Here at Little Sparrow we sell all manner of natural toys - toys for real play!
We also love to teach you how to make toys for your kidlets and have a range of natural craft supplies and classes to help you on your way.
With the shelves full of locally hand made treasures as well, you are sure to find that unique present that will be loved for years.
Posts Tagged ‘gnome’
The Gnome Craft Book
Storytelling traditions all over the world tell of little folk – gnomes, dwarves leprechauns and many others. Gnome figures are fun for children to make and play with, and they appeal to their vivid imaginations.
Thomas and Petra Berger show how to make gnomes out of walnuts, twigs, wool and paper, as well as from a variety of other media. There are plenty of different types of gnome to keep children amused for hours. Any of the characters in the book would be at home on a seasonal nature table. The Gnome Craft Book includes instructions for making Astrid Lindgren’s classic gnome the Tomten.
No Comments »
Magical Bedtime Reading: Over the Hills & Far Away
Take a look at this beautiful anthology of stories, written by Ineke Verschuren and illustrated by bestselling author Daniela Drescher. The book is a collection of forty stories from around Europe about magical fairies, dwarfs, dragons, gnomes, and little folk. The stories come from Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, England, Scotland, Spain and Scandinavia.
This collection of stories is ideal for bedtime, or cozying up in an armchair. The stories are not too long, and so will be excellent for young solo readers looking for a challenge. Did I mention the luscious illustrations? Sure to spark imaginative games fighting dragons and helping the fairies!
A Introducing ‘A Charley Horse’
We are proud to share with you some our newest treasures from A Charlie Horse. Based in outer Melbourne, long-time knitter Nicola has created a range of magical handcrafted toys created almost entirely from natural materials. From her experience as a kindergarten teacher she has an insight into making durable toys that will spark imaginations for many years.
Pop in and visit her knitted and felted toadstools and fairies before they’re all whisked off to loving new homes!
No Comments »
Redgum Hollow
This little bloke lives in the bush…..inside his Redgum Hollow, next to the Big Gum Tree with it’s magic windows and spends his time with all his Bunny Friends! I’d love to visit him sometime, wouldn’t you?
No Comments »
Toadstool Town
The fire is burning in the hearth in this little home. Little Brownie and his cat live here and sometimes the King and Queen come to visit, they have to travel through the Toadstool Town and through the green forest…..
…..locally made treasure in at Little Sparrow at the moment!
1 Comment »
Winter Treasures
Toadstools and Gnomes….
the heart of winter…
oh and Punkin Soup!
Toadstool $14
Gnome $9.90
Pure wool felt…all hand dyed!
There are many more felt kits and pieces of beautifully dyed wool felt in at Little Sparrow at the moment…worth a gander
No Comments »
Snapshot!
On the shelf at Little Sparrow at the moment…….
2 little mermaids
Felted Toadstools
A Gnome in a Cave
A big wooden Truck
A colourful wooden Stacker
…some things locally made and others from afar!
No Comments »
324a Carlisle St, Balaclava,
Victoria, Australia 3183
Telephone: 03 90410103
Open Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.00pm
Closed Sunday and public holidays
