Hanging Fairy House
A small world play birdhouse is a wonderful addition to any nature-loving child’s play space. This type of play helps children develop their imagination and creativity by allowing them to create their own miniature worlds. With a birdhouse, children can create their own little habitat and pretend to be caretakers of the birds that come to visit.
Recommended age: 2+
Handcrafted individually, each of the QToys product has its unique look and sometimes they are not exactly identical. This also contribute to the beauty and special feature of each toy.
Adding a Hanging Fairy/Bird House to a child’s play area is a delightful way to foster their love for nature. This type of play encourages children to unleash their imagination and creativity as they construct miniature worlds of their own. With a birdhouse as their centerpiece, youngsters can embark on imaginative journeys. They can become stewards of the feathered friends that frequent their make-believe habitat.
Through interactions, children not only engage in imaginative play but also cultivate a deeper understanding of the natural world. By observing the behaviors of visiting birds, they gain insight into avian life cycles and habitats, sparking curiosity about the environment and the creatures that inhabit it. As they explore the intricacies of bird feeding and nesting habits, young minds are enriched with valuable knowledge about wildlife and ecology.
Furthermore, the act of caring for the birdhouse fosters a sense of responsibility and empathy in children. They learn firsthand the importance of providing a safe haven for birds and contributing to the preservation of local ecosystems. By tending to the needs of their avian visitors, children develop a profound appreciation for the interconnectedness of all living things and the significance of environmental stewardship.
In essence, our Hanging Fairy/Bird House serves as more than just a toy; it becomes a gateway to a world of discovery and wonderment, nurturing a lifelong bond between children and the natural world.
Approx dimensions: box dimensions: 15x11x30cms. Weight: 0.5kgs.
Natural Markings
The unique variations are proof of quality, not defects. Discover the markings that make your toy Simply Unique!
Black stripes are also something completely natural. This is the so-called pith tube or "heart of the tree". It differs from the surrounding wood by the darker colour and structure. When working on the wood, it can become completely or partially visible. This feature is part of the natural appearance of the wood. Therefore, these are not defects for us, but quality features of a natural product and as such are desired and welcome by us. We love this uniqueness of wood!
Cleaning
If you want to remove dirt from our products, simply wipe gently with a damp cloth and a little soapy water (if necessary). When drying, please do not place on the heater, otherwise, cracks may occur in the wood. Please allow to dry at room temperature. Please never clean our toys with disinfectant, hot water or similar!
Shipping
Little Whimsy is an online store based on Auckland’s North Shore. Orders are packed and dispatched from our Hillcrest warehouse.
We aim to dispatch orders within 3 business days, although dispatch may take longer during busy periods, new releases, Christmas and major sales. You’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking once your order has been packed and collected by the courier.
New Zealand shipping
We ship New Zealand-wide.
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Free NZ shipping on orders $200 and over, including rural delivery, unless an oversize surcharge applies
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$9 flat rate courier shipping for orders under $200
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Rural delivery for orders under $200: $14 no signature or $15 signature/photo required
- Some large or bulky items may have an oversize shipping surcharge, which will be shown at checkout where applicable
Most New Zealand orders arrive within 3–5 business days from dispatch, although rural addresses and busy courier periods may take longer.
Please note that delivery timeframes are estimates only and may be affected by courier delays, weather events, public holidays or high-volume periods.
Once your order has been packed, you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with your tracking details.
Tracking may take up to 1 business day to update after your parcel has been collected and scanned by the courier.
Click & collect
Click & collect is available from our Hillcrest warehouse on Auckland’s North Shore.
Pickups are available: Monday and Wednesday, 10am–2pm
Please wait until you receive your collection email before coming in, as this means your order has been packed and is ready to collect. Our warehouse is not open for browsing, and orders cannot be collected before you receive your pickup confirmation.
Delivery address changes
Please check your delivery address carefully before placing your order.
If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. If your order has not yet been packed or collected by the courier, we’ll do our best to update it.
Once an order has been dispatched, we are unable to change the delivery address from our end. You may be able to request a redirect directly through the courier, depending on the service used.
Authority to leave
If you choose authority to leave or request that your parcel is left without a signature, this is at your own risk.
Little Whimsy is not responsible for parcels that are marked as delivered by the courier but are lost, stolen or damaged after being left at the delivery address.
Australian shipping
We ship to Australia, with rates shown at checkout based on your cart and delivery address.
Australian parcels are sent with tracking. Once your parcel arrives in Australia, tracking and delivery are handled by the local postal or courier service.
Any customs charges, duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
International shipping
We ship to many international destinations, with available rates shown at checkout depending on your cart and delivery country.
International delivery times vary by destination and service selected. Parcels may also be delayed by customs processing or local postal services.
Please note that any customs charges, duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
Shipping to the United States, including Puerto Rico, is currently paused due to recent tariff and shipping changes.
Bulky or oversized items
Some large, heavy or bulky items may incur additional shipping charges.
Where possible, any oversize surcharge will show at checkout. If your order contains unusually bulky items and the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than charged, we may contact you before dispatch to discuss options.
International duties, taxes & customs fees
For orders delivered outside New Zealand, import VAT, customs duties, tariffs, customs fees, brokerage fees, carrier handling fees and/or local taxes may be payable on arrival. These charges are set by the destination country and/or carrier and are the customer’s responsibility.
By placing an international order, you agree to pay any applicable import charges required for delivery. If a parcel is refused, unpaid, unclaimed or returned to us because these charges are not paid, original shipping, return shipping, carrier fees and any non-refundable charges may be deducted from any refund due.
Sale and busy period dispatch
During major sales, Christmas, new releases or especially busy periods, dispatch may take longer than usual.
We pack orders as quickly as possible in the order they are received and are unable to prioritise individual orders during these periods.
Questions about your order?
If you have a question about shipping, click & collect or your order, please contact us at:
