In this imaginative ABC, acclaimed artist, designer and children's author, Bruno Munari shows how fun letters can be. From an Ant on an Apple to a Blue Butterfly to a Cat in a Cage, Munari pairs words in whimsical ways until Fly frees itself from its page, lands on the Hat, buzzes near the Ice Cream and provides the final sound for Zzzzz.

By Bruno munari's

 Defying every expectation of what a book can be, this pop-up extravaganza transforms into six fully functional tools. Artist Kelli Anderson contributes enlightening text alongside each pop-up, explaining the scientific principles at play in her constructions and creating an interactive experience that's as educational as it is extraordinary. Inspiring awe that lasts long after the initial pop, This Book Is a Planetarium leaves readers of all ages with a renewed appreciation for the way things work—and for the enduring magic of books.

This Book is a Planetarium is an interactive book for adults and kids that turns into:

• A working planetarium book projecting constellations on the ceilings and walls
• A musical instrument with strings to strum
• A geometric drawing generator
• An infinite calendar
• A message decoder
• A speaker that amplifies sound

Genuine Australian Sheepskin

sold individually

small buttermilk

big buttermilk

big latte

Recognized for her original stitch creations, Tamar Mogendorff is an artist and designer residing in Brooklyn, New York. Tamar’s one-of-a-kind "soft sculptures" have inspired both children and adults for over thirteen years. Tamar’s unique style of reinterpreting natural subjects with an artistic hand gained the attention of collectors, interior designers and boutiques worldwide.

Set sail and soar on the wind with our Sailing Ship kite. Each handmade kite really flies and is made in collaboration with Balinese artisans exclusively for Haptic Lab. Though functional, the ship kite also makes beautiful decorative objects displayed at home.   

DETAILS

• Size: 27" L x 27" H x 22" W  
• Materials: Flame Ripstop Nylon, Bamboo, String
• Handmade by our partners in Bali
• Ships flat in a sturdy kraft envelope

INCLUDES 

• Basic kite flying twine and easy to use assembly instructions

Set sail and soar on the wind with our Sailing Ship kite. Each handmade kite really flies and is made in collaboration with Balinese artisans exclusively for Haptic Lab. Though functional, the ship kite also makes beautiful decorative objects displayed at home.   

DETAILS

• Size: 27" L x 27" H x 22" W  
• Materials: Flame Ripstop Nylon, Bamboo, String
• Handmade by our partners in Bali
• Ships flat in a sturdy kraft envelope

INCLUDES 

• Basic kite flying twine and easy to use assembly instructions

Get carried away with our SUPER sailing ship kites. Each hand-crafted kite is a functional work of art. With 4 tiered sails and more surface area, these big ships fly even better than our smaller ship designs. They also make beautiful decorations displayed indoors.

DETAILS

• Size: 34" x 36" 
• Materials: White Ripstop Nylon, Bamboo, String
• Handmade by our partners in Bali
• Ships flat in a sturdy kraft envelope

Do you know that water covers nearly 70 percent of the earth and that nearly 70 percent of the human body is made up of H2O? That more than half of the earth's species live in water? Or that the sea reflects the sky, so is most often blue, but can also appear green, gray, turquoise, or brown, depending on light, algae, or plant life? With its witty pen and ink illustrations, each page of this activity book engages readers of all ages with fun facts about the intricate world of the sea. Readers learn how to fold an origami boat, sketch fantastical fish, and draw daring tattoos on a sailor's arm, while discovering more about the substance that is so essential to our lives that it's sometimes called "Adam's ale."

By Harriet Russell

 

This dreamy, gorgeously detailed picture book leads children on a journey to impossible but wonderfully imagined places.

Upside-down mountains, volcanoes that spew bubble gum, a gentle humpback whale keeping an entire city afloat. These and other wonderful worlds may not exist on Earth, but elsewhere--who knows? Each spread of this captivating book invites readers on a fantastic voyage. Ana de Lima's whimsical, softly colored illustrations are filled with surprising details that reward close examination, while Mia Cassany's soothing narrator is a nameless fellow traveler. A jungle where the animals exchange stripes, spots, and markings each time they sneeze, an archipelago made up of dessert-shaped islands, and a lighthouse so tall you can draw a new galaxy with your finger are just some of the wild places to visit. Perfect for before-bed reading, or daytime dreaming, this stunningly illustrated book will delight young readers and encourage them to conjure their own imaginary places.

Winner of the 1963 Caldecott Medal!

No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

The second book in Jacqueline Schmidt's delightful Patchwork series finds the resourceful little bear seeking a quiet spot to go to sleep.

