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Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Oh... where to start playing with the wooden Cocoon Activity Table from Janod? Place the cogs into the correct position and turn them around. Watch the other cogs spin in turn. Stack the two different trees or sort five shapes into their colour coded slots. Move the coloured balls around the looping toy or push the vehicles around the track. When you have completed the circuit all the way around, you will have heard the bell tinkle and set the star in a spin. Waterpainted in muted contemporary colours, the activity table has anti-slip feet, is one of many items in the Cocoon range and a perfect toy for the playroom as it can be used by one or several children all at once!

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Cocoon Walker with Blocks is a perfect start for a first walker. Constructed with toddlers in mind, the walker has an adjustable and removable brake system to aid those learning to walk as well as more competent walkers.

The walker base comes fully constructed with instructions on tightening and replacing washers for every stage of learning to walk. Tighten the screws so the walker doesn't roll away when the toddler is unsteady on their feet and loosen it a little when they are more able. Once confident, you can replace the plastic brake with the included washers so the walker rolls freely for every adventure.

Rubber grippers on the wheels ensure a quiet ride and the curved design ensures it looks the part of a modern yet traditional toy! To assist in early STEM learning there are three rows of abacus beads attached to the frame for first counting and 20 alphabet and number blocks complete the educational foundation. Water painted in contemporary colours, the wooden walker from Janod is one of several in the Cocoon range.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Multi Activity Cube is vibrantly coloured and has loads of surprises to discover! Each side has a different style of play. Move the leaves, butterfly and bee around the tree maze to develop dexterity or spin the shapes in the egg to see how they fall. Use the mirror to check your look or perhaps you could turn the hen's dial to hear the clicking - or rather, clucking - sound! The caterpillars body parts can be flipped over and there is a 3-wheel cog system to learn cause and effect. The 5 piece shape sorter assists in the learning of shapes and colours with a handy slot to reach in and retrieve your pieces and the looping toy on top helps to develop concentration and motor skills. Turn the looper upside down when you're finished for the day to assist in neat and easy storage. Keep the littlies occupied and let them learn all at the same time.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Brico Kids DIY Magnetic Trolley consists of 21 accessories, including a hammer, spanner and screwdriver, a 4 piece cog gear system and a vice. The trolley has a magnetic board for storing the tools and sturdy wheels with rubber grippers which are great for indoor use. Anti-tilt footers at the back prevent any accidental toppling and as part of the Janod Brico range, it is a perfect entry point for little builders.

• Suitable for 18m up
• Dimensions: 37cm x 35cm x 44cm

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Too cute for words! The Rabbit Roly Poly from Janod is a stacker with a difference. The first piece of the stacking puzzle is a clear rattle that can be used separately. It contains colourful beads to make a rattling sound when shaken. Pop on the next three wooden pieces in size order and finish the puzzle with the bunny's head, complete with long white felt ears. The base is rounded so that when you give him a little push he wobbles back and forth and the rattle will sound to entertain and delight. Part of the Janod Lapin range.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The wooden Cocoon Rainbow Turtle is a pull along toy and a stacker as well! Six curved arches can be stacked in order to form the turtles shell or play with the pieces seperately to stack them over and under - see if you can make a snail shape! Muted contemporary colours and quiet wheels with rubber grippers ensure he will be a popular choice for play but his bobble head and tail will make him a best friend too. Pull turtle along to share in your adventures around the playroom!

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The new ABC buggy with cool colours and clean lines. It features 30 colourful wooden blocks with numbers and letters, an abacus at the front, rubber grip wheels and a sturdy base to avoid accidental spills. Great as a first walker, perfect as a toy with enough to do that it will grow with them.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Forest Activity Table is a vibrantly coloured multi-activity table with 4 different areas! Three stackable animals, each stacking in a different way for coordination - just slot, screw or turn. A snail maze to develop dexterity and a 4-wheel cog system with a porcupine on top to help turn the gears. The 5 piece shape sorter assists in the learning of shapes and colours with a fabric pouch for the pieces to fall into, and a looping toy to develop concentration and motor skills. The height of the table is 37 cm, a perfect height for the littlies to either sit or stand. Keep them occupied and let them learn all at once!

