John W. Sheetz & Sons

     Any of us having seen children at play, know it is not a mere diversion, dedicated to sheer joy and merriment. It is the business of life, their mode of learning. Self-absorption is a universally shared trait of childhood, and one of its chief charms. Many children live with a few favorite toys in a little world of their own – and only by setting foot inside the door of that world may the parent reach the true motivating forces of the child. The ability by the parent to nurture these youthful energies towards desirable ends is all but too often unrecognized as being an important benefit of their participation in play.

     Because play is such a serious business for the child, it should also be a serious business for the parent. By careful selection of their toys, a child’s worthwhile interests and abilities can be developed.

     There are two kinds of toys: toys that stimulate active play and toys that don’t. Each makes its contribution, but John W. Sheetz & Sons offers a rich variety of only those toys that make demands on a child’s imagination, dexterity, and ingenuity. They are chosen for their timeless appeal and enjoyment by all ages. Often for the adult, the appearance of a particular toy triggers the unexpected reunion with a dear old friend. Those of us having had the impulse to linger before their display, awakening warm memories of youth, will know just how deeply significant toys and play were to us. It is through toys and the interaction of shared play, that the timeless bonds between parents and children develop. With these thoughts in mind, John W. Sheetz & Sons hopes to rekindle, in your household, the dying embers of play.

     Johnwsheetz.com was launched in 2001. In 2004 John W. Sheetz & Sons opened a toy store in Northeast Harbor. We hope you enjoy the selection of toys we offer.