Author: Janet Gent

Male looking for his mate. These 1920’s-30’s birds have movable wings and as you can see from this angle, they are very flat with applied wings. He measures 3 inches from tip of his beak to the end of his tail and this one is marked Made in England on the bottom.

Wooden bird with movable wings, part of a collection of many different birds and animals made in England in 1920-30’s. Approximately 1.5″ – 4 cm high.

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Again not Forest Toys, but part of my flock on Pomona wooden birds, made from the 1920’s. With movable wings and marked underneath.

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Another English company making in the 20s & 30s, these delightful bluebirds are painted and have movable wings. Height 3cm. The company also made many other animals and some figures too.

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This black beauty is stalking through the exotic jungle looking for …..? Given to me by a very dear friend for a birthday many years ago. I have never seen another although he has two cheetahs who are good friends

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Two years ago my book was first published. It has been posted to so many different countries and the popularity of these wonderful toys keeps on growing

Out for a Sunday walk, correctly attired in plus fours, cap, waistcoat and tie. Mother & daughter are probably at home cooking the Sunday lunch.

A very Happy Easter from the Forest Toys donkey family. These three are from my book