Grapat The Animal Crew

The Animal Crew is a group of human shaped wooden figures dressed as animals. Rather than being detailed models, they are simple characters that a child can imagine as a lion, a bird, a bear or anyone else. This open form lets children decide who each figure is, what it does, and how it fits into their stories.

The description introduces the Animal Crew as a group of animal dressed figures but does not give an exact count in the text provided. If you would like to confirm the precise number of figures before ordering, please get in touch and we can check the current pack details for you.

The description lists the set for children aged 3 years and over. At this age children enjoy inventing characters and acting out stories, which suits these open ended figures well. Because they are small wooden pieces, keep them away from babies and younger toddlers who still mouth objects, and supervise play.

They are made for free, open ended play. Children can give each figure a voice, invent friendships and adventures, and build stories where they choose the roles and the outcomes. Play like this supports language, imagination and social and emotional understanding, as children explore different characters and work out how they relate to one another.

Grapat is a small, family run workshop in Catalonia, Spain known for natural wooden toys. Their figures are made from wood and finished by hand, so small differences in colour and grain between pieces are normal and part of the handmade character. This gives each member of the crew its own slightly unique look.

Yes. Grapat figures and loose parts are made to work together, so the Animal Crew can join Nins, mates, coins, rings and small world scenes for larger stories. Mixing sets gives children more characters and props to build their play around. You can find more pieces in our /collections/grapat-loose-parts collection.

Wipe them with a dry or lightly damp cloth and avoid soaking, as too much water can affect the wood and finish. Let them dry fully before storing. Keeping them together in a bag or box protects the finish, keeps the crew together, and makes tidy up an easy part of the play.