I Spy a Freight Train: Transportation in Art

by Lucy Micklethwait

"This new addition to Micklethwait's I Spy series challenges children to look closely at paintings and find things related to transportation....It's up to parents or teachers to extend the experience....The paintings here will intrigue children and reward a closer look."--Booklist.

Genres: Art, Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published July 8, 1996

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hope your library has at least some of these so you can explore them. As I've said in comments previously, they are inspirational. But I do prefer Micklethwait's bigger books, as the I Spy set is too simple for me. Good for tots, though.

I really don't know why some of these images were chosen, or whether children find them memorable or appealing, or whether using these books helps the kids appreciate art later (or do better in art history classes).

I do believe that playing I Spy this way is a good thing, at least in small doses. (Don't do as I am I doing, reading many from the series all in the same month). And the art is definitely a better choice than Where's Waldo style books.

[Marta Pereira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabuloso para um primeiro contacto com a arte

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good lap read alternative to the I SPY series for younger kids. Recommended ages 2-4.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kids liked the art.

[Tatiana Gomes · Rating 4 out of 5]

muito interessante porque pega em quadros de artistas famosos e pede para procurar algo em concreto. Uma especie de wally artistico.

[Janae]

An "I Spy" book exploring famous (and not so famous) works of art.

[Michelle Farella · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great way to introduce the very young to looking closer at art.