Seeking Books Like "Wacky Wednesday" / What's Wrong w/ This Picture types

[Kathryn, The Princess of Picture-Books]

My son loves Wacky Wednesday and a coloring book we have called What S Wrong with This Picture Coloring Book where you find the silly out-of-place things in the picture (such as a girl ice skating on a non-frozen pond, a boy wearing swim trunks in the snow, a fish "flying" in the sky, that sort of thing). Does anyone know of similar titles (either picture books or activity books) that are worthwhile? I mean, I know these are silly fun, but I would like something with decent illustrations and that are not too weird or scary for preschoolers. Thank you! :-)

[Cheryl, Host of Miscellaneous and Newbery Clubs]

It's an activity that's often featured in "Highlights" magazine. And characters in the details of Richard Scarry's books often are doing silly things (though I don't think their activities are as impossible as the examples you give).

[Tricia]

Try these, Kathryn:

What's Different (Dover Little Activity Books) by Newman-D'Amico

Hidden Pictures (Hidden Pictures Discovery Zone)

Let's Explore series (ocean, jungle, etc.) by Lonely Planet Kids. This series I've purchased for my grandkids

[Kathryn, The Princess of Picture-Books]

Thanks, Cheryl! I hadn't thought of "Highlights" :-) It appears there's also some printable worksheets online that have illustrations similar to what I'm looking for so I might try some of those. Though I still welcome book suggestions....

[Kathryn, The Princess of Picture-Books]

Tricia wrote: "Try these, Kathryn:

What's Different (Dover Little Activity Books) by Newman-D'Amico

Hidden Pictures (Hidden Pictures Discovery Zone)

Let's Explore series (ocean, jungle, etc.) by Lonely Planet ..."

Tricia, my post crossed with yours! Thank you so much for the suggestions. I will check them out! :-)

[Beverly, former Miscellaneous Club host]

Here's one that I love:

Bamboozled by David Legge

A fabulous, everything mixed-up pictures for kids to pore over. Great for April Fool's day.
Some of the oddities in the pictures include grass growing on the carpet, headlights on the easy chair, people or items hanging out of picture frames, non-pet animals inside the house, etc, etc.

[Beverly, former Miscellaneous Club host]

Here's another one:

Norman Rockwell's Counting Book by Norman Rockwell

A collection of Norman Rockwell's paintings which showcase the numbers 1 -- 20. In addition, 3 of his "April Fool's Day" paintings are included, in which readers are challenged to find all the things that are wrong in the picture; for example, doll's with old men's heads/faces. Plenty of funny things to search for, which will enthrall "I Spy" and "Where's Waldo" fans.

[Cheryl, Host of Miscellaneous and Newbery Clubs]

Oh I have to try to find those both!

[Kathryn, The Princess of Picture-Books]

Thanks, Beverly! Those look like a lot of fun for grown-ups, too ;-)

[Manybooks, Fiction Club host]

This is not really silly, but it is a great search and find book and a wonderful introduction to art. Where Is the Artist?: From Cave Paintings to Modern Art: A Look and Find Book

[Kathryn, The Princess of Picture-Books]

Thanks, Gundula!

[Manybooks, Fiction Club host]

Kathryn wrote: "Thanks, Gundula!"

It is a bit oversized, but very fun and very detailed.

[Cheryl, Host of Miscellaneous and Newbery Clubs]

I just learned about Migloo's Weekend and Migloo's Day, which seem to be more like Where's Waldo than Wacky, but your son might like these next.

[Beverly, former Miscellaneous Club host]

Cheryl wrote: "I just learned about Migloo's Weekend and Migloo's Day, which seem to be more like Where's Waldo than Wacky, but your son might like these next."

Our library owns both. They look really cute!

[Kathryn, The Princess of Picture-Books]

How fun! Thanks, Cheryl :-)