About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is frustrated by things not being what they seem or when they need a screen-free way to build focus and critical thinking. Walter Wick uses masterful photography to create 15 mind-bending optical illusions that challenge the brain to look past first impressions. It is an invitation to slow down, investigate, and discuss how our senses can be tricked. While the book functions as a visual playground, it also reinforces themes of persistence and perspective. It is perfectly suited for elementary-aged children who are developing their deductive reasoning skills. Parents will appreciate the way it turns scientific concepts like light, shadow, and depth perception into a magical, high-stakes game of discovery. It is an ideal choice for bonding over shared mystery and the satisfying 'aha!' moment of uncovering a secret.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and neutral. It contains no sensitive social or emotional topics, focusing strictly on visual perception and physics.