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Janod Cocoon Xylo Roller is water painted in soft contemporary colours with an eight note xylophone that creates a melodious sound. The wooden pull along has quiet wheels with rubber grippers to ensure a smooth ride and has a special storage space on the base for the wooden mallets. One of several in the Cocoon range, the Xylo Roller will encourage fine motor skills and create a musical awareness for your budding performer!

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Janod Reversible Kitchen Laundry is a fantastic way for littlies to explore real life skills and encourage role play at the same time. Made from wood, the kitchen on the front is fully equipped with an oven, microwave, pantry cupboard and stainless-steel sink. The oven has movable knobs that 'click' when you turn them and the cooktop has LED lights and sound effects just like a real kitchen. Simply press the red buttons once to see the cooktop rings light up, then a second time to hear water boiling. Push the buttons a third time to turn them off. But if you forget, don't worry, nothing will boil over, the cooktop will switch off automatically after 30 seconds. The kitchen also comes with metals utensils including a ladle, strainer, egg flip and a pasta server, a saucepan with lid and a colander. It even has an oven mitt so you're ready to cook up a storm!

Flip the kitchen around so you can do the washing! The open shelves are perfect for storing your laudry powder and washbags. Just pop your washing in the front loader and move the dials to choose your load options. The washer dials also have sound effexts that 'click' when you turn them. Make sure you check the time on the clock so you know when the cycle is finished to come back and hang everything out to dry! Compact and contemporary, the Janod Reversible Kitchen and Laundry is perfect for teaching healthy and essential role play life skills which kids love emulating in the playroom and who doesn't love a multi-functional toy that takes up very little room and looks great too?

Made from FSC certified wood and water painted in contemporary colours. The animals ears are made of felt, while the bonnet of each car is printed with a number and a design related to its animal ie, carrots for the rabbit, bees for the bear and bananas for the monkey. A traditional pocket money toy with a modern twist, simply pull the car back then watch it go!

• Dimensions: 7.5cm x 3.5cm x 7.5cm
• Suitable for 2 years +

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Watch out for the approaching Portosaurus! Go for long rides on this magnificent Brachiosaurus. This ride-on toy has two directional front wheels to facilitate turning and steering. The wheels are equipped with silicon gripers to enable smooth riding no matter what the surface. The dinosaur's tail is made of plush (hand washable at 30C) and removable with velcro, adding a touch of softness and fun to the toy. Your child will be able to scoot off on adventures while developing motor skills and balance. 

Noisemakers are a favourite with the littlies and they encourage expression and sensory perception. The Janod Moo and Baa Pocket Noisemakers are brightly coloured and are adorned with sweet cow and sheep images to match the noise each one makes. Flip them upside down and then slowly stand them right way up to hear the easily recognised farm animals. You will be hard pressed to choose just one!

• Dimensions: 6cm x 6cm x 6cm
• Age Range: 2 - 5 years 

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard.

With a blackboard on one side, magnetic whiteboard on the other and a paper roll on top, the Janod Height Adjustable Blackboard in Burgundy is a 3 in 1 wooden easel. Attach the sturdy wooden tray with removable plastic compartments to store the included dry erase pen, eraser, box of chalk, 6 circular magnetics and a magnetic line ruler. The two plastic cups have spill-proof lids which are perfect for beginners painting, just roll down the paper and use the magnets to hold your 'canvas' in place. The alphabet is printed on the blackboard in capitals and lower case on the whiteboard to promote learning while at play and the contemporary unisex colours of burgundy and mint green with natural timber, ensure the easel will compliment any playroom.

• Suitable for 3-8 Years
• Dimensions: 58cm x 65cm x 126cm

Noisemakers with a difference, baby Dinosaur noise makers, Grrrrr... Choose between two different designs, the baby Pteranodon or Triceratops, which both have a cute and unique cry. Just turn the noisemaker to hear their sound. Immersion guaranteed as you watch your child develop their imagination and creativity.

• Dimensions: 25cm x 19cm x 6cm
• Age Range: 2 - 5 years 

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Janod's Caramel Rocking Horse is a traditional solid wooden rocking horse with rubbers on the base to help prevent over-rocking. Environmentally FSC certified, Caramel can be used with or with out protector bars, depending on the age of the child. Contemporary natural timber tones pair with a traditional red seat to inspire little jockeys and encourage movement from the age of 12 months.

