Bring the magic of Sesame Street to story time with a beloved rhyming game your little one will want to play again and again!

I Spy: A Game to Read and Play invites the youngest readers to spot familiar Sesame Street friends — including Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Oscar — while exploring early-learning concepts like colors, shapes, and sizes. Perfect for children ages 4–6 who are just getting ready to read or taking their very first steps, this Step 1 Step into Reading title pairs the classic "I Spy" rhyming game with the irresistible world of Sesame Street. With bright, full-color illustrations and simple, playful text, it's a wonderful bridge between picture books and independent reading.

Perfect for Emerging Readers: Written at a Step 1 level with simple rhyming text, this book gently encourages children to engage with words and build early reading confidence.
Learning Through Play: The interactive "I Spy" format makes it easy to explore key early-learning concepts — colors, shapes, and sizes — in a fun, low-pressure way.
Beloved Characters on Every Page: Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar, and more make every page feel like a visit with old friends, keeping little ones engaged and eager to read on.
A Great Gift Choice: Whether for a birthday, holiday, or classroom treat, this charming paperback is a wonderful addition to any young reader's bookshelf.

About the Author

Tom Cooke was a principal artist for Sesame Street children's books, and over the course of his career he illustrated well over 100 books for young readers. In 1994 he suffered a stroke that left him with the use of only his right hand — yet he continued to illustrate with the same warmth and skill that made his work so beloved. He passed away in 2014, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of joyful, colourful art that has delighted generations of children.

Product Details

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date: October 12, 1993
Language: English
Print length: 30 pages
ISBN-13: 9780679849797
Reading age: 4–6 years
Dimensions: 6.00" W × 9.00" H × 0.12" D

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