I AM LiL' LADYBUG

The outstanding design of this poster-sized puzzle, with its sprawling, distinctive shape, vivid imagery and large, easily-manipulated pieces, is such that kids find assembling it to be a thoroughly delightful experience. Visually and physically sifting through the wide-ranging shapes and partial images in search of likely candidates to fill a particular space inspires children to think in new and different ways. For parents, it's gratifying to observe the speed with which young puzzlers modify their individual approaches for the better. Trial and error quickly give way to systematic methods. Kids learn a great deal from these creative, self-initiated adaptations while also gaining substantial ground with respect to fine motor skills, spatial awareness, logical reasoning, and more. I AM LiL' LADYBUG consists of 100 pieces, is 25 x 29 inches assembled, and comes with a Madd Capp educational booklet filled with remarkable facts about the ladybug that instill in youngsters a newfound sense of wonder for this warmly-viewed insect.