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Puzzles, Games & Books
Puzzles, games and reading are fun activities for children and adults to do together. They also encourage hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, and vocabulary. Visit our shop in Sproule's Emporium: 153 Broadway, Orangeville, ON. |
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Peg Puzzles
Toddlers can grasp wooden pegs to lift out the shapes. Lots of details to examine. Fitting the pieces back in encourages hand eye coordination. Safari or construction. Goki is one of the largest toy companies in Europe, known for high quality standards and rigorous safety testing. |
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Sliding Puzzle
Little hands can slide animals along the pathways leading to different habitats. Children send each animal on an adventure until it finds the home where it belongs. A perfect puzzle for travel, as pieces do not detach. Safe for all ages. Sustainably harvested wood with non-toxic, water based paint. Made by Goki. |
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Number Pegs
Lifting out the colourful peg pieces reveals groups of animals that represent each number. Encourages recognition of patterns, colours and numbers. Made by Goki. |
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Alphabet
Colourful graphic designs draw interest to each letter of the alphabet. Letter can be fit into their corresponding shape, and also used to spell out basic words. Sustainably harvested wood with non-toxic, water based paint and clear finish. Made by Goki. |
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Memory Games
Beautifully illustrated cards, two of each animal image. Once all the cards are placed face down, players take turns trying to locate pairs. Young children have exceptional memories, so this is a wonderful beginner game. Made by Londji in Spain, using recycled cardboard. |
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Cube Puzzles
Children can assemble images of six animals. They must determine which side of each block goes with each picture. Farm animals (9 blocks) or Australian animals (12 blocks). Sustainably harvested wood with non-toxic, water based paint and clear finish. Made by Goki. |
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Mini Puzzles
Dinosaurs or African animals. Each 24 piece wooden puzzle is in its own box. Perfect for travel or an extra little gift. Sustainably harvested wood with non-toxic, water based paint and clear finish. Made by Goki. |
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Animal Parade
A wonderfully versatile toy! In a LONG wooden tray, each letter of the alphabet is represented by an animal, and each animal is a piece in the puzzle that fits together from A-Z. The wooden animals are also perfect for storytelling and creative play. Designed in the U.S. by Begin Again Toys from eco-friendly rubber wood and non-toxic paint. |
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Wooden Puzzles (48-96 pieces)
Young children who are ready for more complicated puzzles can assemble colourful images of Dinosaurs, Firefighters, Construction or Sea Life. Each puzzle fits into a wooden tray. Made by Goki, one of the largest toy companies in Europe, known for high quality standards and rigorous safety testing. |
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Reversible Puzzles
A challenge for older siblings ages 5-8, these 54 piece puzzles can be assembled twice to create two corresponding images. Made by Londji in Spain, using recycled cardboard. |
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Listen, Listen
Young children will be fascinated by these verses that describe the beautiful sights and sounds of the four seasons. Infants pick up on the rhythm of language rather than the content, and this book has lots of appealing rhymes such as "Plop, plop, acorns drop. Hurry, scurry, squirrels hop." A wonderful baby gift! 22 cm board book. Published by Barefoot Books in England. Paper sourced from sustainably managed forests. |
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I Took the Moon for a Walk
Following the dreamy, nighttime journey of a young boy and the moon, this rhyming story is about overcoming fear of the dark, and discovering the world at night. Included at the back are facts about plants and animals that thrive after the sun goes down. 22 cm board book. Published by Barefoot Books in England. |
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Elusive Moose
Travel to northern lands to search for the moose hidden in every scene. The rhyming verses are illustrated with Clare Beaton's fabric art. 17 cm board book. Published by Barefoot Books in England. Paper sourced from sustainably managed forests. |
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Baby's First Words
This innovative first words book features labels for objects, actions and sound effects as a toddler spends a busy day with her parents. Cheerful illustrations and digital collage artwork. 22 cm board book. Published by Barefoot Books in England. |
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Who's in the Forest?
Playful, energetic rhyming text introduces all sorts of creatures that make the forest their home. Small children are invited to peek through the holes on every other page to see what animal is about to appear. Also Who's in the Garden? 22 cm board book. Published by Barefoot Books in England. |
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Garden Rhymes
Charming, classic rhymes to read aloud, describing flowers, vegetables and creatures in the garden. Illustrated with Clare Beaton's fabric art. 17 cm board book. Published by Barefoot Books in England. |
