Chunky and lightweight birch plywood picture blocks, colour printed on both sides with real images of fifteen insects and minibeasts. Perfect for young children to engage in imaginative play and develop their descriptive language skills. The robust wooden blocks are smooth to touch and easy for small children to handle, stand upright and stack. The realistic images will enable younger children to learn the names and characteristics of the different minibeasts from around the world, and will encourage older children to understand more about these fascinating animals, visualise them for storytelling or creative writing, and discuss environmental issues. Includes colour identification guide in 8 languages - click here to view. Contents not listed on website but for info: Snail, Fly, Stag Beetle, Wasp. Bumblebee, Ladybird, Scorpion, Ant, Caterpillar, Stick Insect, Dragonfly, Spider, Butterfly, Green Mantis, Earthworm.