Little boys love trains. But why is this such a universal obsession? As it turns out, it comes down to basic biology and survival of the fittest. read more
In short, a train set is an open-ended toy that is perfectly “scaffolded” for the skills and learning zone of a toddler. (It fits with their level of ability, with just enough challenge to it.) Plus, if you go to a train museum you can see really elaborate scenes set up around the trains, and of course those trains move by themselves. read more