House Plus: Whatever you want it to be

House Plus is a kind of a kit made up of fabric pads and poles, which can be configured into not just a playhouse, but also a boat, a castle, or whatever the child can conjure up. Looking at the pictures, I imagine most children would require adult help, but in a setting like a nursery or playgroup, everyone could pitch in.

I'm a big fan of this sort of toy, because they offer maximum value. There's no getting bored of, say, a house, when it can become a boat instead. My only quibble is that I really dislike the primary blues, yellows and reds that seem to have become a default for kids' toys these days.