As readers complete each section of dots in this fun activity book?? beautiful animal portraits are revealed ? so intricate they??re ready for display! The 20 puzzles in this book are much more sophisticated than the one-dimensional images created in childhood connect-the-dots books. Tonal shading and expressive line work build as each numbered section is finished. Dot-to-dot puzzles have also been proven to increase short-term cognitive acuity?? hand-eye coordination?? and concentration skills. Whether readers are filling time on a rainy day?? using the puzzles for a party game?? or learning the principles of drawing?? 1000 Dot-to-Dot: Animals is fun for all ages.