Play Smart Puzzle Book Standard: Ages 5+

Packed with over 170 brain-boosting activities, this thoroughly engaging puzzle book from beginners to intermediate solvers helps children ages 5-7 develop cognitive skills. Adorable illustrations and super-fun challenges build confidence and essential learning skills.

This engaging illustrated puzzle book aims to help children develop essential school readiness skills, including logical thinking, judgment, and observation, through enjoyable puzzles such as Find the Differences, Mazes, Dot-to-Dot, Reasoning, and Color by Number/Shape.

Each page is structured into four levels, allowing children to select puzzles that align with their current understanding. Most puzzles are at levels 1 to 3, so children can enjoy stress-free learning as they progress through the book.

The book features five different types of puzzles:

Find the Difference: Children identify differences between two illustrations to enhance observation skills.

Mazes: This section includes various mazes that help develop foresight and decision-making abilities.

Dot-to-Dot: Children connect numbered dots to create illustrations, reinforcing number comprehension and improving concentration.

Reasoning: Puzzles require problem-solving based on conditions, fostering analytical skills and logical thinking.

Color by Numbers/Shapes: Children color according to criteria to reveal illustrations, promoting attention to detail and foundational handwriting skills.

Gakken Play Smart Puzzle Book Series offers skill-appropriate puzzle books for children at all levels:

Puzzle Book Standard (levels 1-3) from beginners to intermediate Puzzle Book Advanced (Levels 2-4) more challenging and complex problems.