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Melissa & Doug The Wheels on the Bus Sound Puzzle with Light-Activated Sound Effects - 6pc: Wooden Peg Puzzle for Gross and Fine Motor Skills
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Highlights
- Interactive Musical Puzzle – Lift each wooden peg piece to hear 6 verses from “The Wheels on the Bus” song; Sing along as the horn goes, "beep, beep, beep," lyrics included to sing along for added fun
- Light-Activated Sound Play – Puzzle plays fun sounds when pieces are lifted to reveal the light sensor; requires bright, direct light for proper activation and engaging sensory learning (2 AAA batteries required, not included)
- Made for Little Hands – Extra-thick wooden pieces with sturdy pegs are easy for toddlers to grasp and place, encouraging independence and fine motor development.
- Early Learning Through Play – Supports hand-eye coordination, auditory processing, and problem-solving skills with a familiar school bus theme that promotes imaginative play.
- Ggift-Ready for Toddlers – Makes a thoughtful gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2 to 5; a screen-free educational toy ideal for birthdays, holidays, or everyday screen-free playtime fun.
Description
The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round … and kids will play with this puzzle over and over! Lift the six pieces of the school bus to reveal different pictures underneath that show what's happening, and to hear the different verses of the classic children's song. Sing along as the wipers go, "swish, swish, swish," the horn goes, "beep, beep, beep," and more! The lyrics are on the back of the sturdy wooden resting board to help kids learn the words. Shaped wooden pieces with durable plastic pegs are easy for small hands to grasp, making this a perfect preschool puzzle (ages 2+) that helps with fine motor skill development, as well as auditory processing. 2 AAA batteries required, not included; sounds are light-activated - for best results, use in bright, direct light.
Number of Pieces: 6
Suggested Age: 2 Years and Up
Educational Focus: Creative Thinking, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Teaching Aid, Shapes and Colors
Theme: Travel, Kids
Material: Plywood, Metal, MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard), Plastic
Battery: 2 AAA Alkaline, Required, Not Included
TCIN: 52014437
UPC: 195995598097
Item Number (DPCI): 204-06-2531
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 15.6 inches length x 12.3 inches width x 2.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.3 pounds
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This puzzle featuring the Wheels on the Bus song has brought joy to many toddlers, sparking giggles and dance moves. Guests appreciate its engaging concept, which combines music with play. However, some have experienced issues with sound activation and light sensitivity. Despite these concerns, the puzzle remains a favorite among young children, making it a delightful addition to playtime.
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4.0 out of 5 stars with 50 reviews
broad age appeal: 4.56 out of 5
length of play: 3.94 out of 5
quality: 4.12 out of 5
value: 3.89 out of 5
77% would recommend
22 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
17 November, 2025Verified purchase
Wanted to love this but can't.
Super disappointed in this puzzle. My 18 month old LOVES Wheels on the Bus so i thought this would be a perfect gift for her. I understand that it is light-activated and we have very well lit rooms and it still won't work. The only way we can get it to work is if we shine a flash light on it which to me is ridiculous to have to do. Waste of money.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 April, 2025Verified purchase
Disappointed
It didn't work when I received it. I ordered another one & that one didn't work either.
1 reply from Shelly team - 7 months ago
Hi! Here are a few important details to know about our sound puzzles: They’re light-activated, and once new batteries have been installed, it’s best to use the puzzle in a brightly lit room. When you remove a puzzle piece from the board, you’ll see a little circle, which is the light sensor. Depending on the style, once the sensor has been exposed to light, you’ll hear the sound OR when you place the puzzle piece back on the board. If playing with your puzzle in a well-lit room does not make each piece “sound off” consistently, please give us a call at 800 284 3948 and we'll be more than happy to help you. Please have the puzzle nearby when you call so that we can get some information from the puzzle itself. Thanks so much for supporting our company. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 February, 2025Verified purchase
Great fun
Be sure to use where there's plenty of LIGHT, as the music is cued by light! My 2-year-old granddaughter loves this song, so she loves the puzzle and is so cute boppin' along, singing and doing the motions. Puzzle is just right for her.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
30 December, 2024Verified purchase
I think something might be wrong with it
I don’t know if the sounds is messed up, but it doesn’t play music consistently.