Help you children participate in the world of the grown-ups with the Janod Learning Tower! This solid wooden observation tower will allow your child to get up to your height for all daily activities: in the kitchen, in front of the sink... and make it easier for them to develop their fine motor skills, independence and interaction with others. The tower grows with your child thanks to 2 adjustable height levels (from 32.5 to 40.5cm). It is also very accessible thanks to its removable stool which serves as a step. It can be attached to the tower for added security, with two keys, and easily detached for additional use throughout the house. Not only is it practical, the tower also has a fun side thanks to the blackboard located on the side which offers great opportunities for playing, drawing or writing down new recipes! Comes with 2 pieces of chalk and a brush and suitable for children aged 18 months and over.

• Dimensions: 44.5cm x 9.5cm x 86.5cm
• Age Range: 18 months +

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

A bit of soil, a few blades of grass, some water, mix it all together, and you have the perfect mud workshop! Let your child thrive in nature and develop their imagination with this solid wood kitchen. Suitable for outdoor use, this toy will withstand all experiments by young and old alike. Delivered with 10 accessories, the Muddy Lab is a veritable laboratory for discovering nature. It consists of 2 sinks and 2 removable plastic pots: perfect for picking flowers or collecting soil. A tub with a real tap: just fill it up and turn the tap to let the water flow. A metal sieve and a paintbrush are also provided to facilitate your little explorer?s research. Finally, for all their discoveries, your child will have 3 pieces of chalk and a detachable writing surface on the underside of the cooktop. More than a role play toy, the Muddy Lab will allow your child to develop their creativity and sensitivity to nature, while having fun on their own or with others. Made from FSC certified wood. As wood is an organic material, some boards may have knots and variations in colour. The Muddy Kitchen from Janod is an outdoor toy for children aged 3 and over.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Move over MasterChef! Kids creating in a kitchen like this are bound to come up with some ground-breaking recipes! The Mosaic Large Kitchen from Janod is a stylish combination of natural wood, black accents and coloured mosaics to deliver a contemporary retro style. The large, all-wood kitchen has hooks for hanging up the included metal utensils, a slotted spoon, pan and metal colander, and a pantry shelf to store your 3 cardboard food boxes of cheese, flour and rice. Just like mum and dad's kitchen, it is equipped with a cooktop featuring LED lights and real sound effects. Just press the red buttons once to turn the plates on, then a second time to hear the sound of the water boiling in the pan. But don't worry, you won't burn anything, the sound and lights turn off automatically after 30 seconds, or when you press the red buttons a third time. This fully equipped kitchen also includes an oven, microwave and storage cupboard, plus 3 rotary knobs with sound effects. The sink is stainless steel and the clock has adjustable arms to learn the time or use as a 'timer' while cooking. Imaginative role play at it's best!

The llama-shaped ride-on toy from Janod is ideal for the development of your child's motor skills and sense of balance. Whether straddled or pushed, it will help children to better manage their stance while enabling them to explore the world around them. Littlies will be able to test their dexterity with the shape sorter included in the llamas body and the shapes are easily retrieved by lifting the seat. Super cute with felt ears and printed with an Inca themed design, the Janod Llama Ride On is made from FSC certified wood and has 4 rubber wheels that won't leave marks on the floor and ensures safety with the anti-tipping mechanism.

• Suitable for 12 months + 
• Dimensions: 47.5cm x 27cm x 43.5cm

All Janod toys are designed in France and manufactured to strict quality and safety standards, meeting both European and Australian requirements.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Co-developed with a pre-school specialist to introduce educational concepts in a simple and fun way, the Janod Essentials range follows the trend of STEM learning making them a great resource not only at home, but for kindergartens, child care centres and schools as well. Several products in the range are aged from the age of 18 months which means even the littlies are developing a great head start!

