Festive Gift Guide 2024
It's that time of year! We've curated our picks of the ultimate, non-digital gifts for kids; from the tiniest tigers, to tweens and beyond. Tiger Tribe products are designed and illustrated right here in Australia and aim to help keep kids busy, creative and engaged, while nurturing their innate confidence and creativity. 'Tis the season!
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Our top ten, super sweet festive gift ideas for newborns, bubs and toddlers - ideal for promoting sensory exploration and engage their rapidly developing motor skills. Whether it's their first foray into the creative arts (hello mess-free Magic Painting World!) or gorgeously illustrated bath books with a magic reveal twist to level up those early days of tub time, this collection of sweet gifts has been handpicked to delight even the tiniest tigers...
Roly Poly Dino $30
The newest addition to our super popular Roly Poly range, this little Dino is perfect for tummy time and helping build those gross motor skills. Roly Poly Dino is also a sensory delight and makes a gentle tinkling sound, has soft spines to offer grip points for little hands and textural interest. A sweet and unique, gender neutral gift for little tigers first festive season!
Also available in Koala and Bunny designs.
Magic Painting World - Unicorn and Friends $15
Magic Painting World is an ideal introduction to mess-free painting for little ones, who can use the kid-sized magic water brush to reveal hidden pictures (all illustrated by our fab, in-house design team of course!). With four unique scenes to reveal with water, once dry the scenes disappear to ensure repeated use; play is extended with the search-and-find puzzles on the back of each card.
See our full Magic Painting range here.
Magic Painting World - Fairy Friends $15
Another one of our gorgeous new designs in the Magic Painting World range is this Fairy Friends confection, where fairy-winged animals frollick in a fantastical forest. An ideal, mess-free introduction to painting for the tiniest of tigers, little ones will delight in the revealing of artworks using the refillable magic water-brush. Once dry, the scenes disappear so that kids can play over and over! With four unique scenes to reveal, play is extended with the search-and-find puzzles on the back of each card.
See our full Magic Painting range here.
Bath Book - Messy Dinosaurs $15
Cheeky Compsognathus’ paint on Stegosaurus’ spikes, as playful Velociraptors frolic in the mud in this super fun, interactive bath book. Kids will delight in transforming these messy dinosaurs, with cold water ‘cleaning’ the mud off, and warm water making it magically reappear again! The compact size of this fun bath book is perfect for little ones tub time and makes a sweet, unique gift.
Also available in Messy Jungle and Messy Farm designs.
Bath Book - Magic Unicorns $15
Unicorns are ready to bring the magic in this super fun, interactive bath book. Kids will delight in transforming the rock’n’rolling, ice-cream-mountain skating, super rad unicorns, with cold water revealing fun details and warm water making them magically disappear again!
Also available in Messy Jungle and Messy Farm designs.
Silicone Teether - Bunny $20
Made of soft, food-grade silicone with a beautiful pastel speckle pattern, sweet Bunny Teether features a range of different textures designed to soothe and comfort teething babes.
The easy-grip ring is lightweight and perfect for little hands to grasp, helping to develop fine motor skills, sensory experiences and hand-eye coordination. To ensure a thorough cleaning and peace of mind, simply pop this baby teether in the microwave, boiling water, dishwashers or bottle sterilisers.
Also available in Koala and Cockatoo designs.
Rainbow Roller Xylophone $50
Mini musos will love creating melodies with this gorgeous dual-play instrument, Rainbow Roller Xylophone. With eight tuneful metal music keys, tinkly roller bells, and convenient carry handle, this clever instrument also encourages building those fine and gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination. In a sweet cloud and rainbow design, this melodious multi-play instrument is the perfect introduction to music-making for little learners.
Rocking Rollers - Koala $20
Crafted to engage and entertain, Rocking Rollers are adorable multi-functional toys that will delight toddlers. They serve as a captivating wobble toy (with the Koala rocking back and forth in its base cup) and transform into a super fun speed racer, scooting across the room on its in-built wheels. Rocking Rollers are the versatile 2-in-1 toys that make a captivating addition to playtime.
Also available in Dog, Cat and Panda designs.
Rocking Rollers - Panda $20
Crafted to engage and entertain, Rocking Rollers are adorable multi-functional toys that will delight toddlers. They serve as a captivating wobble toy (with the Panda rocking back and forth in its base cup) and transform into a super fun speed racer, scooting across the room on its in-built wheels. Rocking Rollers are the versatile 2-in-1 toys that make a captivating addition to playtime.
Also available in Dog, Cat and Koala designs.
