Japanese Hardwood Animal Building Blocks & Puzzle Set

Twenty-two blocks. Eight animals from Japan's satoyama, the woodland landscape where people and wildlife have coexisted for centuries. Each shaped from a native Japanese hardwood, uncoated, hand-sanded, and rounded for a finish gentle enough for a baby's grip.

Designed by award-winning Japanese picture book illustrator Kanayo Sugiyama, each animal form is instantly recognizable yet simple enough to stack and build with. Bear, hawk, boar, rabbit, squirrel, fox, acorn, and chestnut make up the set, including parent and child pairs.

Five wood species bring distinct colors, weights, and textures to each piece. Children encounter these differences naturally through play. The packaging doubles as a puzzle, with an illustration base that invites children to match each animal back to its place at tidy-up time.

Care Instructions
If mouthed, wipe immediately with a dry cloth and allow to dry fully. Do not leave moisture on uncoated wood.

Note on Natural Variation: Grain, color, and character vary between pieces and sets. Every set is one of a kind.