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Grimm's Wooden Moss Pebbles

by Grimm's
Regular price $36.00

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Description

Four smooth wooden pebbles in soft mossy greens, like stones found under the trees on a damp forest walk. Set them down and the floor becomes a woodland: grassy hilltops for wooden animals to climb, lily pads across a pond, a mossy path winding off somewhere only your child knows about.

They're brilliant for stacking, too. At 6 to 12cm across and just 2.5cm thick, they're chunky enough for small hands to lift, pile, and tip out again — and there's nothing quite like the wobble of a tower three pebbles high.

Why we love the Grimm's Wooden Moss Pebbles:

  • Mossy Green Landscapes: Soft forest greens that turn a rug into woodland floor, grassy hills, or lily pads for small figures and animals.
  • Stacking, Sorting & Balancing: Pile them into towers and cairns, line them up, or sort them by size, with no fixed way to get it right.
  • Handcrafted in Germany: Hand-sanded and sawn rather than machine-finished, so each pebble carries its own grain and character.
  • Non-Toxic Finish: Sustainably sourced European wood with water-based colour stains and plant-based oils, tested to EN 71 and CPSIA standards.

Are Grimm's toys worth it?
For most families, yes — though it depends what you're comparing them to. Grimm's are hand-sanded in Germany, made from sustainably sourced wood, and safety tested to both European and North American standards, which is where the price comes from. The payoff is that an open-ended set like this doesn't get outgrown after a season, and it stays sturdy enough to pass to a younger sibling or keep for grandchildren. Worth thinking of as one toy that replaces several.

What age are moss pebbles best for?
They're suitable from age 1 and stay in rotation for years, which is a lot of their appeal. Toddlers start with the simplest pleasures — carrying them around, tipping them out of a basket, balancing two on top of each other. Around three and four they become landscape pieces in small world play, and older children build elaborate cairns, sort them, and work them into bigger scenes with figures and play silks.

Four green stones, a handful of imagination, and a forest floor that appears out of nowhere.

  • Features

    • 4 pieces in shades of green.
    • Size: H = 2,5cm, L = 6-12cm.

  • Materials

    • Made using sustainably sourced European lime wood, non-toxic water-based colour stain and non-toxic plant-based oil finish.
    • All colours and oils used are certified in accordance with the EN 71 and CPSIA/ASTM 963 standards.

  • Age/Safety

    • Suitable for ages 1+

  • Care/Cleaning

    • Use a damp cloth to spot-clean any Grimm's products. Do NOT submerge in water or use harsh disinfectants.

  • About the Brand

    Grimm's is a family-owned brand that creates natural, high-quality wooden toys from the heart of the Swabian Alps. Each toy is crafted to the highest standards, ensuring safety and durability. Embracing minimalistic design, these toys are not just playthings but tools for creative development, evolving alongside your child's imagination. Inspired by the principles of Waldorf and Montessori education, Grimm's toys are designed to foster growth, learning, and imaginative play.

    Every Grimm's product is a unique piece of art, reflecting the beauty of nature with hand-sanded and sawn finishes that set them apart from conventional machined toys. Utilizing woods like alder, lime, beech, and maple, each toy embodies simplicity and natural charm. Safety and quality are paramount, with all toys undergoing rigorous testing in Germany to meet the European Toy Safety Standard (EN 71) and US standards. The allure of Grimm's toys is enhanced by their brilliant, non-toxic colours and velvety wooden surfaces, achieved through the use of water-based colour glazes and plant oils, adding to their play value and tactile appeal.

  • Shipping & Delivery

    • FREE Canada-wide shipping over $150
    • Flat rate same day local delivery within Toronto/GTA (free for orders over $300) — order by 9am, get it by 5pm
    • $12 flat rate shipping on orders $150 and under to ON, QC & MB
    • $14 flat rate shipping on orders $150 and under to NB, NS, PEI & NL
    • $16 flat rate shipping on orders $150 and under to SK, AB, BC, & Territories
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