Uncle Goose: Moon Phase Blocks

First quarter. Waxing crescent. New moon. Waning crescent. Last quarter. Waning gibbous. Full moon. Waxing gibbous. This 9 block set shows each of the 8 moon phases. Two debossed sides feature a moon phase and its cycle location. Four printed sides reveal moon rise and set times, tidal effects, a phase illustration, and the moon’s location in relation to the sun. This set also includes one bonus block devoted to the lunar eclipse. Visualize moon cycles in a multidimensional manner. Will you stack and sort these blocks in their monthly order? Or use them to chart the tides? How else might Uncle Goose moon phase blocks inspire you to look at the sky and dream? 9 – 1.75 inch cubes Made using sustainable Midwestern basswood Printed with non-toxic, mouth safe inks Ages: 2+ MADE IN USA   ABOUT THE ARTISTS William & Pete Bultman Grand Rapids, Michigan Uncle Goose was founded by William Bultman in 1983 after he learned no one in the USA seemed to be making wood blocks for children anymore. Today the company is run by his son Pete, who has expanded his father’s vision from ABC blocks to include nursery rhymes, dinosaurs, mathematics, and much more.