Look!

This is a picture book without text, of richly detailed with very colorful illustrations in a picture book type format. When opened there are two similar pictures, one on the left and one on the right, and you must figure out what is different about the two pictures by looking back and forth and comparing the two illustrations. This is a high quality picture book type of hardcover children's book. It is NOT a workbook and it is not designed to be written in or used just once. This is a perfect book for reading in the car or in places where the child needs to be occupied with a quiet activity (the doctor's office waiting room, etc.). Books like this help a child's powers of observation sharpen. It can be used with children as young as two or three and older than eight! There is also a sequel to this book, called "Look Again!". Again this is not a story, it has no words, just images.

On each set of facing pages there are twelve differences. Some are obvious- the coloring of a tiger, or the disappearance of a bird. Other differences are subtle- the ripening of berries or the loss of petals on a flower. Finding all twelve differences is tricky and requires the ability to count, but it is also enjoyable. Each of the twelve different sets of illustrations are gorgeous, and each depicts a different place and ecosystem. There is everything from an underwater scene to Africa and Mexico. All are done in beautiful, colorful, lifelike illustrations. The back of the book contains the answers as well as a short description of the environment, animals and the area depicted. These sections are informative and a thoughtful addition. A wonderful book full of interesting facts and beautiful pictures, the game is just an excuse. Loggie-log-log-log

This book has kept my child intrigued and quite for hours. The illustrations are detailed and colorful enough to be interesting with out the add fun of a game. The game of spot the difference between the two drawings is fun to play with your child, as well as one they can play on their own. I have found it also fun to make up stories about the creatures in the illustrations with my child. It is an engaging book on many levels.