The Sun-sational Summer Activity Book

Name: The Sun-sational Summer Activity Book
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781780559735
Price: 22.99 NZD
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Filled with mazes, spot-the-difference puzzles, matching pairs and other fun games

By Buster Books

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Filled with more summer fun than a busy, sunny beach, this colourful activity book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours during the summer holidays. Guide the mermaid through the maze, design your own spectacular sandcastle, pair the matching beach balls, and test your memory... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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The Sun-sational Summer Activity Book

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Filled with more summer fun than a busy, sunny beach, this colourful activity book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours during the summer holidays.

A summer-themed activity book filled with over 40 fun puzzles and cute illustrations.

Description

Filled with more summer fun than a busy, sunny beach, this colourful activity book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours during the summer holidays.

Guide the mermaid through the maze, design your own spectacular sandcastle, pair the matching beach balls, and test your memory skills with a fun, ice-cream themed picture challenge.

Packed with over 40 puzzles to complete, from tropical mazes and holiday-themed search-and-finds to matching pairs and sandy spot-the-differences. With super-cute illustrations by Kathryn Selbert, this is the perfect gift for kids who can’t wait for summer.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780559735

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Buster Books

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 185g

Pages: 64

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Activity Books and Kits Buster Books Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids

About the Author

Buster Books loves to create books for curious and creative children, which spark the imagination and encourage exploration. Above all, they are books to be enjoyed.

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