Grapat Dear Universe

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Ignite your child’s curiosity about space with the Grapat Dear Universe wooden play set, a beautifully crafted collection designed for imaginative, open-ended play. This set includ es seven hand-painted planets, each inspired by the solar system, along with pearly moons, textured asteroids, and tiny stars, allowing children to build their own miniature universe. The tactile wooden pieces are finished with soft, water-based paints, letting the natural grain shine through and adding a sensory dimension to every play session. Ideal for storytelling and small-world play, the planets can become characters, pathways, or imaginative settings, while the moons and asteroids inspire creative scenarios and interactive games. When combined with Grapat’s 7 Moons weekday calendar, the set provides a playful way to explore the days of the week, linking celestial bodies to everyday learning. This versatile set also supports mathematical, linguistic, and sensory activities, giving children the freedom to experiment and invent their own rules. Designed to grow with your child, Grapat Dear Universe encourages problem-solving, creativity, and fine motor skill development, all through joyful, child-led exploration. Presented in a decorated storage box, this timeless space-themed set is a lasting addition to any playroom, offering endless possibilities for discovery and wonder. See how Grapat supports slow childhood and creative exploration. The Dear Universe contains more than 40 wooden pieces in different sizes (from 12mmø to 45mmø) and colours. RECOMMENDED AGE: +36 MONTHS SKU: 24-255 Grapat’s Dear Universe Collection invites children to look outward with wonder and inward with imagination. Inspired by the vastness of space, the collection encourages curiosity about the unknown and a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves. Through simple, tactile wooden pieces representing planets, stars, and celestial forms, children are free to create their own cosmic stories, systems, and meanings. The ethos of Dear Universe is rooted in open-ended exploration. There are no rules to follow and no outcomes to reach — only questions to wonder about and worlds to invent. By transforming abstract ideas like time, space, and movement into tangible play, the collection supports imaginative thinking, storytelling, and emotional expression. Made from natural materials and designed to be handled, moved, and reimagined again and again, Dear Universe reflects Grapat’s belief that play is a powerful way for children to explore mystery, creativity, and their place in the world. About Grapat Since 2015, Grapat has produced simple, thoughtful wooden toys from Catalonia, Spain. Using sustainably sourced European wood, hand-applied non-toxic dyes, and traditional craftsmanship, each piece invites open-ended play and creative exploration. Designed to support children’s natural curiosity, problem-solving, and storytelling, Grapat toys reflect a slow, intentional approach that honours childhood, imagination, and a connection to nature. Certifications Water-based, non-toxic dyes are used. Wood is sourced from sustainably managed forests and is PEFC certified. Meet or exceed EN71 1–2-3,and ISO 8124 toy safety standards. 100% plastic-free packaging Show more