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Tablet computers are already useful companions in everyday life.  Plan appointments, look at pictures, video chat.  This practical tablet holder facilitates the wide range of possible uses - whether at work or in your free time.

With this holder for books or tablet computers, you can place your device at almost any angle.

When you want to stand your tablet fully upright, simply lay the frame flat and fold up the centre stand to support the device.

The holder is made of solid beech wood.  The treatment with natural oil brings out the colour of the wood and protects it from dirt.

The tablet holder is also very helpful for people with disabilities, children and seniors.

Width 22 cm, height 16.5 cm.

Made in Germany.

The soft side of this brush will remove dust from the screen and keyboard, while the harder side is particularly suited for cleaning between the keys.  The narrow row of strong bristles easily gets in between the keys on a laptop or the buttons on a telephone, etc.  

The antistatic properties of goat hair makes this brush well-suited for electronic devices. 

Oiled beechwood, goat hair/ horsehair.

Dimensions: 7.5 cm long, 7 cm wide, 1 cm thick.  2 rows of bristles each side.

Made in Germany.

Nest Notes: Some schools may have rulers on a list of items for students to have earlier, we could suggest learning about the metric and or imperial system in Grade 5 as a good time to introduce the ruler.

Solid wood.  Length: 32 cm (12 inches).

Made in Germany for Mercurius.

Manufactured with certified wood from sustainable forestry.

A place to empty one's pockets at the end of a day.  Some people use it as a very simple jewellery box.

Choose from all cherry or all birds-eye maple.

Handmade in the Shaker tradition by Brent Rourke in New Brunswick.

Dating initially from around 1798, shaker oval boxes and carriers were produced for over 150 years.  They were economical to build and stored easily as you could nest a whole set in the space of the largest box.  Although shaker boxes and carriers are considered decorative today, they were originally a working box.  The shakers used them for storing kitchen ingredients or shop supplies.

Made the same today as in the olden times, with tiny wooden dowels and copper tacks that are produced on machinery over a century old.  Shaker Boxes and Carriers have made their mark and done their part in history and are prized today for the patience and skill required to make them.

A soft eraser for coloured and graphite pencils. A nice size for a child's hand.

Sold individually.

30 x 22 x 8 mm (1.18 x 0.87 x 0.31 inches).

Made in the EU for Mercurius.

A hexagonal, soft graphite pencil (B Grade) for a comfortable grip for  for adults who prefer a smooth writing pencil.

The hexagonal grip encourages a stable and proper habit for positioning and grip with the pencil.  They are also a little larger diameter than regular pencils.

Unlacquered, super smooth and gently rounded wood feels lovely in the hand.

Dimensions: Pencil diameter is 9.9 mm (0.39 inch).  Lead diameter 6.25 mm (0.25 inch).  Pencil length is 175 mm.

Made in Taiwan by Stockmar.

These scissors are TOP quality, stainless steel with adjustable screw.  They do not bend or break with normal use.

Stainless steel, length: ~15 cm (6 inches).  Sharp tip.

These scissors are suitable for use by a much older child or adult.

Made in the European Union.

This Stockmar sharpener is suitable for safe sharpening both thick and thin (colour) pencils with a triangular and hexagonal shape.

The metal grinder, for extra strength, is recessed into the lid and is completely sealable.  The metal grinder includes two steel blades designed exclusively for Stockmar.

The honeycomb-shaped tray is manufactured from FSC certified lime wood.

The steel blades are very easy to change by means of an easily accessible screw.

Made in Germany.

This is our 'preferred' sharpener with canister for pencil shavings.  It's durable and contains shavings neatly.  This sharpener is suitable for safe sharpening both thick and thin (colour) pencils with a triangular and hexagonal shape.  For pencils with diameter up to 0.39 inches.

Made in Germany.

Yes! A pencil sharpener for left-handed people, as holding the sharpener in your right hand, and using your dominant left hand to turn the pencil away from oneself, the blades inside are set accordingly with left-handed people in mind.

This sharpener is suitable for safe sharpening both thick and thin (colour) pencils with a triangular and hexagonal shape. For pencils with diameter up to 0.39 inches.

Made in Germany.

For Lyra, Mercurius, and Stockmar colouring pencils, and all (colour) pencils up to 10 mm (0.39 inch) in diameter and for regular pencils.

Available in 4 colour options.

After a lot of use, pencil sharpener blades may become dull and worn down, and they can use replacement.  Spare steel blades for item Dual Pencil Sharpener also available.

Made in Germany by M+R for Mercurius International.

After a lot of use, pencil sharpener blades may become dull and worn down, and they can use replacement.  Spare steel blades for item Dual Pencil Sharpener (lid pictured) with product code 2059025-.

Made in Germany by Dahle.

No keyboard can replace a child's delight at seeing ink transformed on paper into their very own unique handwriting.  This high-quality Greenfield Fountain Pen allows children to learn to write with ease.  The solid ash wood fits easily in the hand, while the ergonomic grip with soft, non-slip finger depressions allows for a comfortable grip.