1 reply from Shelly team - 11 months ago
Here are a few important details to know about our sound puzzles: They’re light-activated, and once new batteries have been installed, it’s best to use the puzzle in a brightly lit room. When you remove a puzzle piece from the board, you’ll see a little circle, which is the light sensor. Depending on the style, once the sensor has been exposed to light, you’ll hear the sound OR when you place the puzzle piece back on the board. If playing with your puzzle in a well-lit room does not make each piece “sound off” consistently, please give us a call at 800 284 3948 and we'll be more than happy to help you. Please have the puzzle nearby when you call so that we can get some information from the puzzle itself. Thanks so much for supporting our company. We look forward to speaking with you soon! Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 December, 2024Verified purchase
Wheels on the bus musical puzzle
We love Melissa & Doug toys for our toddler! They are always great quality and cute. Our toddler loves the Wheels on the Bus song and this is a fun way to make it even more interactive in a different way. We thought ours stopped working at one point but it’s light activated so sometimes it doesn’t work if the lighting is too dim. Overall he loves it and I would recommend!
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 December, 2024Verified purchase
Stopped working after a day
Our son is obsessed with wheels on the bus and loved this puzzle for one day before it completely stopped working.
1 reply from Shelly team - 11 months ago
Hi! We take the quality of our toys very seriously, and we are sorry to hear you're having trouble with your sound puzzle. Just a quick note about our sound puzzles: they’re light-activated, so once you’ve installed fresh batteries, it’s best to use the puzzle in a well-lit room. When you lift a piece off the board, you’ll notice a little circle, which is the light sensor. You will hear the sound when the piece is removed from the board and the sensor is exposed to light. Please give us a call at 800-284-3948. We will be happy to help get this sorted out for you right away! Your friends at Melissa & Doug
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 May, 2024Verified purchase
Ms J
My granddaughters love the Wheels on the bus song. The puzzle brought out so many happy faces and giggles. They absolutely loved the puzzle
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 September, 2023Verified purchase
Disappointed in brand
I was disappointed in the quality of product from Melissa and Doug recently. I bought this puzzle and when I unwrapped it the battery section had an issue with the spring that holds the batteries, so Target replaced it for me. But the second item only worked consistently for a week or so. I don’t know if I’ll be purchasing from this company again, which is sad because they were a mainstay in our household for years.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 August, 2023
Ms
My grandson loves the music
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 May, 2023Verified purchase
Cute
My 18 month old loves this puzzle. He has learned the song from playing with this. My only negative is that this puzzle is light activated so if you forget to turn it off at night and there is a piece not in place then the light coming through the window in the morning will set it off and make it start singing. I have woken up from hearing this start singing in the morning.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
26 April, 2023Verified purchase
Backwards trigger & needs bright light
As others have mentioned it only works in bright light. Also, I feel like it backwards. Why would I want the song to play when the pieces are taken OUT?? He wants to put them in but then the song stops! We have another puzzle same brand that makes animal sounds as pieces go IN. This does not make him want to do the puzzle.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
25 February, 2023Verified purchase
Sound rarely works
Super cute idea, but it rarely works. It’s a nice puzzle but most of the time, the music/song doesn’t play when you move the pieces. Big letdown from my toddler.
5 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2022Verified purchase
Great puzzle
my 18 month old granddaughter loves this recognises from the song
1 out of 5 stars
6 February, 2022Verified purchase
Don’t buy
Hardly any sound to it, you can barely hear it. Wood puzzle pieces wear quickly
1 reply from Shelly team - 4 years ago
Hi Nena, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Wheels on the Bus Sound Puzzle. We have a great partnership with Target and ask that you reach out to the directly for resolution with your issue. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
4 November, 2021Verified purchase
Best puzzle
My daughter loves this puzzle. We have several but this one is her favorite
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
22 October, 2019Verified purchase
16 month old LOVES it!
Very cute, and not loud or obnoxious!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
29 December, 2018
Love this puzzle!
Two year old grandsons absolutely love this puzzle! So cute to see them dancing to the music each time they lift up a piece of the puzzle. Works perfectly and I highly recommend for any toddler that loves The Wheels on the Bus song (and most do!).
5 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2018
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My daughter loves this and I haven’t even put the batteries in it yet!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
1 December, 2018
Learning Fun
Bought this for my grandson, it is good for learning. He will love it!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 November, 2018
Needs to be in a well lit room to work
My 2 year old received this for her birthday and loves it. However, it stopped working after 2 days. I thought it was defective until I realized it doesn’t work in low light. The puzzle needs to be in a well lit room or next to a lamp for the sensors to work when the pieces are lifted off.