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Anatomically correct vinyl body with jointed arms, legs and head. Fixed acrylic eyes. Comes with nappy. 34cmL.

Anatomically correct vinyl body with jointed arms, legs and head. Fixed acrylic eyes. Comes with nappy. 24cmL.

Suitable for Tiny Dolls (34cmL).

Suitable for Tiny Dolls (34cmL).

Term 1 Classes are on Tuesdays in the Maker Workshop at The Arts Centre.

They start on Tuesday 27 January and run through to Tuesday 31 March 2026.

If your baby is 6mths old and you're unsure which class time to attend (9am or 10:30am), send me an email to discuss.

I look forward to seeing you!

xox

Sarah

Small wooden hand-painted decorative figure for use with the Natural Celebration Ring (SKU: GR02000, Large Natural Celebration Ring (SKU: GR02100) or Natural Celebration Spiral (SKU: GR03200).

Combine with other figurines to put together a theme to suit the birthday child, or create a small world to suit the holiday or season.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

Made from wood and felt. 5cmH.

Made from wood and felt. 15cm and 20cmH.

Set of 12 wooden Nins in 3 skin tones. A celebration of diversity. Together is better.

3.7cm-6.6cmH. 3yrs+.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

This set contains 6 different tools, each in a unique size, shape and colour. A great addition to all kinds of sensory play, and perfect when combined with the Grapat Pots (SKU: GP24260, sold separately). 6 beech wood pieces. 10mths+. Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

Set of 10 beech wood pieces finished with natural wax, in a cloth bag.

Bowl measures 6cmD, reels measure 4.5cmH. 10mths+.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

Set of 20 beech wood pieces finished with natural wax, in a cloth bag.

Cone measures 5cmH. 10mths+.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

Single smooth hardwood frame with inset transparent acrylic windows. A removable panel allows you to place small objects inside to observe or display. Collect natural materials and sensory objects, or explore colour and use for light table activities. Two screws on the removable panel keep objects securely in place until ready to be removed and replaced. 17.8cmL x 17.8cmW x 5cmH. 3yrs+.

Single smooth hardwood frame with inset transparent acrylic windows. A removable panel allows you to place small objects inside to observe or display. Collect natural materials and sensory objects, or explore colour and use for light table activities. Two screws on the removable panel keep objects securely in place until ready to be removed and replaced. 3yrs+.

Single smooth hardwood frame with inset transparent acrylic windows. A removable panel allows you to place small objects inside to observe or display. Collect natural materials and sensory objects, or explore colour and use for light table activities. Two screws on the removable panel keep objects securely in place until ready to be removed and replaced. 3yrs+.

Single transparent acrylic tube with removable covers that hold small objects to observe, display or rattle. Ideal for colour and sound exploration, and light table activities. The flat, easy to remove top keeps objects secure and allows easy stacking. Tube measures 14.6cmH and 7.6cmD. 3yrs+.

Single transparent acrylic tube with removable covers that hold small objects to observe, display or rattle. Ideal for colour and sound exploration, and light table activities. The flat, easy to remove top keeps objects secure and allows easy stacking. Tube measures 7.6cmD. 3yrs+.

Single transparent acrylic tube with removable covers that hold small objects to observe, display or rattle. Ideal for colour and sound exploration, and light table activities. The flat, easy to remove top keeps objects secure and allows easy stacking. Tube measures 7.6cmH and 7.6cmD. 3yrs+.

Set of 8 round, transparent acrylic tubes with removable covers that hold small objects to observe, display or rattle.

Ideal for colour and sound exploration, and light table activities. The flat, easy to remove top keeps objects secure and allows easy stacking.

Largest tube measures 14.6cmH, smallest tube measures 8.9cmH, all tubes measure 7.6cmD. 3yrs+.

A very popular Winther classic with fixed-load tray.

Assembly required. 73cmL x 53cmH. Seat 33cmH. 2-4yrs.

Small wooden hand-painted decorative figure for use with the Natural Celebration Ring (SKU: GR02000, Large Natural Celebration Ring (SKU: GR02100) or Natural Celebration Spiral (SKU: GR03200).

