German brand Lyra has been around since 1806, making some of the best quality pencils for children.  Lyra colour-giants coloured pencils have a thick 6.25mm nib, and are easy for children to use with their hexagon shape and 10mm diameter.  The break-resistant, smudge proof and waterproof lead ensures for consistent drawing and colouring.  They are highly pigmented making them the perfect pencil for creating bright and vibrant artwork.