13 cm long, and 1.4 cm diameter.  (5.12 inches long, with 0.55 inch diameter at the handle).

Designed for both right and left handedness.

*** Please note: Ink cartridges are sold separately!  Blue or black available.

Replacement parts for the fountain pen can also be purchased separately, if need be.

Calligraphy has a rich history, and these pens are perfect for students just starting to learn calligraphy.  

Available in three nib sizes (small, medium and large) that can be easily differentiated by their different colours (green, blue and red).

The wooden barrel of the Greenfield Calligraphy Pen can be used with the Greenfield Fountain Pen nib as well.  

13 cm long, and 1.4 cm diameter.  (5.12 inches long, with 0.55 inch diameter at the handle).

Their comfortable grip is designed for both left and right-handedness.

Please note: Ink cartridges are sold separately!  Blue or black available.

Replacement parts for the calligraphy pen can also be purchased separately, if need be.

No keyboard can replace a child's delight at seeing ink transformed on paper into their very own unique handwriting.  High quality Greenfield pens help children with their writing journey.  The solid ash wood fits easily in the hand, while the ergonomic grip with soft, non-slip finger depressions allows for a comfortable grip.

Cartridges in blue or black to fit all Greenfield Fountain, Calligraphy, and rollerball pens.

4 cartridges per pack.

We are pleased to introduce the Wiggle Notebook: Memphis inspired in rust, soft pink, and a chalk blue. Especially pleasing are the contrasting "endpapers" hidden inside the front and back covers: more wiggles, this time in mustard and charcoal.

The quality of the cover and paper are lovely. The print and paper are low to no off-gassing. A nice slim volume to use for specific tasks or recordkeeping.

48 unlined pages, perfect bound using recycled paper.

Designed, printed and bound locally in Vancouver BC.

48 pages, 6 x 8.5 inches.

Capturing the magical spirit of the forest, this set of two notebooks features lush and playful cover illustrations, foil accents on the spine, and gilded edges.

96 pages.  Each page is Lined.

6 x 8.5 inches.

Chronicle Books

Beloved by literary types as well as everyday writers, gardeners and dreamers, Emily Dickinson is a seminal American poet and household name.  This lovely journal includes a three-part binding with mustard-coloured cloth spine, delicately lined pages and a yellow ribbon marker.  Replicas of Dickinson's own pressed-flower collection adorn the front and back covers.  The interior pages feature a single specimen on every other spread, sixty images in total, and six of Emily Dickinson's richest garden and plant-inspired poems interspersed throughout 160 pages.

Hardcover with cloth spine, and ribbon bookmark marker.

160 pages. 60 colour illustrations.

5.75 × 8.25" (14.6 × 21.0 cm).

Princeton Architectural Press.

Printed in China.

(Notecards in a box and listpads sold separately)

A notebook for visual thinkers.

144 pages of blank graph paper, plus charts, infographics, tables, and other scientific resources for the curious mind.

Sketch, plan, thumbnail, dream, note, list, and develop within the pages of this sturdy journal. Featuring an assortment of eight repeating graph paper designs interspersed with an eclectic array of scientific charts on everything from the laws of motion to carpentry joints and geometric theorems, Grids & Guides is a handy desktop tool for right-brainers and left-brainers alike.

146 x 210 mm.  5.75 x 8.25 inches.

Princeton Architectural Press.

Printed in China.

A Notebook for Visual Thinkers

A handsome new notebook in the classic Grids & Guides series, this navy edition joins the bestselling cloth-covered black, red, and gray notebooks, offering 160 pages of varied graph paper interspersed with engaging charts and infographics---from weaving patterns and pulley systems to map projections and cell biology.  The classic navy cloth is sure to lure those already enamored with the Grids & Guides line, as well as anyone looking for a neutral and stylish notebook.

Details: Hardcover, cloth covered reusable 1/2 jacket
Size: 5.75 X 8.25 IN
Pages: 160

Princeton Architectural Press

A Notebook for Ecological Thinkers

The perfect journal for the sustainably minded, Eco combines the classic, sophisticated Grids & Guides format with a fresh, green-themed design.  Featuring 160 pages of post-consumer recycled graph paper in a variety of designs, the eight infographics and charts support green living with useful information on Backyard Biodiversity, Decoding Recycling Symbols, How to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint, and more.

Details: Hardcover, reusable 1/2 jacket with map and calendar
Size: 5.75 X 8.25 IN
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 03/03/2020
ISBN: 9781616898816

A notebook for visual thinkers.

144 pages of blank graph paper, plus charts, infographics, tables, and other scientific resources for the curious mind.

Like its black and red predecessors, this deluxe, cloth-covered Grids & Guides notebook offers 160 pages of varied graph paper (including some new grid designs) interspersed with engaging charts and infographics, this time in full color—from the human circulatory system to the geologic time scale. This is the perfect notebook to carry everywhere, for your sketches, plans, dreams, lists, and data.

