this colorful xylophone is a child's ideal first introduction to music! With mallets in hand, children can explore simple music concepts through creative play, becoming familiar with an octave, intervals, and rhythms. Over time, This little caterpillar will help children develop an appreciation for sound and music! The nifty wooden mallets store neatly in the xylophone itself to look like the Caterpillar's antennae.Our caterpillar xylophone musical toy can be used with parents and older children with multiple entertaining and educational ways to play. Parents can ask the child to play all of the notes in order and tell them which are higher or ask the child to read the letters at the bottom of each key (C, D, E, F, G, a, B, and C). they can also explain that These are the notes of a scale (specifically, C major). the Melissa & Doug caterpillar xylophone is an exceptional gift for kids 3 to 6 years of age. Add the Melissa & Doug wooden beginner recorder to round out the hands-on, screen-free play experience.For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC news called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” we design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we'll make it right. Our phone number is on every product!

Features

• Rainbow-colored xylophone: the Melissa & Doug Caterpillar xylophone is a rainbow-colored musical instrument that includes a complete octave of notes and self-storing wooden mallets that become the Caterpillar antennae.
• Helps children explore music: This caterpillar-themed xylophone allows children to explore simple music concepts through creative play, helping them become familiar with an octave, intervals, and rhythms.
• Develops multiple skills: our Melissa & Doug xylophone is a creative learning tool that helps kids develop fine motor skills and artistic expression and inspires creative play. Comes in "Frustration-Free packaging," intended to be easier to open and reduce waste.
• Great gift for ages 3 to 6 years: the Melissa & Doug Caterpillar xylophone is an exceptional gift for kids 3 to 6 years of age. Add the Melissa & Doug wooden beginner recorder to round out the hands-on, screen-free play experience.
• “The gold standard in childhood play”: for more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that nbc news called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”

Product details

• Brand: Melissa & Doug
• Color: Multi
• Size: Small