Puzzle-a-Day Challenge: Bite-Size Puzzles All Year Long

A full year of bite-size brain workouts from the leader in kids’ puzzles—365 days of word, math, logic, and Hidden Pictures challenges curated by Highlights’ puzzle experts. Timed to launch with National Puzzle Day, it’s the puzzle book kids will return to daily and gift-givers will rave about.

Every day is a new challenge with Puzzle-a-Day Challenge! Packed with 256 pages of bite-size puzzles, this collection keeps kids ages 6–9 coming back for more—whether it’s word puzzles, math challenges, logic games, or Highlights’ signature Hidden Pictures. Designed to spark curiosity and build attention to detail, each puzzle offers a quick win that strengthens visual perception, concentration, and problem-solving skills.

A foreword by Jodi Jill, founder of National Puzzle Day, and an introduction by Allison Kane, Highlights’ Head of Puzzle Innovation, make this a standout in any collection. Perfect for gifts, classrooms, or home, it’s a year’s worth of entertainment and skill-building wrapped in one irresistible book

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