Combine with other figurines to put together a theme to suit the birthday child, or create a small world to suit the holiday or season.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

New Zealand friends Pukeko, Kiwi and Hoiho are off to explore the stars. Join them as they perform actions and sing along to the waiata while they explore the 9 stars of Matariki.

Bilingual book includes:
- CD with two tracks in English and Maori
- Link to digital tracks
- Music scores

Squeeze the bulb to begin early science exploration, experience cause and effect and build hand muscles. 15cmL. 2yrs+.

Set of 4. Squeeze the bulb to begin early science exploration, experience cause and effect and build hand muscles. 15cmL. 2yrs+.

Introduces young children to the creatures that live in the seas around New Zealand. The book describes different habitats: underwater reefs, the sea floor, the open ocean and the deep ocean.

Animals featured in the fact pages include octopus and squid, sharks and rays, whales, dolphins, penguins and many others.

Under the Ocean is the third volume in the Explore and Discover series, following Gillian Candler and Ned Barrauds best-selling At the Beach and the popular title In the Garden.

It was written in response to childrens requests to have a book that included sea creatures such as sharks, octopus and giant squid. Although children cant explore the sea first hand in the way they can explore a garden or the beach, they are fascinated by the amazing creatures that live in the ocean.

23cm x 21cm. Paperback, 32 pages. Author: Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud.

50 pieces, includes a giant poster.

An enchanting puzzle depicting an enchanted scene, magical unicorns, and charming woodland animals. Children will have fun piecing together the colourful puzzle as they try to spot all the mystical characters and animals.

Includes a learning guide which features different discussion points to talk about once the puzzle has been completed. This includes questions to encourage observation skills, develop counting skills and promote imaginative play. For example you could ask 'how many fairies can you see?' or 'where is the frog prince sitting?'.

Chunky wipe clean pieces, perfect for little hands to hold. Made from at least 80% recycled material.

4yrs+.

Three games in one! Take your pick from this fantastic selection of unicorn themed games. You can also use the white side of the unicorn boards as a stand-alone mix and match activity for single players. Help the unicorns get ready for the party by collecting their outfits and party essentials in this exciting board game with two ways to play. Land on a star and you get to select a piece for your unicorn (take your pick on the white side of the board or match pieces to your specific board on the coloured side). Land on a heart and gift a piece to another player. Land on the ogre and you have to put a piece back. Once your board is full, make your wqay to the rainbow and spin your way to the party, travelling over the rainbow. For an alternative game, turn the board over for a game of unicorn themed snakes and ladders! 1-4 players. 3-8yrs.

Who will collect the most gems in this magical colour guessing game?

Spin the spinner and choose a matching Sun, Moon or Star. Before you can add the gems to your unicorn's treasure chest, it's time to get guessing! What colour will the gems be? If a player guesses correctly the gems are theirs to keep, but if they're incorrect they'll have to return the card to the table. The player with the most gems in their treasure chest at the end of the game wins!

Encourages colour recognition and develops counting skills.

2-4 players. 3-7yrs.

Discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves and down in the dirt. Explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year. Up in the Garden, the world is full of green - leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But Down in the Dirt exists a busy world - earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow - populated by all the animals that make a garden their home.

The sixth title in the award-winning `explore & discover series, this book provides children with an opportunity to look under the surface and see what special creatures live around New Zealands freshwater habitats our creeks, rivers, lakes and wetlands.

Included in this title are animals ranging from the familiar pukeko to the rarely seen bittern, from the iconic eel to tiny whitebait, and some of the many barely known aquatic insects.

Swimmable and drinkable fresh water are hot topics, and this book shows that many native animals depend on healthy waterways for a habitat, and their presence is often used as a sign of the waters health.

Beautifully illustrated and impeccably researched, this is a wonderful and intriguing way for children to learn about New Zealands freshwater environments.

23cm x 21cm. Paperback, 36 pages. Author: Gillian Candler and Ned Barraud.

9cmL. 10mths+.

Simple bilingual colour board book. Includes the colour with its name in Maori and English and stylised kiwi images of the vehicles found at airports, building sites, on the road and out to sea.

A brilliant walking/push trike for toddlers, who haven't been on a bike before.

It is easy to access and to get started, without any pedals that require training skills for the child.