Learn the concept of fractions in a simple visual way. Water painted cylinder blocks made from beech wood are split into halves, thirds, quarters and of course, one is left whole. The blocks and stacking posts are colour coded to help the child put the blocks in the corresponding place and the base has silicone non-slip feet for better stability.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Perfect for developing fine motor skills and role play imagination your child will spend hours inventing great stories and manoeuvring all kinds of vehicles around this amazing garage which is part of the Janod Bolid vehicle range. Designed for the over 2's, the 4 level Garage is created from FSC certified wood and high-quality materials including water-based paint to ensure they are robust, safe and eco-friendly! The outside circuit is made from FSC cardboard. Simply lock the pieces together like a jigsaw around the base and place the wooden ramps at either end to inspire your own driving adventures! With 4 floors of amazing fun and educational STEM concepts, start at the bottom floor which has a garage for each of the 3 included cars. To open the garage doors and store the cars, you first have to choose the right geometric shaped key which are also colour coded to match the vehicle you are storing, perfect for beginners. Once you have chosen the correct key to unlock your parking spot, drive your vehicle up the ramp to the second level car wash for a good clean. Then turn the cog wheel to lift your car to the third level parking bay and watch the helicopter come in to land on the 4th floor helipad bringing it's VIP guests or emergencies. Co-developed with a pre-school specialist to introduce educational concepts in a simple and fun way, the garage has several purposes for learning making it a great resource not only at home, but for schools, kindergartens and child care centres as well.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Several products in the Janod Essentials range are aged from the age of 18 months which means even the littlies are developing a great head start!. This ensures they are a great resource not only at home, but for kindergartens, child care centres and schools too. Based on STEM learning, the range has been co-developed with a pre-school specialist to introduce educational concepts in a simple and fun way.br>Learn

The Time includes a wooden clock that includes 6 transparent sheets that slide inside the clock showing the quarters and half hour measurements, plus day and night time in a visual way. There are 14 double-sided instruction cards, one side is for writing a digital time with the dry erase pens, blue for the minute hand and red for the hour. Turn the card over and using the hands on the analogue clock on the back, set the time to match. The clock itself has minute intervals printed around the edge and has a convenient carry handle that doubles as a stand when in use.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Little carpenters everywhere will be able to build their very own creations with the Brico Kids Giant Magnetic Workbench. Made from wood, the workbench is height adjustable with removable feet for even the littlest builders to have a go. It comes complete with 40 accessories including a hammer, spanner and screwdriver plus a vice, chalkboard and clock with movable hands that has five minute increments, as well as 1-12 to help learn the time. The tools attach to the backboard magnetically and there are planks, washers, screws and bolts to use on the benchtop or to build your own creation. A great starting point for the Janod Brico range of toys

• Suitable for 3-8 yeras
• Dimensions: 54.5cm x 31cm x 83cm

Shapes, sizes and colours will no longer be obstacles for your clever little ones, thanks to this wooden educational game from Janod. Children aged 2 years and up can learn to differentiate sizes, shapes and colours using the different birds in this fun game. This sorting game comprises 72 wooden birds: square, circular, big, small, green, blue, etc... they've gotten all mixed up, let's help them find their family. Children will roll the dice to locate the desired colour, shape and size. They will be able to cross-reference this information and place the birds in question on the branch during independent play. With the use of the 2 branches 2 children can play at the same time and even challenge each other! In addition to learning shapes and colours this game is also ideal for developing hand-eye coordination. Made from FSC wood. It is part of an educational range developed in collaboration with a school teacher, in order to best match the learning and progress at each level.

• Dimensions: 32cm x 5cm x 14cm
• Age Range: 2-4 years

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The BricoKids Reversible DIY Workbench includes a total of 34 accessories and so many ways to play, you won't know which side is your favourite! With contemporary curves and colours, the workbench is as well-equipped as it is beautiful. On the front there's a magnetic storage board to hold a clever range of 3 magnetic tools, making sure that everything you need is exactly where you need it. There are 29 various accessories that include nails, bolts, screws and planks that can be stored in the bottom compartment so they are always on hand to build and re-build to your heart's content. The vice allows you to work with both hands free while you hammer, screw and saw your projects to completion. Make sure you plan your design on the blackboard using the provided chalk and in your down time, you can play with the cog wheel game on the opposite side. Turn the bench around and it transforms into a 4 piece rally track. Featuring 2 cars to launch down the tracks, watch the wheels spin and hear the bells ring as they zoom down the course! Whether you want to be a builder carpenter, engineer, draftsman or race car driver, you can never have too much fun with the Reversible Janod DIY Workbench!

• Suitable for 3-8 yeras
• Dimensions: 55cm x 29cm x 77.5cm

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Introducing educational concepts in a simple and fun way makes the Janod Essentials range a great resource not only at home, but for kindergartens, child care centres and schools as well. Co-developed with a pre-school specialist the Essentials range follows the trend of STEM learning and as several products in the range are aged from the age of 18 months, even the littlies are developing a great head start!

