Pre Schoolers Get Going In The Garden!

Welcome to a whole new generation of mini Alan Titchmarshes and Charlie Dimmocks. It seems you're never too young to have green fingered fun as Playskool continues to delight pre schoolers with realistic role play toys.

Youngsters from two years of age can now be part of the current trend with gardens and gardening with their very own outdoor play tools and leisure accessories.

The latest addition to the popular Playskool range is Yard Crew, a colourful line-up of outdoor themed toys which could turn pre-school youngsters into little wanna-be gardeners and make cutting the grass and strimming the weeds the most fun activities around.

And this is one occasion when the weather won't interfere with play - the battery-driven talking toys, which encourage imaginative play, can be used just as well indoors as out.

BIG MIKE MOWER, who is a cut above the rest, is a rugged hardworking lawn mower and is the leader of the Yard Crew. Push him along and he 'sparks into life' with real grass cutting sounds. Big Mike 'says' 12 fun phrases and has a mouth that opens when he talks. SRP £12.99.

ZIP STRIMMER cuts through the weeds and overgrown bits of the garden in style. He's a great weed whacking wonder and is held in the same way as a real grown-up strimmer. Features include a spinning (safe) plastic blade and a cheeky extendable nose. Press the start button and he gives out idling, revving up and weed trimming sounds, Zip also has a vocabulary of 14 fun phrases. SRP £9.99

MAGIC TALKIN' GRILL. Have all the fun of summer barbecues all year round. Youngsters no longer have to leave it to mum or dad to cook up an outdoor feast. Pretend to cook a burger, hot dog and sweet corn on the natural looking glowing coals as the Talkin' Grill gives off realistic sizzling sounds. This great interactive play companion talks, more than 50 phrases, when you place a spatula, fork, ketchup and mustard bottles in his hands and is fitted with free rolling wheels so he can be easily moved around. SRP £19.99

TALKIN' LANTERN is the brightest member of the gang! He might be the most junior of the Yard Crew but he is able to light up the best of outdoor fun. When Lantern lights up he also talks. Phrases include "My bright light will lead the way", "Good day mate!" and when the adventure is over he says "Goodnight." SRP £7.99.

Innovative and unique Yard Crew toys come complete with batteries and are suitable for indoor and outdoor play.