
Where's Wally? In the City: a screen-free search-and-find activity book for city days out
Where's Wally? In the City is a 48-page paperback published by Walker Books Ltd, part of the Where's Wally? series designed for younger readers from 5 years. It contains over 400 city-themed items to spot, from food markets and museums to transport and parks, alongside interactive checklists and on-page challenges. It suits both home and school settings, including children with SEND or other learning differences.
At 194 x 126 x 6 mm and just 100 g, the book is compact and light enough to carry on a day out or fit in a school bag. Each scene is self-contained, so children can complete a search-and-find task in a short sitting, ticking off items and collecting "Wow!" points for extra-special discoveries.
For parents and home use
- Gives children a calm, screen-free activity for city days out, holidays or quiet time at home.
- Lightweight, compact format makes it easy to pack in a bag for a day exploring.
- Self-contained scenes mean children can dip in and out without losing their place.
- Just add a pen or pencil to tick off items: no extra equipment needed.
For schools
- Works well as an independent task, early finisher activity, or quiet transition-time resource across a class.
- Search-and-find scenes build concentration and visual attention skills within a familiar, well-loved format.
- Low-cost, consumable format makes it practical for bulk purchase across a year group or SEND resource base.
- Clear checklists and a well-known character format suit pupils who benefit from predictable, structured tasks.
For children with SEND or other learning differences, the visual search-and-find format can offer a manageable alternative to text-heavy tasks, while the familiar Where's Wally? brand adds an element of comfort and predictability. The screen-free, portable format also supports children who benefit from calmer, low-stimulation activities during busy days out or transitions.
Search-and-find activity books of this kind are widely used by parents and teachers as a simple way to build visual scanning, concentration and observation skills through short, repeatable tasks.
Where's Wally? In the City is available now from The Dyslexia Shop, ready for city days out, holidays, or a calm activity to pack for the school break.
- Over 400 items to search for across bustling city scenes, including markets, museums, transport and parks.
- Interactive checklists and on-page challenges, with "Wow!" points for extra-special discoveries.
- 48 pages in a slim, lightweight paperback format.
- Dimensions 194 x 126 x 6 mm, weight 100 g.
- Suitable for children from 5 years.
- Published by Walker Books Ltd, part of the Where's Wally? series.
- Requires only a pen or pencil to tick off found items.
- Over 400 things to spot. Bustling city scenes give children plenty of search-and-find challenges in a single 48-page book.
- Manageable, visual tasks. Self-contained scenes suit children with SEND or other learning differences who benefit from clear, low-pressure activities.
- Ideal for days out. Slim and lightweight, it fits easily into a bag and keeps children engaged during city visits or museum trips.
- A trusted, well-loved brand. Part of the long-running Where's Wally? series from Walker Books, supplied by The Dyslexia Shop, a specialist retailer.
Safety and Age Suitability
Suitable for children from 5 years, in line with the publisher's recommended interest age.
Delivery and Returns
Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.
- What is Where's Wally? In the City?
It is a 48-page search-and-find activity book from Walker Books, part of the Where's Wally? series, with over 400 city-themed items to spot for children from 5 years. It requires only a pen or pencil to tick off found items. - Is this activity book suitable for children with SEND or other learning differences?
Yes, its visual search-and-find format and self-contained scenes can suit children with SEND or other learning differences well. The familiar Where's Wally? format and clear checklists offer a predictable, low-pressure way to build concentration. - Is this book suitable for use in the classroom?
Yes, its independent, self-contained scenes make it a practical choice for early-finisher tasks, quiet transition time, or a SEND resource base. Its low cost also makes it suitable for bulk purchase across a class or year group. - Is this a good activity book for a city day out?
Yes, its slim, lightweight format and screen-free search-and-find scenes make it well suited to city days out, museum trips and holidays. Children can spot items and tick off checklists without needing extra equipment. - What age range is Where's Wally? In the City suitable for?
It is suitable for children from 5 years, according to the publisher's recommended interest age. It is designed as a first step into the Where's Wally? search-and-find format for younger readers. - What is included in this book?
The book includes bustling city scenes with over 400 items to search for, including markets, museums, transport and parks, along with interactive checklists and on-page challenges.