The Great Big Book of My First Puzzles

Nobody does puzzles like Highlights! Brilliantly bursting with more than 120 engaging activities, The Great Big Book of My First Puzzles is the perfect way to introduce younger kids to the world of puzzling. Kids ages 3-6 will love the puzzles designed just for them, including My First Hidden Pictures puzzles, That’s Silly, matching, thinking puzzles and more.

With a variety of puzzle types, colorful scenes, cute characters and wholesome humor, this 256-page collection will boost kids’ puzzling confidence and keep them entertained for hours—at home or on the go. The experts at Highlights know how to design puzzles with a just-right level of challenge and fun for young puzzlers: easy enough to ensure success but hard enough to encourage perseverance. Like all Highlights products, The Great Big Book of My First Hidden Pictures is well researched, well constructed and visually appealing, to bring kids age-centric Fun with a Purpose.

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