Description
These eight animal stacking chalks bring a little menagerie to the table, each one shaped in the cheerful Wild Wonders design. There is a yellow giraffe, a blue toucan, a yellow butterfly, a pink flamingo, a mint green elephant, an orange lion, a blue monkey and a long green crocodile, each marked with simple pressed-in details such as the giraffe's patches, the lion's sunburst mane and the elephant's rounded ear. They are made of chalk in soft, chalky shades, and their flat sides and sturdy outlines mean they balance on top of one another as well as draw. Measured at 7.5cm long, 6cm high and 1.7cm thick, they are chunky pieces rather than fiddly sticks.
Playtime is where they come into their own. The crocodile makes a natural base, and children can build a tower of animals, see how high it will go before it wobbles, then take the pieces apart to draw on a chalkboard or a stretch of paving. With a different creature in every chalk, they also make an easy way to chat about animals and colours while playing. They suit a playroom, a craft corner or a basket of outdoor toys, and the bright shades look cheerful on a shelf between games.
Being real chalk, each piece wears down gradually with use, so the outlines soften the more they are drawn with, which is all part of the fun. Keep them somewhere dry between sessions, brush away loose dust with a soft dry cloth, and wipe hands and surfaces with a damp cloth after play. We think they make a cheerful gift for a child who loves animals, building and drawing alike, and they tuck easily into a bag for a day out.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Chalk |
| Length |
7.5cm |
| Width |
1.7cm |
| Height |
6cm |
| Weight |
0.221KG |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
Which animals come in the set?
There are eight chalks: a giraffe, a toucan, a butterfly, a flamingo, an elephant, a lion, a monkey and a crocodile, each with simple pressed-in details.
Can the chalks really be stacked?
Yes, their flat sides and sturdy shapes let them balance on one another, and the long crocodile makes a steady base for building a tower of animals.
What are they made of?
They are made of chalk, so once the stacking game is over they can be used for drawing on a chalkboard or a stretch of paving.
How big are the animal chalks?
They are given as 7.5cm long, 6cm high and 1.7cm thick, which makes them chunky pieces rather than thin, fiddly sticks.
What colours are the chalks?
The set brings together yellow, blue, pink, mint green, orange and a deeper green, with the giraffe and butterfly in yellow and the toucan and monkey in blue.
How should I look after them?
Keep them somewhere dry between sessions, brush away loose dust with a soft dry cloth, and wipe hands and surfaces with a damp cloth after play.