educational and wooden toys for babies & preschool & toddlers and children of 3 & 4 & 5 years oldtickseed

Preschool~We have toys suitable from birth to 5 years old. Traditional toys such as dolls, finger puppets, blankies & wooden toys are joined by activity toys such as Creatiles. Childrens musical instruments are here, for CD's, see our Music section.~~~1384~1497~~

Big Top Sounds~From Manhattan Toy, the 4 animals each make noises when put in or out of the circus big top. "Roar" goes the lion every time baby drops him in the circus tent. When the soft toy is pulled out again, baby hears the word "lion". Classic fill-and-pour play encourages development of motor skills and cause-and-effect understanding. Requires 2 * AA batteries (not included)
Size: 20cm H Age: 9m+~~Big Top Sounds|2688|~1384~2741~~

Put & Peek Doghouse~Padded, fabric kennel holds 3 soft, plush puppies and a bone. The kennel is covered in a multitude of eye-catching fabrics, giving plenty of opportunity for discussion and shape/colour recognition, has easy-opening roof and door and a plastic carry handle. Each playful pooch is a different colour, with a subtle texture, their own character and a rattle. "Fill-and-pour" play helps develop cause-effect understanding and imaginative/role play. 9mths, 20cm x 15cm x 15cm~~Put & Peek Doghouse|26174|~1384~10067~~

Garden Friends Watering Can~Inside the soft, plush-fabric watering can are four cuddly bugs, each with an embroidered name and each with it's own sound when pressed - buzzing bee, giggling butterfly, "twanging" ladybird, "twinkling" snail. 19cm x 14cm (can)~~Garden Friends Watering Can|958|~1384~10216~~

Pea Snuggle Pod~Sweet, so-soft-velour, baby doll, securely snuggled in her own satin-lined pea pod. Simply irresistible. 6mths+, 28cm~~Pea Snuggle Pod|26156|~1384~7098~~

Wooden Calendar "clock", English~Help to learn days of the week, dates, months etc. by turning the pointers to the correct setting. The outer rim shows numbers 1 to 31; next to these are the 12 months, each with a delightful and appropriate picture. In the centre is a dial showing the days of the week. 28cm, 3+~~Wooden Calendar %22clock%22, English|24276|~1384~9968~~

Wooden Calendar "clock", French~A French language version of the calendar clock. To help learn days of the week, dates, months etc. by turning the pointers to the correct setting. The outer rim shows numbers 1 to 31; next to these are the 12 months, each with a delightful and appropriate picture. In the centre is a dial showing the days of the week. 28cm, 3+~~Wooden Calendar %22clock%22, French|24274|~1384~9970~~

Pink Picnic Basket~Gorgeous, pink, picnic basket lined in pink gingham, holds a pretty metal tea set in retro floral pattern. Includes tea-pot, 4 cups & saucers, plates and spoons in a matching gingham pocket. Marvellous for alfresco dining with toys & dolls. 24cm x 20cm, 3+~~Pink Picnic Basket|9962|~1384~10204~~

Milk Tooth holder~Little wooden pot has a screw-top lid. Ladybird, frog, cow, cat (one supplied) with outline tooth symbol on the front. Keeps a tooth safe, ready to be replaced with a coin (coins ?!). 3+, 6cm high.~~Milk Tooth holder|9971|~1384~10218~~

Rabbit Rattle~Simple cream & brown, soft towelling. Easy for baby to grasp. Non-toxic, surface washable. Newborn. 23cm x 12cm~~Rabbit Rattle|9972|~1384~10212~~

Cozzy and Zmooz Comforters and Rattles~Cozzy and Zmooz have no facial features, the idea being that whether a baby is happy or sad, their mood can always be reflected by the toy. They also help imagination development, since the baby can project whatever face they wish on to the "dolls". They are made from pure organic cotton and filled with pure wool. Cozzy represents a boy, in a more conventional shape, with a gathered body, defined arms and legs, and bobbly hands and feet. Zmooz represents a girl and has a triangular body and knotted hands. Both wear a stripy hat and are suitable from birth.~~~1384~9491~~

Cuddle Cozzy~Cuddle Cozzy (21cm)~~Cuddle Cozzy|KP01|~1384~9490~~

Comforter Zmooz~Comforter Zmooz (24cm)~~Comforter Zmooz|KP02|~1384~9489~~

Rattle Cozzy~Rattle Cozzy (15cm)~~Rattle Cozzy|KP03|~1384~9488~~

Rattle Zmooz~Rattle Zmooz (17cm)~~Rattle Zmooz|KP04|~1384~9487~~

Cuddle Trousers Cozzy~Cozzy dressed in trousers, which may make him a more suitable companion. All other details remain the same.~~Cuddle Trousers Cozzy|KP08|~1384~9486~~

Comforter Dress Zmooz~Zmooz wearing a dress, which some people may prefer. All other details remain the same.~~Comforter Dress Zmooz|KP05|~1384~9485~~

Jingle Jungle Blankies~Gorgeous, cuddle blankets from Manhattan Toy, suitable for babies from birth. 35.5cm 0+~~~1384~3557~~

