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I SPY Puzzle Books

Find the Hidden Pictures

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In this delightful series of children's books, author Jean Marzollo's riddles provide clues to objects hidden in stunning photographs by Walter Wick.

I Spy Little Christmas

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The rhyming riddles invites young readers to find objects hidden in these Christmas-themed photographs. Reading level: Baby-Preschool. Hardcover: 26 pages. ISBN: 9780439083317

I Spy a Candy Cane

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Easy-to-read rhyming riddles with a holiday theme challenge young readers to find objects hidden within the colorful photographs. Paperback: 32 pages. Reading level: Ages 4-8 ISBN: 9780439524742

I Spy Santa Claus

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Another holiday themed puzzle book in the popular I Spy series by Jane Marzollo and Walter Wick. Paperback: 32 pages. Reading level: Ages 4-8. ISBN: 9780439784146

I SPY Little Animals

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A simplified version of the popular I SPY series geared towards a very young audience. Toddlers will enjoy finding the animals hidden within the colorful photographs. Reading level: Baby-Preschool. Board book: 26 pages. Ages 2 and up. ISBN: 9780590117111

I SPY Fantasy

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In this puzzle book, constructed around fantasy themes, thirteen clever riddles suggest things to find in the associated photographs. Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 40 pages. ISBN: 9780439787321

I SPY Little Letters

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Walter Wick's photographs from I SPY School Days are teamed up with riddles for younger readers making this an excellent book for children who are just beginning to read. Reading level: Ages 4-8. Board book: 26 pages. ISBN: 9780439114967

I SPY Mystery

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Apart from the rhyming riddles and colorful pictures, this hidden picture puzzle book has an added bonus: every page has clues that point to the solution of an intriguing, mind-teasing mystery. Winner of the Publishers Weekly, Best Book of the Year Award. Reading level: Ages 4-8. Hardcover: 37 pages ISBN: 9780439684279.

I SPY Extreme Challenger!

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For older kids, aged 9 and above, challenging visual puzzles to test your observation skills. Reading level: Ages 9-12. Hardcover: 40 pages. ISBN: 9780439199001

I SPY Ultimate Challenger!

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A compilation of twelve visual puzzles from the eight original I SPY books with challenging new riddles. Reading level: Ages 4-8. Hardcover: 40 pages. ISBN: 9780439787277

I SPY Spooky Night

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This Halloween, take a tour of a haunted house, where your child will be challenged to solve mysterious picture puzzles. Search for mice, bats, spiders, bones and other creepy things throughout the spooky haunted mansion. Hardcover: 40 pages. Ages 5-8. ISBN: 9780590481373

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