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Wooden Games · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The wooden monkey madness that keeps them coming back

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Ages 10 months to 7
Solid wood construction
No batteries or screens
Ships 2-3 business days
Played for years
Hand-finished finish
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

For the gift-giver who wants something that lasts

You're buying for a child you don't see every day. You want a toy that won't break after five minutes, won't end up in a landfill, and will actually hold their attention. Stacking Monkeys does all three. Built from solid wood and hand-finished in our workshop, it's the kind of toy that gets passed to younger siblings and cousins.

When they stack their first monkey without it tumbling, you'll see that small face light up. That's what this toy delivers: real achievement, real play, no screens.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What arrives at your door

One complete set of hand-finished wooden monkeys, ready to play from the moment you open the box. Beautifully packaged, gift-ready.

Stacking Monkeys wooden toy set, complete with all pieces

In the box

Full set of wooden monkeys

Solid wood monkeys in natural finish. Each piece is weighted and balanced so young hands can learn how to stack without constant frustration. No splinters, no rough edges.

✓ Hand-finished solid wood
✓ Weighted for realistic challenge
✓ Sized for small grip

Child playing with Stacking Monkeys, balancing pieces

Play style

Stack, balance, create

There's no single 'right' way to play. Some children build towers. Others balance monkeys on their arms or fingers. The toy adapts to how they want to play.

✓ Open-ended play
✓ Works solo or with friends
✓ Grows with them

Close-up of hand-finished wooden monkeys showing texture and quality

In the box

Real wood, real finish

Each monkey is sanded smooth and finished by hand. Not varnished plastic. Not printed cardboard. Wood you can feel the weight of.

✓ Solid wood throughout
✓ Smooth, splinter-free finish
✓ Sustainable choice

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £22.99

Stacking Monkeys - Wooden Stacking Toy: £12.99

While they play

What it quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Grip and finger strength

Each monkey demands a proper hold. By week two, you'll notice their pinch grip is stronger. By month three, they're stacking with one hand.

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Balance and physics

They learn fast: if the base isn't straight, it falls. They'll test angles, weight distribution, and centre of gravity without you saying a word.

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Problem-solving

Each tumble is data. They'll experiment, adjust, retry. That's how real learning happens.

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Patience and focus

In a world of instant rewards, this toy teaches wait. Stack. Breathe. Try again. Screen-free focus for 20+ minutes at a stretch.

What families say about Jaques of London

From parents and grandparents who've bought one

★★★★★

"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 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

10 months

Mouth explorers love it

Wood is warm. It's safe. They chew, drop, explore without fear. Catherine McCulloch called it a perfect gift for any baby's 1st birthday.

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18 months

First stacking attempts

Clumsy hands. Tumbles everywhere. That's exactly the point. Each fall teaches grip and cause-and-effect. They're learning physics by accident.

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3-7 years

Real challenge mode unlocks

They'll build towers, balance across surfaces, invent games. Leigh Hemmings said theirs arrived next day and saved Christmas. That's the durability and speed talking.

Why this matters right now

231 years Making games that last Since 1795, Jaques has built toys for real children, not stock. That heritage shows in weight, finish, and lifespan.

23,000+ Orders from parents and grandparents Not a startup trend. People who could buy anything, anywhere, choose us. John A summed it up: not the usual tat from China.

60 days Returns guarantee If it's not what you expected, we'll return your money. No questions, no fine print. Play with it first.

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 solid wood beats the rest

	Jaques Stacking Monkeys - Wooden Stacking Toy	Cheap Alternatives
Material	✅	❌ Plastic stacking toys
Weight in hand (real feedback)	✅	⚠️ Hollow plastic versions
Splinter-free finish	✅	⚠️ Rough wooden knockoffs
Passed down to siblings	✅	❌ Single-use disposable toys
No batteries or charging	✅	❌ Electronic versions
Heirloom cost-per-year	✅	⚠️ Cheaper plastic (replaced annually)
British heritage guarantee	✅	❌ Mass-produced imports

Jaques

✅ Solid wood
✅ Real weight
✅ Splinter-free
✅ Lasts years
✅ No batteries
✅ Pennies per play
✅ Jaques backed

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic only
❌ Feels hollow
⚠️ Rough finish
❌ One season
❌ Batteries needed
❌ Replace yearly
❌ Unknown maker

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £22.99

Stacking Monkeys - Wooden Stacking Toy: £12.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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

Questions & answers

Questions from buyers before they order

Is this the right toy for my child's age?

Buying for a 1st birthday? This is the one. Babies love the weight and chewing feel. By 2-3 years, they'll stack. By 6-7, they're challenging themselves with balance puzzles. One set grows with them.

Will it arrive in time for the birthday?

Order by 2pm, and it arrives Tuesday. If you're further out, it ships within 2-3 business days, beautifully packaged and gift-ready. Leigh Hemmings's order arrived next day and saved Christmas.

How do I know it won't fall apart after a few months?

Solid wood, hand-finished, 60-day returns. Karen Pepper told us these are toys that don't break after five minutes of play. We guarantee them because we know they last. Hand them to the next child with confidence.

Why does it cost more than the plastic version?

Because it's solid wood, hand-finished, and weighted for real learning. Because a child will play it for years. Because it's passed on. The cost-per-year is pennies compared to replacing plastic toys annually. Manda Monium had it right: worth every penny full price.

How much does it cost?

The Stacking Monkeys - Wooden Stacking Toy is £12.99 today (down from £22.99). 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.

Order by 2pm, arrives Tuesday

Was £22.99

Stacking Monkeys - Wooden Stacking Toy: £12.99

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.

Stacking Monkeys is cut from the same cloth as our 1795 Tumble Tower: hand-finished wood, no shortcuts, no plastic, built for the kind of play that teaches. We've spent 231 years learning what children actually need. Not more screens, more batteries, more disposable tat. We make toys that get heavier in the hand, lighter in the conscience, and passed down with pride. This is one of them.

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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