LA-based Mister Green lends its distinctive green to their all-wooden kendama, a traditional Japanese skill toy. This entertaining toy comes in the standard size with Mister Green’s logo on the ball and inside each of the three cups.
Product Category: Kids + Pets
Fable’s handcrafted dog crate doubles as a side table, and now the pet-focused brand has launched a medium-sized version measuring 34 by 24 by 25 inches. Made with thick bentwood with either a metal or acrylic door, it’s a minimal but design-forward option in a sea of clunky, ugly crates. With lots of large holes to increase airflow, it’s made to mimic a real den to ease a pooch’s anxiety. There are also plenty of crate-training tips on Fable’s site.
Recommended for kids ages five and up, this accessible and fun kit comprises three different science projects. Crystal Chemistry Garden grows trees and bushes out of felt shapes, solutions and liquid watercolor. Colorful Chemistry explores the science behind color mixing through bubbling experiments. And finally, the Oil + Water Chemistry project creates a volcano in order to understand how gas bubbles float. Each experiment in the kit offers an intriguing and hands-on way to learn about the scientific method and chemical reactions.
For Freedoms—an artist-led organization that works with creatives to increase civic engagement, discourse and direct action—has a small selection of design-forward merch online. From their shop comes the Nourish Joy Kids T-Shirt, a classic, boxy shirt printed with puff ink details that evoke the brighter world For Freedoms stands for. Available in size 2T to youth medium (for kids aged around 10 to 12), this shirt supports the organization’s crucial efforts while also sending a helpful reminder to “Nourish Joy.”
Handmade at the The Engine House Studio in Salford, Greater Manchester by multi-disciplinary artist Amy Victoria Marsh, every single Furry Friend Ornaments is unique—as Marsh creates them in the likeness of your pet. Once a purchase is made, customers simply email photos and descriptions of their furry friend so Marsh can immortalize them in stoneware clay and ceramic pencil. While every piece differs, most measure approximately seven by seven centimeters, and are coated in a shiny, transparent glaze. Price is in Pounds.
Storing AirPods in the Kai Mushroom will charm kids and adults alike. The case, compatible with first- and second-generation AirPods, features functionally informed designs in addition to its heart-warming ones. For instance, space for a cord is included at the base of the mushroom for easy charging, a silicone mold offers added protection for the earbuds and a keyring loop offers extra portability. Tucked inside the restful-looking character, AirPods get a whimsical and practical upgrade.
Intended for children ages four and over, the Volcano Expedition Base Camp promises hours of storytelling thanks to a dinosaur-filled world equipped with realistic tremors, glowing lava and volcanic smoke. The creative toy is also packed with fun details like an obstacle course around the volcano, a dinosaur researcher, battery-powered rocks and a realistic Ankylosaurus and Giganotosaurus figurine to truly immerse kids in the prehistoric universe. The set requires three AA batteries (not included) and four LR44/A76 batteries (included) and, of course, other toys and dolls can be added to the mix for truly imaginative play.
Designed and made to order in Melbourne, Australia, Georgia Perry’s joyful graphic chart teaches kids to celebrate all kinds of bodies. Printed on vinyl, the piece uses magnetic timbers for quick and easy hanging. In line with Perry’s bright and bold illustrations, the Every Body Wall Chart makes a fun and suitable addition to any space where acceptance, respect and joy are paramount.
A puzzle version of Frank Stella’s stunning 1970 painting “Firuzabad” echoes the colorful, geometric abstract piece. With two overlapping circles—which, in the puzzle, are specially contoured for the smoothest curves—the jigsaw boasts an unusual shape. Inside the circles, opposing and complimentary concentric and diagonal lines converge in a mesmerizing pattern. Made with 90% recycled paper, the puzzle is printed with non-toxic ink.
Suitable for children six years or older, the Mickebana Trio Kids kit is a floral needlepoint project with all the materials needed to complete it. The artwork is designed by Mark Lindebergh, whose colorfully opulent illustrations provide kids a bright and mesmerizing world to bring to life. Featured in either pink or red, the Trio comes with canvas, two tapestry needles, a colorful needle threader, a how-to guide and a cotton bag for storage. For further instructions, a YouTube tutorial is also included to help make crafting fun and easy for everyone.
Crafted from hand-poured, sustainably sourced beeswax and natural pigments, each of the eight crayons in The Rounds set represents a different skin tone. These thick drawing or coloring implements have rounded tips, allowing for smooth lines. It’s the mission of the brand behind these thoughtful art tools, All of Us Crayons, to allow anyone and everyone to portray their loved ones within their art.
Built with 36 rare-earth magnets, Shashibo’s Magnetic Puzzle Box explores the endless shape-shifting potential within structures and magnets. The puzzle can create over 70 different shapes (which their guide can help with) in addition to being stackable with other puzzle boxes to create even larger formations. Available in a range of kaleidoscopic patterns and designs, this puzzle mesmerizes with all its folds and flips.
Suitable for dogs up to 30 pounds, Roverlund’s Out-and-About Pet Tote is the ideal carrier for city pets. The roomy interior bedding allows a pooch to move around, sit, stand or lie down as they please, while the removable padded base blends comfort and easy cleaning. Stylish and portable, this carrier sports slip-resistant shoulder straps, comes in a variety of camouflage and black color options, includes reflective detailing for safe walks at night and has extra storage. It also uses durable marine and mountaineering fabrics, ensuring its longevity.
Engaging and insightful, Making a Great Exhibition is the debut children’s book from David Zwirner Books, the publishing division of the world-renowned gallery. Created by author Doro Globus (managing director of David Zwirner Books) and award-winning artist and illustrator Rose Blake, the colorful work explores how artists produce something special and then share it with the world. It’s recommended for kids ages three to seven but surely it’s a tale for all to enjoy.
Used climbing ropes are remade into dog leashes for Ryan Dempsey’s company Dog Patch SF. Climbers donate the (retired, though still robust and useable) ropes to the brand’s Ropes for Rescues Recycling Program, and they’re transformed into practical, sturdy leashes. Each climber also selects an animal rescue service or shelter to donate a portion of the proceeds. Every leash comes with a backstory, like this neon green “Nolan” iteration, which was mostly used in Joshua Tree National Park and will result in a donation to San Francisco Animal Care and Control.
Bedazzled with colorful gems, these cat-eye goggles provide extra enticement for kids to jump into the pool or paddle in the sea. With an efficient seal and adjustable strap, they include all the safety specifications of traditional goggles, but are decidedly more playful.