{"product_id":"melissa-doug-wooden-cutting-fruit-set-17-piece-pretend-play-food-with-slicing-action","title":"Melissa \u0026 Doug Wooden Cutting Fruit Set – 17-Piece Pretend Play Food with Slicing Action","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Melissa \u0026amp; Doug Wooden Cutting Fruit Set gives preschoolers a hands-on way to pretend to chop, slice, and serve fruit. This 17-piece play food set includes seven fruits that stick together with self-stick tabs, so children can separate them using the included wooden knife, producing a realistic crunching sound. It’s designed for kids ages three and older and comes with a sturdy wooden storage crate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Wooden Fruit Set Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis set stands out because of its satisfying sensory feedback. When the child slices through the fruit with the knife, the self-stick tabs release with a crunchy sound, mimicking real cutting. The pieces are made from durable wood and painted with realistic colors. It encourages open-ended, screen-free play that can be enjoyed alone or with others. Because it requires no batteries, it’s always ready for imaginative cooking adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEverything Included in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 child-safe wooden knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 sliceable wooden fruits (each fruit splits into smaller pieces via self-stick tabs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sturdy wooden storage crate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal of 17 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Slicing Action Work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach fruit piece is divided into two or more sections held together by self-stick tabs. As the child presses the wooden knife along the seam, the tabs release with a crisp “crunch” sound, allowing the fruit to split apart. The sections can be pressed back together to slice again. This simple mechanism provides endless fun and a realistic kitchen experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Skills Does It Help Develop?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlaying with this set builds fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as kids manipulate the knife and fruit pieces. It also introduces early math concepts like counting, parts and wholes, and even fractions. Sorting the fruit by color or type adds another layer of learning. Best of all, it sparks pretend play that helps develop social and language skills when children serve meals to family or friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Age Range Is It Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set is recommended for children ages three and up. It contains no small parts or batteries, and the knife is designed to be safe for little hands. It makes an excellent gift for birthdays or holidays and fits well with other Melissa \u0026amp; Doug play kitchen accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Dimensions and Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 (including knife and crate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Crate Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 x 9 x 2.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAnswers to Common Buyer Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many pieces are in the set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set includes 17 pieces: a wooden knife, seven sliceable fruits that break apart, and a wooden storage crate. When the fruits are fully sliced, you’ll have many individual fruit sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the toy require batteries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a completely hands-on, kid-powered toy. No batteries are needed, making it perfect for travel or quiet play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the fruit be sliced again after it’s been cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the self-stick tabs allow the fruit sections to be pressed back together. They can be sliced over and over without losing the crunchy sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the knife safe for young children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wooden knife is designed as a child-safe tool. It has a blunt edge and is sized for small hands, so it’s safe for supervised pretend play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toys For Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58075024589103,"sku":null,"price":25.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/4478\/7503\/files\/melissa-doug-wooden-cutting-fruit-set-17-piece-pretend-play-food-with-slicing-action-1.jpg?v=1781481089","url":"https:\/\/toysforkid.co.uk\/products\/melissa-doug-wooden-cutting-fruit-set-17-piece-pretend-play-food-with-slicing-action","provider":"Toys For Kid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}