THREE of the Best, Word for the Wise and Socials

Try your cluck This cute card game will keep little ones occupied and distracted from chocolates as they trade chickens and sell eggs. Between five and seven players can collect colourful breeds of chickens, hatch eggs with Incubator cards, trade chickens with Goose cards and call out “chook chook” to obtain their breeds. Designer Sue Venn used her geese and hens as inspiration for the illustrations. Available from Walker & Walker, Richmond, $29, or online at www.edwinapublishing.com.au Snuggle bunnies Check out fashion retailer Cotton On’s Easter range for a playful and affordable alternative to chocolate eggs and bunnies. Dress up the little ones in a range of fun Easter-themed bunny slippers, bibs, onesies and accessories. For the older kids, try a night gown, pyjamas, or even a hoodie featuring a rabbit donning hipster-style glasses. Unlike chocolate, these items will last all year round. Cotton On stores are in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie. Make Your Own Frangipani Fabrics at 78 Queen St, Sandy Bay, sells a range of Easter-inspired patterns and fabrics to make your own gifts. Create an adorable bunny complete with its own suit and hat or make yourself an entire basket of wool felt eggs for the perfect Easter decoration. The Parsnip & Sable pattern will guide you to create a matching mummy and baby bunny – with fabric headscarves. Pop in today before 4pm to grab your last-minute gift (open weekdays 9.30am-5pm).