FAIR PLAY

Take play back to basics with traditional toys that are guaranteed to stimulate imagination and learning. Jessica Bowen

1. The philosophy behind Dutch company Kidsonroof is to reconnect
   modern life with nature. The beautiful Totem collection of self-build toys
   includes everything from a dragonfly to a sailboat as well as this Totem
   tree of life, printed with different types of wood, plant textures and other
   graphics. kidsonroof.com
   
   
2. My first garage is one of Le Toy Van’s latest creations featuring a
   revolving car wash, working car-lift, petrol pump and car. letoyvan.com
   
   
3. Play snakes and ladders in style with this mahogany re-launch from
   Jaques London, which features the very first design used when the
   company invented the game in the 1800s. jaqueslondon.co.uk
   
   
4. Traditional dolls’ house? Pah! The Green Dolls’ House from Plan Toys is
   a far more discerning choice – equipped with solar cell panel, wind
   turbine, a rain barrel to collect rain water and a shade canopy to control
   the wind and sunlight coming in, it is a great way for children to learn
   about protecting the environment. babipur.co.uk
   
   
5. She may not be all that cuddly but Ursa is pretty flexible for a hardwood
   bear. Her elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs mean she’ll
   stand the test of time and be loved across the generations. scp.co.uk
   
   
6. Take in the sights with John Crane’s City of London train set. Familiarise
   kids with all the capital’s most significant landmarks including
   Buckingham Palace, The Gherkin, Harrods and The London Eye.
   john-crane.co.uk