Silicone Rattle - Koala $25
This adorable Silicone Koala Rattle will be your baby’s constant companion and is sure to become an instant favourite.
It’s made of soft, safe silicone that’s easy for little hands to grasp and hold, and features a gentle rattle sound for further sensory engagement.
Also available in Bunny design.
We believe the best gifts for early learners are those that surprise and delight, while igniting their natural curiosity and offering endless play value. For little tigers aged 3 to 4, we’ve handpicked gifts that do exactly that, while also challenging their fine motor skills and promoting imaginative play and sensory exploration. In a variety of price points and sizes (hint: Transfer Magic makes a fantastic stocking stuffer!), these colourful gifts encompass everything from colouring and creativity to bath time adventures and tea parties.
Silicone Tea Set - Strawberry Patch $50
Level-up your little ones pretend play sessions with this sweet Strawberry Patch Silicone Tea Set.
This versatile, classic tea set is made of kid-friendly, food-grade silicone that’s perfect for playtime. Great for pretend picnics, tea parties, messy sensory play in the outdoor mud kitchen or for creating bubble-chinos in the tub at bath time.
Bath Pop-Up - Mushroom $15
Kids and parents alike will get a kick out of this super cute mushroom bath toy that pops up out of its hidey-hole when submerged in water! When removed from the tub, water will sprinkle out delightfully as it drains, and Mushroom goes back into hiding again.
This clever toy helps engage little ones during bath time with it’s peekaboo routine, as it promotes open ended sensory play while teaching early learners cause-and-effect and helping to build gross motor skills.
Also available in Cactus design.
Scented Colouring Set - Fruitie Cutie $22.50
Kids will love taking their artworks to smelly new levels with this super cute, fruity scented colouring set!
With 8 markers in a rainbow of fruity scents and 36 pages of adorable illustrations, this one is a sweet treat for creative kids. Our thoughtfully packaged, premium activity sets are designed for mess-free portable creative play on flights, in cars, at cafes or at home.
Colouring Set - Backyard Bugs $20
Kids will love getting creative with the quirky, bold illustrations of cute outdoor critters in this Backyard Bugs colouring set!
Includes vibrantly coloured markers and fun sticker sheets that will elevate every artwork to fridge-worthy status.
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Stack & Pour Bath Egg - Eco $15
Kids will love the open-ended play possibilities with this clever Bath Egg!
Whether it’s for outdoor messy water play or as an enticing bathtime toy, the clever design of Bath Egg offers hours of play value: the stack-and-sort component of this unique toy brings tonnes of fun, while the different water effects made by each cup’s unique hole pattern make this one a great one for engaging sensory play.
Waterworks Marble Run - Eco $30
Little ones will delight in designing and constructing their own waterslide marble run with this interactive bath toy. With 25 configurable pieces, kids will love customising their waterslide’s wet and wild path for the funny-faced ‘marbles’ to journey down!
This unique and engaging toy is rich in STEAM benefits for early learners, and helps to make bathtime fun! Level-up tub time while teaching cause and effect, and helping to develop little ones’ fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
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Pastel Silk Crayons $15
A fun set of six, pretty pastel coloured Silk Crayons for kids.
Pastel Silk Crayons have a satisfying silky feel with beautifully, muted coloured results. Extend playtime with window drawing or bathroom tile art, rock painting, watercolour art and more. Each mess-free Pastel Silk Crayon is housed in a twist-up tube to help keep little fingers clean.
Dual-Tip Stamp Markers $12.50
Kids will be in stamping paradise with these super fun Stamper Markers! Double-sided with a regular round tip marker on one side and fun, shaped stamp on the other, kids will love stamping hearts, stars, musical notes and starbursts to really level-up their artwork.
Mini Transfer Magic - Enchanted Creatures $10
Kids will adore creating an enchanted dreamland with this beautifully illustrated, compact crafting set perfect for igniting the imagination!
Little artists will love the rewarding process of transferring the cute, pastel-toned enchanted creature stickers onto the magical backing scene primed for storytelling. We love this one because it promotes hand-eye coordination as well as concentration and imaginative play!.
Mini Transfer Magic - Dinosaurs $10
Little creatives will love the rewarding process of transferring the beautifully illustrated, vibrantly coloured dinosaur stickers onto the lush, prehistoric scene primed for storytelling. We love this one because it promotes hand-eye coordination as well as concentration and imaginative play!
Our ultimate gifting picks for kids aged 5-6 are those that help build creative skills and encourage age appropriate challenges for children who are ready to follow more complicated instructions. In super fun themes that tap into broadening interests, kids can explore different mediums like painting, writing and colouring - or ditch the arts and crafts and head outside for some aerodynamic fun!
