Papo Knight in Armour Horse 39799

The Papo Knight in Armour Horse gives children a mounted character for medieval storytelling. It can travel between castles, accompany a knight on a quest or stand guard at the edge of an imagined kingdom.

Children can create a setting with building blocks, books or other figures, then use the horse to move the story forward. A journey might begin at a castle, cross a make-believe forest and end with a meeting between rival characters. The horse can be part of a larger scene or used on its own.

A mounted character for pretend play

The armoured design helps children decide who this horse is and what role it plays. Is it carrying a messenger, preparing for a tournament or helping a knight return home? Open-ended questions like these encourage storytelling without fixing the figure to one particular adventure.

As children move the figure through different scenes, they practise sequencing events and expressing ideas through play. It also makes a useful addition to a collection of Papo historical or fantasy figures.

• Brand: Papo
• Product name: Knight in Armour Horse
• Product code: 39799
• Material: Plastic
• Recommended age group: 3 years or older