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Bookishly Fun Puzzles and Games for Kids and Teens
Looking for some screen-free activities to keep your kids occupied? Here are some fantastic books and puzzles that you’ll want to have on hand.
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18 Boredom-Busting Activity Books for Kids
Activity books are a perfect screen-free alternative to video games — and they make fantastic gifts. From picture puzzles to science experiments, these hands-on books will keep your kids busy for hours on end.
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Crack the Code! 15 Books About Puzzles and Codes for 9- to 12-Year-Olds
Filled with secret codes and puzzles to solve and tantalizing mysteries to unravel, these 15 books will keep your child glued to the page.
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11 Engaging Activity Books for Kids
Whether you’re stuck inside on a rainy day or are looking for something fun to do during quiet time, activity books supply hours of screen-free distraction for young children.
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8 Middle Grade Mysteries for Fans of The Westing Game
Ellen Raskin’s The Westing Game is known for its humor, suspense, and intrigue. Once readers have solved Sam Westing’s puzzle, they should keep that love of mystery going with these read-alike options.
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Gotta Catch ‘Em All! 14 Books for Kids Obsessed with Pokémon Go
If your Pokémon Go-loving kids are draining your cell phone battery and using up your data, here are some fun and captivating books you can hand them instead.