Reviews (4)

HE'S LEARNING TO SPELL!
I recently purchased this puzzle for my toddler son.When I received it, I was disappointed with the small pieces and was going to send it back.I did, however, keep it because I thought the educational value may prove more important than the size of the puzzle.

Boy, was I right on that!My son truly enjoys putting together these mini-puzzles and on his own.He's only two, but loves his letters and shows interest in words.He's actually learning to spell!And I love the fact that the puzzle is self-correcting;he knows a word is spelt correctly if the puzzle is complete.

Toddlers who like puzzles willlove this
My son started this puzzle at age 2 and really enjoyed putting every set of words together and would not stop until every one was complete. He has always enjoyed puzzles. I would put the letters in groups so that each pile would complete a word.
Now that he is a little over 2 1/2 I can just let him search the whole box for the letters and match them up himself. I highly recommend it because after each individual puzzle is complete you can have your child spell it to you to continue the learning!

Too many pieces
There are too many pieces to this puzzle..My son knows all his letters and can spell some words (he is 3) so I guess this was too advanced for him because the pieces were everywhere..I think this would be more beneficial if the letters were grouped in at least two to three per piece versus one puzzle piece per letter. ... Read more

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Great for Airplanes and Car Rides
We purchased this item for a 13 hour road trip home.Our son is not quite three and it was a huge success.He played with it off and on for a total of about 2 hours both times. It is great for travel because the "keys" are held on by a ribbon that is just the right length.Even our niece,6 and nephew,12 enjoyed playing with it once we were at Nana's.Definitely a good choice if your child enjoys figuring out how things work.

beautiful but not durable
My son got this yesterday and instantly fell in love with the toy. He loves to open the locks, see what is inside the doors and just adores it. Also, my eight year old got a kick out of it and he is ADHD. It takes a bit more to keep him still. But, I was disapointed when the combination lock fell apart and the spring came out. My son was unable to open the lock after that and we had to fix it to stay open permenantly since I don't want to take it away and send it back for a replacement. My son is only two and half. He would be very mad at me.

perfect gift
I bought this has a Christmas gift for a 2 & 1/2yr old boy. He loved unlocking real doors, playing with keys & seeing how locks worked so I figured this would be the perfect gift. He normally has a pretty short attention span, and doesn't play with one thing for more then a few minutes. But, not this! After he opened this gift, he could care less about the others that still needed to be unwrapped. For the first 30 minutes, he wouldn't even look up from the puzzle. He played with it almost for a straight hour, and after that still kept going back to play with it for 15-20minutes at time. His older cousins (10 & 12) loved helping him with the more diffcult locks (the luggage lock was very tricky, since they locked the instructions underneath. The code ended up being a simple 1-2-3) The keys stay attached to the boards so you don't have to worry about losing them. This is a perfect gift for any little one that loves puzzles. ... Read more

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Reviews (9)

Amazing!
Based on the recommendations from other reviewers, we bought this for our niece (20 mo.)She refuses to play with anything age appropriate, refuses to have anything to do with dolls, toys, or stuffed animals.But she LOVED this puzzle!I'm ordering another for my nephew for his birthday.Clearly a winner.

One of our favorites
My little one is 19 months old and we have had this toy since she was about 10 months old.She loves it and long ago memorized all the pieces' names and where they went.She is so interested in opening and shutting things but just about everything is too hard to open or close for a little baby.She loves the Knight especially and we find him all over the house.This is truly a favorite.

Great toy for developing different skills!
We first learned about this puzzle when our son's speech therapist brought it over one day.He loved it so much we had to rush out to buy it!He started playing with it at 18 months and is now almost three and still loves it. During this time, he has played with it in so many different ways.First, he enjoyed playing peekaboo with it.Then, he progressed to knocking on the door and asking if anyone was home. He also finds it hysterical when you put the pieces in the wrong places.It's been a great tool for us to encourage his language development, not to mention that it's lots of fun too. ... Read more

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Reviews (1)

Flimsy pieces
My 2 1/2 year old was interested for about 5 minutes.The pieces are flimsy and won't stay together.My 4 year old didn't even last 2 minutes with the puzzles."It's broken, Mommy" when the pieces wouldn't stay together. ... Read more

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One of my favorite games
This is a fantastic game.As a teacher it is a great tool for teaching shapes, colors, and attributes.There are three ways to play this game depending on the level of the players.This has also been a great game at home with our own child. ... Read more

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TIME TOGETHER!
This puzzle is a wonderful way to spend time with your child. It is great for opening up and communicating with your toddler. My son (2 1/2 years) learns best through doing so he doesn't like to sit for too long. When I first sat down and showed him this puzzle we played with it for 25 mins. He had so much fun hiding the animals and opening and closing the doors. It has continued to hold his interest and prompted him to talk more....a big plus for us. I have high praise for this puzzle and all interactive puzzles.They provide, learning, communication and great fun!