146 x 210 mm. 5.75 x 8.25 inches.

Princeton Architectural Press. Sept 2016.

Printed in China.

The beloved Grids & Guides family gets a bold new addition with Grids & Guides Orange.

Like its bestselling predecessors, this new orange edition is a stylish and durable notebook that features eight classic grid pages interspersed with eight engaging charts and infographics on hazard symbols, chromosomes, human muscular systems, cetaceans, gears, world data, particle physics, and sound and hearing.

Cloth-covered and handsome, this notebook makes a great gift for architects, designers, creatives, and left-brainers and right-brainers alike.

146 x 210 mm (5.75 x 8.25 inches).  160 pages.

Princeton Architectural Press, 2021.

Printed in China.

Colour your way through the year!

A weekly diary featuring Moomintroll, Snorkmaiden and all your favourite Moomin characters. Record your day-to-day activities and thoughts, then bring them to life by colouring Tove Jansson's original illustrations, which include inspiring quotes and moments of Moomin wisdoem to take you from January to December.

Softcover.

MacMillan Children's Books.

Printed in China.

These stainless-steel school scissors have a soft comfortable grip, sharp pointed tip and measure 17 cm. The pointed tip allows for more precision when cutting. The soft grip provides time to comfortably craft and enjoy creative projects.

Stainless-steel scissors, soft grip, pointed tip, length 17 cm.

Please note: the blades are quite sharp.  Take note of the overall length.  Recommended for children ~10 years and up.

Made in the Netherlands.

This woodless, loose-leaf paper can easily be used as an interleaf in A4 main lesson books.

Available in 5 different line types (college ruled lines, 3 kinds of graph paper, or 6-3-6 lines). Both types of lined paper have a margin.

500 sheets per pack.

Printed in the Netherlands.

These little paper 'book buddies' have something to say!  Use them to write little comments on and stick them into your latest novel, textbook, or project.  The stickiness is not strong, so they won't damage books.  A fun and functional way to organize your thoughts.

105 sticky notes in total per pack.

From 'Girl of All Work'.

Printed in China.

These little paper 'book buddies' have something to say!  Use them to write little comments on and stick them into your latest novel, textbook, or project.  The stickiness is not strong, so they won't damage books.  A fun and functional way to organize your thoughts.

105 sticky notes in total per pack.

From 'Girl of All Work'.

Printed in China.

These little paper 'book buddies' have something to say!  Use them to write little comments on and stick them into your latest novel, textbook, or project.  The stickiness is not strong, so they won't damage books.  A fun and functional way to organize your thoughts.

105 sticky notes in total per pack.

From 'Girl of All Work'.

Printed in China.

These little paper 'book buddies' have something to say!  Use them to write little comments on and stick them into your latest novel, textbook, or project.  The stickiness is not strong, so they won't damage books.  A fun and functional way to organize your thoughts.

105 sticky notes in total per pack.

From 'Girl of All Work'.

Printed in China.

Write, fold, and stick!  These "pop up" sticky notes stand up and call attention to themselves.

Perfect for dropping quick messages ("Going out for a run!"), gentle reminders("Bring your indoor shoes"), or surprise lunch notes ("Sending big love today!"). 60 adhesive flags per set/ 30 per design.

From 'Girl of All Work'.

Printed in China.

These adhesive (and recently bathed!) dogs are the perfect companion for your novels, textbooks, organizers, and documents.

105 sticky flags total / 35 per design.

From 'Girl of All Work'.

Printed in China.

The best part about a dog park? Seeing all the dogs, of course!  This set of page flags features some of our favourite mutts.

375 adhesive flags per set/ 75 per design.

From 'Girl of All Work'.

Printed in China.

Different scenes of the wonderful British experience!  This set of page flags features some of our favourite mutts.

375 adhesive flags per set/ 75 per design.

From 'Girl of All Work'.

Printed in China.

Cutting is an important skill and having the right pair of scissors is important. These are good quality, solid, functional scissors, and the absence of a sharp tip makes them suitable for young children.

Right-handed. Stainless steel, length: 14 cm, blunt tip, plastic handles.

Current colour in stock: maroon handle

Made in China for Mercurius.

100% organic merino wool sustainably farmed in Argentina.

70 x 40 cm.

Made in Germany.

The Year of Milk and Honey is a collection of paintings that were inspired by moments of joy, contentment, and celebration. 

10 x 13 inches hanging wall calendar, printed in the USA on 100# watercolour texture cover with smooth heavy matte interior pages. 

Drilling is omitted so images are unmarked.

Titles included are:  Winter Song, Quill and Parchment, First of the Lambs, Nettle Tea, Bluebird, Welcoming in Summer, Midsummer's Eve, Seabird, September's Flush, Early Risers, The Shepherd's Hut, Christmas at Orchard House

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