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Why Wooden Toys?

Friday, September 18th, 2009 - Posted in Toy Blog | No Comments »

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Since founding Country Toys in 2003 we are often asked why we decided to sell wooden toys. My answer is simple, because they last.

Wooden toys have a classic appeal that will never go out of style. Wooden toys allow your child to use his/her imagination more freely, without the help of blinking lights or cartoon themed characters.

Wooden toys stay on top of the toy box because they capture children’s attention again and again.

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Melissa & Doug Play Food

Friday, December 19th, 2008 - Posted in Toy Blog | No Comments »
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Melissa & Doug’s extensive line of play food sets and accessories includes everything a little chef needs to prepare, cook and serve tempting meals and snacks! The quality construction and attention to detail of the Melissa & Doug play food and pretend kitchen accessories will prove tantalizing to any young chef.

Shop for delicious and nutritious food, cook up a wonderful meal or set a gracious table designed to look just like “the real thing”.

Many of the Melissa & Doug Play Food Sets including the Cutting Food Set, Pizza Party and Sandwich Making Set include realistic “crunch” sound when slicing.

Let’s not forget the educational benefits of play food. Play Food helps teach role playing skills and encourages creative expression. Both are beneficial to early learning skills needed for preschool and primary grades.

So let your kids have fun playing with food from Melissa & Doug’s wonderful collection of play food sets and kitchen accessories.

Melissa & Doug Fresh Start Puzzles

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 - Posted in Toy Blog | No Comments »
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You’re never too young or too old for a puzzle. Country Toys collection of puzzles from Melissa & Doug are high-quality, hand-crafted innovative puzzles that are impossible for children to put away. Let us help you in your puzzle buying decisions with a brief overview.

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Beginning with the simple wooden jumbo knob puzzles, these puzzles feature easy-grasp knobs for little hands and matching pictures underneath each extra-thick piece! Classic childhood themes make these puzzles interesting and educational. Perfect first puzzles!


Two toys in one! Melissa & Doug Chunky Puzzles  feature thick, chunky wooden pieces that fit neatly into the puzzle board and can also stand up for additional pretend play fun! Great for children ages 2 years and up.

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Wooden Peg Puzzles offer many opportunities for fun, learning and creative thinking! The Melissa & Doug See-inside and peek-a-boo puzzles conceal colorful pieces underneath each piece, while mix ‘n match peg puzzles allow children to interchange the pieces and form their own wacky creations! Great puzzles for children age 2 and up.

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No puzzle collection would be complete without the classic wooden jigsaw puzzles. These playfully illustrated jigsaw puzzle have piece counts ranging from 12, 24 and 48 pieces, include a handy wooden storage tray. Choose among pets, farm, common construction and transportation vehicles.  Classic appeal for young puzzles ages 3 years and up.

Our collection of Wooden Puzzles from Melissa & Doug  are time tested favorites and will help keep playtime and learning time fun!