Grapat Insects

The set contains 18 wooden bugs: six ladybirds about 40mm long, six slugs about 52mm long and six ants about 44mm long. Their shapes are gently undefined, leaving space for children to imagine small creatures and animals however they please.

They are recommended for children aged 3 years and over. The set contains small parts, so it is not suitable for younger children who still mouth their toys. Older children enjoy counting, sorting and weaving the bugs into imaginative play.

Because the shapes are symbolic rather than realistic, children decide what each piece represents. The bugs can be counted, sorted by type or colour, lined up in patterns, or added to small world gardens and stories, so the set can be used in many different ways.

Yes. Sorting the ladybirds, slugs and ants into groups and counting them supports early maths, while the small sizes help build fine motor control. Because play is open ended and child led, the set stays useful across several ages and stages.

They are small wooden elements, hand finished so that each piece has its own subtle character. Small differences in colour and grain between the bugs are natural and are part of the handcrafted look rather than signs of a fault.

Yes. They combine easily with Grapat mandalas, figures and other loose parts to build richer small world scenes and stories. You can find more pieces in the /collections/grapat-loose-parts collection to grow the collection over time.