Games & Toys

Loosely crocheted to be easy on the head and easy on the house.  The perfect choice for little kids. Here are some game ideas to get into the action.

• Handmade in Guatemala
  
• Materials: cotton
• Dimensions: 7 in. diameter, 38g
  
• Does not float, excellent indoor playability, max. flight 75ft

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Guatemala.

Unleash your artistic flair with these hand-carved print blocks! Embrace the beauty of age-old hand black-printing techniques from India. Turn plain paper or textiles into works of art. Choose your favorite non-toxic acrylic paints, get yourself a rubber brayer for smooth application and off you go! Sold individually.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: mango wood* 
• Dimensions: daisy (1.65"), fennel (2"), fern (2.5"), forestry (2.75"), lotus (1.65"), plume (2.2"), rosemary (2.5"), starlight (2"). All blocks average 1.5 in. H

*This product is made with farmed mango wood that comes exclusively from managed plantations. As mango trees age, they stop bearing fruit altogether and only then are harvested for their wood. Before reaching this stage, however, new trees are always planted; thus continuing a sustainable cycle ensuring no harm to the natural environment.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

These fun thumb pianos are created around a hollow coconut shell and a wood top with hand-painted musical notes. The piano, aka kalimba, is held with both hands, and the metal "keys" are plucked to create unique sounds. It's an ideal musical instrument for children to start their music journey.

• Handmade in Indonesia
  
• Materials: coconut shell, wood, metal
• Average dimensions: 6 in. D x 3 in. H
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in the Bali Island of Indonesia and thus promoting gender equality in a highly patriarchal society.

Let your little ones create their own adventures with these unique felt masks. They will find it easy to get into character and play and pretend! Ideal for birthday parties, play dates and could easily be part of a Halloween costume! 

• Made in Bangladesh
• Materials: felt, elastic
• Average dimensions: 9 inches wide X up to 9 inches high
  
• Recommended age: 3 years and up

Surjomukhi's mission is to empower underprivileged rural communities, particularly women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, by providing them with stable and gainful employment opportunities. Your purchase enables them to earn a regular monthly income, often from the comfort of their homes, allowing them to balance work with family responsibilities. By equipping them with valuable skills, this organization aims to create a ripple effect, as these trained artisans pass on their expertise to others in their communities, fostering sustainable growth and self-reliance.

Step into a world “somewhere over the rainbow” with this enchanting Wizard of Oz Puppet Bag! It brings Dorothy, the Lion, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, Glinda the Good Witch, and Elphaba (or, the Wicked Witch of the West) right to your fingertips. Featuring a colorful poppy field backdrop, playful flying monkeys, Toto in a basket and the iconic red ruby slippers. The complete set invites hours of magical storytelling and imaginative play. Perfect for little dreamers who want to join the whole gang down the yellow brick road. It's a prized substitute for any iPad! Zippered closure.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: felted wool, Azo-free and non-toxic dyes 
• Dimensions: 8.5 in X 8.5 in (strap hangs 6.5 inches); 6 removable puppets measure 4" x 2.5" on average
• Hand wash cold, no bleach, line dry
• Recommended Age: 3 years and up

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Nepal.

Add a dash of fun to playtime with this hand crocheted friendly hot dog rattle! This cheerful toy features a cute bun, a squiggle of mustard, and gentle rattle sound to delight little ones. Perfect for pretend picnics, sensory play, and baby’s first foodie adventures. Slight shape variations make each piece truly one-of-a-kind.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 5 in. L x 1.8 in. Diameter
  
• Materials: 100% organic cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable! For best results, place it in a mesh bag and launder with cool water and non-toxic detergent. Fluff in the dryer for a few minutes and then air dry.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Bangladesh.

Crispy, cute, and full of charm—this French Fries Rattle is a handmade crocheted toy that adds a side of fun to your little one’s pretend play. Crafted with soft organic cotton yarn and gentle rattle sound, it's the perfect guilt-free treat for babies and toddlers alike. Slight shape variations make each piece truly one-of-a-kind.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 5 in. H x 4 in. W x 3 in. D
  
• Materials: 100% organic cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable! For best results, place it in a mesh bag and launder with cool water and non-toxic detergent. Fluff in the dryer for a few minutes and then air dry.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Bangladesh.

