The Tender Leaf Toys Tool Bench is a 19-piece wooden pretend-play workbench with a removable drill, a circular saw, hand tools, a working vice and a toolbox of nuts and bolts. It stands about 28 inches tall.

What's inside

• A two-level wooden workbench with a back panel and lower shelf
• A removable drill and a circular saw that sit on the back panel
• A hammer, screwdriver and spanner on a hanging shelf
• A ruler with a sliding corner and a working vice on the bench top
• A removable toolbox with nuts and bolts

How it works

Kids tighten bolts, clamp pieces in the vice and measure with the ruler. The toolbox lifts out, so the tools can travel to fix things around the house.

What kids learn

• Fine motor skills: turning bolts and screwing parts together
• Hand-eye coordination: lining up tools with nuts and holes
• Role play: pretending to be a carpenter, builder or mechanic
• Early engineering ideas: measuring, clamping and fixing

Good to know before you buy

• Age: 3 and up. One reviewer on the Tender Leaf site notes it's on the small side for older children, so it suits ages 3 to 5 best.
• Size and weight: about 20 x 14 x 28 inches and roughly 19 lb, so you'll need floor space.
• Assembly: required.
• Care: wipe clean; don't soak it, and keep it indoors away from direct sun and heat.
• Value: at $167.99 it's a premium piece; you're paying for the solid build and design.

Who it's for

Preschoolers who love helping with DIY, families who want a heirloom-style wooden toy, and playrooms with space for a statement piece.