Cook & Scratch by Djeco

The wooden box is such a nice touch — sturdy and easy for little hands to open. My daughter giggles every time she “cooks” and the food sticks to the pan’s Velcro. It’s simple but keeps her engaged way longer than I expected.

My 3-year-old loves the Velcro bottom on the frying pan, it keeps the food pieces from sliding off the way I worried they might. The wooden box is nice for storage, though one of the food pieces already has a loose thread. Still, it’s been a hit for pretend kitchen play.