Activity Books

Activity books keep kids busy on rainy afternoons and long car trips, and our range covers more than 60 colouring, puzzle, sticker and early learning titles priced from $1.79 to $12.99. The Base Warehouse has stocked school holiday basics since 1989.

What is in the activity books range

Puzzlers can pick the 496 Pages Word Search Book in A5 ($5.99), the Floral A5 Book Word Search with 128 pages ($4.79), Large Print Sudoku ($4.50) or the Flexibound Puzzle Crossword ($7.99). For younger kids there is the Kids A4 400 Scene sticker book ($4.99), Mini Sticker Books in Ponies ($3.00), the 8 Pack Colouring Books ($3.99) and Fun With Origami Book 1 ($7.99). Puffy Sticker Window sets come in Cute, Space and Dinosaur designs at $9.99, and the IQ Puzzles Animals boards are $7.99 each.

How to choose an activity book by age

Match the book to how long your child can sit still. Preschoolers do best with short books and big shapes: the Little Hands First Writing Books run 6 pages and Getting ready for school Numbers runs 32 pages, both $2.50. The 5 Pack Scratch Papers in A5 ($3.00) are a tidy travel pick. Older kids and adults usually want volume, so a 496 page word search can last a whole holiday. For trips, buy two or three smaller books rather than one big one, so there is always something new to open. Add a set of pens and pencils, or step up to educational books and wall charts for more structured practice.

Shop activity books in store or online

Activity books make an easy party favour, stocking filler or school holiday rescue. Order online for delivery Australia wide, or shop in person at any of our 8 stores across New South Wales: Gregory Hills, Brookvale, Menai, Erina Fair, Lake Haven, Tuggerah, Wagga Wagga and Bankstown.