My son's absolute fascination with pulling on things (computer cords, phone cords, the vacuum tube) gives me a pretty good idea of where the original pull-toy makers were coming from. What I like about these pull toys--made in a small Estonian factory by craftsman Heido Peterson--is that they zigzag back and forth as they are pulled across the floor. It's the hinged body that creates this back-and-forth motion. The animals (there's also a dinosaur, elephant, crocodile and snake) are crafted from Baltic birch word, painted with water-based paints and recommended for ages 3 and up. How much? You know that when the craftsperson is named and the phrase "small Estonian factory" comes into play, they won't be cheap. Think of it as your splurge. Find them for $70 at Design Within Reach.
