S.T.E.A.M. Creative Kit for a Super Kid

"Make a Word" - the orange maxi puzzle is the first instalment in the "Happy Lessons" series - 86 pieces and 14 words of 3, 4 and 5 letters. It's for children who already recognise their letters and are keen to start "reading and writing", but aren't quite ready for a notebook and pencil.

It's worth knowing that this isn't just another letter puzzle - it's much more than that. Your child starts with the first letter, finds the pieces that follow, and puts the whole word together alone, using the pictures as a guide. The colourful pieces keep it engaging throughout. Suitable for children aged 3 to 7, with the red second instalment to follow.

This puzzle will help your child:

• recognise the first letter - a key stage in learning to read and write;
• build whole words independently, letter by letter;
• understand that words are made up of sounds and letters;
• practise observation, logic and precision;
• support fine motor skills with large, easy-to-handle pieces;
• take their first steps in writing through play;
• feel clever, proud and "grown-up" with every word they complete.

• Builds recognition of the first letter - a key stage in early literacy.
• Encourages putting together whole words - your child "builds" the word letter by letter.
• Trains observation, logical thinking and precision - each puzzle is like a mini mission.
• Supports fine motor skills and coordination - through working with large, easy-to-handle pieces.
• Builds confidence - your child sees that they can make correct words all by themselves.

A young gymnast has to perform in front of the whole school, but something isn't right. She feels a strange knot in her stomach that follows her everywhere.
The Monster of Fear is lurking... will she manage to perform her routine in a minute and a half?
Almudena Cid shows us how to overcome our fears by turning them into allies, using them to meet every new challenge.

The Story Behind "A Monster in a Minute and a Half"

This is a book that reminds us that facing our fears makes us stronger. We've all felt our stomach twist into a knot at some point, whether it's stepping out in front of an audience, before an important exam, or facing some other challenge. We try everything to suppress our fears... to banish them, shrink them, or lull them to sleep, even just for a moment... But it's not that easy. It turns out this emotion has its own role to play. That's exactly what the young gymnast in the story learns, as she decides to bring the Monster of Fear onto her side.

Written by a world-renowned rhythmic gymnastics champion, "A Monster in a Minute and a Half" shows children that everyone gets scared or worried sometimes. But it's not impossible to shake off our fears and turn them to our advantage.

More about the book:

• Age range: 3-6 years
• Pages: 40
• Format: Hardcover, 220 x 220 mm
• Author: Almudena Cid
• Illustrator: Julia Ortega
• Translator: Monika Boneva da Silva

• Age range: 3-6 years
• Pages: 40
• Format: Hardcover, 220 x 220 mm
• Author : Almudena Cid
• Illustrator : Julia Ortega
• Translator : Monika Boneva da Silva