Where's Waldo?: Deluxe Edition

by Martin Handford, Martin Handford (Illustrator)

Overview

Looking for Waldo's twenty-fifth anniversary? Search no more. the time has come and we’ re celebrating our favorite wanderer in style!

For a quarter of a century, the bespectacled Waldo has held a place as a beloved cultural icon. Now, in honor of his anniversary, Candlewick is reissuing the classic Waldo adventure with special features worthy of a stalwart hero. This new Where's Waldo? edition boasts:

— a striking new jacketed cover

— an original poster on the underside of the jacket

— a spot-the-difference game between the jacket and self-cover designs

— a gatefold with a new visual checklist on every spread

— a never-before-seen section of artwork revealed on every spread

— new things to search for!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763645250
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	08/14/2012
Series:	Where's Waldo? Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 12.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

Martin Handford began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes for numerous clients. The turning point came when he was asked to create a book showcasing his singular talent, and the character Waldo was born. "I can’t tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own," says the man behind the Waldo books. "I’d like to inspire children - to open their minds, to explore more subjects, and to just be aware of what’s going on around them. I’d like them to see wonder in places that might not have occurred to them."

Editorial Reviews

If you are a new fan or a long-time detective looking for the bespectacled, red-and-white-striped Waldo, you will be delighted with this twenty-fifth anniversary edition large-format book with a fold-out flap on each page. Supply-carrying Waldo (a kettle, binoculars, and a snorkel, among other things hand around his neck) does not stay long enough in one place to make it easy for Waldo-followers to find him. In this edition, Waldo travels from the town to the museum, from the beach to the ski slopes; thirteen locations in all are creatively spread out in colorful scenes. Each page provides hours of enjoyment while searching for the people, scenes, and items Waldo says can be found. He travels with his usual entourage—Woof, Wenda, Wizard Whitebeard and Odlaw. Thankfully, Waldo remembers to write home. He sends readers a postcard from each location with a description of items to look for in the hilarious fun-filled scenes. A check list and postage stamps are under the fold-out flap for the diligent Waldo-spotters. The jacket cover is a special bonus, because the reverse side is a poster of Waldo. Do not forget with everything else to discover, that Waldo is waiting to be found in this extraordinary edition for all ages. Reviewer: Krisan Murphy

Children's Literature - Krisan Murphy