Cut, Paste, and Create Pets

Puppies, kittens and paper animal crafts — an adorable, winning combo for creative kids ages 3 and up!

More than 40 pet-themed crafts, games, puzzles and hours of fun for pet lovers!

This hands-on Highlights activity book includes 60 colorful stickers that kids will love using to complete puzzles and decorate craft projects. Tear-out pages make it easy and comfortable for little hands to remove, cut, paste and share. Plus, there are 8 cardstock pages for even sturdier crafts and wearables. Activities include:

· creating a puppy mask
· playing a kitty-matching memory game
· building a 3D pet house and more!

Kids will sharpen their fine motor control and scissor skills, build hand-eye coordination and hone more essential school skills as they practice cutting along lines, gripping cutout pieces of paper and placing paper to complete activities. The puzzles and games in this activity book for kids are expertly developed to help improve visual perception, vocabulary and concentration. They’re entertaining, too!

For over 75 years, Highlights has inspired children to become Curious, Creative, Caring and Confident individuals. With products that encourage thinking, creativity and self-expression, Highlights helps kids build essential skills, all while having fun.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs