Ostheimer Sitting Squirrel

The Ostheimer Sitting Squirrel brings woodland charm to any small world scene. With its alert posture and bushy tail curled behind, children can imagine it nibbling acorns, observing forest friends, or pausing mid-adventure on a tree branch. Its smooth wooden form and hand-painted details invite tactile play and storytelling, encouraging open-ended creativity and imaginative exploration.

Children can weave tales around the Sitting Squirrel gathering food for winter, playing with other woodland creatures, or taking part in mischievous escapades. It pairs beautifully with Ostheimer trees, forest animals, and miniature figures, allowing kids to craft dynamic, small world narratives full of discovery, curiosity, and woodland life.

Hand-carved and painted with care, the Sitting Squirrel is a durable companion for imaginative play. Its presence fosters creativity, role-play, and storytelling, supporting small world adventures while helping children connect with nature and explore the joys of woodland exploration.

Play and Story Inspiration

The Ostheimer Sitting Squirrel is perfect for small world play, imaginative storytelling, and woodland adventures. Children can imagine it collecting acorns, interacting with other forest animals, or pausing to watch the woodland world unfold. This figure encourages open-ended play, nurtures creativity, and inspires rich, dynamic narratives in miniature forest settings.

About Ostheimer

Ostheimer toys combine traditional craftsmanship with sustainable practices to create heirloom-quality wooden figures. Hand-carved and hand-painted in Germany, each toy promotes open-ended play and storytelling. Waldorf-inspired designs encourage children to connect with nature and their imagination.

Read about Ostheimer’s tradition of nurturing imagination in Ostheimer’s Story.

• Product number: 16602
• Length: 4.7 cm
• Width: 2 cm
• Height: 4.5 cm
• Wood type: Maple 
• Age recommendation: Not suitable for children under 36 month.