These beautiful sculptures will charm the children with their tactile nature and are ideal for sensory play. The set consists of eight figures: a bear, an owl, a bird, a whale, a fish, an elephant, a mouse, and a rabbit. Once discovered, the animals can be sorted and matched by different criteria, including color, habitat and characteristics, promoting language and discussion. Have fun designing and building habitats for the animals: a nest for the bird, a river for the fish, an icy ocean for the bear. children will enjoy creating a personality for each creature, making the set ideal for storytelling activities and small-world play. These engaging animals will be a great springboard to learning more about life in the wild, what animals are in your own environment and how children might better care for them. Each piece is created from a unique stone mix and can be used outside. For ages 2+.