120,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

Enjoy overnight NZ-wide delivery from our NZ-owned independent bookstore! πŸŽ‰

Lots of Pencil and Paper Puzzles

By Sarah Russell
Series: Lots Of
0.0 (0 reviews)
Brief Description
A wide variety of entertaining puzzles, plus some classic two-player games. All you need is a pencil to get stuck into this exciting puzzle book. From mazes and hidden pictures to puzzle games like "bubbles and boulders" and "catch a thief", it's packed with hours of... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1699
Pre-order
Releases 11th November 2026 (Approx. Date) Pre-order  "Lots of Pencil and Paper Puzzles" now to secure your copy from our first shipment

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A wide variety of entertaining puzzles, plus some classic two-player games. All you need is a pencil to get stuck into this exciting puzzle book.

From mazes and hidden pictures to puzzle games like "bubbles and boulders" and "catch a thief", it's packed with hours of screen-free fun. There's also a selection of two-player games such as boxes, spaceship, and Os and Xs.

Dive into Lots of Pencil and Paper Puzzles by Sarah Russell for endless entertainment and challenge!

Series: Lots Of

View all
  • Lots of Travel Puzzles and Games
    A big, bright book of travel-themed puzzles and games. With over 100 pages of travel-themed activities, this brightly illustrated book is perfect for children to take on holidays and journeys. There are all kinds of fun puzzles, from wordsearches and mazes, to spot the difference and Sudoku, as well as pencil-and-paper games for one or two players - bingo, boxes,...
    By Simon Tudhope and Phillip Clarke and Kate Nolan
    Paperback
    $1600
    Elsewhere:
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Lots of Rainy Day Activities
    Over 120 pages of activities to keep children entertained. With over 120 pages of activities, Lots of Rainy Day Activities is perfect for keeping children entertained on holidays, rainy days, and journeys. There are four sections: Spot the Difference, Hand Shadows, Mirror Drawing, and Stick People to Draw. Spot the differences between adorable animal-themed scenes; bring shadow-animals to life with...
    By Kirsteen Robson and Sam Smith
    Paperback
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Lots of Secret Codes
    Over 80 secret code puzzles to crack, including cryptic treasure maps, ancient hieroglyphs, and coded crosswords. From breaking enemy agents' ciphers to translating long-lost languages, help solve all kinds of secret codes and mysterious messages in this exciting book, which is packed with over 80 puzzles. With safe combinations to crack, computer systems to hack, and much more, there's plenty...
    By Sarah Russell and Kirsteen Robson and Sam Smith
    Paperback
    $1699
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Lots of Things to Draw
    Hours of drawing and doodling entertainment, with lively pictures for you to finish with fun details. There are dozens of invitations to grab your pens and get drawing in this fun book. The lively illustrations by Fred Blunt create endless opportunities to let your imagination run wild! Add heads and leaves to a monster plant, give different people hairstyles, and...
    By Sarah Russell
    Paperback
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Lots of Things to Doodle
    Over 120 pages of fun things to doodle and draw. Children will love doing all kinds of doodles and drawings to complete the lively scenes in this brilliant draw-in book. There are over 120 pages of doodling activities in four sections: Doodling Dinosaurs, Animals, People and Things That Go. Just add pens or pencils to keep children entertained for hours...
    By Simon Tudhope
    Paperback
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Lots of Pencil and Paper Puzzles
    Pre-order
    Lots of Pencil and Paper Puzzles
    A wide variety of entertaining puzzles, plus some classic two-player games. All you need is a pencil to get stuck into this exciting puzzle book. From mazes and hidden pictures to puzzle games like "bubbles and boulders" and "catch a thief", it's packed with hours of screen-free fun. There's also a selection of two-player games such as boxes, spaceship, and...
    By Sarah Russell
    Paperback
    $1699
    Pre-order
    Out 11 Nov 2026
  • Lots of Spy Activities
    Lots of Spy Activities features over 100 spy-themed puzzles. From decoding top-secret messages to collecting gadgets and cracking safes, help spies complete all kinds of mysterious missions in this exciting book packed with over 100 puzzles. With mazes, wordsearches, spot the difference, and more, there's plenty to keep young secret agents busy on journeys, rainy days, and holidays.
    By Simon Tudhope and Kate Nolan and Sam Smith
    Paperback
    Sold Out

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836045359

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 96

Collections

Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children's Word Puzzles & Quiz Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Kids & YA Pre-orders Pre-order Books Pre-Order Children's Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Sarah Russell Series: Lots Of

About the Author

Sarah grew up in the West Midlands, where she spent her days reading, running and making her own magazines. She studied English and Film at university, and in her spare time, you'll find her knitting in a coffee shop or defending shots on the netball court.

