Hape x The Met Hokusai Great Wave Building Block Set

Hape Hokusai Great Wave Building Block Set is designed for children ages 2 years and up, transforming a world-famous masterpiece into a hands-on building experience that encourages imagination, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination through stacking, arranging, and open-ended play. Inspired by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai’s Under the Wave off Kanagawa, widely known as The Great Wave, this set draws from his renowned series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji.

The set includes 14 wooden blocks, sized for little hands to grasp and manipulate with ease. As children stack, combine, and rebuild the different shapes, they naturally develop shape recognition, spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, and problem-solving ability. The movement, rhythm, and cultural imagery of the original artwork also offer an engaging introduction to art, storytelling, and cross-cultural appreciation, making playtime both creative and meaningful.

Part of the collaboration between Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this set brings iconic works from The Met’s collection into the world of early childhood play. Designed to support babies’ and toddlers’ developmental needs while inspiring curiosity and creativity, it is ideal for everyday screen-free play, parent-child interaction, or as a special gift for young builders and little art lovers alike.

Item No.: E0537