Essentials Learn to Count is the learning of simple math concepts using colour coded segmented blocks of different sizes. The 14 water painted blocks are made from solid chinese cherry wood and following the double-sided instruction cards, you can count and add your way through the cards to complete them all. Once you have mastered the cards, ask mum or dad to quiz you to see if you can come up with the answers without the cards!

Welcome to the city! Make room for imagination on all magnetic surfaces with this set of 24 wooden magnets! Intended for children aged 2 years and up: these coloured magnets will find pride of place on the fridge or a children's board for crazy adventures in a bustling city. The set of children's magnets includes vehicle magnets (fire engine, police car, food truck), a scooter and skateboard. Additionally, there are the elements needed to set up the shops, houses and make this city populated by funny animals flourish! The magnets can be mixed to create many a different combination. Ideal for completing a picture: these wooden magnets bring children's stories to life, stimulating their imagination whilst improving their dexterity. Handling magnets is also a good way to develop children's fine motor skills: a quick trip to the city centre, anyone? Made from FSC wood. Come build your own city!

• Dimensions: 14cm x 8cm x 14cm
• Age Range: 2 - 5 years

The fabulous Recycling Truck is part of the Janod Bolid range of vehicles. Designed for the over 2's, the collection is created from solid FSC certified wood and high-quality materials including water-based paint to ensure they are robust, safe and eco-friendly! Ideal for making your child aware of ecology and recycling from an early age, the truck comes with a magnetic bin at the back which tips up and opens so it can be emptied, just like a real one! Role play allows children to imagine the most incredible stories and create their own universe which aids in developing your child's imagination and reinforce fine motor skills while having fun. A perfect early learning toy, it's large dimensions make it a toy suited to small hands. With these all-terrain vehicles, firmly planted on their quiet rubber rimmed wheels, your child will be able to enjoy many imaginative hours of play.

• Dimensions: 22cm x 11.5cm x 13.5cm
• Age Range: 2-5 years

This modern 3-storey dolls house from Janod is beautifully decorated and comes with matching stylish furniture. It has all the comfort you need thanks to the 11 pieces of furniture to be arranged as your child likes: 1 large table, 1 round table, 2 chairs, 1 sofa, 1 small table, 1 bed, 1 cupboard, 1 washbasin with mirror, the essential WC and a green plant! The house has magnetic doors that open wide for play and then close to store everything inside for easy transport. The simple yet timeless design of this dolls house makes it the perfect pretend play toy, stimulating imaginations and allowing your child to develop their sociability. Made using FSC wood.

• Dimensions: 57.5cm x 12cm x 41cm
• Age Range: 3-8 years

Learn how to make up and compare numbers with this Janod Counting Caterpillars game. This delightful wooden educational game is suitable for children aged 3 years and up - will make the number concept easier to grasp by physically displaying the numbers and manipulating them in terms of volume all by using the wooden base, 33 cards, 20 green and blue beads and 2 caterpillar heads. Children will use the coloured beads to form the body of the caterpillars, to reproduce the numbers indicated on the 33 game cards. The numbers may be shown as digits, fingers on a hand or polygonal dots (like on a dice). By stacking the beads onto the wooden stand, your child will understand how many beads to add or remove from the caterpillar's body to obtain a given quantity. Once this first step has been mastered, it will be time to touch upon the notion of comparison, e.g. ?greater than? and ?less than?, with the help of the special cards. The instruction leaflet will help you make the most of this game intended for little ones. This game is part of an educational range developed in collaboration with a school teacher, in order to best replicate the learning process and ensure progress is made at each level. Made from FSC wood and cardboard.

