Puzzle books for curious kids
Make room for a little puzzle time at home or on the go. Choose French or Spanish bilingual crosswords, or explore fingerspelling with Hands & Hoots. Every book includes 100 puzzles, a fillable and printable PDF, and answers at the back.
French and Spanish books also include word audio. Scan the QR code to open the listening page, then tap a word to hear it aloud. The voice depends on your device. Hands & Hoots focuses on reading the ASL alphabet and does not include spoken word audio.
Playing on a phone
Browser play and the fillable PDF are two different ways to use a book. Every book comes with a private play link, printed inside your PDF. Open that link in your phone’s browser, with no app to install. Your progress is saved on the device you play on. Keep your link so you can return to the book.
To use the PDF instead, open it in a compatible PDF app, or print the pages you need.
Try ASL alphabet puzzles
Hands & Hoots helps kids practise reading the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet, also called fingerspelling. Read the illustrated hands from left to right to spell each word. An alphabet chart is at the bottom of every puzzle page, and answers are at the back. These are alphabet practice books, not a full ASL course.
Why families will love them
Great for: Families learning French or Spanish · Bilingual households · Newcomer families learning English
Family Edition · $24.99 CAD per book
The complete 100-puzzle book for use within your household. Fill in the puzzles digitally on a compatible device or print copies for your family.
Save with a Set
Savings compared with buying each book on its own. Prices in Canadian dollars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can French- or Spanish-speaking kids use these books to learn English?
Absolutely! The bilingual crosswords include puzzles from French or Spanish to English, the instructions are provided in both languages, and the answers show every word in both languages.
This makes Lingowinks a great fit for newcomer families, ESL classrooms and bilingual households.
Please note: Word audio is provided for French and Spanish words, not English words.
How does the fillable PDF work?
Download the PDF and open it in an app that supports fillable forms, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. Tap or click a square and type your answer. Save a copy, then reopen it to check that your answers were saved. If typing does not work in your browser, try a compatible PDF app. You can also print the puzzles and use a pencil.
Can kids use a tablet or laptop?
You can use the fillable PDF in a compatible app on a tablet or computer. On a phone, the easiest way to play is right in your browser: scan the QR code in your book to open its private play link, with no app needed. See Playing on a phone.
How many copies can I print with the Family Edition?
As many as your family needs, for use in your own home.
Does my child need to know French or Spanish already?
Your child can start with some basic vocabulary and a little help. Junior books include word banks. Peek inside together: the Mots & Mischief and Palabras & Pranks pages show real puzzle pages, so you can choose a suitable starting point.
Are the books suitable for beginners?
Our books are designed for different ages and levels of experience. If your child is just starting to learn French or Spanish, peek inside first: the Mots & Mischief and Palabras & Pranks pages show real puzzle pages to help you find a good starting point.
Do you use Canadian French or European French?
Canadian French. The books use Canadian English and French vocabulary.
Is the Spanish suitable for learners in different countries?
Yes. The books use common Latin American Spanish, such as jugo, carro and computadora. Most of the vocabulary is understood across the Spanish-speaking world.
Do the books include word audio?
Yes. Every French and Spanish book has a free listening page where you can hear each French or Spanish word, one at a time or all in a row, at normal or slow speed. Audio works on most phones, tablets and computers with an internet connection. The voice depends on your device. If your device doesn’t have a French or Spanish voice, try another browser or device.
Are the French and Spanish books sold separately?
Yes! Our French and Spanish collections are available separately, so you can choose the language that works best for your family.