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The ark that outlives the cot, then the playroom

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Shape sorting game
Built to last decades
Non-toxic wood and paint
Storytelling tool included
Fine motor skills
Screen-free play
30-day returns
Klarna available

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

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Real talk

One toy, three lifetimes

You buy a toy hoping it lasts a year. The Wooden Noah's Ark lasts longer because it's made to. Solid wood construction, non-toxic finishes, and a design your grandchild won't outgrow at 5. It becomes the thing they remember playing with, then show their own child.

That's the legacy you're after. Not clutter. Meaning.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What you get

The complete set arrives ready to play. Everything needed for shape sorting, animal learning, and storytelling from month 10 onwards.

Wooden Noah's Ark play set with ark structure and wooden animal pieces

In the box

The Ark

Hand-crafted from solid wood with a gentle slope design. Doubles as a shape-sorter for younger children and a narrative stage for older ones. Built without splinters or rough edges.

✓ Solid wood construction
✓ Shape-sorting compatible
✓ Handles storytelling up to age 5 and beyond

Wooden animal figurines including zebra, elephant, lion for Noah's Ark toy

Play style

The Animals

Hand-painted wooden animals teach shape recognition and introduce the story. Each piece is proportioned for little hands from 10 months old. Paint is non-toxic and built to survive years of play.

✓ Hand-painted wood animals
✓ Non-toxic, child-safe finishes
✓ Encourages learning through play

Close-up of wooden Noah's Ark toy showing craftsmanship and detail

Play style

Shape Sorting & Storytelling

At 10 months, it's about dropping shapes. At 2, it's about animals and simple narratives. By 3, your grandchild is inventing entire journeys. One toy spans all of it without feeling babyish or too simple.

✓ Grows with the child
✓ Screen-free engagement
✓ Develops fine motor skills naturally

A toy you'll want to keep

Was £40.99

Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy: £28.99

While they play

What it quietly teaches

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Fine motor control

Grasping, placing, and removing pieces builds hand strength and coordination from month 10 onwards. No instruction needed. The play does the work.

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Shape and spatial awareness

Sorting different shapes teaches pattern recognition and problem-solving. The ark becomes a puzzle without feeling like work.

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Language and storytelling

By age 2 and 3, children naturally narrate the journey. You're not teaching them to talk. You're giving them a reason to.

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Imaginative play

No batteries. No script. Each child rewrites the story differently. That's creativity without a screen.

What families say about Jaques of London

Why parents and grandparents choose it

★★★★★

"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

Shape sorting begins the journey

Babies drop shapes through openings, developing hand coordination. The ark rewards effort with gentle success, no frustration.

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2-3 years

Simple stories come alive

Animals become characters. Your grandchild narrates the journey. You join in. Screen-free afternoons happen without effort.

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4-5+ years

Complex play takes over

Stories grow longer. Rules are invented. The ark becomes a base camp for imagination. Still loved. Still played with. Still teaching.

Why this matters right now

Solid wood Built to be inherited Not veneer, not plastic. This toy is made to pass hands and years without losing integrity or meaning.

Non-toxic paint Safe from the first grasp Every surface meets safety standards. Your grandchild can mouth it, chew it, live with it. No regrets.

One toy, three stages Shape sorting to storytelling Most toys are good at one thing. This stays relevant from 10 months to 5 years and beyond, naturally.

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 the Wooden Noah's Ark outlasts the rest

	Jaques Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy	Cheap Alternatives
Material durability	✅	❌ Plastic cracks, paint chips
Grows with the child	✅	❌ Outgrown in months
Screen-free play	✅	❌ Needs apps or batteries
Teaches through play	✅	⚠️ Passive entertainment
Safe finishes	✅	❌ Unknown chemical paints
Worth passing down	✅	❌ Disposable design
Sparks imagination	✅	⚠️ Scripted play only

Jaques

✅ Solid wood lasts
✅ Birth to age 5+
✅ No screens needed
✅ Learning through play
✅ Non-toxic finishes
✅ Family heirloom
✅ Open-ended stories

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic alternatives crack
❌ Single-stage toys
❌ Battery-dependent play
⚠️ Passive only
❌ Unknown safety records
❌ Thrown away quickly
❌ Limited by design

A toy you'll want to keep

Was £40.99

Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy: £28.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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Questions & answers

Questions grandparents ask

Is it actually safe for a 10-month-old to play with?

Yes. Every surface is non-toxic, splinter-free, and tested for child safety. The animals are sized for little hands and too large to pose a choking risk. You can hand it over without worry.

Will my grandchild still play with it at 4 or 5?

Most likely yes, and differently. What starts as shape sorting becomes storytelling, then complex imaginative play. It evolves because wood and animals are timeless, not trendy. You'll be surprised how long they reach for it.

How do I clean it?

A damp cloth is enough for everyday play. Wood naturally resists bacteria when kept dry between uses. No special treatments needed. It's made to be lived with, not fussed over.

Is it really something I'd want to keep and pass on?

That's the whole point. Solid wood with non-toxic finishes means it holds up. When your grandchild outgrows it, it's still beautiful, still safe, and still works. Many grandparents find themselves keeping it for the next generation.

How much does it cost?

The Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy is £28.99 today (down from £40.99). 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.

A toy you'll want to keep

Was £40.99

Wooden Noahs Ark - Wooden Animal Toy: £28.99

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.

In 1795, Jaques began making games and toys from wood because those materials last. We still believe in durability over disposability. The Wooden Noah's Ark carries that philosophy forward. It's built from solid wood and non-toxic finishes because a toy worth giving is a toy worth keeping. This isn't a product designed for one childhood. It's designed for three.

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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