Bring the magic of the ocean to your play shelf and inspire tamariki to discover Aotearoa’s rich coastal life.

This beautifully crafted wooden collection features ten hand-painted creatures – from a gentle whale to a cheeky puffin – neatly housed in a birch display unit that doubles as a balancing challenge. Children can sort, stack and storytell, strengthening fine motor control while building vocabulary around marine ecology and conservation.

Made from sustainably sourced wood and finished with non-toxic, water-based colours, it is an inviting Montessori toy for home or classroom rotations.

Key features

• 10 solid wooden figures for open-ended play and stacking practice
• Display shelf encourages tidy habits and object classification
• Supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and early STEM language
• Ideal for imaginative storytelling and small-world play
• Sustainably made by Tender Leaf Toys for eco-minded families

Tender Leaf Toys are hand‑crafted in Indonesia from SVLK‑certified reclaimed rubberwood, Each toy is finished with non‑toxic, water‑based paints, then certified to EN 71, ASTM and AS/NZS standards. For every tree they up‑cycle, the brand plants another, letting you delight your little one today and nurture a greener tomorrow. so when you order a Tender Leaf Toy from Curious Moonbeam, at least 2 trees get planted! With your help, we choose to nurture the earth for the children of tomorrow.

Dimensions: 36.2 cm L x 7.5 cm W x 25.8 cm H (approx.)

Safety: For children 3 years+. Small parts may be a choking hazard. Use with adult supervision.

Shipping: Shipped directly by our NZ-based supplier. Delivery timing depends on stock availability, supplier dispatch and your address. Rural, remote and oversized deliveries may take longer. Please contact us before ordering if you need it by a particular date. See our delivery details.