Hidden Picture Pages

I love hidden picture pages, don't you? I really enjoy trying to find all the things hidden inside, and maybe even that aren't marked as hidden.

I've searched the internet and found a few good sites for them.

First we have a page from Highlights Magazine. Lots of free downloadable pictures that will keep you busy for hours.

Another really cool hidden picture page from Highlights. This one is interactive. Kids will love this one. Oh, and there are three different levels with each picture. Level 1 is the typical one. Pictures off to the side. Level 2 you have to find the picture of printed word shown. Level 3 is a blind hunt. In other words, no clues!

Last we have Liz Ball. I really like her hidden pictures. I download them and fill them in in Photoshop.

I decided I wanted to try my hand at making one to go with my book. Here it is. Let me know what you think of it for a first attempt.

Want to download it? Go over to my puzzle page at Laughing Zebra - Books for Children and you'll get a pdf of it. Have fun and please let me know what you think. Critiques are welcome.

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Fun School Kaboose

Want to find lots of things to keep your children busy while learning at the same time? Then check out FunSchool brought to you by Kaboose.

Eye popping games, craft ideas puzzles, word games and so much more. They have a pre school section and areas for parents and teachers as well.

Here are a few I like:
Make your own ice cream – no freezer required! (I like this because I don't have a freezer on the boat.)

Animal Adventure – fun animal games

Coloring pages - No mess with this paint!

Poke around, I know you’ll find lots more things to do here. Have fun!

See you back here on Monday with another great book that goes beyond reading.

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Laughing Zebra - Books for Children

Let's take a tour!

Hop on over to Laughing Zebra - Books for Children. Here you'll find all kinds of things that take my book, "Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa" beyond reading.

I believe that children learn better if they get the message delivered in a variety of ways. Reading is wonderful, don't get me wrong, I just believe we can add to books to make the learning process even more fun.

What child doesn't like coloring pages? We have several to choose from. We also have an email link that children can send their pictures to us and we'll post them right there for all their friends to see.

Puzzles, puzzles and more puzzles. I love puzzles of all types, don't you? Here we have jigsaw puzzles, a maze, even a memory game you can print out and play.

Crafts are an all time favorite. We have several so far to choose from. There are two kinds puppets and a mask. I love crafts, so look for more in the coming months.

We even have recipes that can go along with "Zooprise Party / Fiesta Zoorpresa." Have you ever thought about what an okapi eats? What do they like that we humans like? Carrots! Since the story is about a birthday party, we have a few carrot cake recipes for you to bake and enjoy.

Who out there likes word games? I sure do, so we have a page dedicated just to them. Right now we have a word search and flash cards in English and Spanish. I know I'll be adding more here soon.

Of course, what would a publisher's site be with out a bookstore. Here we have our books for sale at 20% off plus free shipping. Oh, and they will be autographed by the author, illustrator and translator.

Since our books come with teacher's guides, we have a page just for teachers. I have plans for this page to include links to other sites that help teachers in all they do.

Want to see what's going on behind the sceens with Laughing Zebra - Books for Children? Check out our media page. There you'll see reviews, video clips, interviews and more.

You can also subscribe to our newsletter. You'll find a box to sign up os every page. If you find a page that doesn't have it, please let me know.

posted by Joy Delgado
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Tip #17 Coloring pages

All kids love to color.

Coloring pages that go with the story you’re reading are the best. I know, I know, you’re thinking “Great Joy, where am I going to find ones that go with my story?”

Thanks for the internet. Many authors now a days have coloring pages available on their web sites or blogs.

If you have a favorite book, look up the author and see if they have them.

You can also check out the illustrator’s site, they might have even more coloring pages you can printout for your child or student to color.

Worse comes to worse, trace over the pages in the story and let your little ones color them in.