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Wooden Puzzle Games for Children

By Dave Fisher, About.com

Here's a selection of attractive, colorful, peg puzzles, wooden puzzles with sturdy wooden knobs for easy manipulation by very young puzzlers.

Farm Puzzle

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With its extra chunky, 1/2 in. thick pieces, this makes a great starter puzzle. The extra large knobs make it easy to handle the colorful pieces. A picture matching each puzzle piece can be found where it is meant to go, helping youngsters develop matching skills. By Melissa & Doug. Ages 1 and up. 8 pcs.

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First Shapes Wooden Knob Puzzle

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Extra large knobs make it easy for small hands to remove each brightly-colored piece. Super-sized, solid wood puzzle has extra chunky 1/2 in. thick pieces with matching full color pictures underneath. Manufacturer: Melissa and Doug. Ages 1 and up.

House Pets Wooden Puzzle

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Super-sized, solid wood puzzle with extra chunky 1/2 in. thick pieces is the perfect first puzzle. Extra large knobs make it easy for small hands to manipulate. Matching full color pictures appear underneath. Manufacturer: Melissa and Doug. Ages 1 and up.

Judaic Peg Puzzle

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Judaic Peg Puzzle is a high-quality wooden peg puzzle that features stunning, realistic illustrations of items associated with the Sabbath and major religious holidays. Each of the 9 puzzle pieces can be easily removed to reveal a full color matching illustration underneath. Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug.

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Numbers - Peg Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

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Each removable wooden piece on our peek-a-boo puzzle is hiding a special full color illustration underneath. Tell a story, play a guessing game, find the hidden pictures! Manufacturer: Melissa and Doug. Ages 3 and up.

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Pets Mix and Match Peg Puzzle

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8 colorful animals in bold child-friendly designs each feature a peg puzzle piece that lifts out with ease for children age 2 and older. Toddlers can have extra fun creating their own animal mixes by interchanging pegs among all the animals! Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug. Size: 12 x 8.5 in.

Pets Peg Puzzle

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Help to develop a child's dexterity and matching skills! This peg puzzle features beautiful, realistic illustrations, and is a must for every pre-school classroom and home. Each of the 9 puzzle pieces can be easily removed to reveal a full color matching illustration underneath. It measures 9" x 12", and is recommended for ages 2 to 5.

Shapes Knob Wooden Puzzle

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Extra large knobs make it easy for small hands to remove each brightly-colored piece. Super-sized, solid wood puzzle has extra chunky 1/2 in. thick pieces with matching full color pictures underneath. Manufacturer: Melissa and Doug. 8 pcs. Ages 1 and up

Sign Language Peg Puzzle

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Practice finger spelling with your youngsters using this colorful wooden puzzle. Each sign picture has an attached peg to help small hands lift the tile. Underneath you'll find the corresponding upper- and lowercase letters and illustrations. Unique shapes make it easy to match pieces when reassembling the puzzle. Natural wood frame measures 16 x 12 in. and has rounded edges. It's a great teaching aid for basic sign language finger spelling. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Farm Mix 'n Match Peg Puzzle

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Each wooden puzzle piece has a full color picture underneath. Tell a story, play a guessing game, or find the hidden pictures. Mix them up to form your own creation. Easy to hold pegs allow children to develop fine motor skills. Manufacturer: Melissa & Doug / Lights, Camera Interaction. Size: 12 x 9 in.

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