Happybara was born with a mission to create high-quality educational wooden toys that make learning feel natural and fun.
 

Our story starts with a familiar challenge: traditional wooden toys — the ones we grew up with and loved — struggle to keep up with the lure of flashing screens and electronics. Present-day wooden toys feel outdated and often unable to hold a child's interest for more than a few plays.

Tanya wanted to make a change and set out with a clear vision: to offer modern Montessori-inspired toys that grow with a child through various stages of early learning. No subscriptions, no fuss—just beautifully crafted, safe toys that keep children curious and parents confident in their choices.

With her mechanical engineering background at NASA and the success of Pink Pencil Math—a platform with over 2 million followers offering courses, books, and tutoring that empower math and critical thinking—Tanya teamed up with child development experts to design toys that are not just educational, but genuinely engaging and fun.

Every toy undergoes rigorous physical and chemical safety checks.

But the final test? If children love it.

If they don’t, it’s back to the drawing board!

With 90% of brain development happening before age 5, these years are a powerful window for growth and learning. The best toys do more than fill the hours — they spark curiosity, resilience, and critical thinking. At Happybara, we’re here to help your child thrive —because these early years are where every future begins.