Ratatam! 10cm Yellow Sheep Ball

Like bottled sunshine for small children. This glittery lime-yellow Ratatam ball has the sort of bright, fizzy colour that instantly wakes up a playroom, and somehow always ends up being the toy visitors ask about first.

Handmade in France from phthalate-free PVC, each ball is individually finished by hand, giving the glitter a slightly unique texture and shine. The 10cm size makes it easy for babies and toddlers to grip, throw, roll and chase, while still being soft and lightweight enough for indoor play without too much destruction following behind.

The sheep-shaped packaging is part of the magic too — playful, graphic and unmistakably French in that slightly offbeat Ratatam way. It feels more like a thoughtful little object than a throwaway toy, and makes a very good first birthday gift, baby present or small surprise for children who are drawn to colour and movement.

Designed for actual play rather than sitting untouched on a shelf, though it does happen to look very good there too.

Handmade in France.