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I Spy: A Balloon Paperback – March 1, 2006
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measureNP
- Dimensions6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
- PublisherCartwheel Books
- Publication dateMarch 1, 2006
- ISBN-100439738644
- ISBN-13978-0439738644
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About the Author
Walter Wick is the photographer of the international bestselling I Spy series as well as the author and photographer of the acclaimed Can You See What I See? series. He lives with his wife, Linda, in Miami Beach, Florida.
Product details
- Publisher : Cartwheel Books; First Edition (March 1, 2006)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0439738644
- ISBN-13 : 978-0439738644
- Reading age : 2 - 4 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : NP
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 2.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,690,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,590 in Children's Puzzle Books (Books)
- #11,812 in Children's Beginner Readers
- #54,320 in Children's Reference & Nonfiction (Books)
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About the authors
Jean Marzollo was born and raised in Manchester, Connecticut.
She says, "As a child, I loved to read and sew dolls' clothes, one outfit after another. I am a graduate of Manchester High School, the University of Connecticut, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. After working as a high school English teacher and editor of Scholastic's "Let's Find Out" kindergarten magazine with Carol Devine Carson for 20 years, I began writing children's books. I have written over 130 books, including the award-winning, best-selling I SPY series for children, written completely in rhythm and rhyme. Rhythm and rhyme are like music without the tune; they lure and excite the ear. Children love rhythm and rhyme, and so do I. Do you know that I SPY actually has the same rhythm as "Old Mother Hubbard" and also rap? I treasure the beautiful, intricate photographs by Walter Wick in the I SPY books. When I wrote the first I SPY book, I automatically thought of kindergarten children so everything that I called for was concrete, something a 5-year-old can find. The result is a hunting game that children and grownups can play together successfully. Sometimes children are better than their parents! In recent years I took up painting and have begun to illustrate my own "books on paper" and "books online." You can see them on my website: jeanmarzollo.com. Writing and illustrating picture books today is as much fun as sewing dolls' clothes was when I was in third grade. As soon as I'm done with one book, I'm happily compelled to start the next."
Jean Marzollo lives in Upstate New York.
www.JeanMarzollo.com
When I was young I was a reluctant reader. It was hard for me to sit still and read a book. I preferred activities that got me moving, like neighborhood ball games, bike riding, skiing, sledding, skating, climbing trees, and exploring the woods in Connecticut where I grew up.
I also taught myself to draw. I became fascinated with shapes, shading, and trying to make the objects in my drawings appear to pop out in 3-D. Later I became interested in photography. I took pictures in the woods with my camera, tinkered with equipment in the darkroom, and experimented with artistic effects.
Much later I became the photographer of the I SPY books, in collaboration with writer Jean Marzollo. I did more than take the pictures. I thought of and sketched ideas, collected and made props, built sets, arranged and hid objects, adjusted lights, and then took the picture. I rearranged objects and took another picture -- sometimes over and over again.
I write as well as illustrate my own books now. In A DROP OF WATER, I combine simple text with clear photographs to explain science secrets of the everyday world. In WALTER WICK'S OPTICAL TRICKS, the world is turned upside down with impossible objects, phantom images, and other perplexing illusions. With the CAN YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? series, I continue the picture-puzzle tradition, taking readers on amazing journeys of the imagination in their quest for hidden objects. With my latest, HEY, SEYMOUR! you can join Seymour and his new friend Buttons on their adventures. Discover different worlds and the objects hidden in them with fold out flaps in this ever expanding search-and-find.
Happy reading!
Walter Wick
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Customers find the book useful for engaging young children in learning activities and bonding. It's a great resource for smaller children who can't read yet, and it builds their vocabulary. The activity is simple and easy for kids to pick up, making it suitable for beginners.
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Customers find these books engaging for young children. They are a great way to build vocabulary and encourage reading skills. The pictures help children associate pictures and words even if they can't read yet. Readers also mention that the books combine fun and education in a way that feels more like play than learning.
"These books are an absolute blast! They’re a fantastic way to engage with your little one in a way that feels more like play than learning...." Read more
"My daughter is 3 and LOVES to Spy! These little booklets are great for little ones b/c they have the picture to the right and little poem with..." Read more
"...The bright pictures easily capture his attention, too. Great book and a good learning tool." Read more
"...THe words and pictures are placed so the child can associate pictures and words even if they are not able to find the picture in the I spy picture...." Read more
Customers find the book easy for kids to use. They say it's simpler than other I Spy books and great for beginners.
"...was old enough to understand I spy books, but this was simple enough that he understood...." Read more
"Bought this item for my 17-month old grandson; he loves finding the easier items. He can work on the harder ones when he is older...." Read more
"Small, paperback book but pictures adequate size. Easier than the other I Spy books we've read...." Read more
"It is pretty simple but if your kid likes to "find" stuff it is great. My boy will look at it over and over again." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025These books are an absolute blast! They’re a fantastic way to engage with your little one in a way that feels more like play than learning. The bright, vivid colors are so eye-catching, and the interactive prompts make every page an exciting experience. It’s amazing how effortlessly these books combine fun and education!
Whether you’re using them for storytime, learning activities, or just bonding with your child, they’re a must-have for any family library. I highly recommend these for parents and caregivers looking for something entertaining and educational!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2014I wasn't sure if my son was old enough to understand I spy books, but this was simple enough that he understood. There is a picture on the left, so I say "look for the ____ it looks like this" and I point to the picture on the left. In a few days he was bringing the book to me and saying for me to look for it, "it looks like this, mommy". Now that he's older (2 and a half), it's more fun because I can ask him to look for something that isn't pictured, such as a train, and he can usually find it.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2012My daughter is 3 and LOVES to Spy! These little booklets are great for little ones b/c they have the picture to the right and little poem with pictured objects to find on the left. Just challenging enough for toddlers (of course mine is so smart!)and non-readers. I love the pamphlet style for diaper bags/mommy's purse/back of car seat etc. Not as bulky as the original hardbacks though we like those too. Check out the dimensions...similar to a small cookbook at the checkout line.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2015We have tons of I Spy Level 1 Reader books. This is one is OK. There are a lot of pictures of bugs, snakes, reptiles, a skeleton, and other pictures that my child doesn't really like. The pictures to find just aren't as fun as in the other books. My kids love I Spy School and I Spy School Bus the best.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2011Bought this item for my 17-month old grandson; he loves finding the easier items. He can work on the harder ones when he is older. The bright pictures easily capture his attention, too. Great book and a good learning tool.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2009THis is a great resource for smaller children who can't really read yet. THe words and pictures are placed so the child can associate pictures and words even if they are not able to find the picture in the I spy picture. Great for my 4yr old autistic granddaughter. She loves it!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2011In my grandson's preschool they have lots of I Spy books and this has become one of his favorites. He loves to look for the items over and over again. He never puts it down. He carries it to the car and to the market.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2008i bought this for my two 2 yr olds. it's great brain exercise and they never get tired of going thru the pages. it also builds their vocabulary. highly recommend the I Spy books.
Top reviews from other countries
- MichelleReviewed in Canada on September 22, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality time
Bought for my granddaughter and she likes it a lot. Fun way to spend time together.
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Susana PardoReviewed in Spain on August 17, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
A mi hija le encantan, tiene casi toda la coleccion
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Italy on March 8, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars ordine libro
Ottimo acquisto. Spedizione veloce.
Imballato perfettamente.
Anche se usato tenuto benissimo.
Consiglio per le mamme che vogliono insegnare le prime parole in inglese ai loro bimbi.
- D T S EvelynReviewed in Canada on June 29, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
Great for occupying my 3yo