A colorful 20 piece number puzzle that includes a giant matching poster. A fun introduction to counting from 1 to 10, it includes an activity guide on the back of the box. L/w (Poster): 86 x 29 cm Ref. Code:ORC231

A bold and colourful jigsaw, designed to encourage number recognition and counting skills from one to twenty Ref. Code:ORC237

Set of 3 Jigsaws includes: Big Alphabet Jigsaw, One, two, three, big number jigsaw. Develops hand-eye co-ordination. Encourages understanding of the world. Promotes discussion. Develops manual dexterity. Links with Early Learning Goals in mathematical and literacy development. Ref. Code:ORC237K

A lovely, big, house-shaped puzzle with lots going on in every room. This puzzle, approximately 61cms x 42cms when complete, is beautifully illustrated with lots of detail and plenty to talk about. It has just 25 pieces, so is particularly suited to children aged between 3 and 6. Before starting the puzzle, you can encourage your child to look for pieces with different things on: can you find a piece with a chimney? Can you see a piece with a cat on? Can you see a piece with something green on? Later, when the puzzle is complete, you will see many things going on in the picture to talk about: what room is the broom in? What colour is the teddy bear on the bed? How many animals can you see in the house? What is in the bowl on top of the fridge? The picture is full of lots of familiar household objects that children will be able to identify from their own home. There is an activity guide on the base of the box to suggest other ways of extending the play value of the puzzle. The puzzle is made from thick, durable recycled board, so will give many years of fun. It can help children with literacy skills by encouraging them to talk about what they can see, and it is designed to encourage hand-eye co-ordination Ref. Code:ORC245

Set of 6 Jigsaws includes: Big Bus, big fire engine, big digger, big aeroplane, magical castle, dolls house. Encourages understanding of the world. Promotes discussion. Develops manual dexterity. Links with Early Learning Goals in mathematical and literacy development. Ref. Code:ORC245K

All aboard the bright, shiny red Big Bus, full of interesting passengers. This large, shaped floor puzzle has just 15 big, chunky pieces, making it an ideal puzzle for very young children with little fingers. Children will love the bold colours and detailed illustration, and will find plenty to talk about. An activity guide on the box will suggest several ways to increase the play value of the puzzle; you can start by asking your child to find a piece with a number on, a piece with an animal on, or a piece showing a baby. Once the puzzle is complete, there are lots of things to promote conversation; how many female passengers are there? What could the girl outside the bus have in her case? What could the driver be saying to the elderly lady? Children will love to talk about the different characters on the bus and what they are doing. The puzzle is particularly suitable for children aged from 2 to 5, and as well as helping their talking skills, it will help with hand-eye co-ordination. Ref. Code:ORC249

This colourful 50-piece puzzle depicts a wide array of dinosaurs in a lush, prehistoric setting. Children will love talking about the different dinosaurs they can spot, from a triceratops to a t-rex! Ref. Code:ORC256

How exciting it is to see the shiny red fire engine, all polished and ready for action. This big floor puzzle measures approximately 53cms x 42cms when completed, and it has just 20 large, chunky pieces, ideal for little hands. Children love the bright, bold colours and the unusual shape. As well as being fun to put together, there is so much in the picture to stimulate conversation, both before starting the puzzle and when it has been completed. To begin with, you can ask your child to find particular pieces: a piece with a traffic cone on it, a piece with a wheel, a piece with someone waving, a piece with a wheel on it. Then, when the puzzle has been completed, you can talk about what is going on in the finished picture. How many hoses are there on the back of the engine, and why does one appear longer than the others? Why are there blue lights on top of the cab? What colour are the stripes on the side of the engine? Why are there shiny stripes on the firemen`s clothes? Talking about the picture helps expand your child`s vocabulary, as well as helping to stimulate hand-eye co-ordination. The puzzle is made from sturdy recycled card that will withstand plenty of play over the years. Ref. Code:ORC258

This award-winning floor puzzle will appeal to little princesses everywhere. A large, shaped puzzle, measuring approximately 58cms x 43cms, with 40 large chunky pieces, this is a perfect puzzle for children aged between 3 and 6, especially little girls, who will love the magical theme and pretty colours.There is an activity guide on the box which suggests different ways of extending the play value of the puzzle: you can look for pieces that have a wizard on, or a piece showing some sort of fruit. Once the puzzle has been completed, you can talk about some of the things going on in the picture: how many flags can you see? What can you see swimming in the moat? What colour is the castle door? How many toadstools are there? Is the knight above or below the wizard? By talking about what you can see, you may even be able to come up with your own fairy stories: why is the knight trying to scare away the dragon? Why is the Magician casting a spell? The clear, bright illustration is designed to encourage hand-eye co-ordination, and the more you talk about the puzzle with your child, the more you are expanding their vocabulary and literacy skills. Ref. Code:ORC263

