Grapat Insects

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Please note: This product is limited to one per customer Encourage curiosity, storytelling, and hands-on exploration with the Grapat Insects Family set. This thoughtfully designed collection of small wooden insects invites children to invent their own games, create miniature worlds, and develop imaginative narratives without instructions or predetermined outcomes. Each piece has a slightly undefined shape, giving children the freedom to transform them into anything their play requires — from characters in a forest adventure to components in small-world scenes or symbolic play scenarios. The set includes six ladybugs (40 mm ø), six slugs (52 mm long), and six ants (44 mm long), all crafted from sustainably sourced wood and finished with non-toxic, water-based dyes. These natural materials provide a tactile experience that connects children to the textures and warmth of wood, making every play session a multi-sensory adventure. The included textile bag, certified with GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), offers a practical way to store and carry the pieces while reinforcing responsibility and care for possessions. Beyond imaginative storytelling, the Insects Family encourages the development of logical-mathematical thinking and fine motor skills. Using tongs or hands, children can sort, arrange, and manipulate the insects, improving hand-eye coordination, precision, and concentration. The open-ended nature of the set also supports symbolic play, pattern making, counting exercises, and early exploration of cause and effect — all within a calm, gentle play experience that grows with the child. Recommended for ages 3 years and up, these versatile wooden pieces blend beautifully with other Grapat sets, small-world materials, or natural loose parts. They offer hours of mindful, child-led play while nurturing creativity, problem-solving, and narrative thinking. To learn more about the philosophy and design of these open-ended toys, explore Grapat’s approach to slow, intentional play and imaginative wooden toys, where every set is crafted to inspire independent thinking and hands-on exploration. Contains 6 ladybugs 40mmø, 6 slug 52 mm long, 6 ants 44 mm long Recommended age +36 months. Article number 19-209 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