Hape Happy Farm Wooden Picture Book | Fine Motor Skills Training (10-24M)
Product Overview
This is suitable for babies 10 months and older.Baby toys/BB toysWith woodpuzzlePicture books, through flipping, touching, and piecing together activities, allow babies to strengthen their sense of color and interest in farm animals within a vibrant and engaging environment.Small hand muscle trainingVisual recognition and fun for parent-child reading. Its sturdy and durable wooden structure, coupled with adorable illustrations, is more likely to attract young children's attention, making it perfect for family time together.Kindergarten teaching aidsLanguage Corner Activities.
Product Selling Points
- Wooden puzzle design:Combining picture books andpuzzlePlayable, multi-purpose
- Farm animal theme:Vivid illustrations paired with simple patterns enhance cognitive and language development.
- Safe and environmentally friendly materials:High-quality wood combined with non-toxic water-based paint meets international safety standards.
- Portable and lightweight:16 × 12.5 × 2 cm, convenient for carrying when going out.
Specifications Summary
- size:16 × 12.5 × 2 cm
- net weight:Approximately 0.09 kg
- Gross weight:Approximately 0.8 kg
- Material:High-quality wood, non-toxic water-based paint
- Battery:No battery required
- price:HKD $69
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Product Details
Features and gameplay
Core gameplay
- Turn the pages of the wooden book to learn about farm animals (cows, sheep, chickens, pigs, etc.).
- Grasp and assemble simple patterns to develop hand-eye coordination and shape matching skills.
- Touch the smooth wood surface and explore its tactile texture.
Parent-child activities
- Parents and children can read together, using animal sounds ("baa," "moo") to enhance language development.
- Guide children to identify colors, quantities, and animal names to enhance their cognitive abilities.
- Encourage independent page turning and puzzle solving to cultivate a spirit of independent exploration.
Learning Objectives
Development orientation
- Fine motor skills and the small hand muscles:Page turning, grasping, and combining actions
- Cognition and Language:Animal identification, color recognition, vocabulary accumulation
- Vision and focus:Observe the details of the illustrations and maintain reading interest.
- Parent-child interaction:Reading together strengthens emotional connection and communication skills.
Specific benefits
according toHong Kong Department of Health Family Health ServiceGuidance, 8-12 months is a critical period for the development of fine motor skills in infants. Through activities like turning pages and playing with puzzles, children can naturally accumulate vocabulary, build an interest in reading, and prepare for future exposure.Building Blocks、MontessoriTeaching aids and more complexEducational toysLaying the foundation.
Suitable age
Suitable age:10 months and older (official recommendation, suitable)1-year-old toysandToddler toyscategory)
Use cases
- Indoor/Outdoor:Suitable for living room, bedroom, play mat, and outdoor picnic mat.
- Parent-child/Classroom:Can be usedKindergarten teaching aidsSuitable for use in language corners or sensory corners.MontessoriTeaching environment
- Storage:Store in a dry, cool place, either flat or upright on the bookshelf, to avoid deformation under heavy pressure.
Safety and Maintenance
- Certified/Non-toxic:
- Compliant with EUEN71 Toy Safety Standard
- In line with the United StatesASTM F963 Material Safety Standard
- ICTI International Toy Association Certification
- FSC Forest Stewardship Council Certification(Prioritize the use of sustainable timber)
- Cleaning and maintenance:Wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth and air dry in the shade, avoiding soaking in water and exposure to high temperatures.
- Warning:Recommended for use under adult supervision; keep away from fire; check that corners and edges are intact before use.
- Hong Kong Standard:conform toHong Kong Customs Toy Safety Guidelines
Material
Made of high-quality wood with non-toxic water-based paint, the surface is sanded for a smooth and delicate feel, making it suitable for infants and toddlers to grasp and flip through. It is also highly durable.
OtherChildren's toysCategory Links
- Can be pairedBuilding BlocksPlay a themed game (building a farm scene).
- CombinationRinging bellOr musical toys to increase multi-sensory stimulation
- For advancedpuzzleandSTEM toysLay the foundation of cognition and operation
- Extend toCooking toyandKitchen toysrole-playing games
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to start using it?
This wooden picture book is suitable for babies 10 months and older. At this stage, infants begin to develop page-turning, grasping, and pointing abilities, making it an ideal time to cultivate reading interest and...Small hand muscle trainingThe golden age. According toHong Kong Department of Health Family Health ServiceGuidance: The period of 8-12 months is a critical stage for fine motor development. Parent-child reading should not focus on recognizing words; what is important is to follow the child's interests and let them enjoy the reading process.
