Bobo Choses Softpaw Monster Backpack

There are sensible school bags... and then there are the ones they'll insist on carrying everywhere.

This is definitely the second kind.

Covered in Bobo Choses' cheerful Softpaw Monsters, this backpack proves that monsters don't have to be scary. They're playful, slightly peculiar and exactly the sort of characters children love inventing stories about. Set against a soft powder blue background, the bright coral creatures feel fresh rather than shouty, making it just as good for everyday adventures as it is for the first day back at school.

It's practical too. The roomy main compartment has space for books, lunch and all the mysterious treasures children seem determined to bring home. There's a front zip pocket for easy-to-find essentials, side pockets for a water bottle, padded adjustable straps for comfort, and a chest buckle to help keep everything securely in place on smaller shoulders.

Made from recycled polyester, it's lightweight enough for everyday use while being tough enough to cope with playgrounds, sleepovers and weekend adventures alike.

Because if you're going to carry a backpack every day, it may as well be covered in friendly little monsters.