Catch Me If You Can Picture Book Review: A Search-and-Find Chase
An interactive picture book where a mysterious character leads children on a chase full of clues and hidden objects. Story, pictures and similar books.
Some children will sit for ages hunting for one small figure in a busy picture. If yours is the kind who shouts "Found it!" across the room, this is their sort of book.
In this Catch Me If You Can picture book review we look at the chase story, the busy pictures, what children learn and who it suits.
The short answer Catch Me If You Can is a fast-paced, interactive picture book in which a mischievous, mysterious character leads the reader on a chase through city streets, forests and countryside. Children follow clues and search for hidden objects on every page. Its large format and sturdy pages suit young readers.
ISBN: 9781783436569
Catch Me If You Can picture book review: the story
The book takes readers on a wild chase through many different landscapes and settings.
A mischievous character leads the pursuit and dares the reader to catch him if they can. From busy city streets to green forests, each page brings a new place and a fresh chance to join in.
The character
The mysterious character: the slippery hero of the story, who keeps teasing the reader with the challenge to catch them.
Why children love this book
The storyline is lively and the format is interactive. The thrill of the chase and the mystery of the character keep children actively involved.
Bright pictures and a quick pace mean children keep turning pages to find the next clue or challenge.
The illustrations
The pictures are bold, colourful and full of energy, and they capture the excitement of the chase.
From busy cityscapes to calm countryside scenes, every illustration is packed with detail and movement, which is exactly what makes searching through them so much fun.
Who is it for?
It is a children's picture book made to inspire curiosity, imagination and a sense of adventure. The large format and sturdy pages make it ideal for young readers, and older children enjoy the hunt too.
Catch Me If You Can picture book for kids: development benefits
- Imagination and creative play: children join the chase and try to catch the mysterious character.
- Problem-solving: following clues and searching for hidden objects builds thinking skills.
- Language and love of reading: the fast pace and interactive format keep children talking and reading.
Play tip Take turns. You find the character on one page, your child finds him on the next, and whoever spots him first gets to read the next line.
About the author
The author of Catch Me If You Can is anonymous, which adds a little extra mystery to a book that is all about a character you cannot quite catch.
Similar books in this category
- "Where's Waldo?" by Martin Handford
- "I Spy" series by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick
- "The Great Escape" by Paul Adshead
Gift it right: Catch Me If You Can as a birthday gift
A search-and-find picture book is one of the easier books as birthday gifts for kids, because it can be played again and again. Add a name label inside the cover and a name sticker on the wrapping.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Catch Me If You Can about?
A mysterious character leads the reader on a chase through cities, forests and countryside, daring them to catch him.
Is Catch Me If You Can a search-and-find book?
Yes. Children follow clues and look for hidden objects throughout the story.
What books are similar to Catch Me If You Can?
Where's Waldo? by Martin Handford, the I Spy series by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick, and The Great Escape by Paul Adshead.
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