PICTURE BOOKS

Miss Search and Mr. Find

by CSIL (text) & illus. by CSIL
Post Wave. Nov. 2025. 48p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9798895090602. K-Gr 5
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K-Gr 5–In this visually packed wordless puzzle book, readers are challenged to locate two elusive characters: Mr. Search, who doesn’t want to be found, and Mrs. Find, who doesn’t want to be sought. Introduced on the opening page with a single line of text, the pair appear in 18 grids of dense, themed spreads filled with hundreds of tiny illustrations. Sometimes they’re featured prominently in their own grid squares; other times, they’re cleverly disguised within the images, increasing the difficulty. The final pages offer visual solutions for each puzzle. With no narrative and no clues beyond the initial character introductions, the book offers a pure test of observation and focus. The uniform illustration style and whimsical details throughout make it engaging from start to finish.
VERDICT Fans of more challenging search-and-find books will enjoy the intricate artwork and the visual challenge this title delivers; upper elementary students may enjoy the hunt as well.
Reviewed by Kirsten Caldwell , Oct 01, 2025

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