The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World (Book 2) [Paperback]

David Kalvitis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Greatest Dot-To-Dot Book in the World (Book 2)

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World Book 2 is the second in a series of connect-the-dot books which stand apart because of their complexity and variety. As in Book 1, there are traditional dot-to-dots as well as unique innovations and variations for those who can count into the hundreds and follow simple instructions. Readers will appreciate the fact that you can't tell what the images are before you start as well as the playful challenges that maintain excitement throughout this book of all new puzzles. This fun and relaxing book will entertain young and old alike! Ages 8-adult.

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About the Author

A designer and artist, David Kalvitis has a fine arts degree from Syracuse University where he studied editorial design, painting and photography. He has operated a graphic design business in Upstate New York since 1987. David is a lifelong fan of games and puzzles of all kinds. He has spent hours playing and designing them as a hobby, and is pleased to release his products to the public. He hopes they will be fun and relaxing for people of all ages.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Monkeying Around (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970043716
• ISBN-13: 978-0970043719
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Puzzles

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For all ages, challenging, fun!, May 4, 2004

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christinemm - The Thinking Mother (Houston Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World (Book 2) (Paperback)

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.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Dot To Dot Book In The World Book 4, October 6, 2003

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This review is from: The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World (Book 4) (Paperback)

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 Amazon and found there were four books. I ordered all four books from Amazon 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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great and entertaining arts and crafts item!!!, February 21, 2009

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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 Amazon includes these in their 4 for 3 promotion, making the purchase an even better buy!!