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).
I used to love digging through “Where’s Waldo” books with my daughters when they were young (and even not so young). Great stuff!
Thanks for dropping by, Tony! Waldo (and for us, any hidden pictures) are tremendous fun.
Great 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 !