{"product_id":"pride-of-the-plains-wooden-african-wildlife-puzzle-2yrs","title":"Pride of the Plains: Wooden African Wildlife Puzzle - 2yrs+","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrica's plains, in the palm of a small hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Little Belle African Wildlife Puzzle is a proudly South African wooden puzzle that takes toddlers beyond the usual big-name animals and into the wider cast of the bushveld.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen animals, including the ones usually left out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside the lion, elephant, giraffe, rhino, zebra and buffalo, you'll also meet a leopard, hyena, warthog and impala, which, despite what everyone calls it, is not a deer. Each removable animal is made from beech wood, realistically coloured and kept reasonably in proportion to the others, so children build an honest picture of how these animals compare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA puzzle that keeps going once it's finished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pieces are thick and chunky, sit raised above the board for easy grasping, and stand upright on their own. That means the puzzle becomes a small herd for imaginative play the moment the last piece goes in, rather than heading straight back to the shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails worth hunting for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook closely at the board and you'll spot a meerkat, a lilac-breasted roller, an African hoopoe, insects and, naturally, a dung beetle. It's the kind of quiet detail that keeps a child looking for something new each time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly literacy, gently done\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name of each animal is printed inside its matching space on the board, helping children link the animal in their hand to its written name. Alongside that come shape matching, problem solving, fine-motor control, vocabulary and screen-free concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for little hands. Tested with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Belle creates premium wooden educational puzzles designed to spark curiosity through constructive play. Founded by a qualified and experienced educator, every collection is carefully researched and authentically illustrated to inspire meaningful learning. These wooden puzzles are independently tested by an accredited testing laboratory against applicable internationally recognised toy safety requirements, including EN 71, ASTM F963 and CPSIA requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for ages 2+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Belle wooden puzzles are tested for children aged 2 years and older, including applicable requirements relating to the size of removable pieces and small-part hazards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gift that lasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid beech wood and a timeless subject make this a birthday, Christmas or new-baby-milestone gift that survives being loved hard, gets handed down, and quietly teaches something along the way. Order online or collect in person at our Bryanston shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Belle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49268996210943,"sku":"LB001","price":379.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/2161\/3128\/files\/prideoftheplainsmain.jpg?v=1789998509","url":"https:\/\/www.timelesstoys.co.za\/products\/pride-of-the-plains-wooden-african-wildlife-puzzle-2yrs","provider":"Timeless Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}