A Very Slimy Christmas

The best kids’ activity kits don't just get opened—they become a memorable part of the holiday. Highlights Hidden Pictures and Crazy Aaron's Hide Inside! slime collide in a festive kit that smells like Christmas cookies and hides surprises in places they won't expect—including inside the slime. 40+ puzzles. 100+ mix-ins. Make this year the slimiest Christmas ever.

This festive hardcover activity kit brings together two brands families already love. Kids solve 40+ Christmas-themed Hidden Pictures puzzles, then dig into Crazy Aaron's Christmas-cookie-scented slime—filled with 100+ holiday mix-ins—to continue the hunt by touch.
• The hunt doesn't stop at the page—it goes straight into the slime. Kids search for hidden objects with their eyes and their hands, building focus and sharp observation skills without ever looking at a screen.
• This is actually the slime parents are okay with. Crazy Aaron's award-winning compounds are non-toxic, non-sticky, and built to last.
• Two of the most trusted names in kids' activity—together in one festive Christmas activity kit. Crazy Aaron's award-winning compounds meet Highlights' 4+ million–selling Hidden Pictures franchise in a holiday collaboration that earns its place on every gift list.
Highlights has been creating moments families remember for over 75 years. Add one of the hottest brands in toys and you get A Very Slimy Christmas—the most festive, most unforgettable kit of the season.

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