Educational Wooden Toys · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

She fits the numbers before school does

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Ages 1-4
Solid wood
Hand-finished
No batteries
Gift wrapped
Ships 2-3 days
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

One toy that doesn't end up in the bin

The Buy-It-For-Life Researcher knows the maths: a wooden puzzle bought once in 1995 is still in the cupboard. Dexter works the same way. Younger sibling plays it. Then cousins. Then it waits for the next child.

You're not buying a toy to replace next Christmas. You're buying one that outlasts the childhood it teaches.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

One complete dinosaur puzzle, numbered 1-10, packed in Jaques' signature gift box with ribbon. Everything needed to start learning numbers today.

In the box

Dexter the Dino

One solid wood dinosaur puzzle with 10 numbered pieces. Each piece slots into place, teaching numbers 1 through 10 as your child builds their prehistoric pal.

✓ 10 numbered wooden pieces
✓ Colours: red, blue, green, yellow, orange
✓ Fits little hands aged 12 months to 4 years

Close-up of puzzle piece numbers and shapes

Play style

Numbers, colours, shapes

Each numbered piece is also a different colour and a different animal body part. Your child learns three things at once without noticing they're learning.

✓ Number recognition 1-10
✓ Colour sorting
✓ Fine motor grip practice

Gift box with ribbon, signature Jaques presentation

In the box

Arrives gift-ready

No wrapping required. The puzzle comes in Jaques' ribbon-tied gift box, the same packaging we've used since 1795. One less thing to do before birthdays or Christmas.

✓ Signature ribbon-tied box included
✓ Ready to give straight away
✓ No assembly or batteries needed

Best for ages 1-4. Bought once, played for years.

Was £21.99

Counting Dinosaur - Number Puzzle: £13.36

While they play

What it quietly teaches while they play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Number recognition

Each piece is numbered 1-10. Fitting them in order teaches counting without flash cards or screens.

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Colour sorting

Red head, blue body, green tail. Your child names colours as they build, naturally.

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Fine motor strength

Grasping, rotating, and fitting wooden pieces builds hand control for writing and dressing.

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Problem-solving

This piece doesn't fit there. Try here. That's how toddlers learn logic before school teaches it.

What families say about Jaques of London

What real parents say

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.8/5 from 53 reviews of this product · 4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

Out of the box, ready to play

No assembly. No batteries. No instructions to read. Your child starts learning within seconds of opening the gift box.

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Plays from 12 months to 4 years

A toddler fits the pieces. A 3-year-old counts in order. A 4-year-old sorts by colour. One toy, three stages of learning.

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Survives the next child

Built the way toys used to be. Younger sibling plays it. Then cousins. Then it waits in the cupboard for the next family.

Why this matters right now

231 Years making toys and games Est. 1795. Bought once in 1998, still in the cupboard. That's the maths on a Jaques set.

100+ Million toys sold over our lifetime Not because we're fancy. Because parents like you buy once and never need to buy again.

60 Day returns and 1 January 2027 warranty If it doesn't survive your child, it survives our promise to you.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why Dexter outlasts plastic dinosaurs

	Jaques Counting Dinosaur - Number Puzzle	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic cracks and fades
Hand-finished	✅	❌ Machine-printed colours rub off
No batteries or chargers	✅	❌ Screen time guilt
Passes to younger siblings	✅	❌ Landfill in 18 months
Built to be played, not collected	✅	❌ Pretty box, never opened
Shipped in 2-3 days	✅	⚠️ 3-4 week imports
Still in the cupboard 25 years later	✅	❌ Charity shop by year 2

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Hand-finished
✅ No batteries
✅ Passes on
✅ Built to play
✅ Ships fast
✅ Lasts decades

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic breaks
❌ Prints fade
❌ Screen guilt
❌ Landfill
❌ Dusty shelf
⚠️ Slow import
❌ 2-year lifespan

Best for ages 1-4. Bought once, played for years.

Was £21.99

Counting Dinosaur - Number Puzzle: £13.36

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Questions from parents who've bought Jaques before

Is this the right toy for my 2-year-old (or 6-month-old, or 3-year-old)?

Dexter works from 12 months to 4 years. A baby gums it and learns colours. A toddler fits pieces and counts. A preschooler sorts by number. One toy grows with them. If your child is younger than 12 months, Jaques has wooden teethers and shape sorters designed for that stage,ask and we'll point you.

Is it really just wood? Won't the paint chip off?

It's hand-finished solid wood with non-toxic paint that's baked on, not printed. Real parents said it: 'Not the usual tat from China,' and 'Toys that don't break after five minutes of play.' We've been making toys this way since 1795. It's the reason we still exist.

When will it arrive? I'm buying this for a birthday next month.

Dexter ships within 2-3 business days. Order by 2pm and it arrives in your hands by mid-week. If you need it urgently, email us and we'll tell you straight whether we can make it happen. Your gift arrives in our signature ribbon-tied box, ready to give.

What if my child doesn't like it, or it breaks?

You have 30 days to return it, no questions. And it's covered by warranty until 31 January 2027. If it breaks from normal play, we'll fix it or replace it. We're betting on this toy still being in your cupboard in 25 years,we wouldn't make that bet if we didn't build it to last.

How much does it cost?

The Counting Dinosaur - Number Puzzle is £13.36 today (down from £21.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Best for ages 1-4. Bought once, played for years.

Was £21.99

Counting Dinosaur - Number Puzzle: £13.36

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

In 1795, Jaques made games because children learn through play, not flash cards. Two centuries later, we still make toys the same way: solid materials, thoughtful design, zero junk. Dexter the Dinosaur puzzle is that philosophy in one dinosaur. It teaches numbers, colours, shapes, and problem-solving because a good toy does five things at once. Your child grows through it. Their sibling plays it next. Then cousins. Then it sits in the cupboard for the next family. That's the Jaques business model: make it once, make it right, never make it again.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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