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I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles

By Jean Marzollo
Series: I Spy
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I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo is a delightful children's book featuring a series of engaging picture riddles. Each page presents a vibrant photograph filled with objects, inviting young readers to search and find specific items listed in clever rhymes. The book combines visual puzzle-solving with the joy of discovery, making it a fun and educational experience for children.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this charming picture riddle book if you love interactive reading experiences that challenge your observation skills. It's perfect for children who delight in solving visual puzzles, making it an engaging activity for young minds to explore and enjoy.

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Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs.

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The #1 search-and-find riddle picture book that started the I Spy craze has a brand new design—just in time for its 30th anniversary!

Can you find toys, coins, dice, and more? What's buried in the sand? And what do you see on the bulletin board?

I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles features stunning collections of picture riddles with challenging fun for children in kindergarten to third grade—but everyone in your family will enjoy unplugged time together! Search for objects hidden within themed photographs and try to solve the rhyming riddles.

The vibrant pages of the I Spy series are an incredible way to get readers of all ages excited about animals, letters, numbers, and holidays. I Spy books teach kids how to observe their surroundings and look for patterns in the world around them, skills that will help them succeed in all subjects. The series is a perfect fit for the STEAM curriculum.

The New York Times bestselling series by Jean Marzollo and photographer Walter Wick continues to amaze search-and-find fans. The captivating photographs paired with clever rhyming puzzles will mesmerise readers of all ages.

Series: I Spy

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  • I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles
    The #1 search-and-find riddle picture book that started the I Spy craze has a brand new design—just in time for its 30th anniversary! Can you find toys, coins, dice, and more? What's buried in the sand? And what do you see on the bulletin board? I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles features stunning collections of picture riddles with challenging...
    By Jean Marzollo
    Hardback
    $4300
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • I Spy Love
    Love is in the air with a brand-new I Spy book! Can you find Cupid and his bow, a groom with a bride, wedding rings, babies, pets, and stuffed animal hugs? How many different hearts can you find? There are hearts on dice, hearts on cards, and hearts on coins. Look for rainbow hearts and zebra hearts. Can you even...
    By Dan Marzollo and Dave Marzollo
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I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles is described as both enjoyable and educational, offering an engaging blend of fun and learning. The Los Angeles Times highlights it as a true eye-opener, while the series is praised for its visually captivating images and cleverly hidden objects that encourage attentive observation and problem-solving skills in children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338810806

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Walter Wick

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 40

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Jean Marzollo Series: I Spy

About the Author

Award-winning author Jean Marzollo was the author of over 100 books, including the bestselling I Spy series; Help Me Learn Numbers 0-20; Help Me Learn Addition; Help Me Learn Subtraction; Pierre the Penguin; Soccer Sam; Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King; The Little Plant Doctor; In 1776; Mama Mama/Papa Papa; and I Am Water; as well as books for parents and teachers, such as The New Kindergarten.


Walter Wick is the photographer of the international bestselling I Spy series as well as the author and photographer of the acclaimed Can You See What I See? series. He lives with his wife, Linda, in Miami, Florida.

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