Puzzles are great toys for a child as it helps with development, and its bright colours and interesting shapes help entice kids to put one together. Research shows that puzzles are an important tool in developing a child's concentration. When a child's concentration is developed, it opens doors for better understanding of skills and subjects later on in life. This puzzle is a great educational toy for kids and helps them learn that a whole is made of parts, assists language skills, develops attention and thinking skills such as recognizing, remembering, matching, sorting and problem solving. It helps build visual-perceptual skills and develops hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The final picture is shown on the box, which acts as a guide for your little one to match and put the pieces together.