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My 3-year-old can actually grip these pieces on her own, which is huge since most puzzles end up as frustration. The lion looks cute standing up on the shelf too, and she's started making up little stories with it.

The pieces are thick enough that my two-year-old can actually grip them instead of getting frustrated, which was the problem with our old flat puzzle. She lines the lion up on the rug and roars at it for ages, so it's earning its keep as both a puzzle and a toy.

Our toddler loves grabbing the chunky pieces—they're just the right size for his hands. The completed lion is sturdy enough to use as a toy, which makes this more than just a puzzle.