Description
This floral kaleidoscope wears the Fairies in the Garden print: a deep teal tube covered all over with little fairies in pink with pale wings, white daisies, orange blooms, sprigs of lily of the valley, blue forget-me-nots, red and orange butterflies and a scatter of leaves and coloured dots. It measures 19cm long, a size that sits comfortably in one hand while the other turns the wider collar at the far end. Hold the narrow eyepiece up to your eye, point the tube towards the light and the view shifts into a new pattern with every turn. It is a simple, old-fashioned toy, and the print makes it as cheerful to look at as it is to look through.
Light in the hand and slim enough to tuck into a day bag or a rucksack, it comes along happily on long car journeys, train rides and rainy afternoons indoors. At home it sits neatly on a bookshelf, a desk or a bedroom windowsill between turns, where the print adds a bright splash of colour. A window is the best viewing spot, since the brighter the light, the livelier the pattern. Anyone who loves fairy stories, flowers or a garden full of butterflies will find plenty in the print to spot and name, and it makes a lovely bit of quiet, screen-free play.
It is made from a card tube with plastic parts, and the print runs right round it, so there is no plain side to hide. Card is happiest kept dry, so wipe the outside with a soft, dry cloth when it needs it and keep it away from water and damp. Store it standing upright or lying on a shelf where it will not be squashed. As a gift it needs little more than a ribbon, and its slim tube wraps easily into a small parcel full of fairy-garden charm.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card tube & plastic |
| Length |
19cm |
| Weight |
0.057KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How long is the kaleidoscope?
It measures 19cm long, which is comfortable to hold in one hand while you turn the wider collar with the other.
What is the kaleidoscope made from?
It is made from a card tube with plastic parts, printed all the way round with the Fairies in the Garden design.
What does the Fairies in the Garden print show?
Little fairies, white daisies, orange blooms, lily of the valley, blue forget-me-nots, butterflies, leaves and coloured dots, all set on a deep teal background.
How do you use the kaleidoscope?
Hold the narrow eyepiece up to your eye, point the tube towards a bright window and turn the wider collar to change the pattern.
How should I look after it?
As the tube is card, keep it dry and away from water, and wipe the outside gently with a soft, dry cloth when needed.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes, it is light, slim and easy to wrap, and the cheerful floral fairy print makes it a bright little present to unwrap.