While the chickens and the dog roam free, mother teaches her child about gardening and how sometimes we have to pull the weeds to make Room to Grow. Rae Ritchie, the artist, is inspired by nature and fairytales, which shows in this whimsical illustration.
My daughter actually sat still for the whole puzzle because she kept pointing at the chickens and asking where the dog went. The pieces fit snugly without that loose cardboard feel, and 275 is just right for a rainy afternoon.
The farm scene is beautifully illustrated—my daughter keeps pointing out the chickens and the dog. The pieces are thick and lock together nicely, so no frustrating loose fits.
We've had this puzzle out on the table for a week now and my daughter keeps coming back to the gardening scene with the mom and child pulling weeds. The 275 pieces are sturdy enough that our two-year-old hasn't bent a single one yet.