There are no straight edges here: this 1000-piece puzzle is cut in the shape of a cherry tree in full pink bloom, so you build it out from the trunk rather than starting with a frame. Madd Capp includes a Fun Facts booklet that doubles as a fold-out poster of the image. Finished, it measures about 64 x 97 cm and looks great glued and hung on the wall.
More than 25 military helicopters, from the Chinook to the Comanche and the Eurocopter Tiger, line up in this 1000-piece puzzle. It's a great one for aviation fans. Eurographics uses 1.75 mm recycled blue board and vegetable-based inks.
A gallery of very well-bred cats, each posing in its own floral frame, makes this 1000-piece jigsaw a sweet choice for any cat lover. Schmidt Spiele has been making games and puzzles in Germany since 1914, and this one is made to their premium quality standard with a snug, precise fit. Finished size is about 69 x 49 cm.
A gang of cats in sunglasses, bandanas and gold chains poses for a police lineup in Lucia Guarnatta's very silly panoramic scene. You'll be giggling at the costumes as you go. The finished 1000-piece puzzle measures about 86 x 41 cm, and SunsOut puzzles are made in the USA on recycled board.
Nancy Wernersbach has hidden all sorts of treasures in this country yard sale, from pottery and toys to furniture, so there's plenty to spot as you go. The finished 1000-piece puzzle measures about 69 x 51 cm. SunsOut puzzles are made in the USA with soy-based inks on recycled board.
Two horses run along a white fence below a red barn and a hillside blazing with autumn colour in Abraham Hunter's farm scene. It's a peaceful one to work on over a few quiet evenings. 1000 pieces from SunsOut, made in the USA with soy-based inks on recycled board.
A wolf howls at the full moon while an ice dragon rises behind it in this dramatic scene by fantasy artist Ed Beard Jr. The cool blues and moonlit sky make for a striking finished piece. 1000 pieces from SunsOut, made in the USA on recycled board.
A princess in a flowing pink gown meets a white unicorn by a waterfall, with a fairytale castle and rainbow behind them, in this Garry Walton fantasy scene. The bright colours make it a lovely build for fantasy fans. 1000 pieces from SunsOut, made in the USA on recycled board.
Ladies in long skirts and gentlemen in bowler hats gather outside a Victorian bicycle shop in this nostalgic street scene. It's from Holdson's Victorian Day Out series and would suit anyone who loves vintage transport. Made in New Zealand, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Steve Crisp's painting fills Windsor's Peascod Street with shoppers, buskers and dogs, while the castle towers in the background. Windsor Castle is the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world. A busy, cheerful 1000-piece puzzle from Gibsons, a family business since 1919.
Thirty-four First World War aircraft from France, Germany, Britain, Italy and the USA line up in this 1000-piece puzzle, each one labelled. It's a great pick for history buffs and aviation fans. Eurographics prints on recycled blue board with vegetable-based inks, and it finishes at about 49 x 68 cm.
Warships of the Second World War, from battleships to aircraft carriers, line up in this detailed 1000-piece chart of naval history. It's a great one for military history fans. Eurographics prints on recycled blue board with vegetable-based inks.
York, Scarborough, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales all feature in this set of postcard views by artist Alla Badsar. It's part of the Falcon de luxe Scenery Collection, so expect plenty of colour and detail. 1000 pieces, finishing at about 68 x 49 cm.
Eyes down for a full house! Alla Badsar's illustration drops you into a grand old bingo hall, chandelier and all, caught at the very moment someone calls out a winner. It's part of Falcon de luxe, the premium range Jumbo first introduced in the 1970s and loved for nostalgic, busy scenes like this one. 1000 pieces on recycled board, finishing at about 68 x 49 cm.
Conwy Castle, Snowdon, Tenby and Portmeirion are among the postcard views in this tour of Wales. Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, and it's here alongside harbours and colourful seaside towns. Part of Jumbo's Falcon de luxe range, this 1000-piece puzzle finishes at about 68 x 49 cm.
A puzzle shop full of puzzles: the Puzzle Emporium's window is stacked with boxes, games and toys in this cheerful shopfront scene. It's from Holdson's Time to Shop 2 series. Made in New Zealand, 1000 pieces, finishing at about 69 x 49 cm.
Two lop-eared bunnies in cosy pyjamas snuggle up asleep on a crescent moon among the stars and clouds. It's a calm, sweet picture that would suit a bedtime routine. 100 bigger pieces for young puzzlers, made in Spain by Educa.
Two 100-piece puzzles of the African savannah, packed with giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras and flamingos, join side by side to make one long panoramic scene. The bigger pieces suit young puzzlers, and each finished puzzle is about 40 x 28 cm. Made in Spain by Educa.
These felt-tip connector pens click together at the caps, so kids can build chains and shapes while they colour, then keep everything tidy afterwards. The pack has 12 bright shades with smooth 1.5mm bullet tips and washable, food-dye based ink that is gentle for young hands. Fun for drawing, colouring books and craft projects alike.
Four teddy bear puzzles in one box, each a little harder than the last: 12, 16, 20 and 25 pieces. The bears ride the carousel, drive the dodgems and carry balloons at a funfair, so kids can build up their skills one puzzle at a time. Part of Educa's Progressive Puzzles range.
These break-resistant colouring pencils have a triangular barrel that sits comfortably in little hands and helps encourage a proper pencil grip from the start. The set includes 12 vivid shades made from FSC-certified wood, plus a matching sharpener so you are always ready to go. A solid choice for early learners building up their drawing and colouring skills.
Jim Hansel's painting of a misty autumn morning on the farm, with horses grazing below a big red barn, makes this 2000-piece puzzle a lovely long project for a run of quiet evenings. Cobble Hill takes its name from a small hill on Vancouver Island, and since 2005 it has been known for random-cut pieces in quirky shapes with a linen-textured finish, so no section feels like a grid. It finishes at about 99.7 x 67.6 cm and includes a reference poster.
Fairytale towers, waterfalls and winding canals pile up into a city in the clouds, with hot-air balloons and airships drifting overhead. There's so much detail that every section has its own little story. Made in Spain by Educa, a puzzle maker since 1894, this 2000-piece jigsaw finishes at about 96 x 68 cm and includes a tube of Fix Puzzle glue.
Shelves of fresh produce, jars and old tin signs fill this cosy corner grocer, with a basket of vegetables waiting by the door. At 2000 pieces it finishes at about 96 x 68 cm. Made in Spain by Educa, a puzzle maker since 1894, with puzzle glue in the box.
Champagne on ice and a table set for two look out over the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline in this romantic 2000-piece scene. It finishes at about 96 x 68 cm, so give it room. Made in Spain by Educa, a puzzle maker since 1894, with puzzle glue in the box.