What are the differences between wooden picture books and regular cloth or paper books?
Wooden picture books are more sturdy and durable, less prone to tearing or deformation, and are especially suitable for...Toys for newbornstoToddler toysThis is a stage of oral exploration. The texture of wood provides different sensory stimulation, and it is environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and easy to clean.BB toysA high-quality choice.
How can this book promote language development?
Parents can imitate animal sounds ("baa", "moo", "cluck") during shared reading to guide children in identifying animals and colors, and to repeat simple vocabulary ("cow", "red"). According to the recommendations of the Hong Kong Department of Health, parent-child shared reading should focus on interaction, without forcing children to memorize; the emphasis is on creating a language environment and fostering a love for reading.
Can this picture book serve asMontessoriHow to use teaching aids?
Can.MontessoriThe concept emphasizes independent exploration and sensory learning. This wooden picture book allows children to freely flip through, touch, and assemble pages, aligning with the principle of "self-directed learning."Kindergarten teaching aidsIn the environment, it can be placed in the language corner or sensory corner, allowing children to choose and operate it independently.
rightSmall hand muscle trainingWhat specific help do you offer?
Turning the pages of a book requires fine coordination between the thumb and index finger, while assembling patterns trains hand-eye coordination and wrist stability. These actions strengthen the control of the small muscles in the hands, preparing for future tasks such as holding a pen and using utensils.Building blocksandModel buildingThis lays the foundation for future activities.Hong Kong Department of Health Small Muscle Development GuidelinesThese types of activities are crucial for the development of fine motor skills in children aged 0-4.
Can it be used with other toys?
Absolutely! Can be paired with...Building BlocksBuild a farm scene, or combineCooking toyEngage in role-playing ("feeding the animals"). This can also be combined with...drawing board(easelLet children draw the animals in the book, extending their creativity and artistic exploration. This cross-category integrated play can enhance...STEM toysEarly understanding of the concept.
How can we design extension activities to enhance learning?
A three-step activity can be designed: "Reading—Cognition—Creation": First, read picture books together to learn about animals, then use...Building BlocksorYOUThe teaching aids were used to build a farm, and finally...drawing boardDraw your favorite animal. This integrated play method simultaneously trains language, spatial awareness, and creative expression, which aligns with...Educational toysMultiple learning objectives.
What should be considered when cleaning and maintaining a product?
Wipe lightly with a slightly damp cloth and let it air dry. Avoid soaking in water and exposing to high temperatures; when storing, lay flat or stand upright on a shelf, keeping it dry and ventilated while avoiding heavy pressure. Check the corners for smoothness and the pages for stability before each use to ensure a safe reading experience.
Are the materials and safety guaranteed?
This wooden picture book is made of high-quality wood and non-toxic water-based paint, meeting the EU EN71 toy safety standards, the US ASTM F963 material safety standards, ICTI International Council of Toy Industries certification, and FSC Forest Stewardship Council certification (prioritizing the use of sustainable wood). The surface is polished, with no sharp edges, making it safe for infants and toddlers to use. At the same time, it complies withHong Kong Customs Toy Safety GuidelinesIt is recommended to use this product under adult supervision.
Summarize
Hape Happy Farm Wooden Picture Book is a high-quality book designed specifically for babies 10 months and older.Baby toysandToddler toysThrough a combination of flipping through pages and puzzles, it effectively promotes...Small hand muscle trainingCognitive development and the joy of parent-child reading. The product uses environmentally friendly wood and non-toxic water-based paint, meets international safety standards, and is suitable for use as...BB toysThe first choice, and alsoKindergarten teaching aidsandMontessoriAn ideal choice for a teaching environment.
Whether it's family bonding time or classroom language corner activities, this wooden picture book can effectively enhance children's language expression, visual recognition, and fine motor skills, and can be used withBuilding Blocks、puzzle、Cooking toyAnd othersChildren's toysUsed in combination, extending toSTEM toysandEducational toysExploration. In line with the development trends of early childhood education in Hong Kong andHong Kong Department of Health Parent-Child Reading GuidelinesLet your baby explore through play, grow through exploration, and develop a lifelong interest in reading and a passion for learning.