     Where should a stuffed bear sleep? His wild counterparts hibernate in caves, but a cave does not seem like a very cozy sleeping spot to Patchwork. In order to find the perfect place to lay his stuffed head, Patchwork decides to consult with his friends, as he did with such good results in Patchwork Helps a Friend. As he journeys, asking delicate everyone from the delicate butterflies to an enormous whale about an ideal spot to sleep, Patchwork begins to realize that home might be the best place for him. Each spread is a visual celebration of nature and the imagination, with Jacqueline's distinctively lovely collages depicting natural creatures amid fantastical imagery, enhanced by rich colors and pleasing patterns.

A skyscraper? An igloo? A high-speed train? A horse and cart? Encyclopedic and stylish, Almost Everything is full of things both familiar and unexpected, arranged in simple categories -- buildings, transportation, costumes, plants, animals, and much more. The wealth of detail and oversize design is matched by bold, dramatic block print art, in a book that will capture and hold young children's attention.

by Joelle Jolivet 

Just Bee is a children’s book encouraging children and readers to love who they are - to embrace their unique qualities and to be proud of what makes them, them! In the story, we are taken on a fun-filled adventure alongside a young boy and a talking French bee, on his unique journey to understanding self-confidence and learning to love what makes him the “ME-ist of Me”! 

author Shannon Nataf

illustrator Echo Li

Bee Facts:
1.  Bees have personalities!   
2. Their wings beat 200 times per second!
3. Bees are amazing at math! 
4. Bees Hibernate!
5. Bees can recognize your face!
6. Bees have 5 eyes!!!
7. Bees sleep just like you!
8. Bees can't see the color red!

11 x 17

limited edition of 100

printed in brooklyn

made in usa

11 x 17

limited edition of 100

printed in brooklyn

made in usa

11 x 17

limited edition of 100

printed in brooklyn

made in usa

Show your pals how much you treasure them by making your very own colorful and cool friendship bracelets. Our everything-in-one kit Includes embroidery thread and candy-colored beads to create unique designs to share with your friends.

Recommended for ages 8+

4+

This adorable mini toy cinema by French company Moulin Roty has everything needed to get the cinema experience in the comfort of your own home! With a mini projector torch and 5 different stories to tell it is a great way to spark children's imaginations and get them involved in interactive story telling. The box opens up to be the screen and the set even comes with paper tickets and cards to announce what programs are showing. 

Imagine, its 1972, and a group of 20 or so friends are searching for a common project that will provide both work and a certain way of life. The group decides to purchase an old mill that has fallen into ruins. They renovate the mill bit by bit so that their families can move in and live there together as a commune. The adventure begins with screen printing and craft items (lamps, jewellery, decorative items . . . )

small tool box set

6+

baking set with carry case

6+

Imagine, its 1972, and a group of 20 or so friends are searching for a common project that will provide both work and a certain way of life. The group decides to purchase an old mill that has fallen into ruins. They renovate the mill bit by bit so that their families can move in and live there together as a commune. The adventure begins with screen printing and craft items (lamps, jewellery, decorative items . . . )

includes: wooden hoop, spotty beads, coloured feathers, ribbon, embroidery thread, pom pons, instructions

5+ years

proudly made in new zealand from local and/or imported componets

includes:

wooden geometric beads, wooden dowl rod, assorted yarn, paint brush, paint

6+ years

made in new zealand

includes: movng eyes, rhinestones, matchsticks, feathers, glitter, pom poms & craft glue

4+ years

proudly made in new zealand from local and/or imported componets

 

the little architect set is a collection of building blocks inspired by an architects drafting kit

it includes a triangle, protractor and ruler with units in metric and imperial

the pieces are interchangeable and snap together with hidden magnets

mix, match, measure, and build

this set is for the little architect in everyone

 

3+

be the maker

create your own one of a kind dog puppet from 100% reclaimed wool

size 10' tall

7+

contents; reclaimed wool,pattern, thread, needle, stuffing, instructions

made in canada

written by gail greiner, illustrated by jacqueline schmidt

meet patchwork the bear and his best pal fred

in this delightful tale of friendship and surprises

23"h

everyone needs a place to write down their thoughts, this indigo journal is covered with hemp organic cotton fabric hand-dyed with natural indigo pigment extracted from plants

hand-bound and contains 116 pages of unlined soft white acid-free paper

measures 5 x 6.5”

Kata Golda supports efforts to assist in the well-being of children and promotes organic gardening through in-kind donations and educational instruction. Kata Golda is CPSIA-compliant. All products are free of lead and phthalates.