New term, new pencil case: the best back to school stationery

Very little beats the excitement of a new pencil case. Even if the kids are none-too fussed about returning to school, they can be won over by that smell of a fresh eraser, the sight of a perfectly aligned set of pencils or the fresh snap of a new notebook. It’s an evocative moment that most lifelong stationery lovers can look back on as the moment their obsession began.

So whether the younger kids are excited about the prospect of some bright new kit, the older ones are stocking up on the essentials from the new ANYDAY range, or you’re simply using the excuse to browse the shelves for something to add colour to your home office, here’s a selection of the very best new stationery for that precious back-to-school moment.