Lion Blankie~Manhattan Lion Blankie~~Lion Blankie|26128|~1384~3558~~

Giraffe Blankie~Manhattan Giraffe Blankie~~Giraffe Blankie|26129|~1384~3673~~

Cuddle bear & rabbit blankies~An addition to the "blankie" range, these smiling teddy and rabbit comforters are in soft velour, with moon and stars embroidery on the front and are available in pink or blue. Approx 18.5cm square, birth onwards.~~~1384~6932~~

Pink Cuddle Bear~~~Pink Cuddle Bear|24233|~1384~6933~~

Blue Cuddle Bear~~~Blue Cuddle Bear|24234|~1384~9933~~

Blue Cuddle Rabbit~~~Blue Cuddle Rabbit|24262|~1384~8307~~

Creatiles - Toy of the Year 2005~The Creatiles concept is proving very popular and there is now a website devoted to it. Fiesta Crafts, who produce Creatiles, will also supply individual panels/pieces direct to customers wishing to add to their sets (tel: 020 8345 6865, www.fiestacrafts.co.uk) It just gets better !~~~1384~7018~~

Creatiles Starter / Expansion pack~A very affordable pack of 32 pieces (12 panels, 3 figures, furniture & a variety of trims) to create a farm, rocket, castle, puppet theatre (& others) on its own, or add extra fun to the original set. 3 - 10 years.~~Creatiles Starter / Expansion pack|7117|~1384~7020~~

Creatiles~This fabulous, award-winning, versatile toy from Fiesta has virtually endless possibilities. The soft, fabric-covered "tiles" join together in numerous ways using velcro-type fastenings - the only limit is imagination ! There are 49 pieces, including tiles in a variety of shapes and colours, plants, "wheels", doors, fences, figures and more. Make a boat, a car, a dolls house, a camp site ........ it goes on and on. Suitable for boys and girls and for a wide age range, it helps develop creativity, imagination, communication and motor skills. Includes an ideas booklet. 3-10 yrs~~Creatiles|7710|~1384~7019~~

Creatiles Crazy Faces~Part of the Creatiles range, the 36 soft pieces (including 3 padded, geometric, face shapes, eyes, hair, mouths, hands, etc.) can be used in countless arrangements to create wonderful, weird and wacky characters. In a clear, plastic storage bag (29cm), 3-8 yrs.~~Creatiles Crazy Faces|7718|~1384~7273~~

Wooden Wheels~Each "vehicle" is beautifully finished and decorated and holds a matching wooden figure (removeable). Juts the right size for small hands and perfect for hours of imaginative play.~~~1384~7430~~

Wooden Wheels Pirate~Pirate galleon, complete with skull & crossbones, cannons (painted) and a pig-tailed pirate figure. 9cm x 10cm, 3+~~Wooden Wheels Pirate|7722|~1384~7431~~

Wooden Wheels Knight~The dashing white charger carries an equally dashing knight-in-shining-armour. 9cm x 10cm, 3+~~Wooden Wheels Knight|7721|~1384~7432~~

Wooden Wheels Fairy~A fairy figure in pink and silver is waiting to be whisked away on a very pretty unicorn. 9cm x 10cm, 3+~~Wooden Wheels Fairy|7723|~1384~7433~~

Threading Beetle~Thread the cord through corresponding holes in wings and body to create a cute "beetle". Chunky, smooth, wooden shapes make it good to handle and the many possibilities for threading patterns make it versatile. Cord has wooden point at one end and wooden bead stop at other. 3+~~Threading Beetle|9973|~1384~10417~~

Nursing Nina~Manhattan Toy Company Nursing Nina (cat) looks blissfully happy in her role as new mother. A fabulous way to introduce children to the concepts of caring & nurturing, or to explain about nursing and motherhood. On top of which, they are excellent toys and huggable companions! Each silky soft mother comes with 3 equally tactile babies, which attach to her tummy with magnets while feeding. 3+~~Nursing Nina|26160|~1384~7811~~

Finger Puppet Sets~Three appealing sets, consisting of 3 finger puppets and a matching bag for their storage.~~~1384~9014~~

Swiss Family Mouse House~Three sweet, white mice, nicely clothed, with a matching bright yellow, cheese-wedge, velour bag.~~Swiss Family Mouse House|26168|~1384~9015~~

Lilypad Pals~Green lily-leaf, velour bag holds three froggy friends in different shades of green.~~Lilypad Pals|26169|~1384~9016~~

Dress up Mice~Two wooden mice (8cm tall) with bendy legs and arms which allow them to be posed. They each come with a variety of removable clothes including daytime wear, pyjamas - 8 outfits in all. Packed in a wooden box for easy storage and transporting. 3+~~Dress up Mice|2461|~1384~9466~~

Baby Stella~Coming from Manhattan Toys is the hugely popular Baby Stella. Soft, beautifully weighted and extremely appealing, the attention to detail is as you would expect from Manhattan. She comes dressed in a lovely pink and yellow velour romper with butterfly embroidery, matching hairband and pacifier (which attaches to her mouth by means of a magnet). 38cm tall, 18months +~~Baby Stella|26121a|~1384~6161~~

