Where’s Wally? The Fantastic Journey by Martin Handford – Children’s Puzzle Book – Ages 5+ – Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781406376753. Publisher: Walker Books. Age Range: 5+. Overview. Where’s Wally? The Fantastic Journey is the third classic adventure in Martin Handford’s bestselling search-and-find series, presented here in a fiendishly fun mini paperback edition. Originally released as a special World Book Day title, this compact edition packs all the intricate, crowd-filled artwork of the full-size books into a pocket-sized format. Children join Wally as he travels through bizarre and magical fantasy lands, hunting for him and his friends hidden among hundreds of tiny, detailed characters on every page.. About the Book. Wally is back, and this time his journey takes readers through some of the strangest and most spectacular scenes yet drawn in the series. From the land of unfriendly giants to the watery world of deep-sea divers, and from the castle of the nasty nasties to the playing fields of great ball-game players, every double-page spread is bursting with movement, humour and hidden detail. Children must scour each scene to spot Wally, distinguished by his red-and-white striped jumper, bobble hat and glasses, along with his cast of quirky companions. Extra puzzles and bonus challenges add even more layers of fun beyond the core hunt, rewarding sharp-eyed readers who look closely at every corner of the page. Martin Handford’s artwork is famous for its meticulous, almost obsessive attention to detail, with each illustration taking months to complete. The mini paperback format makes this edition especially easy to take on trips, tuck into a school bag, or share at bedtime, while losing none of the visual richness that made the original Where’s Wally? books an international phenomenon. It’s an ideal introduction for newer fans of the series and a nostalgic treat for older ones who grew up combing these very pages for the elusive traveller.. Classic third title in the internationally bestselling Where’s Wally? series. Intricately illustrated scenes packed with hidden characters and objects. Compact mini paperback format, easy to carry and share anywhere. Encourages concentration, patience and visual observation skills in children. Includes bonus puzzles for extra search-and-find fun. Makes a brilliant birthday, holiday or “just because” gift for kids. About the Author. Martin Handford (born 27 September 1956) is a British children’s author and illustrator from London best known worldwide for his Where’s Wally? series (published as Where’s Waldo? in North America). As a child he loved drawing crowded, detailed scenes inspired by films and history books, a fascination that shaped his career as a freelance illustrator specialising in busy crowd artwork. Each Wally picture takes him months to complete, with Wally himself added once Handford finds “a good place to hide him.” His books have sold more than 75 million copies worldwide.. Why You’ll Love This Where’s Wally? Book. Packed with humour, colour and hundreds of hidden details, this mini edition delivers all the addictive search-and-find fun of the full-size Where’s Wally? books in a pocket-friendly paperback, perfect for keeping curious young minds entertained on the go.. Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from the image shown. This listing is for the UK edition with ISBN 9781406376753 as stated.