Holiday Gift Ideas for the 'Green' Child on Your List

By Shawn Rice. Contributing Writer for GREENandSAVE.com
Posted on Wednesday 26th November 2008
  • National Geographic Children's Books - National Geographic has a terrific new book called True Green Kids by Kim McKay. The book features 100 things kids, aged 10 to 14, can do to save the planet. The ideas are fun and practical and can be applied anywhere from the living room to the local park.
  • Streamside Farm Toy Wood Barn - These toy barns are historically inspired and made from 100% reclaimed barn wood. The barns are hand crafted in the USA from lumber that has been reclaimed from historic barns. These authentic miniatures are constructed using time tested designs based on the original barns. The barns are never painted or stained so you can be sure that they contain no harmful lead or toxins, and are completely safe for children.
  • Babies Organic Cotton Onesie - These onesies are made from 100% organic cotton that is combed for softness and comfort. Our favorite is the "My Stroller is a Hybridversion. This cheeky onesie is fun and fresh with a great message written with a little sass. "My stroller is a hybridwill be sure to get lots of attention. So load your little one up in your hybrid or in their stroller and take them for a ride!
  • H2GO Hybrid Electric Hydrogen Vehicle - This remote control car is the first zero-emissions toy car or its kind. The H2GO Hybrid Electric Hydrogen Vehicle is the result of 5 years of research and development in next generation energy technology, energy management, and aerospace propulsion systems. This battery-free model scale RC car is a real-working version of laboratory vehicles running on renewable and zero emissions hydrogen fuel. This refuelable RC vehicle runs on energy from the sun and water, and combines fuel cells for cruise power, and fast-charge super-capacitors for speed. The result: a fast moving fuel cell car where even the remote does not need any batteries! The product includes: solar power plant, hydrogen station, remote control, hybrid electric hydrogen car, and a user instruction manual. Recommended for ages 8 and above.
  • Kapla Building Sets - Kapla is made of Marine pine from renewable forests in France's Bordeaux region - a high quality, yet quickly renewable material that's easy on our earth. Cut from scraps too small to be used by the construction industry, Kapla planks are not chemically treated, and when colored, the dye used is 100% natural and non-toxic. Kapla has no snaps, no glue, no connecting parts. Out of these simple rectangular planks, kids have been captivated while building such masterpieces as a galleon fit for pirates and princes, monuments and palaces, villages, bridges, futuristic towers, and on and on.
  • OWIKit Mini-Solar Kits - The Mini-Solar Kits are designed to teach the basics of alternative energy principles, and are not difficult to assemble. The kits come in a wide variety of cars, boats and animals that give kids an educational experience that is also enjoyable. These toys work well indoors, too. Just hold the toy's solar panel up to a light bulb and you're ready to go.

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