Oompa Toys is a fab online toy store that carries some very unique toys that you won’t easily find anywhere else. They also have a great selection of the most popular kid goods all in one place that you’d normally have to hit several stores to find (and pay several shipping charges, when Oompa Toys offers either cheap or free shipping depending on your order!)

My favourite so far are the Creanimaux (which retail for $45.99). The set consists of 52 pieces can be used to assemble a hippo, lion, tiger, rooster, zebra, elephant, giraffe, crocodile, rhino or bear. But that’ll only last so long until the kids start to mix them up and create funny, unusual creatures!

The big, chunky pieces are easy for toddlers and preschoolers to hold and stack. The designs are great – child-friendly without being too cutesy. The deep, saturated colors are even and superbly applied to each smooth, wooden block. The pieces are made of solid wood with completely non-toxic, child-friendly paints and finishes. Designed by the talented artists at Paris-based company Djeco.

Speaking of wooden animals, check out this cool non-toxic Fanfan stacking elephant for the younger set. It’s made of solid wood with leather ears and consists of a stand, 4 body pieces and a head. The pieces are large and the bright colour is very appealing to little eyes!

No batteries. No annoying noises. Just plain old-fashioned play. Now that’s what I’m talking about.

And we’ve got one of each to give away! If you’re feeling lucky (or you want to get lucky – heh) email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com with OOMPA in the subject line and tell us another toy from there that you would like to have in your collection. Contest closes Friday at midnight. Congratulations Johannah & Amelia!