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Uncle Goose

Classic ABC Blocks – Uncle Goose

£39.99

Beautifully Crafted
Open-Ended
Made To Treasure

The only classic alphabet blocks still entirely hand-made in America. This set of 28 basswood blocks features embossed letters you can trace with your fingertips, alongside hand-drawn animals, numbers, and math symbols printed in a soft colour palette.

Four complete alphabets mean multiple children can spell at once. Each block is embossed on two sides with detailed filigree—a tactile game in itself.

What's included:

28 wooden blocks (4.4cm cubes)
4 complete alphabets across the blocks
Hand-drawn animal illustrations with names
Embossed details on two sides of each block

Suitable for children aged 2 years and up

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Further Information

What's Included: 28 blocks (4.4cm cubes). Each features embossed letters on two sides, with four complete alphabets, numbers 0-9, math symbols, and hand-drawn animals with their names spelled out.

About Uncle Goose: Founded in 1983 in Grand Rapids, Michigan by William Bultman, now run by his son Pete. The only company still hand-manufacturing Classic ABC blocks entirely in America using traditional methods.

Materials & Safety: Sustainable Midwestern basswood from managed forests. Printed with safe-to-touch, non-toxic inks. Embossed details add tactile dimension.

How to Use: Stack, spell, sort by colour or letter, build structures, play matching games. Try identifying embossed letters by touch with eyes closed. Designed to last multiple generations.

Care Instructions: Wipe clean with damp cloth. Avoid soaking or submersion in water.

Product Specifications

SKU: CLA28 (Classic ABC 28 blocks)

Brand: Uncle Goose

Material: Sustainable Midwestern basswood

Number of Blocks: 28

Block Size: 4.4cm (1.75 inches) cubes

Inks: Non-toxic, safe-to-touch

Manufacturing: 100% hand-made in USA (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Age Range: 2 years and up

Weight: Approximately 1.2kg (2.6 lbs)

Delivery & Returns

We deliver throughout the United Kingdom.

Standard Delivery: £3.95 Within 2-4 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 48.

Priority Delivery: £5.95 Within 1-2 working days via Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Free Standard Delivery Orders over £65 qualify for complimentary standard delivery.

Larger packages are sent via DPD to ensure fast, safe delivery of bigger gifts.

Our Promise to You

We want every gift to bring joy. If something isn't quite right, we're here to help make it better. You have 30 days after receiving your order to return any item – plenty of time to see how it fits into your family's world.

How Returns Work

Getting started is simple: Contact us at hello@haliburtons.com or use the chat feature on our website, and we'll guide you through everything. No forms, no fuss – just a friendly conversation about how we can help.

What we need: Your item should be in the same lovely condition it arrived in – unused, with any tags, and in its original packaging. We'll also need your order number or receipt.

Send it back: Once we've arranged your return, we'll email you a free prepaid return label and clear instructions.

Questions?

Our UK-based team is here to help at hello@haliburtons.com. or through the chat feature on our website.

Uncle Goose

Since 1983, Uncle Goose has been crafting exquisite wooden alphabet blocks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Using sustainable basswood and non-toxic inks, their artisans create tactile learning tools that blend educational value with heirloom quality. From classic alphabets to specialised sets exploring science, mathematics, and world languages, Uncle Goose blocks are both beautiful educational tools and cherished keepsakes. We are proud to champion their dedication to traditional craftsmanship.

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