On the Farm

"Capstone continues to offer strong entries in its seek-and-find family of books. Exceptionally clear, well-lit photography gives readers a fighting chance at finding the 10 tiny treasures hidden in the colorful flotsam of each spread. Pattern recognition and visual memory are given a workout in these books, which also serve to engage resistant readers and give them a chance to demonstrate mastery within the pages of a book. Hidden object books are great for sharing, as the nonlinear puzzle play levels the playing field between readers and non-readers. Only persistence and attention will lead to success, as the brain soaks up practice with vocabulary, sorting, memorization, and pattern recognition. VERDICT Keep your supply of hidden object books fresh with these colorful titles."