Bamboo Collection Magnetic Color Tiles, Colora 4 - 7 Years by Hape International List Price: $24.99 $18.95 At Amazon on 7-28-2008.

Features Crafted from Highly Renewable Bamboo and stained in waterbased, childsafe colors. The Bamboo stands these games are made from mature to a harvestable state in only 3 years. Awards: Chiild Magazine Best Toys of the Year Black Magnetic Board with Bamboo Corners. 24 Magnetic square and triangular shaped bamboo tiels and magnetic board. Board measures 8 1/2" x 8 1/2". Great solitary activity. This Bamboo Collection set is a Great solitary activity. Bamboo toys have names derived from Latin for use around the world. The bamboo grain has a wonderful tactile feel and is enhanced with a bright water-based paint. Ages 4 and up Manufacturer Description Colora is a design and shapes game that promotes pattern and color recognition and the understanding of sequencing. Use a few or all of the smooth bamboo shapes to design a pattern. See how easy it is to create endless possibilities with this truly open ended set. After years of research, extensive testing and a worldwide design workshop, HaPe International is proud to offer the Bamboo Collection, the world's first collection of bamboo games. Why did it take years? The challenge with bamboo, a giant natural grass that grows as tall as a tree, is its sensitivity to sawing, cutting, filing, dyeing, temperature and bending. HaPe realized the extensive amount of research and testing required but persevered due to the sustainability of bamboo and its economical and ecological value to the world. Once cut, bamboo grows back completely in a mere three years. Bamboo also combines lightness with stability and is flexible but very strong. Product Description Teach pattern, color recognition and sequencing with colorful magnetic tiles made of eco-friendly bamboo. Magnetic design and shapes game Teaches pattern and color recognition and sequencing 24 magnetic bamboo tiles Child-safe, water based stains Made of eco-friendly bamboo that was preserved to keep its economical and ecological values to the world. Once cut, bamboo grows back completely in just three years A wonderful activity for quiet time, these tiles provide open-ended creativity and exploration. Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children. Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism This is an exquisitely crafted set with beautiful colors and shapes to manipulate into patterns and pictures. As far as the game aspect, I don't see much to it. Here are the game options from the instruction booklet: Beginner: -Lay Colora tiles so each edge matches and creates a wave effect. -Lay Colora tiles by color in rows or columns. Intermediate: - Deal Colora tiles among two players. Agree on a color sequence to play the tiles. One by one play the tiles according to the agreed-upon sequence. The winner is the one who has played all his tiles first. - Create a pattern that repeats across the metal board. Expert: -Draw a picture of a boat, star, or other image and lay out Colora tiles to create that design. Game aspect aside, I do not regret buying this product. As an adult, this is a great little tool to use for stress relief or just to stimulate creativity. It comes in a colorful cardboard box with a rope/bamboo handle. And as the previous reviewer said, it does look great on a desk or coffee table. I am very happy with this product and pleased with Amazon's speedy service. Comment | Permalink | (Report this) Bamboo Collection Magnetic Color Tiles, Colora Available from Amazon Updated on 7-28-2008.

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