I SPY A Cool Photographer!

Walter Wick is a photo illustrator of children’s books. He has been creating search-and-solve picture puzzles for 30 years. On his first book series, I Spy, he worked with author Jean Marzollo, who wrote the rhymes. He then developed a series called Can You See What I See? Each of Wick’s photographs is packed with objects that create a scene. Accompanying rhymes guide readers to find specific objects. It’s like a treasure hunt for your brain! Wick talked with COBBLESTONE about his unique perspective on his art.

What were your interests as a kid?

I was very outdoorsy. I explored the woods, the fields, the pastures, and the streams. I liked climbing trees and playing ball. I liked making my own games and toys. I made skateboards. I made a unicycle out of my