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OKC's favorite toy store since 1985
🍃 Newborns to adults!
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Learning Tree Toys, Books & Games is an Oklahoma City toy store that has brought joy to kids and helped families find developmentally appropriate toys since 1985. Meet co-owner Patti Tepper-Rasmussen in the newest episode of Oklahoma Originals. 🧸🎲📚
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What if a toy store was designed around how kids actually learn and grow, not just whatever happens to be popular on TV? That’s the idea behind Learning Tree (@learningtree.okc), a locally owned Oklahoma City business.

Patti opened Learning Tree in 1985 with her business partner, Kathy Carey. The two ran the store together for 18 years, until Kathy’s passing, and Patti has continued to run the store as sole owner for the past 23 years. What began with toys from 25 companies has grown into a 2,800-square-foot store featuring products from more than 450 manufacturers around the world. Patti and her team choose every toy, book, and game based on developmental milestones rather than commercial trends, so families can find something that sparks creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving. The store is organized by age and stage, and it carries games and puzzles for all ages, because play shouldn’t have an expiration date.

Watch to hear how Learning Tree grew from a small toy shop into an Oklahoma City institution.

If you enjoy stories about entrepreneurs & local businesses in Oklahoma, and the people building something special in our state, subscribe to our YouTube channel, leave a comment, and share this video with someone who loves a great toy store.

Credits:
Filmed & Produced by: Ben Ehrlich
Music: “If I Didn’t Have You” by Sugar Free Allstars

As always, special thanks to our friends at Oklahoma’s Credit Union (@oklahomascreditunion)

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It’s never just a toy. We get to be a part of a lot of moments around here. Some big, some really small... but all of them matter. 💚

Helping you find the perfect Birthday gift, the first stuffie or doll, the start of a train collection, the keepsake book from Grandma, the special gift for a newborn. Adding “just one more” to a Tonies collection. Grabbing something to keep them busy on a long flight, or picking out a gift that actually feels like them. Bringing a little extra joy into the holiday season.

We love it all. We’re really lucky to be a small part of helping the amazing people and kids in this big city.

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Last minute shopping? No problem! Let us help you find the perfect gift and wrap it up for you for FREE! A one-stop shop ☺️

With floor to ceiling toys, books, games, puzzles and more for newborns to adults ~ you are sure to find a unique gift for someone special in your life. 💚

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🐶 A quick trip with Dolly to her favorite toy store in OKC 💕

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🦢 TENDER LEAF | SWEET SWAN PRAM 🦢

This beautiful wooden pram combines old-fashioned charm with purposeful play - a sweet little companion for those first steps, and the perfect pram for dolls, stuffies and all the treasures collected along the way.

🌿 made of high-quality, beautifully crafted wood
🦢 durable, safe, timeless design
🧸complete with mattress and pillow to keep its passengers comfy
🩷 brings charm and delight to every play adventure
☁️ fosters nurturing, creativity, and endless play
🎁 a gift that lasts

Age range: 18 months +
Product size: 17.13 x 11.61 x 19.69”

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4 days ago

👻 A Halloween story worth adding to your bookshelf! 🔹 The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt 🔹, is a unique and beautifully illustrated story of a ghost’s journey in realizing that being different is a good thing. Through its light-hearted and humorous narrative, it teaches young children about self-acceptance, resilience, and the value of friendships. Perfect for fall reading and little ones who love a touch of spooky magic ✨👻🎃📚

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6 days ago

Plenty of room for big imaginations! 🏡

Meet the Fantail Dollhouse from @tenderleaftoys — a beautiful, heirloom-quality dollhouse with four spacious levels, opening panels, and room for endless imaginative play. 🩷

Thoughtfully made from premium, sustainably sourced wood and built for years of play, big stories, and little adventures.

✨ A true showstopper for imaginative play!

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10 days ago

✨ SQUISHIES HAVE LANDED! ✨ These might be our favorites yet 🤗

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16 days ago

🕷️ SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE! 🕸️

This slithering, crawling Hexbug RC Centipede is the best Halloween trick and perfect for the kid who loves a good scare.

Roll the centipede into place, and with the press of a button on the remote control, watch it burst open and slither across the floor. Its glowing LED eyes add a creepy touch 👀

Come see some of our Halloween favorites - from creepy-crawlers to costumes, jewelry, books, games, puzzles & more!

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17 days ago

🐿️ Let’s play Hide & Seek! The Sneaky Squirrel is hiding again…can you help us find him? 🔍👀

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18 days ago

👻 There’s a Ghost in This House is a brilliantly engaging story about a young girl who believes her house is haunted. Trouble is, she has never seen a ghost and has no idea what she’s looking for.

👻 This is a visual delight! Photography mixed with neon illustration and a clever layering of tracing paper pages have ghosts popping up all over the place. The hide-and-seek element and ghost antics are brilliant!

👻 An immersive read that will delight both adults and children! A new favorite for us!

📖: There’s A Ghost in This House
🖌️🎨: @oliverjeffers
📚: @harpercollinsch

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24 days ago

Tiny hands, curious mind, happy baby! ☺️

The Noggin Stik color-changing rattle is our #1 newborn and baby toy! It encourages babies to reach, grasp, explore, and discover through play.

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