Can You See What I See? Out of This World by Walter Wick

Can You See What I See?

by Walter Wick

Walter Wick's new search-and-find adventure in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series!

OUT OF THIS WORLD, the ninth title in this search-and-find series, follows two characters from two separate, very different worlds—until their worlds collide! In the end, we learn that these two worlds really aren't that different at all. They both come from the same place: a child's playroom! Walter Wick's fantastic photographs bring the princess and the robot worlds together through a series of search-and-find activities. Amazing photographs accompany a terrific search-and-find game by Walter Wick, the creator of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Can You See What I See? series and the photographer of the internationally successful I Spy series.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, Fantasy

Hardcover

First published April 1, 2013

About the author

Walter Wick is an American artist and photographer best known for the elaborate images in two series of picture book activities for young children, I Spy and Can You See What I See?, both published by Scholastic.

Reviews

[Kayla Zabcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Walter Wick's ability to make a story out of chaotic pictures is unmatched. This installment was a joy to search-and-find things in. An answer key would be nice, but the sheer creativity used in the making of this makes up for the lack.

[Patricia Kaniasty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the original "Look and Find" books but still a challenge for the kiddies.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this title of the “Can you see what I see?” series, a medieval princess wakes up in her castle bedroom and sees a “wide-eyed” robot in her crystal ball. The time-traveling robot gets lost and lands his spaceship in her kingdom where he is regaled with a feast. There are twelve vibrant spreads, each with a simple verse that directs readers to find a myriad of objects. Most items are standard vocabulary words for elementary readers. However, objects like “aquatic pair,” “celestial lace,” or “peacock crown” may require the help of an adult and advanced language skills. The photographs are mesmerizing and immediately draw in the reader. An afterword by the author gives readers insight into the complexity of creating these books. These books are popular and often asked for by middle school readers. The spreads are colorful and slick but the poor binding will not hold up for multiple circulations. Purchase if needed for elementary libraries; it would be helpful for ELL or special populations. Middle school readers are notorious for circling the objects on each page, thereby depriving others the enjoyment the book offers.

[Barbara Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a child, I loved hidden picture books although none of them contained such beautiful color photos as this one. Wick approaches the twelve two page spread scenes with two main characters, a medieval princess and a time-traveling robot. Two divergent themes that manage to work together beautifully. Next to each scene the child is asked to find several objects in the picture either as one single object or in multiples. This book is targeted for ages four through eight. A child can use this book over and over progressively becoming more skilled in the game.

Wick has a whole series of these puzzle books. This is my first pick, there is no doubt that I will be investigating others in the series. What a fun way for a family to spend an afternoon!

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Princess meets a Robot in the newest Can You See What I See? title. Rhyming text set readers the challenge of finding a list of items in each scene.

This newest offering from the picture puzzle wizard features some of the most beautiful photography to date! Grades 3-5.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

Standard look into the picture and find the hidden items book. Fun for you and your kids.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

The amazing details in the photographs will draw readers in while the unique storyline of a robot and a princess meeting will keep them guessing about what might happen next.

[Rani · Rating 5 out of 5]

A parallel story of search and find, when the meet, all are one!