Melissa & Doug 10487 Wood Cutting Pretend Play FoodThis wooden play food set is ideal for young chefs looking to explore a little mealtime fun - without the mess! It includes eight pieces of wooden food that can be sliced into 27 sections, a cutting board, and a wooden knife. Cutting the food makes a satisfying “crunch” - and provides a playful introduction to concepts of “whole,” “part,” and fractions. Melissa & Doug’s cutting food set delivers delicious entertainment for aspiring young chefs. The slicing and cutting pretend play features help children learn early mathematical concepts, sorting, grouping, and colour recognition. The Melissa & Doug cutting food set is composed of beautifully painted pieces that feature realistic details. Its sturdy wooden construction allows the set to hold up against frequent use. The Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Wooden Play Food set makes an exceptional gift for kids ages 3 to 5 years. Add the Melissa & Doug Cutting Fruit Set to round out the pretend play experience and give kids another engaging option for screen-free fun.WOODEN CUTTING PLAY FOOD SET: The Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Wooden Play Food set features pieces that stick together and come apart with a satisfying “crunch” sound as kids slice them apart.SELF-STICK TABS: This cutting food set features self-stick tabs that hold pieces together. It’s great for pretend play and introducing the concepts of “part” and “whole.”REALISTIC PAINTED PIECES: This Melissa & Doug cutting food set is made of beautifully painted pieces that feature realistic details. The sturdy wooden construction allows the set to hold up against frequent use.GIFT FOR 3 TO 5 YEARS: This set makes an exceptional gift for kids ages 3 to 5 years. Add the Melissa & Doug Cutting Fruit Set to round out the pretend play experience and give kids another engaging option for screen-free fun.“THE GOLD STANDARD IN CHILDHOOD PLAY”: For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEE: We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right. Our phone number is on every product!Suggested age suitability 3 years and upwards.