The Viga Lion 9 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle offers a fun and educational way for young children to explore animal recognition and early cognitive skills. Featuring a detailed image of a lion and its cub, this puzzle supports visual recognition and helps build concentration. Designed with Montessori principles in mind, it encourages independent play and promotes problem-solving, critical thinking, fine motor development, spatial reasoning, and imagination. Children learn best through hands-on, self-directed activities, and this puzzle fosters confidence and curiosity in early learners. Crafted from durable, sustainably sourced wood and finished with non-toxic, child-safe paints, this puzzle ensures safe and eco-friendly play. The smooth, sturdy pieces fit neatly into a wooden tray, keeping the puzzle organized and making storage simple—perfect for home, classroom, or travel. Suitable for boys and girls aged 18 months and up, this puzzle supports key developmental skills such as hand-eye coordination, logical thinking, and cognitive growth, while inspiring meaningful conversations as children describe the lion scene they create.