Shapely Word Search Kids Puzzles

We have two special volumes, each containing 36 fun-shaped puzzles. And don’t forget, they're large print—so your kids can easily work with them!

Treat your kids to both volumes of our Large Print puzzle books.

36 Shapely Word Search Puzzles – Volumes 1 & 2

These Puzzles Are Big, Bold, and Fun to Solve

Hey Mom and Dad 😉
No more boring SQUARE Word Search puzzles for you or your kids… instead we offer FUN Shaped Word Search Puzzles! 

Fun Puzzle Shapes Inside Each Book

Perfect for Kiddos Age 8 and Up (Grandparents too!)

Hey Parents: This book is printed in large print, which makes it perfect for Grandparents too—no squinting required! And if you feel like solving a few puzzles yourself? Go for it. We won’t tell. 😉

And while you're here, be sure to check out our Word Search Puzzles with Word Definitions — your kids can hunt for words, learn to spell them, and understand what they mean.

Talk about a triple win! 🎉

Shapely Word Search Books for Older Kids & Adults

Check out our Large Print Word Search Puzzle Books packed with 60 shapely puzzles that are way more fun to solve than your everyday square grid! We originally designed these for grown-ups, but guess what? Pre-teens love them too—so they’re great for the whole family.

For the older generation: if you wear glasses or just like a little more breathing room between letters, we’ve got you covered. These puzzles are large print, easy on the eyes, and great for keeping your brain sharp. No more squinting!

So grab a pencil, find a comfy chair… and enjoy hours of fun with these uniquely shaped word searches.

P.S. At the back of every book, you’ll find a little surprise—our signature Bored Boomer Bookmark! Tear it out, tuck it in, and forget about dog-eared pages. It’s our gift to you.

Each book is full-size at 8.5" x 11”, so it won’t slip between the couch cushions. 😉
Scroll down to check out Volumes 1 and 2—and don’t forget your friends! These make thoughtful (and fun!) gifts for puzzle lovers of any age.

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What Makes These Word Searches Truly Unique

I truly hope you enjoy these one-of-a-kind Shapely Word Search puzzles — handcrafted with care, just for you.

Creating these custom puzzles has been an absolute labor of love. Every shape, every word list, every little twist in the layout was thoughtfully designed to entertain, surprise, and delight puzzle lovers of all ages.

Each shapely puzzle has its own personality. I’ve carefully chosen words that match the theme and tucked them into curves and corners that spark curiosity and keep your brain happily engaged. Whether you're solving solo or sharing the fun with your kids or grandkids, my goal is simple: light up both sides of your brain — the logical and the creative.

And when you finally spot a word hiding in plain sight — yes, that satisfying “Aha!” moment — just know, I was grinning right alongside you when I made it.

So grab a pencil, get comfy, and enjoy hours of screen-free entertainment. I hope these puzzles bring you and your family as much joy as I had crafting them.

I'd absolutely love to hear how you’re enjoying them — feel free to reach out and share your experience.

Let the hunt begin... and happy puzzling!

Where Did Word Search Puzzles Come From?

Word search puzzles — or “word finds” as some folks call them — have been around for quite a while. The idea is simple: scan a grid of letters and hunt down hidden words. But where did this brain-boosting pastime actually begin?

In the U.S., word searches started popping up in puzzle books and magazines in the 1920s and ‘30s. While we don’t know exactly who invented the very first one, many people credit their growing popularity to Dell puzzle magazines, which ran them regularly and helped bring them into the mainstream.

Those early puzzles were pretty straightforward — just a list of words and a grid, no fancy themes. It wasn’t until later that we started seeing themed word searches (like animals, holidays, or geography), which made the puzzles even more fun and focused.

Eventually, as personal computers and apps took off, word searches went digital — and suddenly, they were everywhere! But even with all that screen time, nothing beats the feel of solving a puzzle in a real book, pencil in hand.

While word search-style games can be traced back to Victorian-era printed puzzles in England, it was America in the early 20th century that really turned them into the popular pastime we know and love today.

The exact origins may still be a mystery, but one thing’s for sure — word search puzzles were born from the minds of creative thinkers, and they’ve stood the test of time.