The puzzles were good, there was a variety to select from. I like how it labeled what each skill was being tested. It didnt seem like it increased in difficulty at each level (puzzles were labeled level 1, 2, or 3). Also the size is quite large - doesnt fit in a purse or pocket, would love a smaller version. Spiral bound was good feature due to size. Most importantly, I found the answer key frustrating - it didnt give any explanation or starting point for any of the logic puzzles. Would have loved a hint in the answer key or a quick explanation of how to solve it (eg the logic puzzle where you are filling in numbers or letters, a 'start here' or 'look for X characteristics' would have been helpful.) Otherwise you get to a certain point and cant go any further, and cant figure out how they got to the answer (and learn yourself). Will probably look for a different puzzle book next time.

I bought this book with my husband's account. There are already a lot of reviews so this will probably get lost in the mayhem, but I would like to share what I wish more book sellers would "˜show and tell' about their puzzle books, such as pictures of random pages and how many of each puzzle type is in the book so you can make sure you do not end up with a "˜variety book' filled with a hundred crosswords and only a handful of the more interesting "˜outside the box' puzzles.

With my rough count, there are about 215 puzzles in the entire book, which is about 170 pages. There are about 7 memory puzzles, 12 crosswords, 13 cryptograms, 13 mazes, 13 sudoku puzzles, 14 mathematical puzzles, 18 word searches, and a vast selection of other interesting puzzles.

Overall, I think this is a wonderful book with a true assortment of fun puzzles that range from easier to harder as you go along. The spiral binding is a definite plus as you don't have to worry about holding open the book or folding back the pages to keep it open. The book also has a clear and large font on big pages. I recommend this book to anyone who loves pencil and paper puzzles, especially fans who are looking for some more challenging puzzles.

I use this book with an Autistic 5 year old and it is HANDS down amazing! He calls it his "Practice" and LOVES working in it. I will be perfect for those that want to spend quality time with kids, but isn't really sure how to. And it gets them away from the TV. There was some writing in the one that I received and I wasn't too happy about it but it's ok. Once we MASTER this book we will be moving on to the Kindergarten book

My son is almost 5 and has been using this book a little after he turned 4. He loves the activities in this book. When we travel he does a few on the plane to keep his mind busy and at home he does a few a night just before bed. I do see that it keeps his mind fresh like how as adults we play brain games or Sudoku. I wish I could take a picture of the book but he hides it like it's a prized possession.

It's great for kids with Autism (like mine) to do these activities because they so similar to what they will be doing in preschool.

I got these as Christmas gifts for my 10 year old (4th grader) and 8 year old (2nd grader) children. They love them. I love that the book is spiral bound, so the pages fold all the way around it. This is really convenient. My 10 year old loves the variety of activities. Definitely a great purchase!