The best puzzle and activity books

Age 2-4: Where’s the Baby? A Spotting Book by Britta Teckentrup
On each beautifully designed spread there’s a baby animal to find, from sleepy sloths to stripy zebras. £10.99, Big Picture Press

Age 2-4: Mr Tweed and the Band in Need by Jim Stoten
Embark on a trip around the zoo with Mr Tweed, helping him find his missing bandmates along the way. £12.99, Flying Eye Books

Age 2-4: Fingerprint Activities: Garden by Fiona Watt and Candice Whatmore
Encourage learning with this fabulous finger-painting kit. This book will promote a love of nature, all the while providing hours of fun for all ages. £4.99, Usborne

Age 5-7: Where’s Wally? The Totally Essential Travel Collection by Martin Handford 
As Wally continues to blend into the crowd like a human chameleon, join the search with this travel-sized set.  £9.99, Walker Books

Age 5-7: Animazes by Katie Haworth and Melissa Castrillión
Stunning illustrations encourage little readers to follow the migration patterns of animals from around the world through a series of beautiful mazes. £12.99, Templar Publishing

Age 5-7: Treasure Hunt by Alice Melvin 
Create a keepsake book of memories, solving clues along the way. Only when all the pages are complete will the location of the treasure be revealed. £11.99, Tate Publishing 

Age 8-10: Cool Coding by Robert Hansen
A fun introduction to the world of computer coding, this book helps kids discover how to create games and apps, and control robots and vehicles. £9.99, Pavilion Books

Age 8-10: Hang Man Puzzles for Clever Kids by Jack Ketch
With ingenious scratch panels, this book brings a whole new level of enjoyment to the game. Ideal for day trips! £5.99, Stirling

Age 8-10: This Book Thinks You’re a Maths Genius by Dr Mike Goldsmith and Harriet Russell
Making maths fun in the most engaging way, this fill-in book will help children to think like a mathematician. £8.95, Thames and Hudson

App: TotemUp by Minilab Studios
With over 200,000 combinations to explore, this cool puzzle block game is both mesmerising and entertaining. £1.49, App Store and Google Play

App: Artie’s World by Minilab Studios
Use maps to navigate your way around the world with artistic hero Artie and his magic pencil. Connect the dots and bring your creations to life. Free to download, App Store and Google Play

App: Toca Blocks by Toca Boca
Construct and explore worlds while filling them with adventure, including obstacle courses, racetracks and islands. This is one for all the family. £2.49, App Store and Google Play