Let your child's imagination wander back to prehistoric times with this darling hand crocheted stegosaurus rattle. This unique rattle is bound to be your little one's favorite and will surely bring smiles to grown-ups as well.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 9 in. long (head to toe) X 3.5 in. wide
• Materials: 100% cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable, tumble dried on a low setting

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Bangladesh.

This adorable and eco-friendly stuffed dinosaur features kantha-stitched details and is hand-made from upcycled scrap fabric pieces. Pair it with a small quilt as a perfect gift for an expecting family or keep it for yourself and display it on your favorite bookshelf.

• Handmade in India
  
• Materials: 100% cotton, poly fill
  
• Approximate dimensions: 10 in. H x 12 in. W x 3.5 in. D
  
• Recommended age: newborn and up

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in India.

Kalimbas, mbiras, karimbas, finger pianos...all are names for the same African percussion instrument from the Lamellophone instrument family.

These rustic mbiras are created around a hollow wooden box with traditional burned designs. The box is held with both hands, and the recycled metal tines fitted with tin can buzzers are plucked to create an unmistakable African sound.

• Handmade in Tanzania
  
• Materials: wood, scrap metal
• Dimensions: 7 in. L x 3.5 in. W x 2 in. H
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Tanzania.

Discover the joy of learning and adventure for imaginative little learners! This bus includes a cheerful driver, 10 school children figures, a removable roof for easy access, and a detachable seat block to arrange passengers. FREE SHIPPING (U.S. Domestic)

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Materials: sustainable plantation rubber wood; non-toxic paint coatings compliant with US toy safety standards
• Dimensions: 14 in. L X 5.5 in. H X 5 in. W
• WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Sri Lanka.

Bring the magic to life with this enchanting stuffed dragon made from soft, huggable cotton yarn. Designed for endless cuddles and imaginative play. With its colorful tail, friendly face, and sturdy plush build, it’s perfect for little adventurers dreaming of mythical creatures and fantasy worlds.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: soft organic cotton, polyester fiber
• Average dimensions: 11 in. H x 3.5 in. W x 7 in. D (with tail in back)
  
• Machine wash cool, tumble dry on low setting

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Bangladesh.

This sweet puzzle box offers a hidden compartment to store treasured possessions.  It is the perfect gift for Mother's Day, for birthdays and for anyone who loves animals. Why puzzle? You'll need to remove two pieces before the lid comes off.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: sustainably sourced Indian rosewood 
• Dimensions: 3.3 in. at base X 4.6 in. L x 2 in. H
  
• WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

Beautifully hand-knit playmates from skilled artisan groups in the Andes of Peru. This adorable bunny will help little ones learn about these wonderful animals and how to love and protect them.

• Hand-knit in Peru
• Materials: acrylic yarn
• Average dimensions: 4 inches tall
  
• Recommended age: 3 years and up

Lovingly handcrafted by artisans with Intercrafts Peru, a cooperative with more than 700 makers who come together to strengthen communities by providing access to health care, loans, advances, and training while preserving traditional crafts.

Beautifully hand-knit playmates from skilled artisan groups in the Andes of Peru. This adorable hummingbird will help little ones learn about these wonderful animals and how to love and protect them. NOTE: color of tiny flower varies

• Hand-knit in Peru
• Materials: acrylic yarn
• Average dimensions: 5 inches long
  
• Recommended age: 3 years and up

Lovingly handcrafted by artisans with Intercrafts Peru, a cooperative with more than 700 makers who come together to strengthen communities by providing access to health care, loans, advances, and training while preserving traditional crafts.

Beautifully hand-knit playmates from skilled artisan groups in the Andes of Peru. This adorable llama with red ribbons for Sunday market will help little ones learn about these wonderful animals and how to love and protect them.

• Hand-knit in Peru
• Materials: acrylic yarn
• Average dimensions: 3.5 inches tall
  
• Recommended age: 3 years and up

Lovingly handcrafted by artisans with Intercrafts Peru, a cooperative with more than 700 makers who come together to strengthen communities by providing access to health care, loans, advances, and training while preserving traditional crafts.

Ideal for the jet-setting chess-player, this unique, high-quality chess set is handcrafted from acacia wood. Specifically designed for games on the go, pegged pieces stay in place on the board with holes in each square. The set folds on hinges to create a portable box.

