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Where's The Doctor?
Where is the Doctor? The time travelling Time Lord could be anywhere in time and space in these incredibly detailed intergalactic images. Search through the Cybermen, dig through the Daleks and ogle the Ood to find the Doctor and his friends!
40 pages, Hardcover
First published July 31, 2012
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Jamie Smart
76 books80 followersJamie Smart is a British comic artist and author best known for his 10-issue comic series Bear and his popular children's comic series Bunny vs Monkey running in the Phoenix magazine.
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July 10, 2015
I LOVE THE DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!! Even my little brother Jude asks me to read it to him all the time! I'm a Whovian!
January 25, 2016
absolutely loved finding everything in this book and it was so fun! deffo be looking through it again soon!
May 6, 2022
'Doctor Who' merges with 'Where's Wally?' for a fun way to spend a few hours looking for all the characters. The appendix has extra things to search for as well.
June 9, 2019
A picture book where you have to try and find hidden characters.
Not exactly what I was expecting, but quite entertaining.
Viewing time around thirty minutes.
Not exactly what I was expecting, but quite entertaining.
Viewing time around thirty minutes.
August 30, 2019
Probably the best Search book I've even 'read' but that penguin in the Ood Sphere took me so long I'm embarrassed...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 22, 2021
Who doesn't love I spy books? But it's even better when it's Doctor Who!
December 28, 2023
Lovely book, with cute artwork. We had lots of fun finding the Doctor, Amy and Rory, plus extras on every page.
November 12, 2025
85%
Lots to find in a cute art style. I'm a fan of Doctor Who, but not a superfan, so I did have to look up some of the extra prompts to figure out what exactly I was supposed to be looking for.
Lots to find in a cute art style. I'm a fan of Doctor Who, but not a superfan, so I did have to look up some of the extra prompts to figure out what exactly I was supposed to be looking for.
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November 29, 2013In the style of the much-loved Where's Wally? books, comes 'Where's the Doctor?' - a book for all Doctor Who fans.
When I was a little girl, I had a lot of Where's Wally? books (or Where's Waldo? for the confused Americans) that I could spend ages pouring over, seeking out the characters and looking through the different scenarios. Those that I didn't own, I would find in my school library, where I would sit in the reading corner and adore the imagination of it all.
I'm now without my Where's Wally? books and it has been years since I have flipped through the pages of one, absorbed in its wonders. When I discovered 'Where's the Doctor?' I knew I had to have it. To my dismay, it was soon out of stock over at the Book Depository and someone at Amazon was asking over $100 for a copy. So, I put myself on a list to be informed when it was back in stock at the Book Depository and I snatched it up as soon as it was.
The book is illustrated by Jamie Smart and is an absolute treasure. In each scene you must try and spot the Doctor, Amy, Rory and the TARDIS, amongst hoards of aliens, some plenty more villainous than others.
I suppose the book is marketed at children but really it is for all avid Doctor Who fans. I found it plenty hard to spot some things, particularly Rory in the Adipose Nursery. He had to be found by one of my friends, even though it turned out he was right where I had been looking for him.
The aliens in 'Where's the Doctor?' are just so...cute - with the exception of the Daleks - but still look like themselves. Each scene was busy and comical and so fun to look through. Whether it was a Sontaran in a 'Kiss the Cook' apron or an Ood in an igloo, there was always something new happening in the picture that you could find.
What I found peculiar was the inclusion of Fido the Dog, Fido's Dinner and Fido's Ball. They did not seem to immediately factor into the realms of Doctor Who. I couldn't understand why K-9 or the Sonic Screwdriver weren't used instead. These three things are not in every scene but are scattered throughout the book. With the exception of Fido's Ball, I could not find any of them myself, whereas my friend, Alexis, could. She proved quite skilled at finding what I couldn't. However, I later discovered that FIDO was the original name for K-9. I'm discovering more and more!
At the end of the book, there is a check list of a whole lot of new things to find in each scene. A few of the things included I had seen in my original search but there are so many waiting to be spotted. I am sure I will have lots of fun ahead of me seeking them all. Even K-9 is somewhere within these pages...
To finish it all off there is a Spot the Difference, where you must look over two different illustrations of the Pandorica and find the ten differences between them. So far I have found two.
'Where's the Doctor?' is a splendid book which I am glad to have purchased. A must-own for all avid Doctor Who fans. I would be quite keen to see more of them in future, although that might be wishful thinking. Until then, I have plenty more things to find!
(From my blog: Quill Café)
In accordance with the FTC, I would like to disclose that I purchased this book. The opinions expressed are mine and no monetary compensation was offered to me by the author or publisher.
When I was a little girl, I had a lot of Where's Wally? books (or Where's Waldo? for the confused Americans) that I could spend ages pouring over, seeking out the characters and looking through the different scenarios. Those that I didn't own, I would find in my school library, where I would sit in the reading corner and adore the imagination of it all.
I'm now without my Where's Wally? books and it has been years since I have flipped through the pages of one, absorbed in its wonders. When I discovered 'Where's the Doctor?' I knew I had to have it. To my dismay, it was soon out of stock over at the Book Depository and someone at Amazon was asking over $100 for a copy. So, I put myself on a list to be informed when it was back in stock at the Book Depository and I snatched it up as soon as it was.
The book is illustrated by Jamie Smart and is an absolute treasure. In each scene you must try and spot the Doctor, Amy, Rory and the TARDIS, amongst hoards of aliens, some plenty more villainous than others.
