Papo Jackal 50259

The Papo Jackal gives children a watchful wild animal to place at the heart of their own stories. It can explore a grassland scene, follow an imagined trail or appear as one member of a larger group of African wildlife figures.

Children can decide where the jackal has been and what it discovers next. Perhaps it is moving quietly through the landscape, searching for food or meeting another animal at the edge of the story. Open-ended play like this encourages children to build characters, sequences and simple explanations.

A character for changing habitats

The jackal works well in a small-world setting made from blocks, fabric or natural objects. Children can change the landscape and adapt the story around it, creating new routes and encounters each time they play. Handling and repositioning the figure also supports fine motor skills while the animal subject encourages curiosity about wildlife.

For adults adding to an animal collection, the Papo Jackal brings a less familiar wild canine into imaginative play. It is made from plastic and recommended for children aged 3 years or older.

• Brand: Papo
• Product: Jackal
• Product code: 50259
• Material: Plastic
• Recommended age: 3 years or older