With a steer that is easy to manoeuvre, the children start off walking or pushing themselves forward instantly and smoothly. This makes it ideal for the transition phase between walking and pedalling.

A perfect way for the children to gain balancing ability and confidence at the same time when they learn to master their first riding technique.

Comfortable seat and nice and unique design, which is sturdy and safe at the same time. Non-toxic finishes and child safe materials. Perfect to use with a friend who is pushing the trike.

Assembly required. 43cmH, seat 26cmH. 2-4yrs.

Clear varnished solid beech wood frame with foldaway legs. 45cmL x 35cmW x 56cmH. Pegs and clothes sold separately.

12 colours in palettes.

24 colours in palettes.

Long sleeved waterproof apron with storage pocket. Polyester with velcro fastening. Colours may vary. 4-9yrs.

Long sleeved waterproof apron with storage pocket. Polyester with velcro fastening. Colours may vary. 2-4yrs.

Great for building and stacking, put them on a silk scarf to create a river or stack them to make big waves.

Combine with the Land Yachts (SKU: GR09316) and River Pebbles (SKU: GR10057). Made from lime wood with non-toxic water based colour stain. 6 pieces. 22cmL. Birth+.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

Small wooden hand-painted decorative figure for use with the Natural Celebration Ring (SKU: GR02000, Large Natural Celebration Ring (SKU: GR02100) or Natural Celebration Spiral (SKU: GR03200).

Combine with other figurines to put together a theme to suit the birthday child, or create a small world to suit the holiday or season.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

A fun board game to develop analogue and digital time telling skills.

Players must race their character around the board matching the times to the central clock - but watch out for the hungry wolf!

There are two ways to play this educational game - one by matching analogue times and moving the clock hands, and the second by matching digital times to analogue.

Chunky wipe clean pieces, perfect for little hands to hold. The game board is made from at least 80% recycled material.

2-4 players. 5-9yrs.

The weather around us offers a perfect starting point for exploring the wonders of nature. The engaging science experiments and open-ended art activities in this book aim to give children ages 4-8 a basic understanding of the science behind the weather that they experience each day, while also encouraging creativity, questioning, and a spirit of curiosity - perfect for budding naturalists.

Full of accessible information about weather science and the way things work, this hands-on guide to exploring the natural world will inspire a sense of wonder and adventure, no matter what the day brings.

A unique "look and find" book for all children who want to learn about New Zealand's wildlife.

Every page illustrates a different natural environment, including the forest, the mountains, the beach, rockpools, the ocean, an estuary and a wetland, as well as a wildlife sanctuary. In each of these habitats there are different creatures to be found, some obvious, some more hidden. This book is a fantastic way to teach younger children about New Zealands wildlife, and what lives where.

The book also includes a glossary, with interesting information on each creature, which will help expand a childs knowledge about New Zealands remarkable natural world.

Stunning illustrations by leading New Zealand illustrator of natural history, Ned Barraud.

4-7yrs. 26cm x 26cm. Paperback, 32 pages. Author: Ned Barraud.

3 pieces. Spoons 18cmL, whisk 15cmL.

100% natural white clay for modelling and pottery. Suitable for air drying, or bake in a kiln at a maximum of 1,000 degrees Celsius. Approximately 10kg.

Small wooden hand-painted decorative figure for use with the Natural Celebration Ring (SKU: GR02000), Large Natural Celebration Ring (SKU: GR02100) or Natural Celebration Spiral (SKU: GR03200).

Combine with other figurines to put together a theme to suit the birthday child, or create a small world to suit the holiday or season.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

Set of 12 animal shaped pieces in a wooden sorting box. Pieces measure 3cm-7cmL. 3yrs+.

Please note that we can only sell this product within NZ.

A spectacular illustrated picture book exploring New Zealands unique landscapes and its incredible wildlife by the author of Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story, Gavin Bishop.

Journey through ocean, sky and land to meet a marvellous range of organisms.

Discover fascinating facts, and learn how we influence the survival of our living treasures.

Interest and reading age is 5-12yrs. Hardback, 64 pages.

Made in New Zealand from natural fine willow shoots with a metal bell inside.

15cm. 3mths+.

Lets play outside! Rain, snow, sun or wind theres a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy. In this book, the author celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world whatever the weather! 1-3yrs.