Every afternoon Big Brother attends nursery at the local Primary School. Little Sis and I love our time together and we can usually be found watching Frozen doing puzzles together, painting or playdough. She loves to be busy which is why we were excited to be sent some products from Meadow Kids who are an international toy brand from the UK. All of their creations are designed to enhance family interaction and stimulate cognitive development.
We were sent a copy of The Hungry Duck puppet book and Train & Truck Pop and Play bath toy to review.
The Hungry Duck puppet book by Karen Hayes & Samantha Meredith
Dylan the Duck is hungry one morning. He tries to snap up creatures for his breakfast but they are too quick for him!
This is a sweet story book with an integral puppet. You simply put your hand into Dylan’s big yellow beak and play along with the story. Little Sis played the part of Dylan while I read the story to her. She found the idea of the hand puppet hilarious and soon Dylan was performing his own show thanks to Little Sis! The story is quite fun and it was great watching her interact with it.
Bath Time Train & Truck Pop and Play bath toy
The Bath Time Train & Truck Pop and Play bath toy contains six foam sheets which float when wet. You can push out the six different train and truck pictures as a simple puzzle. The pieces float but also stick to the sides of the bath.
These are fun but a little simple for my children. The packaging states the toys are for ages 3+ which I presume means 3 months and over. My 2.5 year old enjoyed them but they were a little simple for her as she often does puzzles with 35 pieces or more.
She was able to identify the 6 vehicles, push the pieces out, shuffle them around and then place them back together. As you can see she was happy to play with them on the floor but I know we’ll be using them in the tuff spot and at bath time too.
Meadow Kids produces key stage 1 and pre-school toys and books with a focus on “learn and play’. Their ranges include bath time products, toys, crafts and books which you can view at www.meadowkids.com.
We were also sent some lovely products. Not got round to posting yet tho. X
Sounds like a fun activity toy.
I sometimes struggle to think of things to do with my sweet kids (Sweet Harry 3.5 yrs & Sweet Bea 15 months). One thing they do enjoy about their day is bathtime! I’d say it’s their favourite time of the day having both Mama & Daddy too. Great product review. Lizzie XO
3+ usually means age 3 years plus so it does sound as if they were a little easy! Toddlers are expected to be able to complete peg puzzles by age 2 at the latest.
The puzzle looks very good, trying to get my kids more into them .
These look great although I do agree the puzzles look a little easy.
I love the idea of the puppet book as my little boy sometimes enjoys making up his own stories when looking at books so think he would love the puppet idea!
Jess
http://owlcrazymummy.blogspot.co.uk
Oh, we have a very similar book with the integral puppet. My littlest Scarlett (2yo) loves it!
I adore the interactive book, so cute and perfect for play in addition to reading
The book looks fab – we love puppet books. The puzzles look far too easy, I think my two who are 21m and 3 would find them too easy, but the concept is great!
Oh I like the integral puppet, looks like lots of fun x
The puppet book looks great! We love ducks
My youngest love the puppet books and the puzzle book looks fab too x
Ella loves books with interactive things like puppets and that one looks lovely 🙂
That book looks like one we used to have which we LOVED! It was so much fun to read together x
My daughter and I love puppet books. She still like me to read the stories but she likes to be the puppet and uses a funny voice! This looks like a lovely little bundle of things to review!