Coloraturo, based on the Italian word “coloratura,” refers to elaborate melodic variations in vocal music like “runs, trills, wide leaps, and similar virtuoso-like material.” The multi-hued forms of Coloraturo inspire virtuoso constructions…in a visual form. The building/design toy elaborates and embellishes on building forms that vary in hue, value, and intensity. Coloraturo, a new block set created by award winning toy designer, Karen Hewitt, will delight and captivate the imagination of children and artists of all ages. This smart toy functions both as a designer art piece and a high quality children’s building toy that provides endless experiences with color in both two and three dimensions. Builders of all ages will enjoy all the possibilities of this open-ended toy, creating geometric patterns, multi-hued skyscrapers, imaginative dwellings for people to live in, or even abstract pieces of art. The color, form, and sheer beauty of Coloraturo will attract young children as well as architects, designers, and playful adults. Includes: 54 notched wood units, 18 wood prisms, 1 wood tray. All Learning Materials products are 100% safe and meet or exceed all 2010 safety guidelines, both domestically and abroad. Its toys are compliant with the highest U.S. and European standards, CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act), ASTM-F963 (International Standards), and EN-71 (European Standards). Look for two other new products, Tavolino and Villetta, from Learning Materials Workshop. Suitable for ages from 3 to adults.