Where Every Puzzle Tells a Story
Latest Collection
Puzzles designed to foster curiosity, calmness and connection.
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Secrets of the Autumn Woods 300 Piece
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Mischief Under the Moonlight 300 Piece
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Honeycomb Café 200 Piece
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Beneath the Branches 200 Piece
Regular price $34.99 CADRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $34.99 CAD
Imagination Starts Here
Our most cherished story puzzles are crafted to spark imagination, connection and curiosity in every child (and the child in all of us!). Each puzzle is a whimsical tale brought to life by women illustrators from around the world, specialists in storytelling through art. Bursting with playful characters and magical details, these puzzles invite children and adults to imagine, create, and connect beyond the edges of the puzzle.
Play with a Purpose
With every puzzle you purchase, 3% goes directly to feeding hungry children in need. It's more than a donation. It’s an invitation to raise thoughtful kids who understand the power of giving back. A small act of play can spark big change.
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Safe, Sustainable and Sensory Rich
Made with eco-friendly soy inks, recyclable materials, and gently textured matte pieces, each puzzle comes in a reusable cloth bag for easy storage and on-the-go play.
Why? Because children deserve the best, from what they touch to what they learn. Our puzzles are made to feel good in their hands, be safe for the planet, and stand the test of endless play.
A Mindful Way to Play
In a world of screens and scrolls, our puzzles offer presence. Designed to improve focus, attention, and emotional regulation, each puzzle invites children and and their grown-ups into meaningful, screen-free moments of togetherness.
Nurturing Development
Designed by an Occupational Therapist, our puzzles support real developmental growth, boosting fine motor skills, visual thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling. Every piece invites focus, creativity, and confidence, making playtime both magical and meaningful.
Let customers speak for us
from 25 reviewsPuzzles have always been my go-to activity with my kids so I was delighted when I came across the Once Upon a Puzzle brand! (Especially as a fellow Canadian!)
I love the whimsical vibes and the quality is top notch! The bag to keep the pieces together is especially handy with kids!
Can’t wait to grow our collection more!
We recently purchased a puzzle from Once Upon a Puzzle as a gift for a colleague expecting a baby, and it was absolutely wonderful! The puzzle image is stunning—full of wonder, creativity, and fun—and makes for a perfect piece to frame. Adults put it together and still had a blast! Framing it was a breeze too—they even sent a super useful video showing exactly how to do it, and we had no trouble finding a frame.
Once framed, it looks amazing and will be a delightful visual for a little baby boy to enjoy as he grows up. The best part is that the puzzle can be taken apart later so the baby can assemble it himself as he grows—a gift that keeps on giving.
The customer service was exemplary—ordering and payment were easy, and the puzzle arrived super quickly. I now understand why many of their puzzles sell out so fast! Overall, the best gift ever—highly recommend this brand.
We gifted the Moonlight Mischief puzzle to our two daughters and it was the perfect way to nurture their growing love of puzzles and games. Knowing that a portion of the cost goes toward feeding hungry children and that the illustrations are by women artists made the experience even more meaningful. Highly recommend for anyone who wants more than just a pastime - you’re nurturing connection, creativity, and kindness all at once. Can’t wait to do the next one!
My almost 3-yo toddler absolutely loves this puzzle! We got him an easier 48-piece puzzle as well, but for some reason he gravitates towards this one. Perhaps it's reminding him of our time in the zoo and amusement park! We need to help him a bit, grouping the pieces so that he can put them all together, but he's engaged the entire time. The pieces are very high quality with linen finish (at least that's what I think it is). I wish they were SLIGHTLY thicker but for the price, this is a no brainer purchase. So happy with this one!
I purchased this puzzle as a gift for a friend’s daughter, and both mom and daughter absolutely loved it. The daughter was captivated by all the beautiful pictures, while the mom appreciated how much it encouraged language development. This puzzle is truly one of a kind, and I will definitely be buying more in the future.
A beautiful and thoughtful puzzle! My 5 year old absolutely loved it from start to finish. The puzzle itself is well made, included the bag and box. I also love the give back from every donation. Highly recommend!
Absolutely gorgeous puzzle! The artwork and quality of the box and pieces is exceptional (coming from hardcore puzzle snobs). We loved the whimsical style of the illustration and found ourselves getting lost in the story of the characters and details. We will definitely be doing this puzzle again and again!
As a mom of 2, I am always looking for sibling activities for my kids to do together. My 6 and 3yo love working on this beautiful puzzle. Not only is this puzzle beautiful, it is well made. We also love that it comes with a short story to read, such a fun and unique aspect of this puzzle.
This puzzle is sooo beautiful. It comes with a super pretty storage box and bag. My daughter and I had so much fun building it together. The illustrations are so fun and aesthetically pleasing! We also love the mission behind Once Upon a Puzzle! Must have for sure.
My 3 yo absolutely LOVES this puzzle! He was so excited just seeing the picture of the cars and trucks on the box and couldn’t wait to start. We had the best time putting it together. The pieces are large so easy for him to grab, and the way the puzzle is divided made it easy for him to find where each piece fits. He loved it! 😍
A special mention for the quality of everything! Not just the puzzle itself, but also the box and packaging. Truly the most beautiful quality I’ve seen!
This puzzle was exactly the right level of challenge for my 11 and 8 year old. Even my husband enjoyed helping to put this one together. The pieces are such great quality and images are magical! We can’t wait to purchase another puzzle.
Our kids have never been big on puzzles, but this one completely changed that. Watching them dive in with focus, excitement, and pure joy was so heartwarming. Each character sparked their imagination. They made up stories, laughed, and got completely lost in the scene.
This isn’t just a puzzle; it’s an experience. If you’re looking for something that sparks creativity and connection, this one feels like you’re stepping right into a dream.
My 3 year old nephew loved this puzzle! Easy to use pieces for his little fingers and the design is so cute…he was super excited when he completed the double decker bus :)