Our story

Play brought us here.

We are Novita and Wilhelm, the people behind Owl Village. We wanted toys we would choose for our own children. Something to explore with their hands, then come back to for another try.

Novita and Wilhelm during a retreat in the Finnish woods — A moment in the Finnish woods.

A little about us

Two curious grown-ups.

Our friendship began long before Owl Village. Time in nature and a shared interest in the Taoist arts shaped how we think about learning: make room to explore, notice the small things and enjoy the practice.

Novita and Wilhelm visiting the Nuremberg Toy Fair — Looking for ideas at the Nuremberg Toy Fair.

Made for hands-on discovery

Ideas worth playing with.

We bring different interests to the same table, from engineering to art. Together we look for ways to turn a letter, a number or a story into something a child can explore with their hands.

Working outdoors in the Canary Islands — A change of scenery in the Canary Islands.

Welcome to our village

Learning fits into real life.

A few minutes together. A new word. One more try. Those little moments are why we make toys and the guides that go with them. If you have a question, we would love to hear it.

Find your next toy

Explore wooden letters, tracing boards and the Storytime Magnetic Maze.

Explore the toys

Already playing?

Find the guide or starting activity for your Owl Village toy.

Find your resources

Come say hello

Questions, ideas or a moment you would like to share? We are listening.

Get in touch

You're part of the village

A question along the way?

Tell us which toy you have and what you'd like a hand with.

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Our belief

Children deserve to learn at their own pace.

Some days, a screen is the easy answer. Finding something else they'll enjoy can feel like another job, especially when the last new toy ended up in a corner.

We want children to enjoy the kind of screen-free play we remember from our own childhoods. Our love of nature is part of that, and it shows up in the animals and stories of Owl Village. Whether they're coloring a picture or building a first word with you, there's room for their own ideas. Play can be worthwhile simply because they're enjoying it.

Hands-on play Follow their curiosity Room for their ideas

See how a toy works before you choose. If you'd like a starting point, our play guides are there to help, with step-by-step support for first words too. Explore the play guides

Explore the toys