Ostheimer Hippopotamus boat or as part of a

or as part of a collection of Ostheimer birds to play with or display on an Ostheimer tree

This charming set makes a lovely first animal collection for a child

complementing an heuristic game with filling and emptying

Ostheimer now make three birch trees

and create different games

Ostheimer Hippopotamus boat or as part of aOstheimer Hippopotamus. Ostheimer have been handcrafting the finest natural wooden toys in Germany for more than 70 years. Inspired by the Waldorf educational principles of Rudolf Steiner, each figure is individually carved with love and care using Ostheimers signature soft shapes and gentle colours, bringing warmth and beauty into childrens imaginary play and story telling. Thoughtfully designed to fit into a childs hands, the handcrafted nature of