Pencils that stay put, in a shape that helps little hands learn. These 24 EcoPencils from Faber-Castell have a triangular barrel, so they sit comfortably between thumb and fingers while a child practices the proper grip, and they will not roll off the table halfway through a drawing.

The leads are break-resistant and will not fall out, which means fewer snapped points and more time coloring. The pencils are made from re-forested wood, and the box covers every shade a young artist reaches for, from sunny yellows and leafy greens to sky blues, pinks, browns and black. Tuck it into a backpack for school, an art caddy for rainy days, or a birthday bag beside a sketch pad.

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