Series: Greatest Dot-To-Dot Book in the World (Book 4)
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Monkeying Around (July 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0970043732
ISBN-13: 978-0970043733
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.2 x 11.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #68,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #94 in Books > Children's Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Games > Puzzles #1433 in Books > Children's Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Activity Books #5623 in Books > Humor & Entertainment
Age Range: 9 - 12 years
Grade Level: 4 - 7
There are forty-six dot-to-dot puzzles. The dots are arranged in a way that when you begin working on it, you can't guess what it will turn out to be. The highest number in the book is 250, so this is appropriate for any aged person that can count to 250, although most of the puzzles are under 160. Unlike most dot to dot books, the page/puzzle size is 9.5 x 11 inches. The spaces between dots is sometimes very small which lends to a detailed image. Keep in mind, though, that young children may lack the fine motor skills to draw very straight short lines in order to make the best looking image. Adults who like dot-to-dot puzzles will find these fun. The paper is high quality and white, (not cheap newsprint paper). I am not sure of the papers' pound weight but it is heavier than 20 lb. copy paper.
This series of dot-to-dot books are wonderful. As a child, I loved games and challenges. Dot-to-dots and mazes were my favorites. I had no idea these books even existed until I saw them in a Bits and Pieces catalog several weeks ago. I looked them up on and found there were four books. I ordered all four books from even though I thought I would probably be disappointed if they were too simple. Even as an adult, I still work dot-to-dots when I find them in magazines and newspapers, so I figured I had nothing to lose even if these books were for children. I'm in the baby-boomer generation, so I confess I like to revisit my childhood era occasionally.Boy, was I surprised! When they came in the mail, I sat up until 5 a.m. the next morning working some of the puzzles. I am retired with 30 years in my local school system, so it wasn't like I had to get up early. After I would complete one puzzle, I would think I'll just do one more. Then another. Then another. I tried all the different types of puzzles. I am so excited and I wanted your customers to know how much I enjoyed them.Even my 76 year old mother enjoyed working the puzzles. Like me, she was very skeptical about ordering sight unseen.I hope to see future publications of new books. I look forward to seeing Books 5, 6, 7, etc. real soon.
Book 1 in this series is more like the Super Challenge books. I loved Book 1. It is a great mix of the easy and not-so-easy.So,when Book 2 arrived I was disappointed! It seems to be the easy and the very easy. There is nothing wrong withthat if Book 1 had been done in a similar manner. It just really took me by surprise!I agree with other reviewers who say Book 2 is great for travel. The puzzles are more easily solved and less intense thanthose in Book 1. I don't know why the two books differ so much in format. That being said, kudos to Mr. Kalvitis for the bestlayout of any other dot-to-dot book I've seen. If you are brand new to the series, I recommend that you do Book 2 first andthen go for Book 1.Please note: It has been graciously been pointed out to me that I was wrote this review based on "Adventure" Book 1.The best thing I can suggest is to absolutely disregard the above review!!!!
I am an artist and this dot to dot series is top notch! I had always looked for an artisitc dot to dot, and these fit the bill. Each design is complex and the designer makes effort to keep the image a mystery until you are near completion. It is great mindless fun and very relaxing. Great for youngsters also, as they would be a challenge for them, and a very high end artful experience, not the simple dot to dots they may be used to.
This whole series is great--can't point to one better than the other. Lots of fun. I see that there are other dot to dots on the market recently so maybe we (the whole family enjoys these) will try another series when finished with these but I'll tell you I much prefer this to coloring, which does not relax me at all! I get all tore up with symmetry when coloring intricate designs and it feels like a job. These are waaay more fun.
I've bought several of these dot to dot series book. The best thing about these dot to dot projects is that you cannot tell what the picture is going to be until you've finished connecting the dots. My grandson (age 8) cannot put them down. He gets engrossed with the book trying to figure out what the item will be before he starts to connect the dots and can't wait to get to the next page to start another. For only $7, these are great buys!!!! And, many times includes these in their 4 for 3 promotion, making the purchase an even better buy!!
Another collection of dot-to-dot fun by David Kalvitis. Book Two is just as fun and challenging as book one was. I don't think it will be long before we're ordering books three and four. This is quick, sometimes, and easy, also sometimes, fun o while away a few minutes here and there when you've got spare time to spend.
I keep looking for more of this series of David Kalvitis Dot to Dot books. These are the best adult dot to dot books that I have found and I have bought all of them.One of the most intriguing characteristics about these books is that Mr. Kalvitis gives no indication of the subject matter of the picture. One can never predict what the finished picture will be. Therefore, it is always exciting to see what develops.I purchased these books this time for my 12-year-old grandson and for an adult friend.I highly recommend these.
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