Parents and carers looking to cut costs can pick up a Spider-Man Mega Colouring Book for £2.99 at The Range, with shoppers praising it as 'hours of fun' for children. The budget-friendly school essentials range also includes Minecraft-themed drinks bottles and backpacks, plus KPop Demon Hunters stationery sets.
Budget picks from The Range
The Range offers a wide selection of back-to-school items, including pencil cases, stationery, drinks bottles and backpacks. Designs feature popular franchises like KPop Demon Hunters, Minecraft and Spider-Man, giving children plenty of choice.
One top pick is the Minecraft Large Drinks Bottle (£3.19), which has a 580ml capacity and an open flip-top spout to help avoid spills. It has received a five-star review from a Wilko shopper, who praised it as a 'strong' and 'quality kids water bottle'.
More school essentials
The Minecraft Royce Roxy Backpack (£12.99) offers ample room for books and lunch, with a front zip pocket for extra storage and adjustable straps for everyday use. Fans of KPop Demon Hunters can buy the Children's Stationery Set for £5.99, reduced from £7.99, which includes notebooks, an eraser, ruler and pens.
Beyond The Range, M&S has school bags starting at £10, featuring characters like Minecraft, Bluey, Paddington Bear and Disney's Frozen. Amazon also offers personalised pencil cases, such as the Disney Stitch School Personalised Pencil Case (£16).
Shopper reviews
Reviews for the items are mixed. One fan of the KPop Demon Hunters set said via Wilko: "Thank you so very much, you made my daughter's day. She loves K-pop demon hunters, and I sincerely appreciate it." A Minecraft Backpack shopper on Amazon commented: "Great bag, very good large size and my 8 year old loves it! Feels like it's well made but time will tell! Very happy with it for now."
However, one customer on TrustPilot reported delivery issues: "I am still waiting for some stationery folder sleeves which weren't in the original order days before." Meanwhile, buyers of the Spider-Man colouring book on Amazon praised it, with one saying: "Great for any Spidey fan that's into their colouring," and another adding: "Excellent value for money, hours of fun."
