Melissa and Doug Wooden Birthday Cake

This wooden birthday cake set, by Melissa and Doug, is available at The Pointy Pencil for children ages 3-6 (pre-K to K).

These ages LOVE pretend play (esp. playing with food)... and any excuse to have a celebration!

All pieces are made of wood and have Velcro attachments. The set includes a convenient storage box with a sliding lid.

This fun play set includes all pieces shown including birthday cake with 6 generous slices, candles, strawberries, candy toppings, (Is this making you hungry?), a serving/cutting spatula, and serving dish.

Come in and get one for your class or home today! Perfect for celebrations and pretend play at pre-schools, daycares, churches, Grandma's house, or for your own child's playroom!

Melissa and Doug Puppets

New Melissa and Doug puppets are here at The Pointy Pencil! We have a HUGE selection.... here are just a few puppets from our new shipment.

Notice the intricate detail... with prices starting at $14.99!

Pirate

Chef

Dinosaur

Come in soon to see our brand-new display... we think you'll be amazed! Think of the possibilities for your classroom, church Sunday School class, pre-school, daycare, doctor's office, photographer's studio... anywhere children need to be entertained and/or educated.

Decorate-Your-Own Dolls

My 7-year-old daughter had her tonsils out today. A friend of ours got her this Melissa and Doug set from The Pointy Pencil.

The surgery went well and she LOVES her new set. She is very into arts and crafts, and this is perfect for her as she needs to rest and do quiet, calm activities. Thanks, Becky, she loves it!!!

Children's Travelling Bag

Recently our family, including all our munchkins, went on a 17-hour trek out west for a funeral. Since it was unexpected, we had little time to pack in an organized manner... everything was basically thrown hastily (and tightly) into our mini-van and we were off. We stopped quickly at our store on our way out of town and were given "Goodie Bags" for the kids by Becky, a treasured employee of our store. Here are a few things from "The Pointy Pencil" that she thought to give the kids... Along with this Doodle Pad, she provided crayons and (my girls' favorite) scented mechanical pencils (shown below). Becky, you are awesome! They were occupied for hours, (one doodled lakes and streams seen along the way, one designed fashion clothing, one drew Webkinz animals, one scribbled). We enjoyed happy moments in the middle of an emotionally trying trip.

View more Slice of Life stories with Stacey and Ruth at http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/.

Melissa and Doug Toys

Here are some Melissa and Doug blocks that are a bestseller in our Kokomo store. Our ladies say that these fly off the shelves... a must-have for any children's play area. They feature wooden, durable pieces, bright colors, and stackable construction (perfect for building towers). Best of all... they're educational.

Any parent of a little boy understands the excitement that accompanies the sound of a fire engine. Wherever we are, whatever we're doing, my two-year-old son stops everything, becomes completely still, and yells, "Fire Truck!" This puzzle by Melissa and Doug features that same siren... every time the puzzle is completed! I love the wooden pieces with knobs... easy for those chubby little fingers to grasp.