Shimmer Colouring Set - Sea Life $22.50
We’ve given our classic colouring sets a shimmery glow-up with this beautifully illustrated Sea Life design. Kids will delight in adding sparkle as they colour dolphins, swordfish, coral reefs and more with the vibrant shimmer markers.
Our thoughtfully packaged, premium activity sets are designed for mess-free portable play, keeping little ones engaged and relaxed while travelling on flights, in cars, at cafes or during quiet time at home.
Also available in Little Fairy Land.
Zip Copter $20
With a pull on the easy-to-grip, zippy launcher, kids will delight in watching the soaring propellers of Zip Copter take flight! Great for blending active play with cause-and-effect learning, this fun toy offers hours of engaging indoor and outdoor play and can fly to an impressive 20m high! Encourage kids to extend the play by testing the limits of heights that can be achieved, or turning it into a game of ‘catch before it lands’.
Explore all Outdoor and Active toys.
Clay Craft - Pull Back Hovercraft $12.50
Kids can craft their own, bespoke pull-back clay hovercraft with this fun, all-in-one kit. Great for building fine motor skills and encouraging creativity, kids will love moulding and shaping the soft, pliable air-dry super clay and creating their own custom vehicle. The special pull-back mechanism of the base plate, with built in wheels, helps give the hovercraft the illusion of propelling while floating on air!
Foil Art - Ocean $20
Kids can customise their own magical, sparkling underwater wonderland with Foil Art – Ocean Magic! Featuring beautifully illustrated narwhals, mermaids and seahorses, junior creatives will love the rewarding process of pressing the shimmery, holographic foil to the peel-and-reveal sticky sections on the art cards and creating their own custom designs. We love this one because it promotes hand-eye coordination, works fine motor skills and is a tonne of sparkly fun!
Also available in Bug World, Space Adventures and Fairy designs.
Foil Art - Bug World $20
Kids can customise their own brilliant bug wonderland in this Foil Art set! Featuring beautifully illustrated beetles, bees and ladybirds, junior creatives will love the rewarding process of pressing the shimmery, holographic foil to the peel-and-reveal sticky sections on the art cards and creating their own custom designs. We love this one because it promotes hand-eye coordination, works fine motor skills and is a tonne of sparkly fun!
Also available in Ocean Magic, Space Adventures and Fairy designs.
Shimmer Colouring Set - Little Fairyland $22.50
We’ve given our classic colouring sets a shimmery glow-up with this gorgeously illustrated Little Fairy Land design. Kids will delight in adding sparkle as they colour the cutest magical creatures including tiny fairy-winged hamsters, frogs and more.
Our thoughtfully packaged, premium activity sets are designed for mess-free portable play, keeping little ones engaged and relaxed while travelling on flights, in cars, at cafes or during quiet time at home.
Also available in Sea Life design.
Paint a Picture Set - Dinosaurs $20
Kids will love getting creative with this innovative watercolour Paint-a-Picture set, with 6x vibrant built-in paint pigments on every page. A wonderful intro to painting for little artists, this design features 16x pages of gorgeously illustrated, playful dinosaurs (with each species identified!). Artworks can be easily removed once complete, thanks to the perforated edges, and the high quality watercolour card is perfect for displaying and preserving masterpieces. Magnetic closure on the set allows neat pack-up at the end of the day.
With a convenient waterbrush and helpful sponge tool included, this all-in-one set is compact enough to make it a great travel toy for play on the go, or perfect for a quiet crafty afternoon at home.
Also available in Butterflies & Flowers design.
Lockable Diary - Berry Bunny $12.50
A diary allows kids to have a safe space of their own, to explore their independence and write down their thoughts, feelings and dreams for the future. This sweet bunnies and berries themed, lined journal allows kids to express themselves and includes a padlock and two keys to keep things secure.
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Paint a Picture - Butterflies & Flowers $20
A wonderful intro to painting for little artists, this design features 16x pages of beautifully illustrated butterflies and flowers. Artworks can be easily removed once complete, thanks to the perforated edges, and the high quality watercolour card is perfect for displaying and preserving masterpieces. Magnetic closure on the set allows neat pack-up at the end of the day.
Also available in Dinosaur design.
Mini Silk Crayons $15
A fun set of twelve vibrant colouring-in tools for kids. Our classic Silk Crayons - made mini! Silky smooth like a pastel with colours more vivid than a standard wax crayon, the satisfying silky feel of these crayons deliver super vibrant results. Extend playtime with window drawing or bathroom tile art, rock painting, watercolour art and more. Each mess-free Mini Silk Crayon is housed in a twist-up tube to help keep little fingers clean.
