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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |