Prehistoric Land Kids' Dinosaur Long Tube of Colouring Pencils

These kids' colouring pencils come in a long tube wrapped in the Prehistoric Land design, a cheerful grid of panels in grass green, sunny yellow, sky blue and soft grey. Each panel carries a dinosaur with its name lettered beside it, so a Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Dimetrodon, Corythosaurus, Tyrannosaurus and Diplodocus all parade around the tube, with more on the lid. The pencils themselves are poplar wood, left in its natural pale finish, each with a different coloured tip ready to use. The tube stands 19.3cm tall and 3.5cm across, and each pencil is about 17.5cm long and 0.7cm thick.

Kept in the tube, the pencils stay together in one place, so they slip into a school bag, a desk drawer or a craft box without scattering across the floor. At just 58g, the whole thing is light enough for a child to carry from home to the classroom and back. On a desk or a bedroom shelf it stands upright like a little dinosaur column, and the pencils are always easy to find when it is time to sit down and colour. It is just right for children who love drawing their own Triceratops or filling in a colouring book at the kitchen table on a rainy afternoon.

The tube opens with a lift-off lid, and a plain white inner sleeve holds the pencils neatly upright so they lift out easily. Like any wooden pencils, they can be sharpened in an ordinary pencil sharpener, and popping the lid back on after each session helps protect the tips in a busy bag. To keep the print looking bright, wipe the tube with a soft dry cloth rather than anything wet. We think it makes a lovely little present on its own, or tuck it alongside a sketchbook or a colouring book for a bundle that keeps busy hands happily occupied.

How big is the tube?

The tube stands 19.3cm tall and measures 3.5cm across, so it slips easily into a school bag or stands neatly on a desk.

How long are the colouring pencils?

Each pencil is about 17.5cm long and 0.7cm thick, a familiar full length that is easy to hold for colouring and drawing.

What are the pencils made of?

The pencils are made of poplar wood with a natural pale finish, and each one has a different coloured tip.

Which dinosaurs are on the tube?

The Prehistoric Land print shows named dinosaurs including a Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Dimetrodon, Corythosaurus, Tyrannosaurus and Diplodocus on green, yellow, blue and grey panels.

Does the tube have a lid?

Yes, the tube has a lift-off lid printed with more dinosaurs, which keeps the pencils together and helps protect the tips.

Can the pencils be sharpened?

Yes, like any wooden pencils they can be sharpened in an ordinary pencil sharpener whenever the tips wear down.