The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When you find out an extinct species lives on a secret island your round the world adventure begins! Explore overgrown jungles, forgotten cities and the depths of the sea. Meet curious creatures and uncover long-lost mysteries in this fun-packed book of puzzles. Solve mazes, wordsearches, number puzzles and more Find the clues and crack the code to finish the story Will you take on the quest? For more puzzling fun...collect the set! Mythical Mystery (9780008457457) Enchanted Lands (9780008457464) The Missing Astronaut (9780008457471) The Lost Emerald (9780008532116) The Magician's Library (9780008532123)

An edge-of-your-seat adventure packed full of puzzles, spooks and mystery! When Claude's little sister, Amity, runs off in forbidden Badwell Woods - where children disappear - Deliah, Sam and Claude follow her to a mysterious mansion. Inside, time has frozen in the 1930s and an invitation promises a devious party game. Not long after they find a terrified Amity, hiding from 'ghosts', the floor beneath their feet starts to twist and turn: the rooms are changing places. The house has rearranged itself like a giant Rubik's cube. To escape, they must solve the puzzle - and the century-old mystery of a girl who disappeared ... A fabulous twist on a timeless haunted house adventure from the acclaimed author of the Milton the Mighty series Scooby-Doo meets The Mysterious Benedict Society via Escape Room Full of friendship, teamwork and logic versus instinct - all wrapped up in a book with thrills, heart and bags of atmosphere Perfect for readers aged 9 and up

Test your wits in this creepy collection of horror-themed mini-mysteries, a follow-up to Sleuth & Solve! How does one boy discover the lair of Frankenstein's monster? What is the identity of the werewolf who torments an isolated village? And how do two sisters escape the vengeful Loch Ness Monster? Welcome to the world of Sleuth & Solve: Spooky, where creepy clues are hidden in every detail and clever twists put your wits to the test. These mind-bending mini-mysteries inspired by classic creepy characters feature familiar fiends as well as terrifying new tales of ghosts, witches, and more! Solving this suite of spooky puzzles takes keen observation, strong logic, and lots of creative thinking. Play solo or with friends, collecting points as you crack each compelling case, decode the solution using a clever cryptograph, and reveal whose sleuthing skills reign supreme! SCARY STORIES ARE IRRESISTIBLE: From monster-themed birthday parties to Dungeons & Dragons, Stranger Things, and Monsters, Inc., it's clear that readers of all ages have a perennial predilection for all things monstrous and scary. These tales are perfect for reading alone or together, under the covers or in the dark, around the crackling of a campfire . . . as long as you can crack the case before it's too late. BOO! EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD MYSTERY: From Encyclopedia Brown to Sherlock Holmes to Clue, mysteries transfix, engage, and entertain! Following the previous two books in the Sleuth & Solve series, this latest smart, age-appropriate take on mysteries for kids will quickly become a family favorite. A-GAME-IN-A-BOOK: This engaging narrative formula incorporates both a game (players earn points for discerning each answer) and an opportunity to decrypt and decode the clever solutions to each puzzle, adding opportunities for interactivity and upping the stakes of the reading experience. REINFORCES LOGICAL REASONING SKILLS: These clever mysteries are solved by way of deduction, inference, and logical reasoning, all of which are critical thinking skills crucial to young readers' intellectual development both in and outside of the classroom. IDEAL FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With a comic-esque style, unique narrative approach, quirky scenarios, and a compelling mystery/"scary stories" theme, this book packs loads of reluctant reader appeal. Perfect for: * Fans of scary and spooky stories * Fans of brainteasers and puzzles * Mystery aficionados * Gift-givers * Parents * Educators

An exciting interactive title chock-full of colorful toucans, jaguars, jumping tree frogs, and swinging monkeys, brings National Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book format. Packed with mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to love these pages loaded with fun.

Keep little ones entertained for hours on end with an exciting variety of 70 search and find puzzles. This lively puzzle book, full of cute animals and objects, is ideal for young children aged 5+. Each puzzle tests young minds, and encourages picture and pattern recognition. Immersive and full of fun, activities include spot the difference, odd ones out, matching pairs, counting puzzles and many more. Puzzlers can expect to run alongside dashing dinosaurs, party with penguins, encounter cheeky monsters and even pair up a bunch of riotous robots. This is the perfect boredom-busting companion to use at home, on holiday and on long journeys.

All About Lunar New Year: Things to Make and Do is the perfect gift! Lunar New Year is one of the most significant holidays celebrated across Asia. This beautiful book is filled with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Lunar New Year celebrations observed by over ONE BILLION people. Read about the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac and learn why they're so important to the Lunar New Year as well as the other stories behind this festival. Children can also create magical decorations, plan for the wonderful year ahead and make delicious treats! The perfect activity book, children can: Create magical lanterns Make paper firecrackers Design a rooster mask Recipes include: Korean rice cake soup Chinese walnut cookies Dumplings This is the ULTIMATE book of Lunar New Year fun! Also in the series: All About Eid: Things to Make and Do All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do

Little children will have fun using the wipe-clean pen as they solve pet-themed mazes, join dots, spot differences and trace over pictures and numbers. At the same time, they will be practising the vital pen-control skills they need for learning to write letters and numbers. The ink easily rubs off the shiny pages to make the activities ready to be done time and time again.

