BBQ is a great rub. Traeger has an extensive range of versatile rubs suited for all different cuts of meat. Get an extra kick of flavour for half the work, these rubs will have you rising to the status of BBQ King this Christmas. With flavours that pack spice, zest, or sweetness, you’re sure to find your favourite!
RRP: 24.95 each
Congratulations: Clare
Edible Beauty’s Natural Soy Wax Candle
Something to ignite the senses and re-instill a sense of calm once the holiday season runs its course, Edible Beauty’s natural soy candles are the conscious item of indulgence your humble abode deserves.
Using natural fragrances, hand poured here in Australia, the vanilla coconut paradise, blue lotus dreaming, and citrus rhapsody revitalise make for a wonderful gift, bringing the scents of summer to you.
RRP: $39.00
Congratulations: Kelly T
Scholastic Books for preschool age
- COCO AND THE BEE
By Laura Bunting, 4+yrs, Scholastic, h/b, $19.99 - TRICK NUMBER TWO
By Nick Bland, 3+yrs, Scholastic, h/b, $17.99 - THE LION WHO CAME TO STAY
By Victoria Mackinlad, 4+yrs, Scholastic, h/b, $17.99 - GET BACK IN YOUR BOOKS
By Rory H. Mather, 3+yrs, Scholastic, h/b, $17.99 - A PERFECT PIG
By Katrin Dreiling, 3+yrs, Scholastic, h/b, $17.99 - CHATTERPUSS
By Daron Parton, 3+yrs, Scholastic, h/b, $17.99 - HAPPY HOPPY HOME
By Tull Suwannakit, 3+yrs, Scholastic, h/b, $19.99 - THE INTERNOT
By Josh Lawson, 4+yrs, Scholastic, h/b, $19.99
Congratulations: Darren M
Scholastic Books for school age
- KID PRESIDENT TOTALLY RULES
By Jack Heath, 9+yrs, Scholastic, p/b, $17.99 - LOLA OUT LOUD #2 #THE RECIPE FOR DISASTER
By Shannan & Taylor Steadman, 7+yrs, Scholastic, p/b, $15.99 - ZOO CREW #1
By Guy Edmonds & Matt Zeremes, 6+yrs, Scholastic, p/b, $15.99 - MEET ELLA #1 SPOTTY PUPPY
By Rebecca McRitchie, 5+yrs, Scholastic, p/b, $7.99 - MEET ELLA #2 NEW TEACHER
By Rebecca McRitchie, 5+yrs, Scholastic, p/b, $7.99 - ALLERGIC
By Megan Wagner Lloyd, 8-12yrs, Scholastic, p/b, $17.99 - MICHAELA MASON’S BIG LIST OF CAMP WORRIES
By Alexa Moses, 8+yrs, Scholastic, p/b, $15.99 - SCHOOL OF FISH #2 FROZEN FISH
By Louise Shea, 6+yrs, Scholastic, p/b, $15.99
Congratulations: Melissa S.
Antipoda Co.
Finding genuinely sustainable furniture pieces to incorporate into stylish, yet affordable, daily living is something a growing number of consumers are looking for at Antipoda Co – one of Australia’s premier sustainable children’s interior specialists. The company supports independent designers and boutique brands that are committed to making quality products with great respect for human beings and the environment.
Mini Kyomo features retro inspired timepieces that support adventure and play, with a Japanese movement and a mineral glass, the watches are waterproof and have machine washable bands. Mini Kyomo strives to create products that are friendly to our environment, using only sustainable materials, for their products as well as their packaging.
www.antipoda.co/collections/watches
RRP: $134.00
Congratulations: Alison K
Pictionary
The original party game since 1985. Famous for quick sketches and hilarious guesses. Classic family game of choice as it rewards imperfect drawings with shared family laughter – you don’t have to be an artist to have fun – in fact, if you ‘can’t draw’ the game can be even funnier.
Available at BIG W, Target, Kmart and independent game specialists across Australia.
RRP: $39.99
Congratulations: Kasia V
Hot Wheels Action Championship Track set
Kids face-off with friends with the Champion Track set assortment for ultimate performance-based racing, drifting, and stunting action! Kids can test their skills in 3 challenges that include a drift circuit, a drag race, and a daring hill climb.
Available in Australia nationwide at Big W, Target, Kmart, Myer and independent toy specialists
RRP: 22.99
Congratulations: Stephanie A
**PLEASE NOTE: All prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids Mornington office (unless otherwise advised). Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!
Competition runs Monday 15th November – midnight Sunday 12th December 2021. Winners will be drawn and emailed on Monday 13th December 2021. Unclaimed or uncollected prizes will be donated to charity at the discretion of Mornington Peninsula Kids after 31st January 2022**
As featured in the Summer 2021/22 edition of Peninsula Kids magazine.
*Images may not represent actual prize.