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Plane Games for Clever Kids®

More than 100 Anti-Boredom Travel Puzzles to Boost Your Brainpower
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With more than 100 mind-boggling puzzles to solve, this children's puzzle book is the perfect way for kids to stay entertained while above the clouds or on the ground. Offering a huge collection of brainteasers, Plane Games for Clever Kids® will turn any plane ride into... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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With more than 100 mind-boggling puzzles to solve, this book is the perfect way for kids to keep busy while up high in the sky.

A plane-themed puzzle book for kids aged 8+.

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With more than 100 mind-boggling puzzles to solve, this children's puzzle book is the perfect way for kids to stay entertained while above the clouds or on the ground.

Offering a huge collection of brainteasers, Plane Games for Clever Kids® will turn any plane ride into a fun-filled adventure. Kids can spot which helicopter is the odd one out, guide the jumbo jet through the cloud maze, and complete suitcase spot-the-differences that will sharpen their focus and spark creativity. Whether heading off on a summer holiday or embarking on any long journey, this book works as the ultimate anti-boredom companion to keep young travellers engaged from take-off to landing.

It’s also ideal for moments spent waiting at the gate, making it one of the best airport activities for kids. Entertaining and endlessly absorbing, this book ensures the skies – and the hours – fly by.

Written by bestselling author Dr Gareth Moore, creator of the Clever Kids® series.

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9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®
9781837251209 Car Games for Clever Kids®

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    Plane Games for Clever Kids®
    With more than 100 mind-boggling puzzles to solve, this children's puzzle book is the perfect way for kids to stay entertained while above the clouds or on the ground. Offering a huge collection of brainteasers, Plane Games for Clever Kids® will turn any plane ride into a fun-filled adventure. Kids can spot which helicopter is the odd one out, guide...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837251216

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Buster Books

Illustration: B&W

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Dickason

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Dr Gareth Moore (B.Sc (Hons) M.Phil Ph.D) is the internationally bestselling author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults, including Anti-stress Puzzles, Ultimate Dot to Dot, Brain Games for Clever Kids®, Lateral Logic, Extreme Mazes and The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book. His books are available in over 40 countries, with worldwide sales of over 5 million copies. He is also the creator of online brain-training site BrainedUp.com and runs the daily puzzle site PuzzleMix.com.

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