Mom of One
I bought this puzzle for my 10-month-old daughter because she lovesflap books - the hide and seek hinged pieces are perfect for her little fingers to open and close.The pieces that are hiding aren't too small and are easy for her to take out.She's loved it. ... Read more

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nice puzzles
My 2.5 yr old loves these puzzles. When the puzzle is assembled each picture is small ... probably half the size of a standard sheet of paper. But that is fine....each puzzle has 12 pieces.

The puzzle pieces are wood but seems very thin wood. I do not use the unfinished wood box to store the puzzle due to all the complaints against this puzzle's sister puzzle set (4 Wood Vehicle Puzzles in a Box also by Melissa & Doug). I place each puzzle in a zip lock bag and give my child one puzzle at a time.

Since he is new to the puzzles I sit with him and help when he starts to get frustrated. He can do 2 of the 4 puzzles by himself and has only used them for about 2 weeks.

The price is worth it.

Fun and Durable
These are just great.Four 12-piece puzzles made out of very durable materials (see Pros below).The sturdy wooden box has four compartments under a sliding lid.Each of the four puzzles are theme related.These four are Kitten, Puppy, Bunny, and Pony (there are two different sets with the same animals but different pictures).

Pros:
Easy but not too-easy puzzles.
Pieces fit well together.
Nice pictures.
Sturdy container.
Each puzzle has a different shape printed on the back to make sorting the puzzles easier.
Super durable.I did not realize just how durable they were until I found a piece in my dishwasher.Even after being washed the picture was fine and the wood in perfect condition.

Cons:
It may take a few moments to figure out how to fit an entire puzzle's pieces in a single compartment.
Lid does not lock closed.

My kids love these and you will too. ... Read more

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My boys LOVE these puzzles!
We have had this box of puzzle for over two years and both of my sons (ages 4.5 & 2) love them.They are not too hard, but also not too easy.They both like to do them in sequence (fire truck, then police car, etc) and we can do them all in 15 minutes.They are not the traditional rectangular shape, so it makes them more interesting.My kids love puzzles and are pretty good at them, and these are their favorites.They will even pick these puzzles over watching TV!

They have held up REALLY well, especially considering that they are cardboard and my kids are rough with their toys.I put each puzzle in its own ziploc bag so the pieces don't get all mixed up.Although it might be fun to mix all the pieces together and see if they can build all 4 at once. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

A plywood puzzle with a difference: the idea is to get the pieces out after you put them in. The11.75-inch by 8.50-inch aquatic scene (mainly in blues, oranges, and browns) includes such pieces as a sea horse,various fish, a crab, and a starfish. Though the pieces are wood, each has a metal "button" in the middle;attach a magnet to a line and practice "fishing" them out before reconstructing the puzzle. (For anespecially interesting challenge, try "fishing" them back in.) --Richard Farr ... Read more

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The Old One's Are the Best
This game really is a golden oldie, but none the worse because of that. If you want to tempt the kids away from the TV or the computer for an hour this is the ideal game.
It is addictive and all the family can join in, something that many families seem to have lost the knack of doing.
It is a game for young and old and lots of fun and helps younger children with their hand and eye co-ordination.

Great Fun
This is one of those items that you just have to tell other people about.My grandchildren love this game and entertain themselves for hours with it. That is no small accomplishment! It's durable, bright and colorful, and teaches coordination in a fun way.Sometimes you just come upon a real winner, this is one of those times. A great gift for any occassion. I think you and your child will be happy with this one.
Shirley Johnson

Good for a 2 year old and a 4 year old
I got this for my 2 year old niece for her birthday. Both she and her older 4 year old sister absolutely loved it. I should have purchased 2, one for each of them. This is a simple but great toy! ... Read more

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A favorite
Not only does the toddler I bought this for play with it often but the older kids all enjoy sitting down to play it with him.He was able from first receiving it to sit by himself and remove the shapes and find the right spots to replace them, and did so without prompting.While the shapes are magnetic I find that I have to watch closely for them not to be misplaced because they do fall out somewhat easily.Not so much of a problem that I regret buying it.Overall it's a great activity for my 25 month old. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

These two durable puzzles will help your child learn letters and numbers.Made of multilayered cardboard on a wood base, the frames for these two puzzles--ingreen and red, respectively--will last for some time. The letters and numbers are alsomade from the same multilayered cardboard and resist bending or other damage. Withtheir bright colors, these puzzles are sure to please. (For ages 2 and older) --HeatherHawkins ... Read more

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