Highlights is an instantly recognizable children’s brand that parents and kids have trusted for over 75 years. For decades, Highlights has inspired joyful childhoods with kid-friendly, parent-approved puzzles, games, workbooks and more. Now, the brand is expanding with exciting, interactive formats designed for a new generation craving creative, analog play!
Blending Highlights’ fan-favorite Hidden Pictures line with Crazy Aaron’s award-winning scented slime brand, Sweet Surprises Puzzles & Slime and A Very Slimy Christmas are gift-ready, multisensory kits that combine screen-free puzzling with tactile fun for a one-of-a-kind boredom buster kids can see, touch—and even smell! With plenty of adorable, squishy mix-in pieces, kids can customize their slime just the way they want it, making these kits a must-have addition to your birthday and holiday gifting tables.
For more sensory fun even younger kids can enjoy, Daddy’s Little Burrito and Grandma’s Little Love Bug feature cute and crinkly touch-and-feel characters babies will love to squeeze and snuggle while building their fine motor skills. Dedication spaces available to fill in on the back elevate these board books to keepsake status—perfect for baby showers and first birthdays!
And for crafty kids, Highlights has plenty of hands-on projects to keep them busy. Reenergize your arts and craft section with all-in-one activity kits like No-Sew Snack Pals, Make Your Own Gem Art Unicorn, or Neon Crafts. Each kit includes the supplies little makers need to start creating right away—no extra shopping required—making them an easy win for busy parents.
With even more innovative formats on the way, including 3D puzzle building blocks and sparkly glitter pen sets, Highlights has plenty of fresh, giftable titles worth testing on your tables in 2026. Explore the collection below to discover some of our favorite upcoming books from Highlights!
