Chunky wooden blocks which are color printed on both sides with real images of people from a range of communities. The blocks are perfect for young children to engage in imaginative play and develop their descriptive language skills. The 0.8" birch plywood blocks are smooth to touch and easy for small children to handle. Using these blocks, children will develop their descriptive language, motor and imaginative play skills while engaging in collaborative play. They are also helpful in developing self-awareness as they stimulate children to reflect on their own backgrounds and abilities. Made from 0.8" quality birch plywood, these blocks are smooth and warm to touch and thick enough to stand on their own. The realistic images on these blocks will enable younger children to recognize real people from different backgrounds and encourage older children to visualize them for story-telling and creative writing. Designed for children aged 12m+, these blocks are an ideal size and a beautiful resource for learning environments. Each set includes thick, birch plywood, double-sided blocks with real images of an inclusive range of different characters including children and adults from a variety of ages, professions, cultures, religions and disabilities. Size of adult: 4.9"H. Size of child: 3.5"H. All blocks 0.8" thick.