• Dimensions: 19.5cm x 11.5cm x 14cm
• Age Range: 3-5 years

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Little ones aged 12 months and up will be delighted by the enchanting activities on this garden-themed wooden activity table. With 8 engaging features, toddlers can twist, spin, stack, push, and pull, all while honing their fine motor skills and sparking their curiosity. The table includes a large stackable mushroom, five different-coloured slot-in shapes, a forest of five soft felt trees, a stackable daisy with a mirror effect, a looping toy, three rotating flower-shaped gears, a mushroom with sound effects, two small ducks that glide around the track and a windmill that turns as the ducks pass beneath. The height-adjustable legs ensure the table is just right for sitting (14 cm) or standing (22 cm), making it suitable from toddlerhood to preschool. The soft hues, varied shapes and textures stimulate sight, hearing, and touch. Crafted from durable, FSC-certified wood with timeless colours, this delightful toy is perfect for the playroom and is part of the Janod Cocoon collection.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Open up a world of imagination with the stylish Janod Plume kitchen. This tasteful play kitchen comes with oven, stovetop, stainless steel sink, kitchen timer and storage cupboards to store all your kitchen essentials. Its made from FSC wood and just like a real kitchen, it features two dials with sound effects to turn on the induction cookers and clock to keep any eye on cooking time. Comes with 5 cooking utensils, saucepan, ladle, spatula and two cardboard grocery items to get you started. Great for stimulating role play and engaging group play, become a famous chef or run your own local cafe, the choices are only limited to your imagination. Match the kitchen with other food play items available from the Janod range for a gastronomic experience!

Every playroom needs a station for drawing and creativity and the Janod Polar Table and Chairs are the perfect solution. The wooden desk comes with a removable plastic storage cup that mounts in the centre of the table to hold your pencils and drawing supplies. Painted in arctic shades of blue and white, the set is complete with two chairs depicting a polar bear and a penguin. The wooden chairs are a perfect height for sitting at the table to draw or craft, and like the table, their legs have been left a natural timber colour to compliment any design style in your home.

• Dimensions: 60cm x 47cm 
• Age Range: 3-6 years 

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Who does this bone belong to? Your child becomes a real palaeontologist with this Janod Dino Dig game. The object of the game is to reconstruct the different dinosaur skeletons by reassigning their bones. What better way to be fully equipped than with a magnifying glass and a brush? This set also includes 10 dinosaur cards, 64 wooden bones, and 10 wooden clues. To add another dimension to the game just add the included sand to hide the bones. The digging can start and last for hours and is ideal for developing concentration and memory. This Dino Dig Game is made from FSC wood and cardboard and ideal for children 4 and over.

• Age:  4 - 8 years
• Dimensions: 25cm x 5cm x 22cm

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Janod Essentials range has been co-developed with a pre-school specialist following the trend of STEM learning, to introduce educational concepts in a simple and fun way, making them a great resource not only at home, but for kindergartens, child care centres and schools as well. Several products in the range are aged from the age of 18 months which means even the littlies are developing a great head start!

Essentials Weights is fundamental learning at it's best. Aged from 3 and up, it allows the comparison of different weights and how that affects balance with simple maths concepts to promote logical thinking and problem solving. The 16 magnetic blocks are all water-painted and made from beech wood while the magnets in the balancing base create stability and ease of use for little hands. Complete with 5 double sided instruction cards, start by following the instructions and as your skills develop create your own balancing act!

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Everyone wants a piano in the playroom and Janod's Confetti My First Electronic Piano is the one to have! Janod are known for their great range of musical toys but this piano is unsurpassed. Forget about the funky styling and gorgeous colours, piano's are a favourite and the whole family will be lining up for a go. Made from wood and painted in the Janod Confetti polka dots it comes with 4 music sheets that are colour coded for a basic introduction to sheet music and has a melodious sound that will entertain and delight. Batteries not included.

The Janod Sailing Boat Circuit is an ultra-complete early-learning game that is ideal for children aged 2 years and up who like to have fun with a whole host of different means of transport! The idea is simple: To start the adventure, create the water by assembling the 4 large blue jigsaw pieces, ready to place the 3 wooden sailing boats on to. Next create the track - which composes of 8 wooden pieces and surround the body of water. The wooden lorry and its 3 magnetic wagons create the road train and with its crane comes a fishing rod your child will be able to load up the boats onto or off the water, developing their Imaginations and motor skills as they play! The crane come fishing rod is stored at the back of the road train cabin when not in use. This beautiful early-learning toy from the Bolid range is made from FSC certified wood and cardboard. The tracks and road train are compatible with other wooden train sets. How clever of you Janod!

