Highlights Hidden Pictures Series
Let's Go Neon Travel Hidden Pictures Puzzles
2023 by
What’s inside...
A thrilling puzzle adventure that takes young readers on a neon-colored journey across different landscapes, unraveling hidden objects and mysteries along the way. Perfect for long trips and car rides, these neon puzzles offer a unique Hidden Pictures puzzling experience. Kids aged 6 and up will love using the included red marker to create eye-catching, fluorescent scenes and find over 375 hidden objects. Featuring bright, inverted-color puzzles, this travel-themed activity book combines the fun of coloring with markers and the enduring popularity of Hidden Pictures puzzles. Kids will enjoy seeking objects within fun scenes of highways, airports, harbors and more, then coloring each object they find with the red marker. This Hidden Pictures book offers kids screen-free entertainment and age-appropriate challenges, in a handy travel size that’s easy to pack up and take anywhere. At home or on the go, puzzling helps kids improve their attention to detail, persistence and focus, all while having fun.
Why read this book
- Sharpens focus through engaging hidden picture puzzles.
- Boosts problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Encourages observational skills in colorful, vibrant settings.
- Interactive experience perfect for family bonding time.
The Big Picture
- Enhances focus and attention to detail.
- Boosts problem-solving and pattern recognition.
- Encourages exploration of culture through vibrant illustrations.
- Promotes discussions on persistence and discovering solutions.
Diversity & Representation
- Showcases diverse cultures and landmarks from around the world.
- Promotes inclusivity through varied puzzle characters and settings.
- Encourages global awareness and cultural empathy in young readers.
Age
6-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
intermediate
Character Compass
Discussion points
What was the most challenging puzzle you solved in the book, and how did you feel when you completed it?
Can you describe one of the neon scenes from the book? What made it interesting or exciting to you?
Which characters did you find in the hidden pictures and which one was your favorite? Why?
How do you think the characters felt while traveling to different places in the neon world?
If you could add a scene or a place to the book, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the puzzles, show genuine interest in the strategies your child used to solve them. This encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ask your child to describe the neon scenes in detail, which helps enhance their observation skills and vocabulary.
Celebrate their successes in finding hidden items to boost their confidence and motivation.
Discuss the emotions and settings in the book to help your child understand and articulate different perspectives and environments.
Encourage your child to imagine their own hidden pictures scene, fostering creativity and storytelling abilities.
What parents love
Perfect balance of fun and educational content.
Engaging puzzles, great for young problem solvers.
Bright, captivating illustrations keep kids interested.
Helps develop focus with enjoyable activities.
Key Lessons
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: Through engaging hidden picture puzzles, children learn to focus and notice small details in complex environments.
Real-World Application: This skill can help children in academic settings, where noticing details can improve accuracy and comprehension in subjects like reading and math.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Finding objects in hidden pictures requires sustained attention and patience, as some items may not be immediately apparent.
Real-World Application: Children can apply patience learned from puzzle-solving to real-life situations such as waiting their turn or completing challenging tasks at school.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Each puzzle presents a challenge that children must overcome by thinking critically and strategizing.
Real-World Application: These problem-solving skills are directly transferable to navigating social situations or working through personal challenges in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Observational Skills
Explanation: Children enhance their ability to observe and make connections between different visual elements to identify hidden objects.
Real-World Application: Enhanced observational skills can lead to better awareness of their surroundings, which is crucial for safety and learning.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: As children engage with more complex puzzles, they learn the value of persevering through difficulties to achieve their goals.
Real-World Application: This lesson in perseverance can motivate children to maintain effort in their studies, sports, or any other areas requiring sustained effort.