I suppose the book is marketed at children but really it is for all avid Doctor Who fans. I found it plenty hard to spot some things, particularly Rory in the Adipose Nursery. He had to be found by one of my friends, even though it turned out he was right where I had been looking for him.
The aliens in 'Where's the Doctor?' are just so...cute - with the exception of the Daleks - but still look like themselves. Each scene was busy and comical and so fun to look through. Whether it was a Sontaran in a 'Kiss the Cook' apron or an Ood in an igloo, there was always something new happening in the picture that you could find.
What I found peculiar was the inclusion of Fido the Dog, Fido's Dinner and Fido's Ball. They did not seem to immediately factor into the realms of Doctor Who. I couldn't understand why K-9 or the Sonic Screwdriver weren't used instead. These three things are not in every scene but are scattered throughout the book. With the exception of Fido's Ball, I could not find any of them myself, whereas my friend, Alexis, could. She proved quite skilled at finding what I couldn't. However, I later discovered that FIDO was the original name for K-9. I'm discovering more and more!
At the end of the book, there is a check list of a whole lot of new things to find in each scene. A few of the things included I had seen in my original search but there are so many waiting to be spotted. I am sure I will have lots of fun ahead of me seeking them all. Even K-9 is somewhere within these pages...
To finish it all off there is a Spot the Difference, where you must look over two different illustrations of the Pandorica and find the ten differences between them. So far I have found two.
'Where's the Doctor?' is a splendid book which I am glad to have purchased. A must-own for all avid Doctor Who fans. I would be quite keen to see more of them in future, although that might be wishful thinking. Until then, I have plenty more things to find!
(From my blog: Quill Café)
In accordance with the FTC, I would like to disclose that I purchased this book. The opinions expressed are mine and no monetary compensation was offered to me by the author or publisher.
July 16, 2013
I just had to share this one. Not much to say, but so fun that I had to share it. This is like those Where’s Waldo books only it is with Doctor Who. I know loads of kids who love the search-and-find picture books. So this is a fun idea for those parents who are into Doctor Who and are excited about looking for something other than the red and white stripes. Honestly, the adults might like this book more than the kiddos. Now if only all the other iconic movies could have their own search-and-find books. Perhaps Pride and Prejudice or Star Wars perhaps? Maybe Sherlock?
December 22, 2016
Let's be honest, this a kid's book that every Whovian will read at some point while waiting for the next season, it's pretty cute while keeping you entertained as only the old fashioned I-Spy books could. It's basically the Doctor, Rory, and Amy Pond running around as usual only you have to find them amongst all the characters. At least Amy and Rory are somewhat easy to find, the freaking Doctor is like searching through a herd of alpacas for that lone llama while he's wearing an alpaca hat. Buy for your kids, indoctrinate them as early as possible.
August 12, 2013
A kids book through and through...but I defy any adult to open in and NOT try to find the Doctor, Amy, Rory, and the TARDIS within the crowd of aliens on each page. The artwork is wonderful in its pudgy simplicity, and some of the extra goodies you are asked to find are inspired. One of the sweetest "Doctor Who" books of recent years.
November 21, 2012
A "Where's Waldo" for Doctor Who fans, journey across some of the Doctor's various locales and try to find him, Amy, Rory, the TARDIS, and numerous other items in this book for both kids and adults alike.
August 26, 2014
This is Where's Waldo? for Whovians of all ages! You may think that you have outgrown these "silly" puzzle books, but when the Doctor and his companions are added to the mix it is guaranteed fun.
April 9, 2014
Such a cute book <33
Picked it up at Universal Studios last year and they had a massive BBC wall! Saw it and had to have it :)
Very much like Where's Waldo, but not as tough. Definitely an entertainer :)
Picked it up at Universal Studios last year and they had a massive BBC wall! Saw it and had to have it :)
Very much like Where's Waldo, but not as tough. Definitely an entertainer :)
April 6, 2014
Cute Where's Waldo type book. My only complaint is that they had some random dog to search for. Why not K9?
October 13, 2011
Ein bisschen einfach und kurz, aber trotzdem ein lustiges Buch für alle Doctor Who-Fans.
December 7, 2011
so cute! i love it! hahaha
July 18, 2012
Just plain fun.
That is all.
That is all.
July 21, 2012
This play on Where's Waldo? is really well done. Fans of the Doctor Who show will love this.
January 28, 2016
Awesome. A little more childish than a real Waldo book (I was hoping it would be harder), but pretty cool anyway!
June 25, 2013
What an adorably illustrated little book! Much like Where's Waldo? but with everybody's favorite Doctor! Cute, cute, cute!
July 19, 2013
A bit easier than the old Where's Waldo books. Perfect for my 4 year old. Lots of fun to do together.
November 15, 2013
If you are familiar with I Spy books, this is the same idea, but with Doctor Who and friends. Definitely fun for my son and I and daughter.
December 31, 2013
It's a fun search for the Doctor and his companions!
September 19, 2014
It amazing and a lot of fun
May 18, 2016
I'd say this is good for children, but not adults.
July 8, 2015
Excelente prenda de anos!
April 12, 2016
Not overly difficult or easy. Where's Waldo is time consuming and some of my son's look and find books instant finds. I enjoyed this with my little man.
May 15, 2016
Jamie Smart, “Doctor Who: Where's the Doctor?” (London: Penguin, 2011)
Good fun.
Good fun.
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