Also by Sarah Russell

View all
  • Fairy things to make and do
    A magical book bursting with fairy crafts and activities for young children. Inspire children's imaginations with this magical activity book, packed with delightful crafts to give young fairy fans hours of fun. Simple yet satisfying craft activities are clearly explained and illustrated, and can be made with everyday and recycled materials. There are step-by-step drawing and colouring pages too.
    By Kirsteen Robson and Sarah Russell
    Paperback
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Lots of Secret Codes
    Over 80 secret code puzzles to crack, including cryptic treasure maps, ancient hieroglyphs, and coded crosswords. From breaking enemy agents' ciphers to translating long-lost languages, help solve all kinds of secret codes and mysterious messages in this exciting book, which is packed with over 80 puzzles. With safe combinations to crack, computer systems to hack, and much more, there's plenty...
    By Sarah Russell and Kirsteen Robson and Sam Smith
    Paperback
    $1699
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Lots of Things to Draw
    Hours of drawing and doodling entertainment, with lively pictures for you to finish with fun details. There are dozens of invitations to grab your pens and get drawing in this fun book. The lively illustrations by Fred Blunt create endless opportunities to let your imagination run wild! Add heads and leaves to a monster plant, give different people hairstyles, and...
    By Sarah Russell
    Paperback
    $1699
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Word Puzzles for the Summer
    Pre-order
    Word Puzzles for the Summer
    Over 100 word puzzles full of summer-themed fun. From word searches and anagrams to secret messages and riddles, this brightly illustrated book is the perfect companion for the summer holidays. Each page is packed full of summer-themed fun to keep kids entertained on long road trips, at the airport, or on quiet afternoons at home.- A huge variety of puzzles,...
    By Sarah Russell and Kirsty Gledhill
    Paperback
    $1699
    Pre-order
    Out 11 Sep 2026

More from Children's Books

View all
  • New Release
    The Neverfear
    A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...
    By Katherine Rundell
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Matihe! Achoo! Matihe! Achoo!
    New Release
    Matihe! Achoo!
    What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...
    By Qiane Matata-Sipu
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Pocket Observology
    New Release
    Pocket Observology
    Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...
    By Giselle Clarkson
    Paperback
    $2399
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Minecraft Annual 2027
    New Release
    Minecraft Annual 2027
    The official Minecraft Annual 2027, full of updates, builds, activities, and more! Discover all there is to know about the past year of Minecraft in this exciting annual. Stuffed to the brim with updates, activities, step-by-step builds, and tips and tricks for the game, this book is a must-have for any minecrafter. This year’s annual includes: Mob guides on happy...
    By Mojang AB
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2499
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Giant Heart
    Meet Jonah Lomu, one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. His speed and strength on the rugby field made him famous around the world, and his fun and generous personality made him beloved, but all the while he faced a big battle with his health. β€œ[David Hill’s] stories are wonderful, full of action and are always teaching the...
    By David Hill
    Hardback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2500
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Protector of Beyond 1
    New Release
    Lizzy's Pick Lizzy's Pick
    Protector of Beyond 1
    Experience fierce magical creatures, perilous trials, and a heroine to root for in this 1st instalment in a new blockbuster fantasy series. The moment you enter the Arbiter, your fate is sealed. If you spark, you fight! And 12-year-old Elder Triss produces a spark like no other. Transported to the mysterious Beyond, Elder has no choice but to train for...
    By Shara Curlett
    Paperback
    $2199
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Animalia 40th Anniversary Edition
    A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...
    By Graeme Base
    Hardback
    $2999
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Little Kiwi Builder
    New Release
    The Little Kiwi Builder
    Oh no, the little kiwi builder's house is falling down! His screws have all come loose - what can he do? When the brickie, the plumber, the roofer, the sparky and the painter all come to help, it's looking good! Until, that night ... uh-oh! Perfect for: Anyone who likes fun and silly rhyming stories Reading aloud with little ones...
    By Tim Saunders
    Paperback
    $1899
    Elsewhere:
    $2199
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • You Choose Party Time You Choose Party Time
    New Release
    You Choose Party Time
    It's time to celebrate - Party Time is a brand new You Choose adventure! It's Party Time and you choose what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes? The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which...
    By Pippa Goodhart
    Hardback
    $2599
    Elsewhere:
    $3400
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    When Nature Calls (Duck #2)
    New in 2026, the latest story from Duck, the quirky new children's series by million-copy bestselling author Matt Stanton. Do you ever wonder what animals think about humans? Do they feel they could do a better job running things? Would they ever try and take over? Duck, Mouse and Dog are alarmed that the adults in Redhill are being brainwashed...
    By Matt Stanton
    Paperback
    $1700
    Elsewhere:
    $1999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    The Case of the Viral Video: Violet and the Velvets 3
    Violet and the Velvets can hardly believe they've come so far in the BandChamps competition with only hard work, a smidge of talent, and a whole lot of thinking outside the box. This time, they get to record their new song in a proper recording studio and star in their very own music video! But Violet is letting her perfectionism...
    By Rachael King
    Paperback
    $1600
    Elsewhere:
    $1899
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Royalslinger
    K Pop Demon Hunters fans will love this! Graci Kim is back with the second book in her exciting and fantastical Slinger series where dragons and phoenixes roam the skies of Seoul; meals magically appear based on your mood; and dreams literally come to life. Praise forΒ Dreamslinger: β€œA mind-blowingly original fantasy adventureβ€”Graci Kim has done it again!”—Rick Riordan,Β New York TimesΒ #1...
    By Graci Kim
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

Children's Books lists from the team

Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!

The Latest at Book Hero

View all