The Children’s Book Review | October 22, 2018
What to Expect: History, Human Geography, Natural Geography, Interactive.
BigFoot isn’t real … or is he? In this wonderfully entertaining interactive series from D. L. Miller and Fox Chapel Publishing, the mystery of BigFoot – which spans a vast array of countries and continents – is put to good use making history, human geography, and natural geography fun and interactive. Readers are invited to follow BigFoot on his travels as he explores new places, people, cultures, landmarks, and natural wonders.
As anyone who enjoyed the Where’s Waldo? or Magic Eye books back in the nineties can testify, there is nothing that keeps kids occupied for hours on end like a book which requires extensive squinting and meticulous scrutiny. The BigFoot Seek-and-Find series is no exception: the intricate and densely layered illustrations are perfect for readers of any age and ability, and make learning visual and collaborative. While some of the details are easy to spot (purple butterflies in Paris, or playful orcas in the deep sea), but others – including the elusive BigFoot himself, are very well-hidden indeed. Most impressive of all is the wealth of information which is packed into each section: extensive fact pages which precede each search-and-find activity are supported within the activity itself by details which bring the scene to life: penjing trees in the Forbidden City, colorful parasols carried by pedestrians in Tokyo, the tourist sporting a camcorder at the Statue of Liberty. The illustrations are a skillful mix of detail and sketchiness, color and white space, which invite deep exploration without tiring out the eye. These books are fun as well as surprisingly educational, and are sure to offer many a happy rainy afternoon.
BigFoot Goes Back in Time
By D. L . Miller
Publisher’s Synopsis: Sharpen your seek & find skills with BigFoot Goes Back in Time by locating the elusive creature at his favorite moments in history. It won’t be easy!
Try to discover BigFoot in 10 different historical epochs as he helps invent the airplane, goes on a Viking voyage, plays with Jurassic dinosaurs, joins an old west cattle drive, and more.
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Ages 5-12 | Publisher: Happy Fox Books | 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1-64124-003-1
BigFoot Spotted at World-Famous Landmarks
By D. L . Miller
Publisher’s Synopsis: Sharpen your seek & find skills with BigFoot Spotted at World Famous Landmarks by locating the elusive creature at his favorite iconic site. It won’t be easy!
BigFoot is exploring 10 different landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids of Giza, the Statue of Liberty, Stonehenge, Notre Dame Cathedral, and more.
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Ages 5-12 | Publisher: Happy Fox Books | 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1-64124-002-4
BigFoot Visits the Big Cities of the World
By D. L . Miller
Publisher’s Synopsis:Sharpen your search and find skills by locating him at his favorite metropolis. It won’t be easy! BigFoot is visiting ten major cosmopolitan destinations, from the Big Apple and London to Paris, Athens, Tokyo, Toronto, and more.
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Ages 5-12 | Publisher: Happy Fox Books | 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1-64124-001-7
BigFoot Goes on Vacation
By D. L . Miller
Publisher’s Synopsis: Sharpen your search & find skills by locating BigFoot at his favorite vacation retreat. It won’t be easy!
BigFoot is enjoying his holiday in ten different ways, from deep sea diving and joining a balloon festival to taking a cruise, going to the beach, visiting Yellowstone National Park, and more. This handsome hardcover book presents each getaway as an immense two-page visual puzzle, full of teeming people and creatures.
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Ages 5-12 | Publisher: Happy Fox Books | 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1-64124-000-0
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