Hape x The Met Walk with William Pull-Along Toy is designed for toddlers ages 1–3 years, transforming an iconic work of art into an engaging toy that supports early walking and exploration. As children pull, observe, and interact with William, they naturally develop balance, coordination, and motor control through active play. Inspired by William®, the famous blue hippo from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian art collection, this toy features a vivid blue body and lotus-inspired details that reflect the original figure’s distinctive look and cultural significance.

As little ones pull William along, the hippo’s belly spins while in motion, adding visual movement and sensory interest with every step. This playful cause-and-effect feature encourages toddlers to keep moving, stay curious, and enjoy independent discovery. Designed with sturdy wheels, a soft pull cord, and smooth rounded edges, it is easy for small hands to handle and ideal for repeated everyday play. Pulling and following the toy helps strengthen gross motor skills, balance, hand-eye coordination, and early sensory integration.

Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with guidance from early childhood experts, this toy is both an active learning companion and an art-inspired introduction to culture in everyday play. Whether chosen as a toddler’s first pull-along toy, a screen-free play essential, or a thoughtful gift, William the Hippo offers a playful, educational, and beautifully designed experience.

Item No.: E0535

Hape x The Met Unicorn in a Garden Wooden Frame Puzzle is designed for children ages 4 years and up, combining art appreciation, storytelling, and puzzle play to help develop observation skills, focus, and hand-eye coordination through hands-on exploration. Inspired by The Unicorn Rests in a Garden, the famous medieval tapestry from The Met Cloisters, this puzzle invites children into a rich artistic world filled with symbolism, nature, and imagination.

The puzzle includes 48 pieces and comes with a wooden frame that provides a stable and supportive space for building, helping children complete the picture with confidence. The scene features a unicorn resting within an enclosed garden, surrounded by plants and animals, encouraging children to observe shapes, recognize patterns, and understand how parts come together to form a whole image. Through this process, they can strengthen matching skills, sequencing, and fine motor development. The richly detailed artwork also sparks curiosity about stories, symbols, and history, supporting imagination and early language expression.

Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with input from early childhood experts, this puzzle offers a thoughtful blend of educational value, artistic inspiration, and collectible charm. Whether used for quiet play, parent-child interaction, or as an introduction to art, this wooden puzzle provides a beautiful and meaningful learning experience.

Item No.: E1469

Hape x The Met Animal Friends Wooden Peg Puzzle is designed for toddlers ages 12–24 months, offering a simple and engaging animal puzzle experience that helps build early hand skills, shape matching, and animal recognition. The puzzle includes 4 friendly animal characters—a hippo, owl, rabbit, and boar—including a design inspired by William®, the famous blue hippo from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian art collection, giving children a playful introduction to art and cultural imagery.

Each puzzle piece features a large wooden peg handle that is easy for little hands to grasp, lift, and place back into position. Through repeated play, toddlers can strengthen hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and early spatial awareness. The soft shapes and gentle colors help children recognize different animals, while encouraging naming, imitation, and interactive conversation to support early vocabulary and language development. Made from smooth, durable wood with rounded edges and non-toxic finishes, the puzzle is designed for safe everyday play.

Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with guidance from early childhood experts, this puzzle thoughtfully blends art, nature, and early learning. Whether used as a child’s first puzzle, for quiet independent play, or as part of parent-child interaction, it offers a gentle and enriching developmental experience.

Item No.: E1462

Hape x The Met Majestic Animals Wooden Peg Puzzle is designed for toddlers ages 12–24 months, offering a simple and engaging animal puzzle experience that helps build early hand skills, shape recognition, and language development. The puzzle includes 4 animal characters—a horse, unicorn, lion, and elephant—blending real animals with mythical imagery to create a playful, story-rich learning experience.

Each puzzle piece features a large, smooth peg handle that is easy for little hands to grasp, lift, and place back into position. Through repeated play, children can strengthen hand-eye coordination, finger strength, and fine motor control. The clear animal silhouettes and simple shapes also support matching skills, animal recognition, and early vocabulary building, helping toddlers grow confidence as they learn through play. A smooth wooden surface and rounded edges make it safe and comfortable for everyday use.

Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with guidance from early childhood experts, this puzzle draws inspiration from animal imagery found across art, mythology, and history. Whether used for quiet play, sensory exploration, or as a child’s first puzzle, it offers a meaningful early learning experience enriched with creativity and cultural inspiration.

Item No.: E1463

Hape x The Met Klimt Mäda Primavesi Wooden Frame Puzzle is designed for children ages 4 years and up, combining puzzle play with portrait art appreciation and visual discovery. Through hands-on play, it helps develop observation skills, focus, hand-eye coordination, and emotional awareness. Inspired by Gustav Klimt’s Mäda Primavesi, this puzzle introduces children to a striking portrait filled with bold color, decorative patterns, and expressive character.

The puzzle includes 48 pieces and comes with a wooden frame, providing a stable and clearly defined space for building and helping children gain confidence as they complete the image. The portrait of Mäda, shown with a confident pose and richly patterned clothing, encourages children to notice facial expression, color variation, and visual detail, while strengthening visual recognition, matching, sequencing, and fine motor skills. Through this activity, children also gain an early introduction to portraiture as an art form and begin to explore ideas of emotion, personality, and beauty through observation and conversation.

Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with guidance from early childhood experts, this puzzle blends artistic inspiration, educational value, and meaningful play. Whether used for quiet time, parent-child interaction, or as an introduction to art, this wooden puzzle offers a creative and enriching learning experience.

Item No.: E1465