Review by Booklist Review
The format of the I Spy books is so familiar, it's easy to overlook the thoughtful composition, sharp photography, and engaging interactive elements that make them popular. Rebus riddles invite readers to locate specific objects on sometimes jam-packed pages. Some items are especially difficult to find, but all require close observation; children will enjoy the challenge. Although the riddles loosely follow the alphabet, this is not an alphabet book and is better suited to children who already know their ABCs. In a foreword, the author-photographer team suggests ways adults might use the book to encourage reading readiness and phonics skills.--Perkins, Linda Copyright 2009 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-A comparison of this book to earlier "I Spy" publications shows that virtually every illustration in it appeared in those titles. One redeeming quality is the new text and a nod to phonics. An introduction for parents and teachers includes suggestions on how to use the book to help children learn to read. Marzollo's familiar rhymes feature consistent phonetic sounds for letters that have more than one. For example, the "c" page colors in red only the instances in which "c" sounds like a "k." The hidden items in the colorful photos, full of kid-friendly objects, are easy to locate. This is for a slightly younger audience than the previous books in the series, but those children might be better served by Roxie Munro's Mazeways (Sterling, 2007).-Debbie Whitbeck, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Wick's sharp, well-designed photographs once again enliven Marzollo's singsongy rhyming picture riddles. On one or two pages the featured letter is printed in red--in both upper and lower cases and in different places within words. Instructions for using the book as a reading aid precedes the text. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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