Red Finch and Pink Blossoms Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle by Wizardi F07N9-5

Piece together a red finch and pink blossoms, a wooden jigsaw puzzle by Wizardi: a bright red finch perches among pink and magenta blossoms and green leaves, set against a deep, painterly blue background.

A little puzzler's folklore: a red bird singing near the house in spring is said to bring a happy season.

Why this puzzle: if you love strong contrast, the red bird against the blue makes the picture pop.

In the box: laser-cut wooden pieces printed with the picture, a mix of classic interlocking pieces and whimsy pieces cut as little animals and figures such as giraffes, butterflies and dragonflies, packed in a gift box with the full picture on the front for reference. The box rates it 5A Challenger. Not included: a puzzle board or frame.

How to build it: turn every piece picture-side up, pick out the straight edges and the whimsy figures first, then sort the rest by colour and build inwards, using the box picture as your guide; the wood pieces lock firmly, so a finished section can be moved without falling apart.

Finished size 29.5 x 29.5 cm (11.6 x 11.6 in), a square A3 picture, so it fits a coffee table while you work and a frame afterwards; a lovely gift for puzzle fans, animal and nature lovers and anyone who wants a calm, screen-free evening, and it goes back in the box to build again.