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Checked out
Due May 6, 2024
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Publication
Cartwheel / Scholastic (1992), Hardcover, 40 pages
Description
Rhymes invite the reader to find hidden objects in photographs of Christmas items.
Local notes
1012-57
User reviews
LibraryThing member nmhale
The I Spy series features lush photographs crammed with an astounding variety of objects, some prominent and some hidden, that follow a particular theme. This book is all about Christmas. Each two-page spread has a title in the table of contents that identifies to readers the theme of the picture,
The I Spy series is a visual delight, and I enjoy hunting through the photographs as much as my children do. They can find many of the hidden objects, and I help them find the tougher ones. Although sometimes their young eyes spot things that I overlook! The more people hunting, each with her own perspective, the easier the puzzle becomes. If you find everything in one picture, don't despair - bonus puzzles are included at the end to extend the fun. As a puzzle fun, I love the concept of the series, and enjoy perusing this particular book at Christmas time.
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from window shopping to antique teddy bears, Christmas cooking to a snowy scene. Each photograph is accompanied by two rhyming couplets, identifying objects in the picture that the reader is expected to find. Some of these are simple, but others are deceptively hard. How difficult can it be to find a pan? When it is a miniature-sized pan, propped in the corner of a window and half buried by snow, it can be quite challenging indeed.The I Spy series is a visual delight, and I enjoy hunting through the photographs as much as my children do. They can find many of the hidden objects, and I help them find the tougher ones. Although sometimes their young eyes spot things that I overlook! The more people hunting, each with her own perspective, the easier the puzzle becomes. If you find everything in one picture, don't despair - bonus puzzles are included at the end to extend the fun. As a puzzle fun, I love the concept of the series, and enjoy perusing this particular book at Christmas time.
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LibraryThing member auntieknickers
Hours of fun!
LibraryThing member Maydacat
I hesitate to list this book as a children’s book, because it will appeal to adults as well. The photography is fantastic, and finding all the items listed in the riddles is certainly not just child’s play! Settle down by yourself or with a favorite friend and see who can the items first. Be
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sure to read how the pictures were made - it’s quite interesting. Show Less
LibraryThing member MuuMuuMousie
As with most I Spy books, the pictures here are the star of the show. Thirteen gorgeous full-color spreads, each on a different Christmas theme, help set the festive tone. This collection of photos is special, too, because of the extensive collection of vintage items featured in this book. Marzollo
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and Wick had access to what they called “extraordinary collections” of antique teddy bears, antique ornaments, and handcrafted decorations, all of which add an old-timey flavor that enhances the book. As for the puzzles themselves, some of the items are easy to find, while others are more challenging, so this book can be enjoyed by children of different ages who want to engage with the book at different levels. The back matter contains additional challenges, as well as information about the process of making each picture. This is sure to be a favorite for children and adults alike. Show Less
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Original publication date
1992-10
Physical description
40 p.; 12 inches
ISBN
0590458469 / 9780590458467