• Dimensions: 32cm x 6.5cm x 32cm
• Age Range: 2-5 years 

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

There's so much to explore in the Janod Cocoon Multi Activity Maxi Cube. Designed as a complete early learning toy that will stimulate an array of senses of little ones aged 18 months and over. Watch as they discover and play, while developing their fine motor skills, discover sound stimulation, learn about cause and effect, begin problem solving and reveal a surprising new spider friend. Over 11 fun activities are scattered over each side resulting in a giant multi activity cube that is full of surprises. Activities include 2 mirrors, 1 large abacus on the top panel which can be flipped over for a flat surface, 1 snail with rotating shell to move the beads inside, 1 maze with 6 sliding wooden pieces, 1 shape-sorting side with 5 slot-in pieces, rotating flower gears, 1 multicoloured caterpillar with rotating body parts and a fun spider that is magnetic and adheres to its web. The easy to grasp spider also rolls on the ground to surprise and amuse the whole family. Beautifully decorated in timeless colours and natural wood, much time will be spent discovering the various sounds, materials and activities on this garden themed Multi Activity Maxi Cube. Made from FSC certified wood, decorated with water-based paints and part of the Janod Sweet Cocoon collection.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The market is officially open! Check out this cute grocery store that?s perfect for apprentice greengrocers and grocery shopping assistants. The Farmers Market wooden grocery store allows children aged 3 and up to invent and create their own business or go grocery shopping for supplies. This beautiful pretend play toy is equipped with a clock, a blackboard to scribble down sums or write down the opening hours, a box of chalk, 5 cardboard food boxes (peas, flour, milk, apple juice and cheese), a scale, a till and notes and coins to pay the bill! Your child can place the included fruits and vegetables (3 apples, 3 pears, 3 strawberries, 3 carrots, 3 leeks and 3 potatoes) in the wooden grocery store compartments and write the price of each item on the blackboard in front. For added realism, kraft paper is also available to wrap up the vegetables before the customer takes them home. Customers can also choose to use the 2 mesh shopping bags which are more environmentally-friendly! There are 3 wooden pegs fitted to the stand to hang the bags or other accessories. In total, 32 accessories are included in this wooden set; it promises many an hour of fun selling or buying fruits and vegetables! This pretend play toy made from FSC wood and perfect for similating role play scenarios with children aged 3 and up.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

Step into a magical world of culinary delights with Janods incredible Twist Kitchen, a double sided kitchen that unfolds to transform into a captivating kitchen and laundry experience, increasing opportunities of play for several people! Unleash the world of pretend play and let their imagination soar with its ingenious design, surprising features, and realistic elements. With a well equipped oven and hot plate one side, and washing machine with metal sink and tap on the other as well as ample storage space to store all your necessary cooking essentials . Featuring two rotating buttons providing realistic sound effects of turning on appliances, illuminating the stove top in addition to the realistic sound of boiling water. This magnificent kitchen comes with 8 cooking accessories to get you started as well as sliding doors and magnetic closures on the appliances. Come the end of playtime, just twist the kitchen to close, providing a compact and stylish addition to your play area. Play with it open or closed the choice is yours, either way it will allow you to get ready for hours of gastronomical creativity and joyful exploration that is suitable for multiple children to engage in.

Janod is a French brand specialising in the creation of traditional toys and games from wood and cardboard. 

The Janod Zen wooden pram will delight toddlers as they can imitate their parents actions or even use it to learn to walk! It's a must-have accessory for taking care of new toys or dolls, is compatible with dolls up to 42cm (not supplied) and perfect for little ones aged 18 months and up. A soft blanket and pillow are included for optimal comfort and with its fabric canopy and fresh colour this authentic looking replica is ideal for accompanying your child as they explore the world. This dolls pram also makes a beautiful walking aid for little ones: it is equipped with an anti-tilt system that can be removed when the child is comfortable enough, and its silent rubberised wheels will ensure a smooth and quiet ride. This lovely stroller comes from Janod's Zen range of furniture for dolls and cuddly toys and made from FSC wood. Other items including a cot and high chair are also available in the Zen series.

Let your child draw as much as they want on this large double-sided 2 in 1 magnetic black board. One side with a grid that can guide writing but can also be an area for games and colouring. On the other side, a plain surface allowing total freedom of expression. Both sides are magnetic and can accommodate magnets. The magnetic board comes with 3 pieces of chalk: white, blue and red, a brush for erasing, and a wooden holder to fix the board to the wall. Ideal for developing imagination and creativity and perfect for role play with playing teacher or school. Made from FSC wood.

• Dimensions: 65.5cm x 4cm x 47.7cm
• Age Range: 3-10 years