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Features of the world's best blocks: Embossing What makes Uncle Goose blocks special are the two embossed letters on each block. The embossing process gives depth and detail to each block and appears to be carved. Actually these designs are pressed into the wood under immense pressure. Beveled EdgesUncle Goose chamfers the upright edges of our blocks to eliminate sharp corners and make the blocks more comfortable to hold. Classic StylingUncle Goose designs are based on the classic ABC blocks made by the Embossing Company of Albany NY, whose founders, the Hyatt brothers, patented the invention of the embossed ABC block. Uncle Goose ABC blocks pay homage to the first set of American alphabet blocks made by the Hyatt brothers (who also invented celluloid which led to the explosion of plastics). Non-Toxic InksUncle Goose toys are made from child-safe materials, especially non-toxic inks. Their toys are tested regularly and always surpass national and international standards on ink safety. NumeralsThe ABC blocks also feature numerals 0 to 9 and math symbols (+ - X, etc. ). As children begin to recognize letters they will also learn their numbers. Later on they may use the blocks to form equations just as they are spelling words. Numeral Names Uncle Goose prints the name of each numeral beneath the number so that a child can learn how to spell these words. Animal PicturesEach block features a picture of a different animal. Children delight in recognizing the animals on each block. Animal NamesWe print the name of each animal beneath the picture so that a child can learn how to spell these names. BasswoodUncle Goose blocks are made from basswood which is grown around the Great Lakes. Basswood is ideal for making blocks because it’s light-weight, light-colored and odor-free. The basswood used is farmed for manufacturing on industry owned land. We are committed to environmentally-appropriate manufacturing. This set contains no storage solution; but comes with a brown wrapper, keeping costs down!
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