cover image Where's Waldo? The Incredible Paper Chase

Where's Waldo? The Incredible Paper Chase

Martin Handford, . . Candlewick, $14.99 (24pp) ISBN 978-0-7636-4689-9

In this seventh Waldo book, Waldo and his companions conceal themselves in a prehistoric landscape (with exotic dinosaurs not exactly found in the fossil record) and hide out during a “dog fight” (warrior men dressed in dog costumes wage battle using feather-tipped spears), among other unusual settings. Readers can also engage with interactive features like a “Muddy Swampy Jungle Game,” which comes with a fold-out board, counters and Waldo cards, and a punch-out “Wacky Waldo Circus,” complete with performers and an audience. The extras will entertain, but purists may find that nothing beats the fun of simply spotting Waldo in a crowd. Ages 5–8. (Oct.)