Ostheimer Wagtail

The Ostheimer Wagtail brings lively energy and charming movement to small world play. With its delicate form and characteristic tail wagging, children can imagine it flitting along garden paths, hopping near streams, or interacting playfully with other birds and woodland creatures. Its subtle detailing invites close observation and storytelling, making every play scenario more engaging and dynamic.

This figure encourages imaginative exploration and open-ended play, allowing children to invent tales of garden adventures, playful chases, or bird families nesting nearby. It pairs beautifully with other Ostheimer birds, small animals, and miniature landscapes, helping children develop storytelling skills and collaborative play while creating rich, nature-inspired narratives.

Hand-carved from sustainably sourced wood and finished with non-toxic paints, the Ostheimer Wagtail is a tactile, durable companion. Its presence in small world setups nurtures creativity, empathy, and imaginative play, supporting slow, thoughtful engagement that fosters a deeper connection to nature and the joys of storytelling.

Play and Story Inspiration

The Ostheimer Wagtail fits perfectly into small world play, where children can imagine it hopping along riverbanks, foraging for food, or interacting with other woodland creatures. Its lively pose inspires open-ended adventures, encourages collaborative storytelling, and nurtures curiosity, observation, and imagination through interactive play.

About Ostheimer

Ostheimer’s handcrafted wooden toys have delighted children for over 60 years. Made in Zell unter Aichelberg, Germany, their Waldorf-inspired designs use sustainable materials and non-toxic paints to promote storytelling, imaginative play, and a lifelong connection to nature.

Learn how Ostheimer’s artisans bring each figure to life in Ostheimer’s Story.

• Product number:  16802
• Length: 6 cm
• Width: 2 cm
• Height: 3.5 cm
•  Wood type: Maple
• Age recommendation:  Not suitable for children under 36 month.