The passengers are very excited as they wait to take off on this colourful aeroplane. There`s lots to talk about as you put together this big, bright, 30-piece puzzle, which is ideal for children aged approximately 3 to 6 years old. The Captain is all ready to climb into the cockpit, and the cabin crew are waving goodbye as they close the doors ready for take-off. The mechanics are making their final checks, and it will soon be time to fly up into the sky. Where do you think they are going to? This shaped puzzle, measuring approximately 25.5cms x 41cms, has 30 large, chunky pieces, making it perfect for little hands and fingers. This puzzle is perfect for helping children with literacy skills, as you can make up stories for all the passengers - could the elderly passengers at the front of the plane be going to visit their grandchildren? Perhaps the couple at the back of the plane are going somewhere sunny on holiday? You could also ask who is at the bottom of the steps? How many passengers can you see through the windows between the doors? What is written on the wing? As well as simply putting the puzzle together, children will love talking about this bright, colourful aeroplane. Ref. Code:ORC273

This giant vertical puzzle is a great way to help children with their number and counting skills. Numbers from 1-10 are clearly printed all the way up the trunk with a corresponding number of animals next to each one. This means that children will learn to associate the number of animals with the correct number on the trunk. The bright, cheerful animal characters will appeal to children of all ages and the thick, durable board will hold up to plenty of wear and tear. There are many ways to add to the play value of the jigsaw. Before you start, you can ask your child to find a piece with the number 3 on, or a piece with a red and yellow snake on. When completed, as well as counting the number of animals in each group, you can ask which creatures can fly, which ones have beaks, what noises they make. The included poster can be used to further learning, even once your jigsaw has been put away. Ref. Code:ORC276

Explore the countries and continents of the world and discover local inhabitants and landmarks with this giant 150-piece geography jigsaw puzzle. World Map depicts a colourful map of the world, colour coded to show the different continents. As well as learning about our world, children can also find out about the animals, features and landmarks they can see in different countries. Once the puzzle has been completed, there is plenty of opportunity to to discuss the completed picture. You can talk about places you may have been to on holiday, or animals that you have seen in zoos. You can compare the sizes of different countries, or talk about what the weather will be like in different parts of the world. The finished puzzle measures 88 x 61cm and contains 150 pieces, so is one of our more challenging puzzles. It also comes with a poster which shows not only the map as it appears on the finished puzzle, but with an additional keychart showing the icons that appear on the map. The poster measures 96cms x 68cms, perfect for a bedroom wall. Ref. Code:ORC280

Learn the alphabet and develop early reading skills in a fun way with this huge, 26-piece floor puzzle. There is a large, colourful piece for each letter of the alphabet, showing a corresponding word and a brightly coloured illustration. The whole puzzle, when finished, measures 88 x 60.5cm, making it one of our largest jigsaws. The colours are very bright and cheerful, with appealing illustrations of familiar and unfamiliar objects, from socks to rockets! Although the appropriate age range for this puzzle is from 3 to 6, even younger children will enjoy familiarising themselves with the letters and pointing out the different objects. Older children who are more confident with the alphabet and are learning to read and write can copy the printed words, and later see if they can write them without looking at the puzzle. Ref. Code:OR282

One of our biggest jigsaws, this brightly coloured puzzle shows a colourful map of Great Britain and Ireland, illustrated with famous landmarks, natural features, food, animals and much more. Obviously it will help your child`s basic geography skills, and they will become familiar with the shape and landmarks of our country, including the location of most of our major cities. It will also help with your child`s literacy skills, as there is plenty to look for and talk about. You could ask your child whether Stonehenge is in the north or south of the country? What is the name of the sea between England and France? What is so special about the cat on the Isle of Man? Who is the famous character shown near Nottingham? How many animals can you see on the map? How can people cross the sea from the mainland of Great Britain to Ireland or France? The giant poster includes a guide to the many features illustrated, as well as mini guides showing some of the famous landmarks in the capital cities of London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast and Dublin. Ref. Code:ORC285

Giant Road jigsaw is a fun and exciting addition to any child`s jigsaw collection. This jigsaw has 20 chunky, interchangeable pieces which help your child use their imagination as they can be built in numerous different road layouts to tell a different story everytime! There are also lots of characters on the pieces, which encourage your child`s observation skills and can be used to teach children about road safety. Children can add to the fun with their favourite toy cars and characters too! To extend your track for even more imaginative play, you can add the Junctions expansion pack or link your Giant Road to the Giant Railway or Giant Town jigsaws. Ref. Code:ORC286