There are lots of wonderful animals to discover in our world & this puzzle illustrates some of them, shown in the areas in which they are most likely to be found. An ideal way to introduce maps, the puzzle also shows the major oceans & an illustration of a compass, to help children start to learn awareness of north, south, east & west. Puzzles are a good way to develop object identification & imagination skills. Encourage your child to look at the map & perhaps imagine what it would be like to be aboard one of the boats shown, or to live in a different country. You can also get them to name all the different types of animals. Puzzle measures 70 x 50cm when complete, & is made from thick sturdy board. With 60 large sturdy jigsaw pieces this is an ideal gift for children ages 4 years upwards.