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Hape: Play Essentials Penguin Balance Scale

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Hape Play Essentials Penguin Balance Scale is a wooden educational toy featuring a penguin–shaped balance scale designed to introduce children to basic measurement and early arithmetic. It includes a waving penguin figure, two balance trays, and ten numbered, stackable fish weights.The toy encourages children aged 3–6... Read More

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Hape: Play Essentials Penguin Balance Scale

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Hape Play Essentials Penguin Balance Scale is a wooden educational toy featuring a penguin–shaped balance scale designed to introduce children to basic measurement and early arithmetic. It includes a waving penguin figure, two balance trays, and ten numbered, stackable fish weights.

The toy encourages children aged 3–6 years to explore weight differences, balance, counting, and simple addition and subtraction through hands‑on play. It is constructed from sustainably sourced wood, with smooth finishes and non‑toxic paints, and includes a small storage bag for the pieces.

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INFORMATION

Barcode: 6943478040281

Publisher: Hape

Color pattern: Animal

Recommended age group: 3-5 years

Toy game material: Wood, Plastic

DIMENSIONS

Length: 90.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 335.0mm

Weight: 750g

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