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Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Jigsaw Puzzles    3. Easy Puzzles    4. Preschool   

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Editorial Review

Any kid who's a fan of Arthur, the clever 8-year old aardvarkfrom the popular PBS children's series of the same name, will find thissturdy 36-piece cardboard puzzle a fun diversion for any afternoon,rainy or not. The big pieces make it easy for little hands to manage.When put together, the colorful 16-by-16-inch puzzle depicts Arthur'sentire family, including his always annoying little sister D.W. andPal, Arthur's beloved dog. Comes in a handy little carrying box.--Marianne Painter ... Read more

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Editorial Review

One of the first steps in learning to read words and solve mathproblems is being able to recognize and label symbols. While your babymay not be naming the entire alphabet or managing multiplication by thetime she's 1 year old, this interlocking set certainly offers a firmfoundation for future reading and math learning. Each 12-by-12-inchpuzzle piece contains an easy-to-grasp, pullout numeral or letter ofthe alphabet; there are 60 pieces in all. Parents may need to helpyoung toddlers with assembling the mat, since it requires more detailedpuzzle-fitting skills. But children as young as 1 year old might beable to fit the large letters and numbers into the slots by themselves.This also makes a comfortable tumbling mat or a nicely cushioned playarea. The set comes in a clear vinyl storage case with a zip closure.--Hannah Reynolds ... Read more

Features

• Good base for future reading skills
• 60-piece floor puzzle
• Toddlers may need some guidance from adults when assembling
• Comes with a clear vinyl storage case

Reviews (22)

Works great as a soft play area!
I purchased this toy for my 9 month old son. We have hardwood floors throughout our house and it works great as a soft play area. Due to his age, I didn't expect him to play with it as a puzzle or understand the letters. He does chew on the various pieces. I have to watch to make sure he doesn't bite any pieces off but so far it hasn't been any issue. He likes to pull it apart but it's so easy to put back together...it usually only takes a few minutes. I think it's a great activity for him and a good introduction to letters and puzzles. I also have dogs and I love this playmat because it can easily be wiped down and cleaned. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this product and would highly recommend it.

excellent toy
First in response to other posts- I agree. Although this is a toy with big pieces and it's cushy it really is not meant for little kiddos. Teething babies chewing on this will leave bit marks on the pieces.

Having said that- this is a favorite at our house.

The pieces are easy to put together. They are big enough for little fingers to put the letters and numbers in the right hole with little effort. They also connect together to build things (such as cubes, boxes, walls). This makes it more than just a puzzle.

I look for toys that are easy to play with that encourage creative play and exploration. IF they are somewhat educational, then that is better. I also look for toys that have more than a button to push that makes noise or lights go on. I like toys that are somewhat quiet.

This toy fits into that completely.

We also take this with us outside and play with it. It gives the baby and nice clean place to sit.It is easy to set up and stores very compactly. It cleans off very easily.

THis is just a great toy and well played with at our house.
Enjoy.

Very soft and educational playmat
I got this for my children's room, a 3 year old boy and a 6 month old girl. We love sitting on it and playing since it makes a soft playmat on our hardwood floors as well as minimizing noise. It's very large so the family fits easily on it!My son loves to take all the letters out and put them back where they belong or jump between letters. He already knew all the letters when I got this mat but it has only emphasized his fascination with letters and added a new dimension to our word and letter play as well as other games. Cars and balls roll easily on it. The mat has numbers 0-9 which is good. The 6 month old has spit and drooled on it a bit and I have found it easy to clean under running water and wipe dry. ... Read more

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great travel toy
I bought my twin sons this puzzle/peg toy for their 2nd birthday.They have loved this toy from the start.It is very colorful and that initially attracted them to it.Then they enjoyed putting pegs in the different holes.At first it was random, now at almost 3 years old, they like to sort by colors (orange pegs in the orange piece)and see how high the pegs can stack. They also love to count the pegs in each piece. The entire toy is very durable and if you lose a piece, Lauri will replace the part for a nominal charge.I love all of Lauri's toys and we bought the peg board and additional pegs.The primer pak is also a fun kit to take on the road.We take these toys to church, restaurants, and they are a great distraction when I have to make phone calls.They are quiet toys and they require no batteries. ... Read more

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Reviews (4)

Simply perfect
I bought this puzzle for my 3 year old son who was fascinated with planets and space stuff. I have never been so impressed with a toy purchase. You really can't find a better puzzle for kids. The pieces are quite large, and they're very durable. They also are "wipeable" in case sticky fingers get a hold of them. The picture itself is very colorful and pleasing to the eye. It shows all the planets, and includes the moon and sun. Even the asteroid belt. It's a great puzzle, and a great educational toy. I intend to get more puzzles from this company. Simply outstanding. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would.

Great fun! An educational toy your child will love!
This puzzle is very sturdy; not as bendy as most puzzles. My daughter loves putting this puzzle together. She is five and we are learning about the Solar System. I like this toy because after you put it together you can quiz your child on Solar system facts. Ask your child to point out which planet is the largest (Jupiter...although in this puzzle they make earth look larger because of the perspective)Ask him/her which planet is the smallest, which planet is closest to the sun...etc...etc...the learning never ends! There are always new solar system facts you can add into your fun! I strongly recommend this toy as a fun learning tool for you and your child. I really love all the Melissa and Doug products.

classic quality
My boys, 7 1/2 and 5, both enjoy this puzzle immensely.It is very well made and the sturdy pieces are easily put together....no bent edges here.When completed this high quality puzzle depicts a beautiful illustration of the solar system which has sparked their interest in learning about planets, stars, comets, etc....highly recommended! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Floor Puzzles    3. Wood    4. Pegged    5. Learning    6. Activity