Ostheimer Wooden Figures - Penguin Beak Straight

This beautiful female emperor penguin is off to catch some fish in order to make enough milk to feed her hungry chick. This wooden Ostheimer penguin has a realistic shape and colouring - the natural grain of the wood colours her tummy and she has a dark black coat and eye-catching yellow markings. Children will love to play with this penguin and take her for a swim in icy seas, look after her fluffy chick and play with other polar creatures. Simple and stylish, this Waldorf-style penguin figure will be adored by children, parents and ornithologists alike. Team up with other polar and sea creatures to build a beautiful Ostheimer collection or use to make a story sack. Warm, smooth and tactile, this wooden penguin will come to life in children's hands with the help of their imaginations. 

Expertly hand crafted from sustainable, solid hard wood, this Ostheimer penguin is smooth, warm and tactile in children's hands. Hand-made in Germany, each figure is beautifully unique.

• Suitable for children over 3 years.  
• Made from sustainable hard wood, painted with non-toxic water based colour stain and organic oils. 
• This figure is 7cm high.

Ostheimer have been making Waldorf wooden figures for generations with a desire to craft toys that inspire children to play freely and explore the world with all their senses.  Each Ostheimer wooden figure is made in the traditional way by hand at every stage, sawn, sanded, painted and oiled.  With these figures children can create imaginary worlds re-enacting scenes from their own experiences or conjuring fanciful worlds filled with exotic creatures and tales of wonder.  All Ostheimer toys are made from local sustainable hardwood, painted with safe transparent paint and finished in organic oil to ensure a connection with nature and respect for the environment.  Ostheimer are considered the quintessential maker of Waldorf wooden figures, their range is extensive so there is something for everyone.