{"product_id":"grimms-seven-friends-in-bowls-maple-wood-old-style-discontinued","title":"Grimms Seven Friends in Bowls Maple Wood - Old Style Discontinued","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"82\"\u003eLast few of the Maple Wood only Seven Friends - discontinued, the old style set is maple wood only, current style is mixed woods.  Photos show mixed woods style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"82\"\u003eGrimm’s Seven Friends in Bowls – Wooden Sorting, Stacking \u0026amp; Imaginative Play Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"168\"\u003eA beloved Grimm’s classic, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"199\"\u003eSeven Friends in Bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those rare toys that grows beautifully with your child. Simple, tactile and endlessly versatile, it invites little hands to sort, stack, match, hide, discover and imagine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"409\"\u003eFor the youngest children, the joy begins with taking each little wooden friend out of their bowl, turning the bowls over, stacking them, nesting them and placing the figures back inside again and again. This repetition is where early play becomes quietly powerful, helping children build confidence, coordination and understanding through their own discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"773\"\u003eAs children grow, the play deepens. The seven colourful friends can be matched to their bowls, used in little shops, tea parties, small world scenes, storytelling games, seasonal displays and weekly rhythms. Each figure can even represent a day of the week, creating a gentle visual calendar as the friends move through the days before returning to their bowls to begin again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003eEach wooden figure is hand-painted and made from a selection of beautiful European woods, such as maple, beech, cherry or alder, depending on availability. The natural grain gives every friend its own character, while the simple, gender-neutral form leaves space for a child’s imagination. With no fixed facial expression, each figure can become happy, sad, sleepy, excited or anything the story requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003eFinished with non-toxic water-based colour stains and plant-based oils, the Seven Friends in Bowls has Grimm’s signature warm, tactile feel. It is also a wonderful companion to the Grimm’s 6 Piece Rainbow and fits beautifully with other open-ended play pieces, including the Grimm’s Bus, which can carry three passengers at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2007\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003eA timeless first Grimm’s toy, perfect for colour matching, sorting, counting, storytelling and gentle daily rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2021\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e7 wooden figures in 7 wooden bowls, presented in a wooden frame.\u003cbr data-end=\"2091\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003e15 pieces total.\u003cbr data-end=\"2110\" data-start=\"2107\"\u003eMade from sustainably sourced European wood.\u003cbr data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003eNon-toxic water-based colour stain and plant-based oil finish.\u003cbr data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003eFrame diameter: approx. 19cm.\u003cbr data-end=\"2254\" data-start=\"2251\"\u003eFigure height: approx. 6.5cm.\u003cbr data-end=\"2286\" data-start=\"2283\"\u003eFigure diameter: approx. 3cm.\u003cbr data-end=\"2318\" data-start=\"2315\"\u003eRecommended from 1 year plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xp14\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrimm's Wooden Toys\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagic Forest Shop has proudly stocked the full range of the stunning Grimm's wooden toys in the UK since 2012. These splendid wooden toys are all made from sustainably sourced Alder, Beech, Linden and Maple woods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovingly handcrafted in Europe and inspired by the Waldorf and Montessori educational movements these wooden toys are created to give limitless play possibilities. They are perfect natural toys for open ended play, nurturing, inspiring and fostering creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique and beautiful feature of all the toys is the  velvety-rough surface, perfect for stacking and balancing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis finish is acquired by the use of a non toxic water based colour stain, which penetrates into the wood leaving a rich matte finish thus preserving the natural qualities and natural markings of each unique piece of wood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome and discover the complete range of Grimms wooden toys at Magic Forest Shop, the UK's best stockist of all things Grimm's.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grimms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51241956376861,"sku":"105801","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0938\/0449\/products\/grimms-seven-friends-in-bowls-wooden-sorting-toy.jpg?v=1777670450","url":"https:\/\/www.magicforestshop.com\/products\/grimms-seven-friends-in-bowls-maple-wood-old-style-discontinued","provider":"Magic Forest Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}