The frame There are many ways to assemble «The frame». Is that challenge complicated – or is it simple? The task is to assemble within the large outer frame all nine smaller frames, and then in each frame a circle, square, or triangle. There is no correct way: instead there are numerous possibilities by colour and by shapes. Admire your completion, then start over again. A substantial coffee-table puzzle 28cm square and standing 2cm tall. Hand made in Sri Lanka from local rubberwood mdf with precision cutting. £30 The frame #12148 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Unity red bus All aboard for a trip in this substantial bus, heading for the countryside. Construction from rubber wood mdf and albizia wood, the bus has a roof that slides off to access the passenger and driver compartment with yellow seating. Fourteen peg passengers from various lands are contained in a cloth bag, each ready to push into the rows of seats. Also in the bag is the driver conductor, who wears a red hat to match the bus. A really a magnificent object – check the dimensions! 15cm tall x 46cm long x 11cm wide. Hand made and hand painted in Sri Lanka. Painted with EU-standard child-safe paints. Each bus is carefully constructed by a skilled artisan who builds the bus starting with real wood and mdf. The splendid result is a joy to behold but – obviously – do not expect the unbreakable qualities of moulded plastic! Be gentle! Respect the craftsmanship and enjoy the bus with sensible care. Don't throw or bang it around! £70 Unity red bus #12104 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Seven rainbow arcs Seven semi-circular pieces of coloured wood to arrange as a conventional rainbow, or to challenge imagination to form other shapes and structures. Otherwise: simply stand the rainbow and enjoy a colourful decoration. Made from Sri Lankan albizia wood and painted with EU-standard child-safe paints. 29 x 14 x 3cm. Hand made and hand painted in Sri Lanka. £20 Seven rainbow arcs #12170 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Pull-along trolley Fun to pull along: six passengers and a driver. Albizia wood passengers, local rubber-wood mdf trolley with wood wheels, all paint EU-standard child-safe paints. 25 x 20 x 10cm. Hand made and hand painted in Sri Lanka. £20   Pull-along trolley #12176 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Elecart Help the elephant take the crocodile and other animals for a ride. A monkey, giraffe and a lion can also join the journey. Albizia wood with local rubber-wood mdf, all paint EU-standard child-safe paints. 9.5 x 32cm long x 9.5cm. Hand made and hand painted in Sri Lanka. £25   Elecart #12177 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Elephants lineup jigsaw This one is mostly unpainted so the natural wood can be appreciated. The bits fit together beautifully – but perhaps not quite so easy as it first seems! 9cm tall x 29cm long x 3cm thick. Hand made Sri Lanka from local timber. £14   Elephants lineup jigsaw #12236 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Rounded elephant puzzle Friendly colourful elephant with shapes to put together. Neat and cheerful. 11cm tall x 11cm long x 3cm thick. Hand made Sri Lanka from local timber; EU-standard child-safe colours. £11   Rounded elephant puzzle #12245 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Wiggly snake jigsaw Five pieces that fit together to make the wiggly snake, each piece numbered 1 to 5. 5 x 30cm x 3cm thick. Hand made Sri Lanka from local timber; EU-standard child-safe colours. £9   Wiggly snake jigsaw #12248 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Push-along cars, blue or red 6cm tall x 12cm long x 6.5cm. Hand made Sri Lanka from local timber; EU-standard child-safe colours. £8   Push-along car, red #12184 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD: Push-along car, blue #12186 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Six stacking rings 13cm tall x 10cm Ø. Hand made Sri Lanka from local timber; EU-standard child-safe colours. £17 Six stacking rings #12180 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

Real wood rattle, bear-shape 13cm x 8½ x 2cm. Hand made Sri Lanka from albizia wood; EU-standard child-safe colours. £10 Bear-shape rattle #12191 TO ORDER, CLICK ADD:

For bus, rainbow arc, jigsaws, trolley, elecart, stacking rings: Please check that your child is safe with small parts. Remember wood? Unlike some plastics, wooden toys can splinter and break if not handled correctly and for that reason may not be appropriate for children younger than 3 years. Please prevent biting or sharply scratching the toys. Biting or scratching is likely to remove the coloured surface and also damage the smooth finish of the wood. Remember that young children's teeth are extremely sharp! Wood is nature and returns to nature; plastic is so durable it remains for ever. Plastic made now will be a burden for all generations yet to exist on our planet.

 

I would like to say how pleased I am (and my granddaughter) with the wooden people pull along toy I bought from you at Christmas. She loves it, so do the parents, and we think it is safe and well made. Particularly like the way the heads of the people are integral to the bodies. Many thanks." – M S, Greatham, Liss