Editorial Review
Tangram is an ancient Chinese puzzle--a.k.a. the Seven Tricky Pieces--a small square, a rhomboid, and five triangles of three sizes that are all cut from the same larger square. These pieces can be arranged to form a wide variety of shapes. Most modern tangram puzzles are small, plastic, and not necessarily great fun to touch or see. But this handsome Square Root version stands out because it's big (7.5 inches on each side) and made of smooth, unpainted wood, backed with red felt. An accompanying 16-page booklet encourages kids and adults to experiment with the shapes by showing arrangements that form letters of the alphabet (Roman, not Chinese), numerals, geometric shapes, animals, and people.
--Rebecca Hughes
Product Description
This handcrafted oak Tangram puzzle consists of only 7 pieces cut from a square: 2 large triangles, 1 medium-sized triangle, 2 small triangles, 1 square and 1 lozenge. Try to use all 7 pieces to create alphabet letters, or use your imagination to build animals, people, things -- whatever! Game set includes a booklet with 90 images you can build. It's a great way to develop spatial relations skills. Store blocks on any table in a handsome hardwood tray! Game set measures 7-1/2x7-1/2, including 7 hardwood blocks. For 1 player.
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