Baby Stella Accessories~~~~1384~6160~~

Baby Stella Lovebug outfit~Gorgeous pink silky dress with matching hairband, love-bug hair bobble and shoes.~~Baby Stella Party outfit|26142|~1384~6157~~

Baby Stella Sunny Play outfit~For those long, hot summer days. Pale green, frilled sun top, sunshine-yellow trousers with green frills, stripey sandals, sunglasses and a cooling ice lolly.~~Baby Stella Sunny Play outfit|26163|~1384~10388~~

Baby Stella Ballerina outfit~Pink, flower trimmed, satin ballet dress with net overskirt, lilac "tiara" headband, green pants with lilac ruffles and pink velvet, flower trimmed pumps.~~Baby Stella Ballerina outfit|26176|~1384~10069~~

Baby Stella Rocking Horse~Floral fabric pony, very sturdily made, holds Stella in place with an adjustable belt while she rocks gently. 18mths+, 26cm high.~~Baby Stella Rocking Horse|26177|~1384~10071~~

Baby Stella Bath Set~Her own squishy bath tub (19.5cm x 29cm x 5cm), with a bottle of shampoo and duck toy (both plush) and a soft, towelling robe for afterwards. 18m+~~Baby Stella Bath Set|26162|~1384~7391~~

Baby Stella Happy High Chair~Gorgeous pastels to co-ordinate with the rest of the Stella range. In wood, with a stripey seat and the back in the shape of a flower. 40.5cm~~Baby Stella Happy High Chair|26167|~1384~9006~~

Baby Stella Wooden Cradle~Delightful pink and green rocking cradle, with a floral motif at either end and a co-ordinating mattress and pillow. 23cm x 30.5cm x 20cm, 3+~~Baby Stella Wooden Cradle|26164|~1384~10386~~

Baby Stella Carrier~The perfect, pastel-patterned pack for carrying around Baby Stella and all her accessories. 20cm high 3+~~Baby Stella Carrier|26124|~1384~7071~~

Baby Stella Changing Bag~2 patterned nappies, boottees, changing mat, tissue purse and bag to carry it all in. 18Months+~~Baby Stella Changing Bag|26123|~1384~3364~~

Baby Stella Feeding Set~Baby Stella feeding set. The magnet tipped bottle attaches to mouth. Also includes bib, soother, jar of food. 18months+~~Baby Stella Feeding Set|26155|~1384~10065~~

Lilydoll Fiona~Lilydoll Fiona from Manhattan is designed to last with removeable clothes which are easy for small hands to pull on and off. Each doll and outfit is beautifully finished, with great attention to detail. 40.5cm. (3+)~~Lilydoll Fiona|2649|~1384~10200~~

Finger Puppets~These finger puppets from Fiesta Crafts have lovely detail & wooden heads and are perfect for imaginative play and ideal for party gifts or stocking presents. 3+~~~1384~10199~~

Ballerina Finger Puppet~Pink lace tutu and flowing blonde locks.~~Ballerina Finger Puppet|7731|~1384~10198~~

Knight Finger Puppet~Silver & blue tabard & helmet, with his own sword & shield.~~Knight Finger Puppet|7729|~1384~10197~~

Jester Finger Puppet~The brilliant-coloured outfit, hat & show are all trimmed with little bells.~~Jester Finger Puppet|7730|~1384~10196~~

Animal Finger Puppets~Sweet, soft plush animals for imaginative and fun play. 8cm, 3+~~~1384~10195~~

Frog Finger Puppet~~~Frog Finger Puppet|9527|~1384~10194~~

Koala Finger Puppet~~~Koala Finger Puppet|9525|~1384~10193~~

Penguin Finger Puppet~~~Penguin Finger Puppet|9527|~1384~10192~~

Knitted Finger Puppets~With a delightful, home-made appearance, these knitted finger puppets are hard to resist. Fair trade, made in Peru by local artisans.~~~1384~10191~~

Knitted Lion Finger Puppet~~~Knitted Lion Finger Puppet|1996262881|~1384~10190~~

Knitted Tiger Finger Puppet~~~Knitted Tiger Finger Puppet|SE61|~1384~10189~~

Knitted Monkey Finger Puppet~~~Knitted Monkey Finger Puppet|SE62|~1384~10188~~

Knitted Mouse Finger Puppet~~~Knitted Mouse Finger Puppet|SE63|~1384~10187~~

Knitted Squirrel Finger Puppet~~~Knitted Squirrel Finger Puppet|SE64|~1384~10186~~

Knitted Rabbit Finger Puppet~~~Knitted Rabbit Finger Puppet|SE65|~1384~10185~~

Maracas~A pair of colourful wooden shakers with a "bug" theme, in primary colours (not sure about blue bees !) 3+~~Maracas|4424|~1384~3031~~

Handbells~A simple way to make music, continuing the "bug" theme (but no blue bees !) Bells have lovely, full sound quality. 3+~~Handbells|4425|~1384~3032~~