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Puzzles, Good Manners Books, Height Charts and Learning Extras for Children

Not every useful thing for a child is an ordinary book. This small and rather cheerful shelf gathers the extras that make learning fun at home: Early Learning Puzzle Boxes on ABC, numbers, colours and shapes, opposites and animals and their homes; height charts; a baby record book; the My First Book of Good Manners range; picture and maths dictionaries; and illustrated books on the Constitution of India. Many of these make thoughtful gifts for kids, and they are also handy to keep for quiet moments at home.

Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddlers and Preschoolers

A puzzle looks like a toy, but it is really a thinking exercise. To finish one, a child has to notice shapes, remember where a piece might go, try again after a mistake and stay with the task. Puzzles for toddlers also strengthen the small hand movements needed for writing later on. The Early Learning Puzzle Boxes add a learning theme, so your child practises letters, numbers, opposites or animals while playing.

Getting started is easy:

Sit down on the floor beside your child and do the first few pieces together.
Start with fewer pieces and add more as they gain confidence.
Show them how to look for the edges or match the colours, without taking over.
Keep each puzzle in its own box, as missing pieces are a sad event in any house.
Check the suggested age on the book page, as small pieces are not suitable for children who still put things in their mouths.

Good Manners Books for Kids

"Say sorry." "Say thank you." Parents may repeat these words a thousand times, and often with little result. A short story can sometimes do what nagging cannot. My First Book of Good Manners has separate titles for Sorry, Please and Thank You, and there is also the Polite Words boxed set. Read one, then use the same words naturally that day. Praise your child when they get it right, and let them see you saying please and thank you as well. Children learn manners mostly by copying what adults do.

For a more complete programme, see our own Smart Kids Life Skills series, with titles on manners, habits and feelings.

Big Feelings, New Babies and Growing Up

Some of life's biggest moments for a young child do not appear in any school curriculum. A Guide to Happy and Calm Days offers techniques for managing big feelings, which is useful for tantrums and worries alike. New Baby and I is written for a child who is about to become an older brother or sister, a change that can be very hard. Reading it a few weeks before the birth gives you a gentle way to talk about what is coming. Larissa Honsek's Little Dino Farts and Baby's Bubble Hair Wash Day bring in plenty of silliness, and laughter also helps children get through the routines that they dislike.

Height Charts and Baby Records

Height charts, such as Little Princess Height Chart and Cute Animals Height Chart, are a sweet way of marking a child's growth on the wall. Children love standing up against the chart and seeing how far they have come. Make it a birthday tradition, and you will have a lovely record of the years. The Baby Record Book is a newborn journal in which parents can note first smiles, first words and first steps. It may not seem important during those tired early months, but years later it could become one of your most treasured possessions.

Picture Dictionaries for Children

A child's first picture dictionary is a wonderful introduction to looking things up. The 1200 Words Picture Dictionary shows words with clear pictures, which suits children who are building a vocabulary, as well as those learning English as a second language. The Illustrated Maths Dictionary is useful for slightly older school children who get confused by terms. A child who knows what a word means, and how to find out, feels far more confident in class. For deeper reference, see our children's encyclopedias.

The Constitution of India for Kids

It may seem surprising to give a child a book about the Constitution, but these titles do it well. Constitution of India: Illustrated Book for Children and The Constitution of India: An Illustrated Children's Book by Sutapa Basu introduce fairness, rights and duties in a simple, visual way. They are a thoughtful choice around Republic Day and Independence Day, and useful in the upper primary classes for civics. Political Map of India and World Political Map are good for a study wall, and they make it easy to answer "where is that?" whenever a place comes up in the news.

Faith and Tradition for Little Ones

Parents who wish to share their tradition early will find Gita for Toddlers and Goswami Tulsidas's Hanuman Chalisa, presented in a child friendly way. Short verses and pictures make these ideas easier for young minds. Read a little at a calm moment of the day, and connect it with stories they already know. Our blog has free Hanuman stories and a simple guide to the Bhagavad Gita for kids.

For Older Sports Fans

The Illustrated History of Football World Cup 1930 to 2026 by German Aczel is a good pick for a young football fan. Sports mad children who avoid reading often make an exception for books about their favourite game. Finding that one subject is half the battle. For more of this kind, see sports biographies.

Colouring Fun

Bold and Simple 101+ Cute Animals Coloring Book has thick lines and large spaces that young children can manage easily. For a fuller range, look at our colouring collection and activity books for kids.

Picking the Right Gift

New baby: Baby Record Book or a height chart.
Age 2 to 4: Early Learning Puzzle Box or a good manners book.
Age 4 to 7: picture dictionary or a cute colouring book.
Age 8 to 12: illustrated Constitution or a sports history book.
Older brother or sister to be: New Baby and I.

Keeping Things Tidy and Useful

A big pile of unused items helps nobody. Rotate puzzles and activity books every few weeks, and put some away, so that they feel fresh when they come back out. Keep a low shelf where children can get things for themselves and learn to put them back. That last bit is, in its own way, another lesson in good manners.

Where to Go Next

For early concepts, see early learning books. For facts and wall displays, try educational material and wall charts. For story time, visit story books for kids. Our guide to the best books for kids by age has further ideas for parents and for anyone choosing a gift.

Puzzles help children with patience and problem solving, and they are a fun activity for the whole family. Choose pieces that match your child's age, and always check the recommended age on the book page.

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