I love a good seek-and-find book.<\/p>\n
You\u2019re probably already familiar with the classic I Spy<\/em><\/a> books (which I could NOT keep on the library shelves when I was a librarian \u2014 they never made it out of the book drop before another child swooped in and snatched them up) and Where\u2019s Waldo<\/em>?<\/a> from your own childhood, but now the shelves are bursting with lots of new options that your children will love.<\/p>\n These books are so great for a long afternoon at home or a car ride or plane trip because they keep children occupied for a good chunk of time. And they make the best gifts for children. Here are 11 seek-and-find books the whole family will love.<\/p>\n no no 9780744026603 Find My Favorite Things<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/363310\/find-my-favorite-things-by-dk\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by DK, illustrated by Isobel Lundie <\/p>\n Young children will love finding their favorite things among the busy scenes of this sturdy board book. They can follow characters from page to page, using the \u201cCan you spot?\u201d prompts to find animals, people, and toys.\u00a0<\/p>\n 9780763677725 Where\u2019s the Pair?<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/248637\/wheres-the-pair-by-britta-teckentrup\/9780763677725\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Britta Teckentrup <\/p>\n I am obsessed with Britta Teckentrup, and her seek-and-find books are some of my favorites. This one is filled with beautifully done animal patterns, and you have to find which one doesn\u2019t match the others or which one is a pair. My preschoolers will look through them endlessly. <\/p>\n 9780593177457 Richard Scarry’s Busytown Seek and Find!<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/634107\/richard-scarrys-busytown-seek-and-find-by-written-and-illustrated-by-richard-scarry\/9780593177457\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Richard Scarry <\/p>\n Introduce your toddler to the enchanting world of Busytown with this colorful seek-and-find board book! Explore the town, find favorite characters, and locate hidden objects with your little one.<\/p>\n 9780394829128 Wacky Wednesday<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/43173\/wacky-wednesday-by-dr-seuss-illustrated-by-george-booth\/9780394829128\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Dr. Seuss, illustrated by George Booth <\/p>\n In this reissued version of a classic Dr. Seuss book, things go crazy on Wednesday. There are lots of funny little details to find on each page, from the wrong kind of fruit growing in trees to a sun that\u2019s green instead of yellow. This book never gets old! <\/p>\n 9780744033625 The Met Lost in the Museum<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/669307\/the-met-lost-in-the-museum-by-dk\/9780744033625\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Will Mabbitt, illustrated by Aaron Cushley <\/p>\n Have you ever visited The Met in New York City? You could get lost in there! And that\u2019s just what one little girl does. Now, she needs help navigating the galleries and finding hidden objects along the way. Kids will have a blast finding items, learning fun facts, and exploring the museum.<\/p>\n 9781524700638 Where Are You?<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/545659\/where-are-you-by-sarah-williamson\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Sarah Williamson <\/p>\n This one is great for the littlest seekers. Bright illustrations and fun text encourage baby and toddler explorers to find where the little pink snake has gone. Along the way, they\u2019ll learn more about place concepts like under\/over, up\/down.<\/p>\n 9781644723340 The Hardest Hidden Pictures Book Ever<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/651987\/the-hardest-hidden-pictures-book-ever-by-highlights\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Highlights <\/p>\n Does your kid like a challenge? Hand them this hidden pictures book and let them test their seek-and-find skills. With more than 1,500 hidden objects to find, this book will keep older kids occupied (and happy) for a long time.<\/p>\n 9780679849797 I Spy (Sesame Street)<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/220199\/i-spy-sesame-street-by-caitlin-haynes-illustrated-by-tom-cook\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Caitlin Haynes, illustrated by Tom Cook <\/p>\n With its familiar \u201cI Spy\u201d structure and favorite friends from \u201cSesame Street,\u201d this book is sure to be a hit with early readers. Kids are invited to look for characters and objects, reinforcing their knowledge of shapes, colors, and sizes as they go.<\/p>\n 9780593173121 Catch the Creeper! (Minecraft)<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/623033\/catch-the-creeper-minecraft-by-stephanie-milton-illustrated-by-random-house\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Stephanie Milton, illustrated by Random House <\/p>\n Minecraft lovers will spend hours poring over the pages of this book, looking for game characters. With highly detailed illustrations and plenty of creepers to catch, this seek-and-find book is the perfect screen-free alternative when your kids need a break from the video game.<\/p>\n 9780843102659 Ultimate Hidden Pictures<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/288537\/ultimate-hidden-pictures-by-tony-tallarico\/9780843102659\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by Tony Tallarico <\/p>\n Continue on your travels with this hidden pictures book that takes readers on a trip across America. Hiding in scenes of California beaches and Arizona canyons are all kinds of items. Kids (and parents) will love working their way through the checklist on every page and seeing how many things they can find.<\/p>\n 9781101999219 The Lost House<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/530042\/the-lost-house-by-b-b-cronin\/9781101999219\/?ref=PRH06C9ECE222&aid=randohouseinc22957-20&linkid=PRH06C9ECE222 by B. B. Cronin <\/p>\n This book is so eye-catching, with every page a completely different color! It\u2019s gorgeous and surprisingly hard to find the objects hidden on each page. Also check out The Lost Picnic<\/a><\/i>, The Lost Cousins<\/a><\/i>, and the holiday companion The Lost Christmas<\/a><\/i>. <\/p>\n Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2018 and updated in 2021.<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Great for long afternoons at home or car rides, these super fun seek-and-find books are sure to keep kids occupied and engaged. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[59,1040,1135],"coauthors":[25],"class_list":["post-11947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-picture-books","tag-seek-and-find-books","tag-activity-books","ages_stages-baby-toddler","ages_stages-pre-k","ages_stages-growing-reader"],"yoast_head":"\n