• Handmade in India
• Dimensions: 6.2 in. square x 0.75 in.
• Includes a bag to store all pieces inside the game board
• WARNING:  CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS 
• Not recommended for children under 5 years old

Our fair trade partner, Noah's Ark, has helped makers develop innovative designs, incorporate alternative materials and find new markets for their work. With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

These Mushroom felt fairies come equipped with a pocket to leave teeth for the tooth fairy! Fun, playful, colorful, they are every little girl's dream pillow and will invoke some magical smiles! Check out our tooth monsters too!

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: 100% All Natural New Zealand Wool; azo-free dyes
• Average dimensions: 9 in. tall X 6.5 in. wide (with open arms)
  
• NOTE: due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size, exact color, shape, or other characteristics may be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by hand. 

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Nepal.

This stuffed toy peapod is the perfect addition to any child's play kitchen. Lovingly handmade with buttery soft cotton yarn, this rattle is both soft and lightweight. Easy for little hands to grab and shake. Slight color variations make each piece truly one-of-a-kind.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 9 in. L x 2 in. D
  
• Materials: 100% organic cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable! For best results, place it in a mesh bag and launder with cool water and non-toxic detergent. Fluff in the dryer for a few minutes and then air dry.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Bangladesh.

Perfect for pretend play, this toy pretzel rattle is soft and easy for baby's hands to grab and hold. The rattle gives a very soft sound when shaken. Ideal for road trips, picnics and walks in the park. Slight variations in color and shape make each piece truly one-of-a-kind.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 5.5 in. X 5 in.
  
• Materials: 100% organic cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable! For best results, place it in a mesh bag and launder with cool water and non-toxic detergent. Fluff in the dryer for a few minutes and then air dry.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Bangladesh.

This happy mushroom baby has a bright red top and white stem with a happy face. It's lightweight and, oh, so grabbable for little hands. The rattle inside has a very gentle sound when shaken. Also available in red color.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 4.5 in "tall"; red top is 3.75 in. diameter
  
• Materials: 100% cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable, tumble dried on a low setting

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Bangladesh.

A coloring and activity paperback book to accompany the children's book by the same name. The coloring pages and activities reflect the themes of unconditional love and the sky. As the message in Always, Always, Always is - no matter what the sky will show, unconditional love remains the same. Coloring pages are reminiscent of the images found in the original picture book. The activities are designed with little learners in mind, with challenging activities like, line & letter tracing, identifying shapes, patterns, numbers, colors, and counting.

About the author

34 pages

Dimensions: 8 in. x 10 in

Printed in the United States

Your child will step into a whimsical world with this fabric playhouse set that brings the charm of farm life to your home. As the rooster crows and dawn breaks, this extraordinary apple tree reveals its secrets, opening up to unveil a diligent farmer couple and their loyal farm animals, ready to start their day's work in the orchard.

Safe to chew and delightfully tactile, it's perfect for young explorers eager to touch, feel, and engage with their imaginative worlds. The set includes three apples with Velcro, two farmers, a horse, a donkey, a pig, a dog, a cat, a chicken and a duck.

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Materials: 100% organic cotton; AZO-free and PCP-tested eco-friendly dyes; poly fill
• Dimensions: tree (5 in. diameter trunk; 7 in. foliage; 8 in. height); animals vary in size 3" to 4.5", farmers are 4.75 inches tall
• Care: hand wash cold

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Sri Lanka.

The 1921 step-by-step guide to drawing by E.G. Lutz that's remained a classic for aspiring artists for over a century.
Learn the basics of illustration from influential cartoonist and early animation pioneer E.G. Lutz and start drawing today with Drawing Made Easy . This fun, whimsical beginner's guide from a century ago offers today's young artist clear step-by-step instructions and fundamental techniques for approaching a range of useful subjects. Easy-to-follow visual examples and straightforward written instructions show how to vividly render a wide selection of flora, fauna, and people in a variety of settings and scenes. Beautiful flowers, soaring birds and butterflies, galloping horses, playful people, and so much more are brought to life on the pages of this lovingly reproduced facsimile reprint. E.G Lutz has been guiding aspiring artists across generations, beginning with a young Walt Disney who was inspired by a copy of Animated Cartoons, Lutz's early guide to animation published in 1920 . Now see why Drawing Made Easy remains an essential guide more than one hundred years later.

E.G. Lutz (1868-1951) was an American cartoonist and author known for his how-to art manuals and books about the developing film industry.

