Antarctic gifts children will love
19/11/2022
Here are our top picks of gifts for children of all ages this Christmas. Whether you’ve got an explorer in the making, a budding storyteller or next generations conservationist in your midst, there’s a present here that will deepen their fascination with Antarctica. From penguins and fun games to the historic tales of celebrated bygone explorers, these gifts are guaranteed to get them talking about the most important continent on Earth.
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Every time you buy from our online shop you directly help us raise vital funds; funds that enable us to send our conservation team to Antarctica to maintain and repair the historic sites that we care for, and here in the UK your support means we can continue sharing Antarctica's heritage with this and future generations.
1. You wouldn’t want to be on Shackleton’s Polar Expedition, £10
Children of all ages love stories and tales that let their imagination run wild. This fantastic book nurtures an interest in Antarctica’s history and encourages your very own future explorer to learn more! Discover why you wouldn't want to join Shackleton's Polar Expedition in this funny and accurate account of one of the most heroic rescue stories in history. Follow the story and find out how the men of Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition survived such a disastrous expedition.
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2. Adopt a Penguin, £75
Our adopt a penguin scheme makes a fantastic gift for all ages and is a great way to introduce children to the importance of protecting environments that serve as natural habitats for Antarctica's wildlife. With each adoption, we can continue work to protect the natural habitat of more than 1,000 gentoo penguins at Port Lockroy, Antarctica. We can also continue to study the colony, allowing us to better understand how this beautiful species is adapting to an ever-changing environment.
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3. Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin, £12.99
UKAHT is the official charity partner for children’s author Julia Donaldson’s latest book, Jonty Gentoo: the Adventures of a Penguin. Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime in this fabulous new picture book from the superstar author and illustrator duo. Jonty, the little gentoo penguin, longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!) Children will be cheering Jonty along as he finally finds his way in this captivating story of bravery, friendship and finding your place in the world.
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4. Jonty Gentoo Sticker Book, £35
As the official charity partner of Jonty Gentoo, we are delighted to invite you to join him and his friends in this fantastic sticker activity book based on the original story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed with over 400 stickers, colouring-in activities, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot-the-difference activities, mazes and simple word searches, there's plenty to keep children busy for hours!
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5. Children's Pop Art Gentoo T-Shirt, £25
If you have a little one that loves penguins, this t-shirt will make the perfect gift. Pop Art Penguins adorn this short sleeve t-shirt, available in a range of colours (teal pictured) from size 3 years. The tri-blend fabric is soft, comfortable, sustainable and ethically produced. It’s even vegan, approved by PETA.
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