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Why no LL and RR on the Spanish Alphabet Blocks?

More people are interested in learning the Spanish language. That’s great! Here, we answer a common question about LL and RR.

Your Uncle Goose is Kissing Our Phone System Good-Bye

Ugh, phones. It's mostly robocalls and weird solicitations. So we started thinking: why do we even have a phone system, anyway?

Your Uncle Goose is Going To Have to Raise Prices

Well, you probably saw this coming. Your Uncle Goose is going to have to raise prices on our toys. Sorry, kids!

There's No Such Thing as an Ugly Bug

Show some love for bugs! If you think some bugs are ugly, but take a closer look.

Why Some Uncle Goose Toys Might Be Too Scary For Children

Well, along with the weather, the Uncle Goose complaint hotline has been heating up again! Maybe it’s the high temperatures that bring out the zanies.

How would you like to become a paleontologist?

Do you like looking for clues and solving puzzles? You might make a great paleontologist!

Why your Uncle Goose doesn’t want your toy ideas

Your Uncle Goose isn't a contract manufacturer. Nor do we do custom orders. So we'd appreciate it if people didn't approach us with unsolicited ideas for toys.

12 Elementary Graduation Gifts for $25 and under

June is graduation time! Celebrate the occasion with small, fun gifts that encourage curiosity and educational achievement.

Is there a difference between flashcards and ABC blocks?

Some customers seem to be puzzled that Uncle Goose ABC blocks aren’t flashcards!

What does it mean to mind your p’s and q’s?

The English idiom “mind your p’s and q’s” means to be careful and courteous. But why the letters P and Q? What do they stand for? And where did that phrase come from?

Blocks Aren’t for Babies

Blocks are often falsely depicted as "baby toys." Your Uncle Goose would love to put an end to this popular misconception, once and for all!

How many different ways can you say Mayday?

May 1 is May Day. Historically, it’s a happy day of celebration. So when someone is in trouble and needs help, why do they say "mayday" three times?

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