I Spy Fantasy (Hardcover)

~ (Author), (Illustrator) "I spy a clock, a birdhouse, a duck, Five thimbles, a plane, two fish in a truck; A big red apple, a zebra jeep, STOP,..." (more)
Key Phrases: Walter Wick

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Were this volume the first in the I Spy series (I Spy Funhouse; I Spy Mystery) instead of the fifth, it would astonish the reader with its ingenuity. Once again, rhyming riddles direct a hunt for a series of objects in each of 13 sumptuously styled photographs, and once again Wick goes to extraordinary lengths to achieve just the right look. For example, in creating the set for a photo of an elaborate sand castle under attack by armored knights, he used two tons of sand, compressed it in a frame, then carved out the castle. In another noteworthy spread, titled "Blast Off," kitchen gadgets are arranged to construct a space station complete with launch pad; eerily diffused lighting seals the otherworldly effect. Aside from one truly magical shot (of a spinning Saturn made up of plastic toys) the volume goes no further than its remarkable predecessors-then again, maybe it need not. Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 5-Another book of picture riddles from this creative team. Each double-page spread is a rich visual delight consisting of elaborate sets constructed around fantasy themes, e.g., "City Blocks," "Sand Castles," "Into the Woods," "Monster Workshop," and "Sweet Dreams." The clever riddles suggest things to search for in each large, crystal-clear, full-color photograph, although there are many other objects that youngsters will spy on their own. Even more challenging are the riddles at the end of the book that can be matched to the previous photographs. This volume provides hours of fabulous fun for children to enjoy with a friend or on their own. And best of all, there are no right or wrong answers, as the possibilities are only as limited as readers' imaginations.
Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel; Reprint edition (October 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590462954
• ISBN-13: 978-0590462952
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,097 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy in Every Page!, April 22, 2001

By	"intentaccess" (Boca Raton, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

Unless your memory is photographic, you will find it challenging to find the things described in these rhyming riddles to be a brand new each time you open this. Pretty soon, the items in the puzzle all look alike. Growing a little weary of looking, you eventually call out for help, which makes these a great family time. Funny but the older the person the more frustration they seem to have. My children's grandfather still gets so amazed with these then he gives up and says " its not on there...I looked " then the three year old will spot that same object he was looking for. The I Spy Fantasy has the most unbelievable pictures. There are also extra credit riddles in the back of the book so these books never get old. My family owns each one and these are truly our favorite!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A review of I Spy Fantasy, December 11, 2005

By	Rowan "Rowan" (Meadville, Pa) - See all my reviews

We have numerous I Spy books, including Fantasy, Mystery, Treasure Hunt, and even Ultimate Challenger. I use these books as a great way to pass time. There are a bunch of great riddles in here, so take a good look inside Amazon's "Search Inside" feature to see if you can solve the first riddle (the city riddle).

However, some of these riddles seem quite difficult. I think the most difficult riddle is the one on pages 14 and 15. The riddle asks you to find 26 eyes as one of the objects. It may be hard to keep track of how many eyes you have and haven't found.

Otherwise, the idea is cute and there are a lot of fantasy themed riddles, including the sand castle, toy planet and candy store riddles, so I will happily give this book 4 stars.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, November 25, 2002

By A Customer

These are great books for distracting our pediatric patients (and parents!) during procedures/tests.