Timeless French toy brand Janod, is kicking off summer fun with an extensive range of toys to bring hours of fun into the garden. Ideal for getting children active in the sunshine, Janod’s creative and colourful toys are great for imaginative play, building on children’s agility and motor skills.

Inspire green fingers in the making with the fab Little Gardener Playset or get messy with the wooden Muddy Lab, or even take big steps with the loveable character stilts – Janod has something for all ages and abilities to discover as the weather warms up.

• Happy Garden Little Gardener Playset | RRP: £24.00 | Stockist:Amazon

Little ones will love discovering nature in the fresh air this summer with the Muddy LabOutdoor Kitchen. Complete with 10 accessories, including a functional tap, getting muddy will be so much fun! Putting their imagination into gear, parents will love watching their little ones get involved in the joys of mud and grub as they learn and experiment with soil, grass, flowers, sticks and more.

• Muddy Lab Outdoor Kitchen | RRP: £139.99 | Stockist:Yes Bebe

Whatever the weather, inspire children to take on the role of chief gardener thanks to the Happy Gardener Set, encouraging the whole family to nurture the flowers and shrubs in the great outdoors. The set includes a watering can, rake, shovel and a pair of gloves complete with a super cute hedgehog design – all the essentials for any promising green fingers. Now the only problem parents will face will be the overwatering of their precious blooms.

Continuing the fun outside, the adorable bear character Stilts will create a circus in your garden! Perfect for practicing their balance and gross motor skills, children will enjoy building their confidence (and stomping around the garden!) with these super cute wooden stilts. Appearing with adjustable strings, trial and error will be the theme of the day with this traditional toy. 

• Small Stilts | RRP: £29.00 | Stockist: JoJo Maman Bébé

A spokesperson from Janod UK commented: “Outdoor play is an integral part of growing up, it allows children to explore their surroundings and have fun, whilst continuing to learn! Our wooden toys encourage children to get back to basics in the most fun way possible, being around nature and enjoying the summer days!”