High quality color pencils that are longer for older children.  Lyra's signature quality is worth supporting while you support your child's exploration of color.  Triangular shape helps children hold the pencil correctly.  The color is solid (not whipped and full of air) so these pencils last a long time.  The colors are fantastic and will be used in drawing creatively now as well as coloring in cells in a Biology notebook when your child is much older.  Requires larger hole sharpener (see item 7021 $2.95.)  7" long.  Set of 18 pencils in metal storage box.  Germany