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Watch how quickly this bamboo forest grows. Kids take turns planting it by putting the colored bamboo rings on the shoots to connect four rings of the same color. They want to connect their rings, but they need to block their opponent at the same time. Quattro is a strategy game.

Playing with new foods encourages kids to try them. Watch a real sushi chef (Itamae) in action. Roll sandwiches or filled lettuce leaves into sushi shapes.

Encourage playing with friends as well as solo play. Listen to the stories a child will tell as they play with this bright and cheerful wooden doll house.

This classic stroller lets children take "dolly" for a walk around the block…or all through the house. Stroller is from the Happy Doll Furniture range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 17.52”L x 12.80“W x 20.24”H, Stroller is age graded for children 6 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

A table just like kids' encourages everyday role play. Changing Table is from the Happy Doll Furniture range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 17.72”L x 10.63“W x 18.90”H, Changing Table is age graded for children 5 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Rock "dolly" to sleep in this sturdy cradle. Rock-a-bye Cradle is from the Happy Doll Furniture range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 18.90”L x 12.20“W x 10.04”H, Rock-a-bye Cradle is age graded for children 4 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

This mini highchair encourages dolls to sit up straight and eat their food. Highchair is from the Happy Doll Furniture range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 10.08”L x 10.35“W x 22.44”H, Highchair is age graded for children 3 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Here's everything a mini chef needs to make and serve a favorite meal. Pasta Set is from the Playfully Delicious range of the Hape Collection.  The Pasta Set is age graded for children 3 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Lace up this skate. Tie a bow. Then push it on its way! Lacing Skate, blue is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 4.72”L x 2.36“W x 4.13”H, Lacing Skate, blue is age graded for children 3 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Lace up this skate. Tie a bow. Then push it on its way. Lacing Skate, red is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 4.72”L x 2.36“W x 4.13”H, Lacing Skate, red is age graded for children 3 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Lacing string adds even more color to this strutting peacock. Lacing Peacock is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 8.03”L x 1.46“W x 5.12”H, Lacing Peacock is age graded for children 3 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

A lace-up mane and tail lets kids customize their pony with color. Lacing Pony is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 6.50”L x 0.94“W x 7.91”H, Lacing Pony is age graded for children 3 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Create towers of fun with this colorful stacker. Counting Stacker is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 7.09”L x 2.36“W x 6.81”H, Counting Stacker is age graded for children 12 Months +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Nothing's more fun than hammering these pegs through the holes — except flipping them over and doing it again. First Pounder is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 7.87”L x 3.74“W x 3.74”H, First Pounder is age graded for children 12 Months +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Four chunky pieces are perfectly sized for toddlers' hands. First Shapes Puzzle is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 11.02”L x 3.15“W x 0.98”H, First Shapes Puzzle is age graded for children 12 Months +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Drop the shapes into the holes then roll it on its way. 1-2-3 Shape Sorter is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 5.51”L x 5.51“W x 4.45”H, 1-2-3 Shape Sorter is age graded for children 12 Months +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

This multi-tasking sorter encourages counting, sorting, and color and shape identification. Color and Shape Sorter is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 7.09”L x 7.09“W x 5.91”H, Color and Shape Sorter is age graded for children 12 Months +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Walking's more fun when you have a friend to pull along. Walk-A-Long Croc is from the Early Explorers range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 11.61”L x 4.33“W x 4.25”H, Walk-A-Long Croc is age graded for children 12 Months +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.

Kids need to try to stack this pair of sailors without tipping the boat. The life ring spins from one side to the other when the weight is off center. All posts are elasticized for added safety. Launch date: January 2012.

Sturdy, stand-along letters let kids practice their ABC's as well as form simple words. Birch wood puzzle frame and stand-up puzzle pieces painted with water-based paint. Launch date: January 2012.

What should we buy today? Transport whatever fits in this pint-size carrier. Shopping Cart is from the Playfully Delicious range of the Hape Collection.  Measuring 16.85”L x 11.81“W x 19.84”H, Shopping Cart is age graded for children 3 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.