Dr. Toys 100 Best Toys 2012 Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, PH.D. (Dr. Toy) Click this link to Dr. Toy Awarded to the Greatest Dot-to-Dot Adventure Book #1
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"The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Adventure Book 1 follows an imaginative young boy searching for the missing pieces of a mysterious gift. This is the 17th book in the Greatest Dot-to-Dot series. Together, visitors navigate challenging puzzles and unearth secret clues to discover new species of dots and spectacular views. Your child can be challenged by scaling the "Everest of Connect-the-Dots", a four-page foldout puzzle comprised of a record breaking 2,600 dots. The goal was to raise the connect-the-dot bar even higher with his new Adventure series. The story follows a boy around his home town looking for clues. The variety of images are present and, in addition, the images of what the young boy sees connect as the story begins to unfold. It also contains two triple-page fold outs, and one amazing four-page foldout with over 2,600 dots, the largest Dot-to-Dot in print to date. There are a couple of new puzzle styles as well as puzzles that give clues to other puzzles in order for you to solve them. Because of the interacting puzzles in addition to the new story line (never done in an activity book of this type before), The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Adventure Book is even more interactive and exciting. Monkeying Around was founded in 2000 by David Kalvitis, a lifelong puzzle and game fan, who has a Fine Arts degree and operated a graphic design business. Since 2000, Monkeying Around has been dedicated to offering innovative dot-to-dot products that delight and entertain children and adults of all ages." |
Dr. Toy's Best Picks for 2010 Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, PH.D. (Dr. Toy) Click this link to Dr. Toy Awarded to the Super Challenge Books
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"Puzzle designer David Kalvitis, skillfully utilizes dots and a variety of guides to create complex and artistic dot-to-dot puzzles in The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Super Challenge Set. This newest addition to the popular series of connect-the-dot books challenges puzzlers with even more elaborately plotted maps, resulting in surprisingly beautiful scenes. In 2000, Kalvitis revolutionized traditional connect-the-dots intended for children and created the first dot-to-dots specifically designed for older audiences. With the creation of his extraordinary puzzles, Kalvitis first series of books left puzzlers clamoring for more. As a result Kalvitis answered their requests with multiple Greatest Dot-to-Dot Super Challenge series books. The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Super Challenge Set provides puzzlers with another first: a hunt for a numerical sequence hidden among decoy numbers. This inventive idea along with the ground breaking use of guides such as symbols, letters, words, coordinates, arrows, and compass directions creates complex challenges for all ages." |
Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys for 2004 Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, PH.D. (Dr. Toy) Click this link to Dr. Toy Awarded to the Original Books 1-4 Set
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Monkeying Around has published this wonderful new series based on the old connect-the-dot books, a great classic fun activity. The concept has been around for a long time, but these books take a fresh new approach to the wonderful world of dot-to-dots. Each of the four books offer increasingly challenging puzzles and intricate drawings as you progress through, as well as a variety of different images including animals, vehicles, buildings, and sports. Some puzzles present new variations and include special instructions on the page. Monkeying Around was created by a graphic designer from Rochester, NY who is a lifelong fan of games and puzzles. His goal was to design puzzles that were interesting and challenging for older children and adults to enjoy. The books are a relaxing alternative to television but also help children focus as they discover each image. Dot-to-dots have been popular for a long time, and now the "Greatest Dot-to-Dot Books" can be enjoyed by people of all ages!" |
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”These books are just the greatest! I have done ALL and am working on the adventure 2 book. Love them and can't get enough! And I am approaching 70 and don't want to grow up! Keep them coming!” - Kathie B., WA
“I enjoyed doing all these books the first time, I just HAD to order them all again. LOVE THEM; SUCH FUN. Everyone needs to get these. Thanks David for all your hard work on these books!” - Nancy L., NM
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“These are probably the best dot-to-dot books I've ever seen. They were for my 9-year old grandson - I ordered 2 for Christmas. He (9) wanted me to do one with him and I did, then commandeered the other book. Then I ordered two more.” - Carol H., AZ