Thanks to his subscriptions to High Five and Highlights magazines since he was a wee tot, my little one loves “hidden pictures” activities, so it’s always an extra treat when we receive Where’s Waldo? postcards. Happy mail and a fun activity all in one!
Where’s Waldo is the series of children’s books by British illustrator Martin Handford. Because “before child” I really wasn’t into “Waldo,” I learned from the postcards that Waldo is Wally outside of the United States and Canada. I can’t figure out, though, why marketers (I assume) thought the moniker “Waldo” would be more acceptable to U.S. and Canadian readers than “Wally.” They’re about the same to me!
I received these postcards through various swaps–Postcrossing, “Postcards from a Book,” “5 Partners,” and most recently a “Children’s Book Illustration” swap. So I’m sharing them with you–not just so you can envy my mail but so you can have a little fun to break the monotony or tedium of a long day. If you happen to have kids nearby, let them join the fun! 🙂
“On Tour With the Vikings,” scene from Where’s Wally Now? by Martin Handford. Postcard from Natasa (Australia).
Click the image to view larger and find:
- Three tongues sticking out
- Eight red shields
- Four Vikings wearing cloaks
“Once Upon a Page,” scene from Where’s Waldo? The Wonder Book by Martin Handford. Postcard from Andie (Texas, USA).
Click the image to view larger and find:
- A dragon with a scarf
- Henry VIII and his wives
- George Washington
“The Deep-Sear Divers,” scene from Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic Journey by Martin Handford. Postcard from Kate (Portland, USA)
Click the image to view larger and find:
- A false shark fin
- A bottle in a message
- Fifteen fishing rods
“The Battle of the Bands,” scene from Where’s Wally? The Wonder Book by Martin Handford. Postcard from Martin (Germany).
Click the image to view larger and find:
- A steel band
- A one-man band
- Saxophones and a sack of phones
“Ski Slopes,” scene from Where’s Waldo? Illustration by Martin Handford. Postcard from Keri (USA).
Click the image to view larger and find:
- A snowman on skis
- Someone taking a photo
- A young girl without her skates
Haven’t had enough Wally/Waldo fun? Check out the Where’s Waldo website for more search adventures!
Leave a comment below and I’ll send you a Waldo postcard! (Offer good while supplies last, of course).
tonyroberts64
/ June 19, 2014I used to love digging through “Where’s Waldo” books with my daughters when they were young (and even not so young). Great stuff!
Chandra Lynn
/ June 20, 2014Thanks for dropping by, Tony! Waldo (and for us, any hidden pictures) are tremendous fun.
Naomi Wellings
/ July 29, 2016Great post! I didn’t know they did them as postcards. My son spends hours pouring over his books. …sometimes I’m totally stumped, let alone him !