Coloured Pencil Sets
Sets of coloured pencils: boxes of twelve, twenty-four or more, tins, rolls, watercolour sets and pencils for toddlers.
How many colours are enough
Twelve good pencils beat thirty-six poor ones, because pigment quality decides whether a drawing looks alive. A set of twenty-four gives room for skin tones and shades of green without becoming overwhelming. Larger sets are for children who already draw a great deal.
Choosing for an age
Thick, short pencils in a small box suit two- and three-year-olds, since a long pencil is unwieldy in a fist. From five, standard pencils with soft leads work well and last for years. A tin or a roll keeps the set together, which is what decides whether it survives past the first summer.
Ordering from Planet Happy
Pencil sets are ordered online at Europe's largest toy shop, with 30 days to change your mind and the loveliest brands.
