Spot the Difference

Gr 1–4—Children who enjoy searching for Waldo will take pleasure in studying the intricate pictures in this title and finding the 20 differences between the two (almost) identical illustrations on every page. Forty-one pairs of clear and colorful pictures are shown side-by-side or one atop the other. Perusers will be intrigued with the delicately detailed, action-packed scenes. Vignettes include the countryside, downtown on a snowy day, a fish market, an airport, and a three-ring circus. Rabbits and carrots play a major role in the pictures, but robots, dinosaurs, and even a Christmas-themed "Trojan Rudolph" are featured. The engaging artwork includes much humor, such as in the "Art Show": a wall painting features Carrot Soup in imitation of Andy Warhol's famous Campbell's Soup Can (Tomato), and the Mona Lisa sports rabbit ears. This tall, bound-at-the-top picture book includes a helpful "Puzzle Solutions" section for children unable to decipher all the differences or who want to confirm those found. It should keep them occupied for hours.—Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI