FICTION

I Spy with My Little Eye Baseball

by Brad HERZOG
978-1-58536-496-1.
COPY ISBN
Gr 2—4—In this engaging picture book, each spread offers two sets of almost identical color photos. The task is to spot the differences in them. Rhymed verses offer clues. While it is fun for children to accept this type of challenge, some of the photos offer as many as 40 changes. There is no answer key. A "Photo-fact" paragraph on each page provides additional details about this sport. The largest audience attempting this challenge will be the "I Spy" fans, but the baseball theme may pick up a few readers as well. However, Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo's series, which includes I Spy Ultimate Challenger! (Scholastic, 2003), among others, is the gold standard in this genre.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
In this spot-the-differences book, fourteen spreads are presented for readers to find variations in two very similar side-by-side photographs. Sharp eyes will be needed for some (answers not provided); differences vary in number from "at least fifteen" to "at least forty-one." Singsongy rhymes provide a few clues while "Photo Facts" extend the information. An insubstantial but entertaining offering.
Reviewed by Blair Christolon , May 01, 2011

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