Ostheimer Woodpecker

The Ostheimer Woodpecker brings a lively touch of woodland life to small world play. With its alert posture, colourful plumage, and detailed carving, children can imagine it pecking at tree trunks, flitting through forests, or calling to other birds. Its smooth wooden surface and subtle hand-painted details make it perfect for tactile engagement, storytelling, and imaginative exploration.

Children can weave playful narratives around the Woodpecker, whether it’s discovering hidden insects, interacting with forest friends, or exploring a miniature woodland village. Its dynamic stance invites movement and curiosity, encouraging both realistic nature scenarios and fantastical adventures in small world play.

Hand-carved with care, the Woodpecker is designed to withstand years of imaginative adventures. Its presence supports storytelling, observational play, and creative role-play, inspiring children to connect with nature, develop empathy, and explore narratives rich with woodland life.

Play and Story Inspiration

The Ostheimer Woodpecker is ideal for small world play, imaginative storytelling, and woodland adventures. Children can imagine it tapping on trees, interacting with other forest animals, or discovering secret forest paths. This figure encourages open-ended play, nurtures creativity, and helps children develop storytelling skills while exploring woodland settings.

About Ostheimer

For generations, Ostheimer has been committed to creating heirloom-quality wooden toys that spark imagination. Based in Zell unter Aichelberg, Germany, their figures are hand-carved and hand-painted using eco-conscious materials. Designed to inspire open-ended play and storytelling, Ostheimer toys honor the joy of childhood.

Find out how Ostheimer creates cherished wooden figures in Ostheimer’s Story.

• Product number: 16810
• Perches perfectly in the tall spruce
• Length: 2.5 cm
• Width: 2 cm
• Height: 7 cm
• Wood type: Maple 
• Age recommendation: Not suitable for children under 36 month