The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When a famous astronaut goes missing in space, your intergalactic search mission begins! Attend Space Academy before blasting off into space. Visit moons, space stations, and strange new planets in this fun-packed book of puzzles. Solve mazes, wordsearches, number puzzles and more Find the clues and crack the code to finish the story Will you take on the quest? For more puzzling fun...collect the set! Mythical Mystery (9780008457457), Enchanted Lands (9780008457464), The Time Traveller (9780008457488)

Sticker By Number Animals- Get lost in nature with these 12 sensational sticker puzzles. From an elephant in the wild to horse running free, match the numbers on the images with those on the sticker sheets and create your masterpieces. You'll love this relaxing activity!

• 12 STICKER SCENES:From cats, tigers, and elephants to butterflies, jellyfish, and hummingbirds, create beautiful animal scenes.
• RELAX AND FREE YOUR IMAGINATIONArt tells our story, and that of the world around us. It gives us a chance to express ourselves and our emotions. But most importantly, it allows us to pause, observe, and appreciate the beauty of nature.
• CHALLENGING AND CALMING:Allow yourself to focus solely on the task at hand, and reap the benefits of this meditative experience. Unwind and immerse yourself in these rich images, bringing some calm to your day.
• PERFORATED STICKER PAGES: No more hassle with flipping back and forth between your sticker sheet and your puzzle scene. Perforated pages on the sticker sheet allow a seamless experience to pull out the page to complete your activity.

Become a word sleuth

You'll find tons of hidden words (and clues that lead to other puzzles) in "The Kids' Word Search Puzzle and Activity Book." Flex your mental muscles with 100 word search puzzles about:

• Things Around the House: your family, pets, meals, computer, and chores.
• What You'd Find In the Yard: gardens, bugs, weather, BBQs, and tree forts.
• At School: the school bus, teachers, recess, friends, lunch, and yes, homework.
• Things to Do On Vacation: camping, biking, boating, museums, and road trips.
• Animal Friends: cats, dogs, birds, lions, bears, whales, sharks, and penguins.
• Hobbies: collecting baseball cards, sewing, drawing, reading, and writing.
• Sports: soccer, baseball, hockey, figure skating, gymnastics, and ballet.
• Imagine That: dragons, fairies, castles, wizards, aliens, monsters, and pirates.

Kids love Bananagrams so what better treat for kids who love puzzles and wordplay than a smart, just-for-them collection: "Bananagrams for Kids."
Puzzability, the premier puzzle-writing company who wrote "The Brainiest Insaniest Ultimate Puzzle Book " and whose mind-benders have appeared in "Disney Adventures," "Nickelodeon" magazine, "The New Yorker," and "The New York Times," creates original and unexpected word puzzles that capture the quick-on-your-feet spirit of Bananagrams. There are over a dozen of banana-themed varieties, including Bunched Up (a mini-crossword), Monkey in the Middle (building a larger word out of two smaller words, with clues), Banana Pancakes (a stack of anagrams using letters in common), and Going Bananas (complete a sentence with two different words made from the same letters).
What's invisible to kids is that behind the silly names and clever formats, these games have a strong educational side they strengthen vocabulary, reward agile thinking, and reinforce the idea that using your brain is fun. The puzzles are rated in difficulty from one to four bananas, and an answer key is included.

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Who's the smarty pants in your family? Packed with number and logic puzzles, riddles, dingbats, codes and much more, this fun and challenging travel-themed activity book is perfect for car journeys, holidays and rainy days - and provides a great test for both kids and adults. Designed for children aged 7+. Brain teasers include: Scrambled Cities - anagrams of famous places Code breaker - morse code messages to decipher Flagtastic - match the country to its flag World traveller, desert and jungle word searches Say what you see - solve the visual word puzzles Flag finder - crack a series of semaphore messages Riddles of the Sphinx - crafty cryptic questions Arctic explorer crossword and airport sudoku Other Lonely Planet Kids family activity books also available: -Boredom Buster -Round the World Quiz Book -My Holiday Scrapbook -My Holiday Drawing Journal -My Travel Journal -Backyard Explorer -My Family Travel Map -My Family Travel Map: North America -My Family Travel Map: Europe -My Family Travel Map: Australia -My Family Height Chart About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

Here are Mad Libs to fill in and send. This fabulous format makes mailing letters from sleepaway camp as easy as filling in the blanks Letters from Camp features 21 original letters--illustrated with fullcolor spot art--that children can fill in with their friends and then mail off to their parents Letters perf-out and can be sealed with the special stickers.

What's the Play Smart secret? Making learning fun!

Created by educational experts, the award-winning Play Smart series uses Gakken's unique fun-first method of completing age-appropriate activities that are progressively more challenging, building on small achievements, and fostering an eagerness to learn.

Play Smart's philosophy rewards success and builds confidence. The variety of activities leads to creative problem-solving skills and prepares children for the journey of lifelong learning.

Play Smart Numbers 3+ includes a variety of entertaining and engaging puzzles, games, and challenges that get kids prepped for preschool!

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum! Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, on every page? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Egyptian facts and over 100 other things to find - from a sphinx missing a paw to a child dressed up as a mummy - lose yourself in ancient Egypt with this brilliantly interactive book! The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally! Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback!

An I Spy 8x8 at $3.99
I SPY NUMBERS is based on the bestselling I SPY LITTLE NUMBERS. Toddlers and preschoolers can search photos from the original I Spy series for numbers to help them learn counting and basic math skills.
Simple picture clues and rhyming riddles guide the youngest readers through 12 interactive, fun-filled spreads.