# Seafood-Inspired Wooden Toy Sets Tender Leaf Toys' Fish Crate Encourages Imaginative Play By Jana Pijak | Published 2021-02-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tender-leaf-toys References: [tenderleaftoys](https://tenderleaftoys.ca/collections/play-food/products/fish-crate) Tender Leaf Toys' Fish Crate set is inspired by seafood and encourages hands-on, imaginative play. Known for its wide selection of [artisan, handcrafted toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelata-collection), the brand specializes in products geared towards children aged 18 months and older all the way to 3+ years. This charming Fish Crate set is "made with soft fabric and filled with a sold wood lobster, plaice, mackerel, and herring, whitebait, prawn and scallop." The product is designed to be paired with Tender Leaf Toys' [play kitchen or market toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set) or one's own play kitchen setup and comes with a market-inspired fabric basket that toys can be displayed in. Each product is durable, brightly painted and educational in addition to being adorable and is a great way to encourage [hands-on play over screen time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-little-feelings). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seafood-inspired Wooden Toy Sets:** The rise of wooden toy sets that are inspired by seafood could offer opportunities for ethical and sustainable toy production, particularly for children's toys. - **Artisanal Handcrafted Toys:** The demand for artisanal, handcrafted toys that are safe and educational can create opportunities for small-scale toy manufacturers. - **Imaginative Play Toys:** The growth of imaginative play toys can offer opportunities for developing creativity and problem-solving skills among children while reducing screen time. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** This trend highlights opportunities to explore ethical, sustainable and educational toy production methods while satisfying the demand for non-digital, interactive toys. - **E-commerce:** The growth of artisanal and ethically-made toys could expand opportunities for e-commerce platforms and small to medium-sized businesses to reach a wider market offering quality goods. - **Children's Education:** This trend suggests opportunities for companies that focus on developmental and educational products for children, such as wooden toys that enhance fine motor skills, imagination, problem-solving, and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellycats-fish-chips.md) - [Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zuru-slime-mart.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [Camp-Inspired Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-outdoor-cooking-play-set.md) - [Fish Lover Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-fish.md) - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Alternative Wellness Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-healer-kit.md) - [Pelata Wooden Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelata-collection.md)