Animal Upon Animal by Haba

The wooden pieces are just the right size for little hands, and stacking them into a wobbly tower keeps my kid focused for a solid ten minutes. The crocodile and toucan shapes add extra charm to an already clever stacking game.

The wooden animals are perfectly sized for small hands, and my toddler loves stacking the crocodile and hedgehog. The only downside is the pieces can tip easily, but it's still great for teaching patience.

Our two-year-old loves the crocodile piece, but the stacking is tricky enough that a parent usually has to help. The mix of animals is fun, though some pieces are a bit small for very young kids. It's a decent game, just not as simple as I'd hoped for independent play.