I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles

One of the best things about my childhood.

The I Spy books were always a part of my childhood, as far back as I can remember. I am now in my 20's, and I still own every book, and I still read them from time to time...and I still forget where some things are! These books are amazing, and I would highly suggest you purchase this for anyone in your life (including yourself!) who wants a book where they can disappear into a world of imagination and wonder. They are simple, fun, challenging, engaging, and wonderful. I Spy Christmas and Fantasy are my favorites.

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Great Fun for the Family Together!

Unless you have a photographic memory, you will find that the challenge of finding the images described in these rhyming riddles to be a fresh one each time you open a page. Pretty soon, the items in the puzzle all look alike. Growing a little weary of looking, you eventually call out for help. And then another person is drawn in. And then another. Pretty soon, you have the equivalent of a marshmallow roast around a campfire going on for all your friends and family. There are 13 picture puzzles on the themes of ornaments, winter wonderland, window shopping, the holly and the ivy, winter sports, baking cookies, Christmas crafts, Santa's workshop, stocking stuffers, antique teddy bears, nutcracker sweets, under the tree, and Silent Night. As you can tell from the subjects, each puzzle explores a different aspect of the Christmas holiday. Each photograph for the puzzle is almost two oversized facing pages of brilliant color crammed with details. At the bottom is a brief couplet, telling you what to find. It is in the form of I spy an A, a B, The C, a D; Two Es, a P, Some Qs, and a Z. The images range enormously from large, obvious ones (7 pine cones) to subtle, partially hidden ones (the shadow of a star). A separate photographic set was established for each image, which gives lots of variety of scene and lighting. Most sets were about four feet by eight feet and were photographed with an 8' by 10' view camera. Chicken wire, baking soda for snow, and other disguises are used to make it all seem like Christmas. Each photograph is in stunning color. I especially liked the one with the Christmas ornaments. The book also contains some extra credit riddles, such as what item is in each photograph. You also get to match riddles with the photographs that the riddles describe. And best of all are the instructions on how to use the photographs to create your own riddles. I know it sounds simple, and maybe it is, but I never found it so. I did find it challenging, fun, and social . . . with my adorable daughter. It makes me smile to think of working with her to find the various objects. After you have finished finding every last key, I suggest that you consider making your own book around a theme of interest to you and your child, godchild, or grandchild. That would be even more fun. Look and learn to see! Donald Mitchell, co-author of The Irresistible Growth Enterprise and The 2,000 Percent Solution

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After the presents have been opened

I Spy Christmas offered me the opportunity to spend some quiet time with the younger children at the annual Christmas gathering. Since I do not live in the area, I do not get to see the younger children and I Spy Christmas allowed for some quiet lap time to look at the beautiful pages, talk about the items on the page, relate those items to items in the home, build vocabulary, open real conversation, and, hopefully, provide a warm and lasting memory.

Challenging/Keeps attention

We got this for our girls(5 and 3). They have other I Spy books and love them. They would read them every nap and bedtime if allowed. This book is alittle more challenging to find the objects than the other books they have. The pictures are bright. Very nice book for Christmas gift.

I spy Christmas book

I plan on giving this book to all my kids in my class next year for christmas. My 5 year old son loves it! We have gone through it 4 times just today alone! and we look for other things in the pictures as well. must have book.

GREAT ACTIVITY BOOK

I HAVE PURCHASED TWO OF THE I SPY BOOKS AND MY GRANDSON LOVES THEM. I AM NOW PURCHASING TWO MORE CHRISTMAS I SPY BOOKS FOR GIFTS.

I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles

A wonderful gift for Christmas. Great for boring rainy days, Or days that Mom won't let you out.I liked it, and you should too.

I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles

Where is it? It's I SPY Christmas edition. Only at Barnes and Noble for $11.16. Get it before it's gone.

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