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Eye Spy

Ruth Brown author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Scallywag Press

Published:2nd May '24

Should be back in stock very soon

Eye Spy cover

In this twist on the favourite childhood game, the reader must solve a riddle to guess which animal is hiding, and then search for it in the beautifully detailed illustrations. Come on a playful journey through the day from dawn to dusk. Exquisite, intricate illustrations encourage young readers to learn about the natural world. The text provides the clues, and the pictures provide the answers, which are confirmed after a page turn. This beautiful gift book provides hours of entertainment and a satisfying bedtime ending.

‘This seek-and-find picture book full of riddles and detailed, beautifully observed nature drawings of landscapes, leaves, trees and creatures will help to teach letters, rhymes and a love of wildlife.’ Sunday Times;‘Award-winning artist and author Ruth Brown’s latest book is a feast for the eyes and the astonishing detail becomes more beautiful on each re-reading…From the rising sun to slithery snails and shadowy owls, it encourages children to really look inside the pictures and to appreciate the rich textures of the natural world. A lovely book to read together before bed.’ Daily Mail;‘Exploring unspoilt countryside scenes, ‘Eye Spy’ is both evocative and timeless and reminds us of everything that is still good about the world. Ruth Brown has created a gorgeous nature picture book to share and explore. An uncommonly beautiful book, it deserves every accolade it will surely receive.’ School Reading List;‘This is a book to treasure and return to time and again: even when you can find all the hidden items there is SO much to see and be awed by in Ruth’s wonderful works of art.’ Red Reading Hub;‘Each of the illustrations are simply beautiful works of art… This is a book filled with comfort and joy to share, explore and revisit with children again and again.’ Just Imagine;‘An exceptionally beautiful book, filled with Ruth Brown’s stunning nature paintings’ Booktrust

  • Commended for UKLA Book Award 2023
  • Commended for Yoto Carnegie Award for Illustration 2023

ISBN: 9781915252760

Dimensions: 275mm x 240mm x 4mm

Weight: unknown

32 pages