96 pages, Paperback

Dimensions: 7.5 in. W x 5 in. H

Made in the USA

We can't wait to hear what name your little one will give this huggable bear! Handmade with child development in mind. Colors, textures, and shape spark tactile, auditory, and visual stimulation.

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
  
• Materials: 100% cotton, woven with yarn that is colored with AZO-free, PCP tested, eco-friendly dyes; poly fill
  
• Approximate dimensions: 14 in. H x 9 in. W x 6 in. D
  
• Product care: hand wash, air dry
• Recommended age: newborn and up

From frantic racing games to mellow strategic fun, Puckaroo will keep your family having a blast for hours without their phones. Read full game instructions below. 

• Handmade in Guatemala
  
• Kit includes: 12 cork pins, 2 crocheted table pucks, a carrying pouch, and game instructions.
• Materials: cork, cotton, 100% recycled pellet fill
  
• Dimensions: cork pins are 2.25 in. H, table puck is approximately 1.5 in. D
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Guatemala.

GAMES INSTRUCTIONS & RULES

The good news is you have great taste and just scooped up an awesome slice of fun.
The bad news is your buddy might be better than you. So it’s time to sharpen up your
pin bustin’ skills and learn how to play like a Puckaroo Pro! Let’s get started…
Puckaroo!
The OG game. It’s played 1 on 1 or in teams. Each team lines up their 6 pins in a triangle in front of them like this: (let's use a simple illustrated graphic or photo of the setup).
Take turns shooting from an agreed upon point. The first one to knock over all the pins wins but the 2nd shooter always has one salvation shot. If they tie with that shot, each player puts one pin back up and play resumes until that pin is knocked over. That salvation shot for the 2nd shooter remains so you have to play until there’s a clear
winner.
Play 4 out of 7 to win the set.
Puckarooskie
This one is played in teams so you need at least 4 players. Team members sit opposite each other. One player in each team is designated ‘Shooter’ and the other the ‘Fielder’. The opposing team lines up the same, with the shooters from both teams sitting next to each other.

The fielders set their 6 pins up in a triangle. On 3, the shooters take aim and flick away at their team's pins with their puck. The fielder catches the puck and slides it back to their shooting partner until all the pins are knocked over. Then the fielder pushes all the pins across the table to his shooter partner who lines them up and the fielder is now the shooter as the roles are reversed. When each teammate has knocked down all
their pins once each, they win the round.

Play 4 out of 7 to win a set.

Puckaroo Pro Twist: Use a square table with team members sitting opposite each other. Then unleash the chaos as teams have to shoot across each other's shooting path. Expect some puck smashing frustration and ricocheted pin hits. Are you allowed to time your puck flick to take your opponents puck out and infuriate them? Yup. But don’t touch their puck ‘n pins!

Old fashioned Bowling: Line them up and knock them down. Keep score just like you would with bowling. The same rules apply.
Pin Punt: Remember paper football? This is just like that. Each shooter places one pin in front of them and one pin is placed in the middle of the table balanced on a puck. Take a pin, angle it back and flick it. It has to go over the center pin without knocking it over and hit your opponent’s pin. Keep score. Each game is to 3. Play 4 out of 7 sets to win.

Puckeroo Twist to level the field: Are you smoking your kid or husband too bad? Give them a break and alternate between using your left and right hand for the pin flick or even just do them opposite handed like Inigo Montoya and the man in black did. Don’t know the reference? Google, then watch that movie. Coming from a brand that does not promote digital anything, that is a serious endorsement.

Puckaroo Pro Tips:
1. Every now and then you wanna mash that puck up under your heel to keep it flat. Or under your fist in a show of dominance over your opponent. .
2. When setting up the pins, not only does it work better but it feels real good to smash those pins down into position with a little wiggle as you do so. Kinda helps to psych out your opponent too.
3. Set up the triangles wide enough to be a challenge but narrow enough to allow for all the pins to get knocked over with a perfect shot. Everyone loves a strike!
4. Most Buena Onda Games have a sneaky side to them for young athletes in training… off skills development, especially hand eye coordination, for example. Try backing away from the table a foot or so and catching the puck as it flies off.
5. In every game except Puckarooskie, the 2nd shooter gets a salvation shot.

What happens when you master the above? You take it to the table top and show everyone who the biggest flicker is.

What happens if you master all the above? Well…now it’s time to introduce some consequences for the loser. You can make them up yourself but we see nothing wrong with making the loser walk out onto the sidewalk and shouting ‘Puckaroo!” as loud as they can.

