{"product_id":"tender-leaf-toys-the-bug-hotel-13-wooden-garden-bugs-on-a-shelving-unit","title":"Tender Leaf Toys - The Bug Hotel: 13 Wooden Garden Bugs on a Shelving Unit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNature play that sparks curiosity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover The Bug Hotel, a charming wooden display that blends imaginative play with early science exploration. This compact shelving unit presents 13 garden bugs on a sliding front panel, inviting little hands to arrange, compare, and discover in a tactile, open-ended play space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 common garden bug figures (snail, butterfly, ladybird, moth, caterpillar, worm, spider, bumble bee, grasshopper, fly, stag beetle, dragonfly, scarab beetle) neatly displayed on a wooden shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sturdy shelving unit with a sliding front panel for easy access and playful reveal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wood’s natural grain shines through a non-toxic finish, giving a warm, tactile feel that invites touch. The compact build is designed for little hands to manage independently, encouraging confidence and fine motor exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLearning by doing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutdoors isn’t always possible, but curiosity isn’t limited by the weather. This set helps young learners explore habitats, life cycles, and counting through hands-on interaction with real-looking wooden bugs. Names can be discovered on the underside, turning play into a gentle literacy moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabitat and life-cycle explorations via tangible pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching bugs to silhouettes and naming them during play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade for little hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e13 figures are crafted from high-quality plywood with a soft tactile finish. The non-toxic water-based stain preserves the natural wood aesthetics while ensuring safe, child-friendly handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanet-friendly design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured from rubberwood, a by-product of the latex industry, and finished with non-toxic coatings. The brand emphasizes forest replenishment with every toy produced, aligning play with environmental care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTender Leaf Toys holds ICTI Ethical Toy Program certification and adheres to safety standards across Europe, the Americas, Australia, and New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWays to play\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on a sunny windowsill to observe textures and colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with a nature journal to record observations and new insect names\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge kids to match silhouettes to real bugs and describe what they see\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile results vary, this setup supports curiosity, exploration, and early science interest within a safe, eco-conscious package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What age is The Bug Hotel suitable for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Designed for ages 3 and up, with child-safe materials and simple, open-ended play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What learning outcomes does The Bug Hotel support?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Encourages exploration of habitats, life cycles, counting, and insect names through hands-on, imaginative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tender Leaf Toys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46525087056071,"sku":"B0BS227G43","price":45.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2355\/7319\/files\/tender-leaf-toys-bug-hotel-shelf-front-panel.jpg?v=1778358843","url":"https:\/\/toyterrax.com\/products\/tender-leaf-toys-the-bug-hotel-13-wooden-garden-bugs-on-a-shelving-unit","provider":"ToyTerrax","version":"1.0","type":"link"}