Melissa and Doug Jumbo ABC Chunky Puzzle
Melissa and Doug Jumbo ABC Chunky Puzzle
This hand-painted, playfully styled Jumbo ABC Puzzle is sure to capture and keep the attention of curious young minds. The thick, chunky wooden puzzle pieces fit neatly into their spots on the colorful board and also stand up for additional pretend play. Puzzle features full-color images beneath each piece to guide little ones. Measures 16″H x 13.8″W x 1″D.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great puzzle
This is a great puzzle but I wish the pieces where painted on all sides and not only on the top, that would make them more water resistant when drinks are spilled on them accidently. Also, the one we received is not completely flat so best if played on a carpet or rug insead of a solid surface.
My daughter is enjoying playing with it and is learning new words while playing. The letters are chunky enough that she can easily grab them and place them on the board.
2 Stars some details are different from manufacture description
Overall a good product for the price. We noticed that the manufacture says it’s hand painted, but acctually the letters are printed material glued on the wooden pieces, not painted on. The one we received had peeling edges that revealed this. Second, it is not real wood. The daddy probably knows the right term but to me, the mommy, its ‘presure treated wood byproduct’. You don’t see the beautiful rings of real wood on it. In addition, you need to wipe it clean before giving to your kids because of the fine samll dusts. I am not suprised about the quality being under $20, but at least the manufacture should not state ‘hand painted’ when it is not. These details may not bother you if you are ok with other Melissa and Doug products. However, I am concerned about the printed material and whatever they used to glue it on because my baby will chew on it and the chemical will end up in his tiny body. I am still in search for a puzzle painted with non-toxic paint.
5 Stars Great verbally and with motor skills
My son is 19 months old. Knew approx 10 letters. Introducing this item to him he now verbally knows 15 letter (3 weeks later)and 20 just by sight. He places every one in the slot it belongs. The slot allotted for the letters are printed the same as the block letter. It helps them located the letter by color and shape. It also helps motor skills. I praised him when he gets the correct letters in. He now praises himself by clapping his hands when he completes the puzzle.
5 Stars Great Puzzle!
We play with this puzzle every time we go to the library and love it!
4 Stars Challenge for a Toddler
My son is 18 months old and loves puzzles. He mastered all the basic ones with farm animals and shapes, so I bought this hoping it would be a challenge. It is definitely harder than the others and it takes patience to put in all the letters. He usually makes it through 7 or 8 before he gets bored and moves on to other activities. The negative on this toy is you will definitely find little wooden letters all over your home. The positive is – your child will start to learn the letters. We’ve had it since Easter and we’re up to “A B C” and we can do ‘M’ for Mommy, ‘D’ for Daddy and ‘G’ for John (my son’s name).