Melissa & Doug Shark 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

by Melissa & Doug

Product Features

• 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
• Puzzle Pieces are Random Shaped
• Made From Thick Puzzle Board
• Protective High Gloss Finish

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000096QQ1
• Item model number: 1358
• Our recommended age: 6 - 9 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 6 years
• Batteries: 1360 Lithium ion batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,797 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #58 in Toys & Games > Puzzles > Jigsaw Puzzles
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Enjoy passing you time by putting together this new Elephant 100 piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle for children. Puzzle is 14 Inch x 19 Inch when completed. Comes in a cardboard box with illustration of finished puzzle. Melissa & Doug Toys, Lights Camera Interaction. Piece Count: 100Size: 14 Inch x 19 InchAges: 6+

Product Description

Enjoy passing the time as you piece together this 14" x 19" colorful, ocean scene that features a beautiful Gray Shark. The thick durable pieces of this 100-piece puzzle make it great for children ages 6 and up. It includes bright, sturdy box that illustrates the finished puzzle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars VERY NICE PUZZLE, December 14, 2010

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Robert W. Smith "Robert Smith, Ph.D." (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Shark 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle (Toy)

My daughter is on a shark frenzy. Everything has to be a shark. One item that I bought her for Christmas is this puzzle by Melissa and Doug of a majestic (but, for me, paralyzingly terrifying) shark surrounded by some little sea life in what looks like a reef, all held, presumably, in an aquarium. It contains 100 pieces, so the pieces are large enough for fine motor coordination of an older elementary aged child. It is sufficiently diverse figure - ground so that children can perceptually analyze and assemble a gestalt. Other than than the scary shark (sharks and snakes do it to me :( ) I believe that this image is very attractive. As an adult, I'm not THE best puzzle assembler, but, this one provides some challenge. I believe that this puzzle provides educational values - visual problem solving, fine motor coordination, viewing the small problem while also maintaining sight on the whole, how to attack a problem (corners, edges ...), and then, of course, all of the diversity of species, how they interact in nature, and how we set up tanks for the mutual benefit of the selection of species. There are so many avenues of discussion for parents and children that this alone can become a half-day's event. Now, I bring the internet with me everywhere, so I'm better prepared for those difficult questions. I believe that the puzzle pieces are clearly cut out and they fit snuggly together. It seems to be produced by quality craftsmanship using quality materials. I believe that it is quite durable, although a puzzle and an energetic little girl can lead to a lost piece, usually in the middle of the puzzle! I recommend this puzzle for curators of marine institutes, children's museums, science museums, aquariums, libraries - both public and school, as well as home enthusiasts. For folks intrigued and not frightened by sharks, this is an excellent purchase. I give everything a grade, and this puzzle I believe is overall worth an "A-".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Challenging Fun, February 16, 2010

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claybeez (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Shark 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle (Toy)

This is the second 100 piece puzzle we bought for our 5/6 yr old. This one was far tougher than the solar system puzzle we'd purchased previously. Still, it was a lot of fun putting it together as a family. It certainly provides an opportunity to encourage patience and endurance.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great colors, durable, challenging, February 10, 2010

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A. Quinn - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Melissa & Doug Shark 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle (Toy)

My 5-turned-6 year old really enjoyed putting this puzzle together. It's a little tricky, but the image is great and the pieces are thick and durable.