Christmas gift ideas: children - over £20

This mini airport, made from FSC-certified wood, turns neatly into its own carry box so it’s portable too. Beautifully designed and finished – the planes have wheels and move properly – it’s a toy built to last.

Wooden airport, £24.95
Reader offer: buy for the special price of £24.95 with free P&P while stocks last
Buy online at amazon.co.uk Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian

Made from birch from sustainable sources, handcrafted and painted, this articulated dog is nearly 2ft long – almost as long as a real sausage dog. Heirloom quality.

Sausage dog, £29
Reader offer: buy for £22.99 with the code GUARD55 until 15 December.
Buy online at woodentoygallery.co.uk Photograph: Sarah Lee/Guardian

Make tidying up fun with these sweet toy baskets, made from raffia. They come in three sizes and are adorned with circus animals.

Circus toy basket, from £34.80
Reader offer: enter the code 'PRESSIES' at the online checkout and get 15% discount until 24 December.
By Rice DK
Buy online from sistersguild.co.uk Photograph: PR

This magical horse is made from recycled cardboard and can carry up to 18kg. It has a bell inside that makes tinkling noises and comes with a miniature horse to keep it company. Admire its minimalist beauty or let the kids run riot with some felt tip pens.
Dimensions: 25 x 38 x 12cm

Cardboard Trojan horse, £22
Reader offer: enter code 'GNM11' at checkout to get 15% discount until 18 December.
Buy online from littleyellowbirds.co.uk Photograph: PR

Even little 'uns need a good party frock and this beautiful dress is one of a lovely range.

Teal star party dress, £64
Reader offer: free P&P on this dress when entering GUARDIAN11 at online checkout
Buy online at ilovegorgeous.co.uk Photograph: PR

A rucksack that turns into a car booster seat may not sound exciting, but the kids will love it.

Trunki BoostApak, £44.99
Reader offer: Enter the code 'Guardian' at checkout and receive a 20% discount until 2 December
Buy online at trunki.co.uk Photograph: PR

A shadow puppet theatre set with a difference. This robot moonscape is made from heavy black matboard and the robot is jointed with a moving 'geiger counter' on his chest. Please note this item is shipped from the US.

Robot moonscape shadow puppets and set, $35
By Owly Shadow Puppets
Buy online from etsy.com Photograph: PR

A great experiment for kids: build a papier-mâché volcano, powered by the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar.

Erupting volcano kit, £35
Buy online from littlescout.co.uk Photograph: PR

This quirky dragon mobile features 10 different friendly dragons.

Dragon mobile, £30
By Djeco
Buy online from vandashop.com Photograph: PR

Help Sensei We, Zane and Nya to stop Lord Garmadon and his evil skeleton army! Or just revel in the detail of the Ninjago Fire Temple.

Lego Ninjago Fire Temple, £61.99
Buy online at toysrus.co.uk Photograph: PR

A height-adjustable easel suitable for ages three and above. One side has a whiteboard and a locking paper roll, the other is a chalkboard.

Deluxe easel, £52.95
By Melissa and Doug
Buy online at woodentoyshop.co.uk Photograph: PR

If you have money to splurge, why not splash out (sorry) on this mermaid tail sleeping bag? It's handknitted from 100% lambswool.

Mermaid sleeping bag, £87.50
Buy online from shoplunaandcurious.com Photograph: PR

This fire engine set might just save the day for a bored child at Christmas. Please note, batteries are not included so stock up in advance.

Fire engine, £32.10
By Playmobil
Buy online at amazon.co.uk Photograph: PR

An ingenious design means this scooter can be transformed into a trike, according to your child's preference.

Surf-up step-on trike and scooter, £82.98
By Mishi Design Toys
Buy online from toyella.com Photograph: PR

A beautiful swallow-print baby blanket that is double layered and made from organic cotton.
Dimensions: 108cm x 75cm

Baby blanket, £42
By Old Rectory
Buy online from oldrectory.ie Photograph: PR

A fun, itch-free cashmere knitted jumper with fox jacquard.

Jacquard knit jumper, £31
By Tootsa MacGinty
Buy online from tootsamacginty.com Photograph: PR

A classic design that can be tuned via metal side braces. Earplugs not included.

Tunable drum, £25.49
Buy online from toyella.com Photograph: PR

Three bedrooms, two reception rooms, one bathroom, no central heating, but a detachable roof – this wooden doll’s house is perfect for a large (but small) family.

Doll’s house, £125
Buy online at johnlewis.co.uk Photograph: PR