View all stationery here.
Explore our carefully curated selection of gifts designed to ignite creativity and imagination in children aged 7 and up. Ideal for those sometimes tricky-to-shop-for older kids and tweens, these options enrich their experiences—without screens.
Encourage their interests with engaging crafting activities, guided drawing sets, or a lush watercolour painting kit - or dive into the great outdoors with a vibrant and colourful kite.
Bag Charm Kit - Strawberry Bubble Tea $12.50
This clever little kit contains everything creative kids need to craft their own adorable, itty-bitty Strawberry Bubble Tea bag charm. Working with the mini-sized components included, and simple step-by-step visual instructions, kids will adore the creative process of miniature crafting - producing a bonus, super cute keepsake at the end!
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Dual-Tip Paint Pens $20
Kids will love taking their artwork to the next level with these fun and versatile Dual-Tip permanent Paint Pens. In eight vibrant colours, these unique double-sided markers have both a brush tip and a round tip, for versatile effects - like vibing up sneakers, bags and more. The opaque colours apply beautifully to a range of different materials, including textiles, glass, ceramic, canvas and wood allowing for endless creative opportunities.
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Jewellery Design Kit - Twisty Bead Necklaces $20
Kids can create their own custom, colourful twisty bead necklaces with this all-in-one Jewellery Design Kit that utilises our super fun and innovative new Magic Putty.
Easy for little hands to work with, this non-toxic material helps blend science with art as junior designers mix a combination of Putty’s together to create colours, shape into long strings and craft into fun bead. With a silicone-like texture, air-drying Magic Putty is more flexible and durable than clay, and makes gorgeous, bespoke beads!
Amazing Artist Kit $50
Unleash your inner Frida Kahlo with the Amazing Artist Kit! This all-in-one kit includes everything needed for kids to explore and create their own masterpieces. The 32 page guided instruction book helps teach all kinds of techniques, from working with a variety of materials including pastels, charcoal, fineliner and more. Kids learn to draw 3D, portraits, using perspective, shading, grids and more. With plenty of materials to explore, kids will be inspired to express themselves through art.
How to Draw - Dinosaurs $27.50
Help build the confidence of junior artists and make drawing easy with our all-in-one How to Draw activity sets. Kids are guided by the simple step-by-step, visual instructions to learn the process of drawing a range of distinctive different dinosaur species, each with their own personality and unique features. Young illustrators will love how easy it is to master the art of drawing these magnificent creatures!
Also available in Summer Fun and Fairytale Fantasy designs.
How to Draw - Fairytale Fantasy $27.50
Help build the confidence of junior artists and make drawing easy with our all-in-one How to Draw activity sets. In Fairytale Fantasy, kids are guided by the simple step-by-step, visual instructions to learn the process of illustrating a wonderland of fantastical creatures, including fairies, werewolves and dragons and more!
Also available in Summer Fun and Dinosaur designs.
Glow Pens $10
Glow in the dark like never before! Kids will love giving their artwork a glow-up with these gorgeous Glow Pens. In six vibrant colours, with the flick of a light-switch kids will delight in seeing their creative endeavours glow brightly in the dark!
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How to Paint - Watercolour Animals $40
This beautiful set is designed by a talented watercolour artist and includes everything you need, including 12 rich pigment watercolours and a mess free waterbrush. This unique tool includes a brush head and water filled handle that screw together. The brush is kept wet when it presses on the paper or the handle is squeezed.
The detailed How to Paint Guide takes young artists through 18 step-by-step lessons, teaching different watercolour skills by applying them to a delightful collection of favourite creatures great and small, from cats and dogs to snails and whales.
Also available in How to Paint - Watercolour.
Collage Art Set $40
Creative kids will love exploring the open-ended artistic opportunities that collaging offers, with this fun-packed, all-in-one Collage Art Set! Filled to the brim with materials to explore the imaginative world of collaging, kids can cut and create, learn fun new techniques, and get creative exploring the possiblities of this perfect crafternoon activity.
Butterfly Kite $40
Kids can brighten up the skies with this vibrant Butterfly Kite. At almost a metre wide, this beautiful Butterfly is easy to set up and launch, and looks impressive in flight. Though large, the set up is simple. Made from tear resistant ripstop nylon, rods create a stable frame in-flight. Butterfly folds down into a handy travel pouch.
Discover our Kite range.
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