The Gruffalo® Playscape Play Mat (Finger Puppets & Book Sold Separately)
by Tara Treasures
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Description
Bring the deep, dark wood to life with The Gruffalo® Playscape Play Mat, a felt play mat designed for imaginative small world play and storytelling. Created in official partnership with Magic Light Pictures, this beautifully handcrafted mat recreates the magical scenes from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story, The Gruffalo.
Perfect for early years learning and creative play, this wool felt play mat sets the stage for your child to retell the story where Mouse cleverly outwits the Fox, Owl, Snake, and even the fearsome The Gruffalo.
Features and Play Elements
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The Fox’s Underground House – a cosy cave for sneaky lunch invitations
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The Owl’s Tree – a tall stump where the Owl plans his woodland tea
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The Snake’s Logpile House – a textured log home for sly suggestions
The trees and logs are removable, allowing children to rearrange the setting or use them in other imaginative scenes. This interactive felt mat supports sensory exploration, problem-solving, and language development through hands-on play.
Ideal For:
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Storytelling and book-based learning
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Small world play and early childhood education
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Pairing with our The Gruffalo Finger Puppets Set (sold separately)
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Gifting to fans of The Gruffalo
Please note: Finger puppets and book are not included and can be purchased separately.
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Features
• Listing is for the playscape play mat itself - finger puppets and book sold separately
• Length: 80cm, Width: 52cm, Weight: 1.25kg
• Comes wrapped in a cotton dust bag. -
Materials
• Tara Treasures uses 100% natural wool from New Zealand, dyed with eco-friendly, non-toxic dyes, ensuring their products are safe for children and the environment.
• The brand's dedication to sustainability is reflected in its low-impact, minimal water and energy usage during production. -
Age/Safety
• Products contain small parts that may pose a choking risk to children under 3 years of age. Please ensure that children are supervised during play.
• Tara Treasures' wool felt products meet the OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, ensuring they are free from harmful substances. -
Care/Cleaning
• Spot clean using cold water and mild soap (such as wool wash or baby shampoo)
• Tips for Maintaining Wool Felt: Regular dusting, Avoid excess moisture and Store your felt items in a cool, dry place, preferably in a breathable bag to prevent dust buildup. -
About the Brand
Tara Treasures, is a Fair Trade Certified brand dedicated to empowering women artisans through sustainable and ethical production practices. Each handcrafted toy, made from 100% natural wool and dyed with eco-friendly, non-toxic dyes, is a labor of love using traditional felting techniques. With OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, these products are safe for children and the environment, promoting imaginative play and supporting families and communities.
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Shipping & Delivery
• FREE shipping over $150
• $12 flat rate shipping across Canada on orders under $150
• $15 flat rate shipping on US orders under $150
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