Hape Sunny Valley Adventure Dome Wins at the ASTRA 2019 Best Toys for Kids Awards
On June 10, 2019, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) in the United States announced the winners of the Best Toys for Kids Awards.
Hape’s Sunny Valley Adventure Dome won the Preschool category (for preschool-aged children) for its excellent design and wide range of play benefits.
Note: This article covers awards from 2019. Some products mentioned may no longer be available. Browse current Hape toys on the brand page.
Three other Hape toys were also finalists that year in the following categories:
- Baby Bird Pull Along, a pull-along toy, in the Infant & Toddler category (for babies and toddlers).
- The Solar System Puzzle in the Puzzles: Jigsaw category (jigsaw puzzles).
- Discovery Scientific Workbench, a science experiment workbench, in the Construction category (building structures).
Winning a Best Toys for Kids award brought Hape recognition for the quality and high play value of its children’s toys. Hape also used this opportunity to introduce its high-quality wooden toys to major retailers and toy industry professionals, helping the brand expand its market presence, reach more families worldwide, bring joy to more children, and help the next generation grow up healthy and happy.
About the Best Toys for Kids Awards
The Best Toys for Kids Awards are organized by the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA). There are 17 categories, including Classic, Construction, Infant & Toddler, and Puzzles. Each category has just one winner, chosen from numerous finalists.
About ASTRA
Founded in 1992, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is an international nonprofit trade organization serving more than 1,800 retailers, manufacturers, and independent sales representatives in the specialty toy industry.
As a professional organization in the specialty toy industry, ASTRA is committed to providing children with play materials, such as high-quality toys that support well-being and offer varied play benefits. Its central focus is putting children’s needs first.
Sources: Hape’s press release, Hape Toys Shine at the ASTRA 2019 Best Toys for Kids Awards (the original news page is no longer accessible), and the official ASTRA website.
If you are looking for an excellent developmental toy, Hape is a great choice. We offer a wide selection of wooden toys that support children’s development at every age.
Thoughtfully designed with children’s learning in mind, these toys help children practice important skills such as seeing, listening, observing, fine motor skills, problem-solving, imagination, and creativity. They also encourage integrated academic learning through STEAM.
Their sturdy designs and durable materials support children’s development while making safety a priority. They feature non-toxic paints and FSC quality-controlled wood. Their durability gives them a long lifespan, and they are environmentally friendly.
These qualities have helped make Hape a global wooden toy brand. Many of its toys have won awards at international toy competitions, including the Magic Touch piano and the Four-Stage Rocket Ship. Hape toys are manufactured under ICTI, CCIB, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
Hape wooden toys can easily enrich these activities and help keep little ones away from screens.
What matters most is sharing happy moments as a family, because wherever there is love, there is a complete home! What is your favorite activity to do with your child? 😁 If you are looking for age-appropriate toys, explore our children’s toys.
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