{"id":1229,"date":"2016-01-20T16:34:18","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T05:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2016-01-20T16:59:57","modified_gmt":"2016-01-20T05:59:57","slug":"peters-top-ten-back-to-school-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/peters-top-ten-back-to-school-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Peter\u2019s Top Ten Back to School Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"

All over\u00a0Australia, kids\u00a0are just about to head\u00a0back to school, and parents are either steeling\u00a0themselves for a teary goodbye at the school gates or shopping for these<\/a>\u00a0to celebrate.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been enjoying your holidays too much to head to the shops for backpacks, lunchboxes and more, you\u2019re in luck, because\u00a0we\u2019ve selected ten of our favourite Back to School Picks!\u00a0Here they are, in no particular order. As usual, just click on any of the images or headings below to take a closer look…<\/p>\n

\"Kumon<\/a><\/p>\n

Kumon Books<\/a><\/h4>\n

For clever primary school-aged kids who just can’t get enough\u00a0homework, or their younger siblings who are already looking forward to starting school, Kumon\u2019s range of books make a great gift. They\u2019ll have hours of fun and learn heaps at the same time. They\u2019re a win for everyone.\u00a0\"Suck<\/a><\/p>\n

Suck UK Lunch Bot<\/a><\/h4>\n

We adore this cute robot-shaped lunch box! It\u2019s made from food-safe tin, and not only will your child\u2019s lunch fit inside \u2013 it\u2019ll be the envy of the\u00a0whole\u00a0schoolyard. That fancy BB-8\u2019s got nothing<\/em> on this retro robot\u2026\u00a0\"Moleskine<\/a><\/p>\n

Moleskine Limited Edition Lego Notebook<\/a><\/h4>\n

This Moleskine notebook not only features pages made from top quality paper, it also has a Lego slab on a section of the front cover, so when you\u2019re feeling short on inspiration, you can stick Lego pieces onto your notebook! Wait. Did we say \u201cyou\u201d? We meant \u201cyour child\u201d – but really, these clever notebooks are fun\u00a0for parents and kids alike. Get one for yourself, too!<\/p>\n

\"Lego<\/a><\/h4>\n

Lego Friends Lunch Set<\/a><\/h4>\n

While on the subject of Lego, meet Stephanie, Olivia, Mia, Emma and Andrea. They\u2019re the Lego Friends, and they\u2019re the stars of their very own range of Lego! This matching drink bottle and lunch box set is destined to spark schoolyard conversations…and maybe even friendships?<\/p>\n

\"Kreafunk<\/a><\/p>\n

Kreafunk Bluetooth Headphones<\/a><\/h4>\n

Kreafunk\u2019s Bluetooth Headphones look great and produce\u00a0the kind of sound quality that has to be heard to be believed. They’re perfect for older kids to listen to their favourite songs on the bus to school.
\n\"Bobble<\/a><\/p>\n

Bobble Art Ballerina Swimming Bag<\/a><\/h4>\n

Remember swimming lessons\u00a0down at the local pool when you were in primary school? Now it\u2019s time for your child to lean how to swim\u2026and this adorable Ballerina Swimming Bag from Bobble Art is ideal! It’s waterproof and so pretty – and it can be used for other things, too, like dance classes! It also makes a great library bag.<\/p>\n

\"Kidorable<\/a><\/p>\n

Kidorable Pirate Umbrella<\/a><\/h4>\n

With this arrrrrr<\/em>-dorable umbrella, rainy school days will no longer get your child down. Our favourite thing about Kidorable\u2019s Pirate Umbrella would have to be the way the handle looks just like the handle of a sword. Perfect for swashbuckling back to school adventures!<\/p>\n

\"Built<\/a><\/h4>\n

Built NY Big Apple Buddies Dog Lunch Bag<\/a><\/h4>\n

Designed in New York and loved all over the globe, Built NY\u2019s Big Apple Buddies range<\/a> is absolutely perfect for kids\u2019 school lunches. It\u2019s lined to keep your child\u2019s food and drink cold for hours and there\u2019s a nametag on the back, just in case this puppy gets lost. Cute and clever in the one irresistible package.<\/p>\n

\"MadPax<\/a><\/p>\n

MadPax Quack Spiketus Rex Backpack<\/a><\/h4>\n

MadPax backpacks are just a little<\/em> bit mad\u2026but there\u2019s definitely method to this madness! Comfortable to wear, not to mention completely unique with its 3D spikes, this backpack stands out from the crowd with a load of clever features, including a padded laptop compartment.<\/p>\n

\"Roger<\/a><\/h4>\n

Roger Hargreaves Little Miss Giggles Drink Bottle<\/a><\/h4>\n

We grew up with Roger Hargreaves Little Miss and Mr Men books\u2026now it\u2019s our kids\u2019 turn! These cute, colourful drink bottles, lunch boxes and more is designed in England, and it\u2019s just the thing to brighten the day of your Little Miss Giggles, or your Mr Strong. Click here to see the whole range<\/a>\u00a0– there’s something for everyone!<\/p>\n

So, are you looking forward to dropping your kids off at school or dreading it? Do you wish you\u2019d had a Lego notebook or bluetooth headphones in your school days? Seriously though – those pens with ten colours we had back in the 80s<\/a> were just as\u00a0cool, right? What kind of stationery did you have when you were in school? A magnetic pencil case like this one<\/a>\u00a0or a Punky Brewster lunch box<\/a>?\u00a0Let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

All over\u00a0Australia, kids\u00a0are just about to head\u00a0back to school, and parents are either steeling\u00a0themselves for a teary goodbye at the school gates or shopping for these\u00a0to celebrate. If you\u2019ve been enjoying your holidays too much to head to the shops for backpacks, lunchboxes and more, you\u2019re in luck, because\u00a0we\u2019ve selected ten of our favourite, Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[313],"tags":[314,318,316,317,180,319,155,315,272,243,233,320],"class_list":["post-1229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-ten","tag-back-to-school","tag-bobble-art","tag-built-ny","tag-kidorable","tag-kreafunk","tag-kumon","tag-lego","tag-madpax","tag-moleskine","tag-roger-hargreaves","tag-suck-uk","tag-top-ten"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1229"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1247,"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1229\/revisions\/1247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.petersofkensington.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}