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DOUBLE-DUTY PUZZLES FOR KIDS

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Puzzle me this!

There's nothing like a puzzle to bring the family together on a rainy day. Lucky for us, there are loads of beautiful children's puzzles to engage kids' minds and imaginations. In honor of National Puzzle Day, we went searching for those puzzles that offer a little something extra. From I-Spy and tactile puzzles to puzzles that double as playsets, these gorgeous picks all pack bonus play value. 

I-Spy Puzzles

I-Spy Puzzles

An I-spy element gives a puzzle the extra allure of a hidden picture challenge (a classic kids fave!).

Our top picks have plenty of hidden elements to entice little ones. Go ahead, see if you can find them all! 

Find It! Dinosaurs Puzzle

The Learning Journey Int'l

 

MSRP:  $14.99

Mfr. Recommended Age: 3 Years+

 

Why We Love It

Large, cheerful puzzle for dinosaur fans. Includes a word-  and object-recognition game that encourages interaction and dinosaur discussion.

 

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Galloping Horses Puzzle

Janod

 

MSRP:  Typical retail $17

Mfr. Recommended Age:  6 - 9 Years

 

Why We Love It

Excellent quality, 208-piece puzzle features a fun, detailed scene that doubles as a hidden picture game. Put the pieces together then find the 51 hidden objects (anyone see the pink watering can?!).

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Language & Numbers Puzzles

These picks add an educational element to already gorgeous children's puzzles. Whether you want to sprinkle in a little conversation about numbers, letters, or even another language, we've got the puzzle for you. 

Counting Chameleon Puzzle

BeginAgain

 

MSRP:  $25.00

Mfr. Recommended Age: 3 Years+

 

Why We Love It

Uno, dos, tres! This two-sided wooden puzzle is cute, colorful, and features the numbers one to fifteen in numerals on one side and in English and Spanish on the other. 

 

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Match It! 4 Letter Words

The Learning Journey Int'l

 

MSRP:  $12.99

Mfr. Recommended Age:  4 Years+

 

Why We Love It

Self-correcting puzzle introduces littles to spelling and reading with kid-friendly images. Boosts letter recognition.

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Playset Puzzles

Playset Puzzles

Who says a puzzle should be flat? These puzzles include 3D figures for kiddos to move around,

transforming them into playsets for storytelling and pretend play. 

Alphabites A to Z Puzzle

BeginAgain

 

MSRP:  $40.00

Mfr. Recommended Age: 3 Years+

 

Why We Love It

Maybe the most innovative puzzle we've seen. This wooden puzzle includes 26 A to Z food and kitchen pieces. The base doubles as a playset with a stove top on one side and a serving tray on the other. Bon appetit!   

 

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Safari Puzzle & Play

Crocodile Creek

 

MSRP:  $18.99

Mfr. Recommended Age:  4 Years+

 

Why We Love It

This 24-piece animal puzzle comes with a safari truck storage container. Includes five figures that encourage imaginative play.

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Once Upon a Puzzle

Crocodile Creek

 

MSRP:  $18.99

Mfr. Recommended Age:  4 Years+

 

Why We Love It

36-piece Snow White puzzle comes with stand-up play figures. Littles can bring their favorite fairytale to life or put their own spin on this classic story. Also available in Princess Puzzle and Beauty and the Beast versions.

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Tactile Puzzles

Tactile Puzzles

These puzzles don't just look snuggly - they are!

These picks for toddlers add a fun sensory element to adorable animal puzzles. 

Forest Animal Puzzle

Hape

 

MSRP:  $17.99 (typical retail $14)

Mfr. Recommended Age: 2 Years+

 

Why We Love It

Five-piece animal puzzle incorporates a bonus sensory experience with textured bases for the woodland creatures.

 

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Life on the Ice Puzzle

Janod

 

MSRP:  Typical retail $18

Mfr. Recommended Age:  3 - 6 Years

 

Why We Love It

Super cute animal puzzle includes seven textured pieces to engage littles. Builds problem solving and spatial reasoning. 

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Keep the Change

We couldn't resist a couple bonus picks. From a puzzle that doubles as a coin bank

to another that explores night-and-day themes, we love these creative takes on puzzling. 

Into Space Bank Puzzle

Petit Collage

 

MSRP:  $16.00

Mfr. Recommended Age: 4 Years+

 

Why We Love It

Save your pennies! This 64-piece puzzle made from recycled paper includes a container that doubles as a coin bank. Also available in super cute owl, dinosaur, and horse ranch versions.

 

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Day & Night Wooden Puzzle

Petit Collage

 

MSRP:  $20.00

Mfr. Recommended Age:  18 Months+

 

Why We Love It

Double-sided wooden puzzle has a day-and-night theme. Chunky pieces are perfect for little hands.  

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