We saw lots of cool new stuff at the February Toy Fair in New York.  Some of our favorites come from Areaware.  As the name suggests, their products are made by and for the environmentally conscious.  Check out Hanno the Gorilla, $95.  He is hand shaped from sustainably harvested beech wood, and he has elastic bands so that he may pose according to his many moods.  Hanno is gorgeous so adults can admire him and durable so kids can enjoy him.  Watch for other models Hanno Jr., Ursa, and Ursa Jr. (beautiful bears!) as they will be in production later this year.

Some other good things from Areaware are kids shirts with attractive animal prints, $40.50.  Gorillas, Terriers, Bunnies, oh my.  I can’t wait to see what they ship next. (Hopefully it’ll be the silver bar bell rattles we ordered!)