THE PUZZLES ARE THE VEHICLE. THE MEMORIES ARE THE DESTINATION.

YOUR MEMORIES BELONG HERE TOO

A picture, a word, or a familiar scene can bring back something you haven’t thought about in years. If Dalton’s stirs a memory of your own, we’d love to hear it.

What did your family dinner table feel like?

WHAT SOUND INSTANTLY TAKES YOU BACK?

A bell, a radio jingle, a screen door, a school bell—or the ice cream truck coming down the street. Sometimes one sound can bring a whole place back.

MORE THAN A WORD SEARCH

Large-print puzzles are only part of the experience. Each scene, story, and word bank is designed to bring back the everyday moments that made growing up memorable.

Large-Print Puzzles

Comfortable 16-point grids and word banks designed for relaxed, easy reading.

Nostalgic Themes

Everyday memories from home, school, neighborhoods, summers, family life, music, cars, holidays, and more.

STORIES THAT OPEN THE DOOR

Short illustrated memory scenes that help the puzzles bring your own memories back.

EXPLORE DALTON’S BOOKS

Start with Growing Up in America, then follow the series as new collections are added. Each book combines large-print word searches, illustrated memory scenes, and familiar moments designed to bring your own memories back.

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Growing Up in America — Available Now — $12.95

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Small Town America — coming next

QUESTIONS? START HERE.

Looking for puzzle solutions, book information, or a place to share one of your own memories? You’ll find the basics here.

What is Dalton’s Shared American Memories?

It is a nostalgic large-print word-search book series designed to help readers reconnect with everyday memories of growing up in America.

Where can I find puzzle solutions?

Puzzle solutions are available on our dedicated solutions page for all of our featured books.

ARE THE BOOKS LARGE PRINT?

Yes. Dalton’s uses large-print puzzle grids and word banks designed for comfortable, easy reading.

HOW DO I SHARE A MEMORY?

Use the “Share a Memory” page to send us a story, recollection, or everyday moment that came back to you while reading.

What is the current featured book?

Growing Up in America is the first book in Dalton’s Shared American Memories and is available now on Amazon.

How do I purchase a book?

Use the Get the Book button or the Books page to go directly to the Amazon listing.

THE STORIES AREN’T IN THE BOOK. THEY’RE IN YOU.

Dalton’s is designed to do more than pass the time. A picture, a word, or a familiar scene can bring back something you haven’t thought about in years. Browse the books, find the memories that feel familiar, and see what comes back.

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