Throw and catch this frisbee at the beach, while camping, at the pool, park, or at home. Enjoy frisbee golf, night games to play outside, a throwing competition, and more! Learning to throw a frisbee is easy and fun for everyone. Here are some game ideas to get into the action.

• Handmade in Guatemala
  
• Materials: cotton
• Dimensions: 8.25 in. diameter, 81g
  
• Dog friendly, does not float, good indoor playability, max. flight 200ft

This step-by-step drawing guide from acclaimed cartoonist E.G. Lutz has helped budding artists hone their skills since 1913. E.G. Lutz provides simple, step-by-step instructions for constructing over one hundred distinct drawings, including lighthouses, horses, dragonflies, parakeets, and human expressions. The guide also demonstrates how to detail completed line art and how to draw subjects in profile as well as in front view. Younger artists will be especially enchanted by the sweet animal illustrations.A world-renowned cartoonist, E.G. Lutz's 1920 book Animated Cartoons greatly influenced Walt Disney's early career. Lutz also the author of Drawing Made Easy (1921), a popular guide for young artists. His enduring work is marked by a straightforward style of prose and illustration. Lutz's style is preserved in this facsimile reprinting of his very first work.

What to Draw and How to Draw It is a wonderful gift for beginning artists, who will delight in these charming creations from E.G. Lutz.

78 pages, Paperback

Dimensions: 7.5 in. W x 5 in. H

Made in the USA

This plush pizza slice is just the thing for baby's first kitchen. Perfect for hours of pretend play. The texture is good for sensory play. The rattle inside gives a very gentle sound when shaken. Slight color variations make each piece truly one-of-a-kind.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 4.25 in. X 4.25 in.
  
• Materials: 100% organic cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable! For best results, place it in a mesh bag and launder with cool water and non-toxic detergent. Fluff in the dryer for a few minutes and then air dry.

This taco will add a unique flavor to the toy box! It's lightweight and, oh, so grabbable for little hands. The rattle inside has a very gentle sound when shaken. Slight color variations make each piece truly one-of-a-kind.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 5 in. L x 2.5 in. H x 1 in. D
  
• Materials: 100% organic cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable! For best results, place it in a mesh bag and launder with cool water and non-toxic detergent. Fluff in the dryer for a few minutes and then air dry.

Beep beep! Like the safari jeeps that roll over the plains, our jeep baby rattle was made to last. The rattle inside gives a gentle jingle when shaken. It is lightweight and is perfectly throw-able by little hands.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: organic cotton yarn
• Approximate dimensions: 6 in. L x 3 in. H x 4 in. W (NOTE: jeep shape may vary due to its handmade nature)
  
• Machine washable, tumble dried on a low setting

Ring rattles are great for when babies start to grab at things and want to hold onto them. This hand-knitted soft toy soothing and the handle is the perfect size for tiny hands to grab. It gives a very soft jingle when shaken.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: organic cotton yarn
• Approximate dimensions: 6.5 in. L x 2.75 in. W
• Machine washable, tumble dried on a low setting

Ring rattles are great for when babies start to grab at things and want to hold onto them. This hand-knitted soft toy soothing and the handle is the perfect size for tiny hands to grab. It gives a very soft jingle when shaken.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: organic cotton yarn
• Approximate dimensions: 6 in. L x 3.5 in. W
• Machine washable, tumble dried on a low setting

Throw and catch this frisbee at the beach or at the pool, while camping, at a park, or at home. This floating frisbee disc will provide hours of fun in and out of the water. It is of similar size as the Indoor disc but has a patch of buoyant foam sewn underneath. Here are some game ideas to get into the action.

• Handmade in Guatemala
  
• Materials: cotton, buoyant foam
  
• Dimensions: 7.2 in. diameter, 73g
  
• Dog friendly, IT FLOATS!, good indoor playability, max. flight 125ft

Throw and catch this frisbee at the beach or at the pool, while camping, at a park, or at home. This floating frisbee disc will provide hours of fun in and out of the water. It is of similar size as the Indoor disc but has a patch of buoyant foam sewn underneath. Here are some game ideas to get into the action.

• Handmade in Guatemala
  
• Materials: cotton, buoyant foam
  
• Dimensions: 7.2 in. diameter, 73g
  
• Dog friendly, IT FLOATS!, good indoor playability, max. flight 125ft