JvH Junior #24, Water Fight (240 pcs)

Get ready to dive into a backyard that has turned into pure chaos: this puzzle shows a full-blown water fight that has spun completely out of control, in the best possible way. At the center of the scene, a tall tree becomes a lookout tower for a kid armed with a water gun, while a flock of startled birds flutter off above the branches, closely followed by a black cat climbing cautiously along a limb. Just below, a makeshift clubhouse with rainbow-striped boards serves as headquarters for the combatants: one boy hides there with his eyes shut tight, while another, soaked from head to toe with his shirt clinging to his back, points an accusing finger at whoever got him. A curious dog weaves between the kids' legs, and over a low brick wall, a surprised neighbor watches the whole scene unfold. The style is classic JvH Junior: a busy, detail-packed illustration full of fun little surprises to spot, but with an atmosphere that is entirely kid-friendly, without any of the sharper adult humor found in the regular Jan van Haasteren puzzles.

The JvH Junior line was created to give young puzzle fans their very first steps into the world of Studio Jan van Haasteren, famous worldwide for its crowded, humor-packed scenes. The progressive formats of 150, 240 and 360 pieces let kids increase the challenge at their own pace, with big, easy-to-handle pieces and bright colors that make every assembly session satisfying from start to finish. Puzzling together as a family is also a great way to build patience, focus and fine motor skills in young children, all while spending quality time together.

Since 2022, Dutch illustrator Wilma van den Bosch has been the artist behind the Junior collection's scenes at Studio Jan van Haasteren, bringing her warm, colorful style honed over years of children's comic work. Fans of the series will be glad to find her touch on the other titles in the JvH Junior collection, every bit as crowded and fun.