This just in: wooden toys from New York's David Weeks, whose line we are thrilled to welcome to CO. Well known for his lighting and furniture, and inspired by a desire to inject added humour into his work, and by his nine-year old son, Weeks branched out into toys a few years ago. He has developed an ever-expanding line of playful wooden animals with moveable joints, for New York's Areaware. We have just received our first order for Ursa Minor and Hanno Jr.

Ursa Minor may be a young bear, but she's got the muscles of a grizzly and the protective nature of a mama bear. Hanno Jr. is the youngest relation of Hanno the Gorilla. He's named after Hanno the Navigator, a Greek voyager who explored Africa 2,500 years ago and discovered gorillas. Toys to watch over you, yes, but as with most young creatures, they love to play.

Go "shopping" for great toys in New York City with David Weeks using this recent piece from The New York Times.