WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION • Put your seek-and-find skills to the test in this classic picture book that mimics the game of “I Spy,” from the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Jolly Postman. In this bookWith your little eyeTake a lookAnd play ‘I spy’Search for timeless fairytale and nursery rhyme characters in a friendly game of “I Spy” amongst gorgeous illustrations in this charming book, perfect for bedtime, playtime, or anytime! Can you find Tom Thumb among the apple and pear trees? Or Bo-Peep by the river’s edge? Featuring simple, rhyming text from Allan Ahlberg, beautiful illustrations from Janet Ahlberg, and familiar characters from classic children’s fairy tales and nursery rhymes, this timeless, award-winning treasure is sure to be enjoyed by children—and parents!—for years to come.
On sale: March 26, 1979
Age: 3-5 years
Grade: Up to Kindergarten
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9780670287055
Reading level: Lexile: NP | Fountas/Pinnell: G
Allan Ahlberg's many award-winning and best-selling children's stories include
Peek-a-Boo!, Each Peach, Pear, Plum, The Jolly Postman, The Giant Baby, and
The Better Brown Stories. Since Janet's sadly premature death in 1994, Allan has continued to work, recently producing his beautiful tribute to her,
Janet's Last Book, and continues to create wonderful books for children of all ages. He lives in England.
