Master crossword creator Trip Payne has devised ingenious kids’ puzzles for such publications as Scholastic News, Games Junior, and TV Guide. His Crosswords for Kids has sold nearly 60,000 copies, his other titles in the series are selling well, and now he’s back with another children’s challenge. These 40 puzzles, with such age-appropriate clues as “Insect that buzzes,” “Monsters, ___ (animated movie),” “Superman, for example,” and “Pointy building in 2 words,” will keep youngsters entertained for hours. At the same time, these crosswords will help improve kids’ concentration and their vocabulary.
Found Trip Payne's series of crossword puzzle books at Barnes & Nobel for my 8 year old nephew and they are fantastic! He started on it right away and said him and his friend will do some together before their baseball games (wow)! He asked me to go back and get more...so of course, I did :-)
Says on amazon for ages 9-12, but I'd say 7+, maybe earlier, especially, if you are encouraging them to do puzzles! I think there is one in the series for 4 year olds, but I didn't find it at the bookstore.
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