Spielstabil Children's Long Handled Flat Shovel for Sand, Snow and Garden

Pick this shovel up and the first thing you notice is the weight. The Children's Long Handled Flat Shovel feels sturdier than the flimsy beach toys that snap by August. Sand, dirt or snow all give way to it, and the long handle adds reach so kids can dig, help in the garden or shovel the walk alongside you.

Spielstabil makes the tool from food-grade ABS plastic with no PVC, phthalates or BPA.

It's made in Germany by a third-generation family business that has built toys there since 1919, well over 100 years. Sifting, measuring, digging, patting, pouring: each bucket load of sand is a small experiment. A treasure hunt or a castle wall to hold off a dragon, either way there's a job for this shovel.

German kindergartens use these toys heavily, and the reputation in Europe is strong. Every edge is rounded. Handles are shaped for children's hands, and the shovel handle is child sized and shields the hand while digging. You feel the difference when you share beach or snow play with one of these in your grip.

Unbreakable has its merits. Flexibility has its own. Many Spielstabil sand toys bend gently, which helps when a bucket of sand needs to become a towering castle. The soft plastic is stiff enough to scoop and still won't hurt little hands.