The timing of this book's publication makes it just perfect for taking on a trip with the family (or for playing at home). It should keep a child occupied for a while in a fun, non-screen dependent way; this is something that I always love.

Kids can solve word and number puzzles, mazes and more in these pages. The puzzles are tucked around a story line that includes many watery settings.

Young readers/solvers are immediately invited in. The initial setting is a rainy one. Children are invited to follow Dottie the cat as they take on the challenges.

I highly recommend this book. Brain games are one of my weaknesses.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Collins Reference for this title. All opinions are my own.

Some nice puzzles and the overall code is a good idea to keep the children engaged and curious.
I totally see this as a useful and fun puzzle book for during travels, quiet time, or something to work towards while on the beach.
Unfortunately, my son and I were not keen on the graphics and the fonts much, but the layout makes it easy to work on, plus this is a puzzle book. When the illustrations are very precious, you tend to get distracted or do not want to ruin the book. But perhaps, it could have been more balanced in that sense. I admit that this is subjective.