Where's Waldo? [Paperback]

Martin Handford (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: April 10, 2007 | Age Range: 5 - 9 years | Series: Where's Waldo? (Book 1)

The amazing original that set off the worldwide search for Waldo! Perfect for the youngest Waldo searcher, this special edition contains all the fun of the original but with lots of eye-boggling extras! Anyone who has found Waldo before will want to find him all over again because he's in a new place in every scene. And now readers can also search for Woof, Wenda, Wizard Whitebeard, Odlaw, and much more—all newly added to this special edition!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

An oversized picture book with hoards of people milling around on each pageamidst this humanity readers must try to spot Waldo, identifiable by his clothing and hiking paraphernalia, in a game of concentration. It's difficult to find him in the middle of a crowd because he does not stick out head and shoulders above the teeming masses of pedestrians, beach-goers or vacationers. He's hiking his way across the world, and sees mermaids in canals, cows escaping from train cars, a helicopter chopping down flagpoles, a mummy's baby in a museum, a capsized desert island, a hat-eating giraffe and a glove attacking a man; he tells all in postcards, considerately short and friendly. Toward the end, Waldo has lost everything but his hat, and readers are expected to find those objects, too, in this amusing game of concentration amidst a sea of distractions. Waldo cuts through a maze of people and participates in numerous activities, but, unlike readers, seems to know where he is going. The pictures are astonishing in variety, detail and humor, and the pages are filled with so many people that readers will marvel at the artist's patience. All ages.
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About the Author

Martin Handford began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes for numerous clients. The turning point came when
he was asked to create a book showcasing his singular talent, and the character Waldo was born. "I can’t tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own," says the man behind the Waldo books. "I’d like to inspire children - to open their minds, to explore more subjects, and to just be aware of what’s going on around them. I’d like them to see wonder in places that might not have occurred to them."


From the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Age Range: 5 - 9 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; 0002- edition (April 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763634980
• ISBN-13: 978-0763634988
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 0.2 x 12.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Martin Handford is the creator of the hugely popular Where's Wally? series. Beginning in 1987, the books went on to become a multi-million-selling global success.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Waldo does not shrink well July 11, 2010

By S. Kimball

Format:Hardcover

The idea of the enclosed mini magnifier was good but to no avail. The images were too small and the ink was not clear. I bought it for a child, but when I could not see Waldo clearly, I knew that it would be impossible for a child. If you want to find Waldo buy the larger edition.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent exercises for your brain and visual acuity May 10, 2007

By Charles Ashbacher HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

I just spent approximately 30 minutes working my way through this book, finding Waldo in each of his 12 locations. This is an example of good clean fun and an excellent check of your visual acuity and spatial sense. I also noticed that in the later scenes, Waldo starts to lose some of his possessions. In the last scene, he no longer has his cap, cane, cup and other tools. It has been proven in several different ways that the mind is like any other physical muscle, if it is challenged, it stays strong. Given those conditions, the searches needed to find Waldo that are in this book qualify as exercises to sharpen your brain.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Waldo's trip across western civilization January 26, 2012

By Shane

Format:Hardcover

Length: 0:51 Mins

This book contains twelve two-page pictorials.

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1) Waldo sets out from his home. Difficulty 3/10
2) On to the beach. Difficulty 5/10
3) Waldo hits the slopes. 5/10
4) Waldo takes a dip in the river. Difficulty 3/10
5) Time to board the train. Difficulty 5/10
6) Don't miss the plane. Difficulty 4/10
7) Lets play a game. Difficulty 3/10
8) Lets make history. Difficulty 4/10
9) Smell that ocean breeze. Difficulty 2/10
10) The zoo is for animals. Difficulty 1/10
11) Need a new outfit? Difficulty 3/10
12) Wanna go for a ride? Difficulty 3/10

One of the easiest Waldo's ever. A lot of open spaces and Waldo doesn't hide like in other books he's just out in the open standing in the same pose throughout the book. Good artwork and settings, just not very tough.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Finding Wlado July 13, 2007

By S. Workman

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love Waldo books. It really helps teach my godson focus and let's us spend some time together. With everything there is on each page to look at, I can spend an hour with him easy and he doesn't even notice that he went without a video game or the tv for an hour (or more)! Also, we went to our favorite zoo the other day and he notices so much more. We have 4 of the six Waldo books. He's already put book 5 on his wish list.

5.0 out of 5 stars Takes me back to when these books first came out May 3, 2013

By Cody Harmon

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

These are a lot like the originals but builds on them with many more items to look for. A younger friend of mine had never heard of Waldo and this made a great gift.....after I kept it for myself for a couple weeks. Great eye-hunt game geared for young kids but equally as fun for any age.

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loved it March 23, 2013

By MS

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have to say when I bought it I didn't read mini, it is pretty small, but my daughter loved it because she can take it with her easily

5.0 out of 5 stars Great 3 Year Old Gift March 12, 2013

By Kara E. Svendsen

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I've begun using this as my go-to 3 year old birthday gift and I've gotten lots of great feedback from parents on how much kids love it. In paperback it's a very affordable gift.

5.0 out of 5 stars a great gift January 20, 2013

By karenbyler

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

i thot i was getting the large size, but when it came, and seen how small it was, i thot it would be a good traveling book