Synopses & Reviews
Jackie the little Jack Russell terrier and Barney the barn owl see all the goings-on around the horse farm every day. They provide lively running commentary and silly horsy humor in this delightful collection of connect-the-dots, word games, mazes, fill-in-the-blanks, and logic problems — each puzzle specially created for horse-crazy kids.
Five sections — Walk, Trot, Show Time, Canter, and Gallop — feature puzzles that progress in difficulty, encouraging children to take the challenge and expand their skills as they work their way through the book, and perhaps through their riding lessons as well! By the time children are galloping through the final chapter their puzzle skills will be blue-ribbon impressive.
Each illustrated page is packed with complementary drawings, clever asides from Jackie and Barney, perhaps a riddle or a joke, and the puzzle itself. There is always plenty of room for small fingers to solve the challenge, even when the child makes a mistake or two. Educational and entertaining, Pony Play stimulates kids' imaginations and feeds their desire to learn more about horses.
Synopsis
Get in the saddle and ride your way through a variety of pony-themed mazes, crosswords, quizzes, and word searches. Jackie the Jack Russell terrier and Barney the barn owl guide children through a puzzle-packed tour around the horse farm. Their silly, horsey humor will bring laughs galore and keep kids engaged as they work their way through 100 fun brainteasers. Five chapters of zany activities progress in difficulty, encouraging children to stretch their abilities as they learn more about ponies.
Synopsis
Walk, trot, canter, and gallop your way through a variety of mazes and word puzzles--all related to playful ponies! Jackie and Barney will help you unsnarl four ponies' tangled
Lead Lines (page 30) and fill out a
Check List for going to a show (page 52), as well as bring you plenty of jokes, riddles, and other fun activities.
About the Author
Helene Hovenec is the co-author of many Storey puzzle books, including Barnyard Games & Puzzles. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Patrick Merrell is a cartoonist, puzzle maker, and author whose work has appeared in hundreds of publications. He is a regular contributor to the New York Times crossword, the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and the World Puzzle Championship. His other books include Bird Brainteasers and Coffee Time. He lives in Mt. Vernon, New York.