Stephen Stagg Series
The Stephen Stagg Series are unique storybooks riddled with puzzles, specifically designed with educational components in mind. This fun-filled series features Stephen Stagg, a deer who loves to explore and is ever on the go, always experiencing a host of mis-adventures. This series allows young readers to exercise their analytical skills, logic, perception, problem solving, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. Each book contains four puzzle sections: 1) questions to answer, 2) hidden pictures to find, 3) special activity to complete, and 4) word game to solve.
Hints are provided at the back of each book, and the solutions to the puzzles can only be found within the next book in the series, so be sure to collect them all. Parents can be rest assured that while reading, learning is made fun by following Stephen and his friends. Whether learning at home, on vacation, or striving to curb boredom on the long ride home, these entertaining activity books are sure to keep bright young minds busy for hours. Parent approved, and enjoyed by all ages, from preschool to adulthood!
Books available:
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Stephen Stagg
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Written and illustrated by E.A. Giese, this is the first book in the Stephen Stagg Series. Come join Stephen and his friends on a grand adventure when they compete in a traditional orienteering race. Will Stephen prove victorious and take home the 1st place prize? In this story, Stephen shows just how technical orienteering can be. There is loads to do in this interactive book. Look out for hidden squirrels, search for missing pieces to the story, identify the mystery deer, unscramble keywords, and uncover answers to complete the clue sheet. Suggested Age Level: 10+ (yet meant to be enjoyed by all ages, from 2 to 102).
Billygoat Run
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Written and illustrated by E.A. Giese, this is the second book in the Stephen Stagg Series. Stephen and a herd of mischievous goats compete in a unique annual orienteering race called the "Billygoat Run". There are hours of entertainment in store in this playful book. Put on your detective hat to help solve a mystery, catch elusive bunnies, unveil mistakes made throughout the book, and search for relevant story words. Suggested Age Level: 10+ (yet meant to be enjoyed by both children and adults).
The COVID Paper Chase​
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Written and illustrated by E.A. Giese and B.G. Sullivan, this book is a special edition in the Stephen Stagg Series. In pursuit of an essential item of great concern, impossible to find during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stephen scours his neighborhood in search of this precious commodity. Filled with numerous interactive activities, you will be entertained long after the story is read. Uncover hidden hearts, solve mysteries, wind your way through a maze, and search for words related to the pandemic. Suggested Age Level: 9+ (yet meant to be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age).