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Wheres Walrus? by Savage, Stephen [Scholastic Press,2011] (Hardcover) Hardcover

by Stephen A. Savage (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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Wheres Walrus? by Savage, Stephen. Published by Scholastic Press,2011, Hardcover
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DWYQCQC
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
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Stephen Savage

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Stephen Savage is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator whose accolades include a New York Times Best Illustrated Book (Polar Bear Night), a Geisel Honor (Supertruck), and a Sendak Fellowship. His picture book Polar Bear Night was a New York Times bestseller. In addition to children's books, he illustrates for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, and Entertainment Weekly. He teaches at the School of Visual Arts and lives in Brooklyn, New York. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their daughter.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
75 global ratings

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Heidi Grange
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful visual storytelling.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2011
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Walrus is bored at the zoo in which he lives and sneaks out to find some excitement. The zookeeper pursues him from place to place. Walrus disguises himself as he moves from fountain to diner to storefront window to construction site and several other places before ending up at a diving competition. The zookeeper finally lures the walrus back by providing a pool with a diving board allowing him to showcase his prowess.

I shared this book with the kindergartners at my school and they enjoyed it immensely. I had several requests afterwords by students who wanted to check it out. The book is wordless, telling the story completely through the illustrations and the children got a big kick out of helping me make up the story to go with the pictures. The book also provides a great opportunity to discuss how illustrators use different art techniques to focus the readers attention. Savage does a great job of using color, diagonal lines, white space, and shapes to guide the reader's eyes where he wishes them to go. This book is a delightful read-a-loud and I recommend it highly.
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Gordon L
5.0 out of 5 stars My 2-year-old son loves this adorable book
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
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This book suffers in the reviews because the title and cover colors (probably intentially) resemble "where's Waldo". But it's not that sort of book at all. Finding the walrus is meant to be funny (since his costumes are so silly) and not difficult. My nearly-2-year-old son loves it! And I do too! It's a picture book that you "read" interactively with your little one.
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jessika anne
5.0 out of 5 stars A surprising favorite!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
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Bought this as a gag gift for my walrus loving hubby, but it has turned into one of my children's favorite books!
I thought it would be a where's waldo of walruses, but as it turns out, it's actually an endearing childrens' book about a walrus and zoo keeper looking for him.

I definitely would purchase this book again as a gift as it has bright colorful pages with great art.
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Whovian Gran
5.0 out of 5 stars A winner at preschool
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2011
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This wordless book was a joy to share with my preschool class of four and five year olds. My group of "almost-ready-for-kindergarten-ers" is tough to engage at this time of year, but all were captivated by the walrus who sneaks out of the zoo and hides from the zookeeper. They asked and answered plenty of questions, and were thoroughly entertained. This is nothing like the Where's Waldo books, by the way. No looking through the pages to find the escapee. He's hiding in plain sight. The joke is that the zookeeper can't see him. The cover gives a good clue to the humor and art. I predict that it will become a classic. Highly recommend.
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Belen
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughters favorite
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017
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Bought this at a Bloggers suggestion. When I got it I was really disappointed. There's no text and all you do is try and find the walrus. HOWEVER, my 2 and a half granddaughter LOVES 😍 this book. We "read" it every night and she pores over some of the pages. I just don't get it. I try and jazz it up by talking about what's happening on the pages, but she loves it just the same.
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daddy223
4.0 out of 5 stars Need Imagination
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2011
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Purchased for 5 year old. There are no words with this book. Need to be creative when going through the pages and be ready for lots of questions from your child when reading. If you enjoy story telling this is for you, but if you would rather read from the pages and not think too hard, grab something else.
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obrigado
5.0 out of 5 stars two year old loves
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021
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My kids have all enjoyed this book the most around ages 2-4.
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Ben W
5.0 out of 5 stars A smart 2 year old's favorite book
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2016
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I got this for my 2 year old nephew, and it immediately became his favorite book. He made his mom read it to him several times a day. It took a week before my brother understoood why the little guy kept wanting to tell him about all kinds of different places he found a walrus. Funny stuff. :)
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Helenclarko
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful surprise
Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2019
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Was purchased as a gift for a friend, I wasn't sure what is was until it arrived. What a wonderful book with beautiful animations
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Jayne Uí Néill
5.0 out of 5 stars Language-free
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2018
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Lovely, language-free picturebook for young children.
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David Marriott
5.0 out of 5 stars Where's Walrus
Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2014
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This is a completely charming children's book, perfect for any pre-schooler. I first encountered it at my public library, and have since given three copies as gifts. It tells the story of a walrus who escapes from the zoo and then hides out around the city. No words, but the pictures are perfect.
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Lyndin
3.0 out of 5 stars Very easy seek and find book
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2018
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This is great in concept, kind of fun for young toddlers, but I found it far too easy for my 3 year old to find the walrus, not quite as challenging as I had hoped.
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