Please Don't Laugh, We Lost a Giraffe! - Kids Activity Book from Merriam-Webster - (Merriam-Webster's Activity Mysteries) by Tish Rabe

About the Book

Kid detectives Merriam and Webster can solve any mystery with a bit of help! Unscramble word puzzles, navigate letter mazes, and crack the codes in this fun and surprising mystery tale written in rollicking verse. Merriam and Webster visit the International Space Station to discover that the Mars rover has stopped working! The kid detectives blast off in a rocket to find out what happened, uncovering clues among the stars and meeting galactic friends along the way. Can you help Merriam and Webster solve the word puzzles and crack the case of the Mars rover? Packed with puzzles, mazes, riddles, and codes designed to challenge young minds, build vocabulary, and keep kids entertained for hours! Includes a full page of four-color stickers.

Book Synopsis

Kid detectives Merriam and Webster can solve any mystery with a bit of help! Unscramble word puzzles, navigate letter mazes, and crack the codes to help solve this fun and surprising mystery tale written in rollicking verse.

Merriam and Webster travel to a local wildlife refuge to discover some terrible news: their favorite giraffe, Zari, is missing! As the kid detectives set out to find the missing giraffe, they encounter animals along the way who take part in their search. Can you piece together the clues and solve the word puzzles to reunite all the animals?

Packed with puzzles, mazes, riddles, and codes designed to challenge young minds, build vocabulary, and keep kids entertained for hours! Includes a full page of four-color stickers.

Review Quotes

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About the Author

About the Author: Tish Rabe is a bestselling children's book author, known for excellence in writing in verse. She is also a singer (dubbed "the singing author"), songwriter, children's media producer, animation head writer, children's book publisher, and expert in creating all forms of quality media for children and families. She has written over 170 books for Dr. Seuss, Disney, Sesame Street, PBS Kids, Clifford, Curious George, Blue's Clues, and more. She divides her time between NYC and Mystic, CT.

About the Illustrator: Xavi Ramiro is an illustrator based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. He has vast experience in creating illustration for children and young people, working across both print and digital, including books, newspapers, magazines, and games. He is currently the president of the Professional Association of Illustrators of Catalonia.

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