Around the Block

This is my new fave toy. Launched last year, Playshapes is the most gorgeous wooden toy I have seen yet. The damn things are British – so I will update this post if I can find a US retailer.

Basically, 74 non-toxic wooden shapes can be used to create an infinite number of interesting fellows, creatures or magical places.

This bag of Playshapes should be able to keep junior busy well into the next administration.

The “blocks” (which is a rather shoddy term for these brilliant pieces), are spendy at 74 pounds - but perhaps you have a nice, rich aunt in England that may buy them for you?

Cheerio!