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Custom Search & Find Adventure Book
Custom Search & Find Adventure Book
Custom Search & Find Adventure Book
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Got for my Nephew's Birthday - He Loved It!

5 stars out of 5
Christa

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Got for my Nephew's Birthday - He Loved It!

5 stars out of 5
Christa

Custom Search & Find Adventure Book

Transform your little one into the star of an illustrated international game of hide-and-seek.

$43.00

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Made in USA

Eco-Friendly

What Makes It Uncommon

Find Me If You Can

Turn little ones into international hide-and-seek stars with one of two customizable books. Start by selecting a trip (Europe or World) and creating their illustrated alter ego, with options for skin, hair, clothes, and more. Then, choose a secret message for young globe-trekkers to decipher by gathering clues from each location. Page by page, kids learn about each destination while searching for their adorably drawn doppelgängers hiding near landmarks (like Stonehenge), in nature (like the Great Barrier Reef), and picturesque cities (like the canals of Venice, Italy). So many continents. So many places to hide. Made in Washington.

Sold individually.

This is a made-to-order item that ships directly from the maker. If you order today your item will ship no later than 6/24/2025.

Items that are made to order or oversized can't be sent in a Gift Box. Instead, you can include your Gift Message on the shipment's packing slip.  At this time, this item cannot be shipped to APO/FPO addresses, or to U.S. Territories including Minor Outlyling Islands. Contact custom@uncommongoods.com with any questions.

This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S. See International FAQ for more info.

Ages

2+

Made from

100% recycled paper

Measurements

24 - 26 pages, 10.4" x 8.7"

Item ID

55917

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Momma bear
  • Undisclosed

The perfect gift

I got this for my daughter as she recently got interested in the where's Waldo books. I can't wait to give this to her! The book itself is so cute and the way it came packaged was adorable. The box it came in unfolds to look like a bear holding the book and even included a bookmark! I had to wrap it back up so she could open it the same way. This is a great gift and I will be ordering more for family members in the future.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Christa
  • verified reviewer
  • Alaska

Got for my Nephew's Birthday - He Loved It!

This gift is like "where's waldo" but with the ability to custom to the child's name and likeness - it is more special & fun. I got it for my nephew's birthday and he loves it. Also, I love that the locations are from around the world which can spark curiously for new locations and countries at a young age. I am an avid traveler so hoping to spark that urge to travel early on in my nephew so hopefully I can take him on trips later in life - so this was the perfect gift.

  • 4 stars out of 5
  • Em the teacher.
  • verified reviewer
  • MA

The child was thrilled to see her name and likeness in print

The book was beautifully illustrated with a lot of explore. There were enough fun things to find to make the book engaging after the child found "herself," but not so many to make it overwhelming. I loved how the book included many countries and we got to learn the language as well!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Desert diva
  • verified reviewer
  • California

Fun Book

My 6 yr old and I love Where's Waldo so when I saw this I thought it would be a great gift. She loved the personalization and you find more than just the person. Each page is filled with multiple items to find.

  • 2 stars out of 5
  • Bluebot
  • verified reviewer
  • Indianapolis

Not Impressed

I was disappointed with these books. I ordered 4 for Christmas presents and while I followed the age recommendation, I think the graphics will be too small for the younger kids. The corners of the cardboard covers were bent on two books, there were bubbles in the paper lining the inside of the front and back covers on all of them. Just not what I expected for the price.

Response from merchant

Thank you for posting. We are so sorry to hear that you were not happy with your purchase! We provided the feedback to our team as well as contacted you privately to provide some additional support regarding your order.

  • 1 star out of 5
  • Chris
  • Boston, MA

Disappointing

Pictures too small Graphics not clear. Not up to typical Uncommon Goods quality. Would not purchase again.

Response from merchant

Thanks for posting, we're so sorry to hear that you were disappointed! We'll make sure to share this feedback with our Team!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Grandson
  • verified reviewer
  • Washington State

Big hit with the grandkids!

This book gets kids excited about finding themselves in the story. Great for building attention spans and fostering a love of books and pride/confidence in themselves.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Flo
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  • St. Louis, MO

Recommending!

I bought this ad a gift and think it will be highly enjoyable for the whole friend group.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • sue
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  • dc

super gift

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Tina
  • Buffalo, NY

Very cute and I would purchase again

I ordered the World Trip version. This book is very cute, with the child's image and name on the cover, the introductory pages, and included with each page's greeting and facts about the country they're in. The secret message you write can be obtained by the child on a website using the code that they'll get by finding a hidden number on each page. The child's image is pretty small on some pages, and took a while for me to find in some cases. It was purchased for a 4-year-old, but think that I'll wait to give it until she turns 5. It may have been better suited for her 8-year-old brother. I wish there was a United States version, to have another option for giving to other children in the same family.

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  • NJ

Hey I see in the sample of the Greece picture there is a beach with women in swimwear-do both books feature individuals in swimwear?

Verified reply from Monique

Great question! Yes, they both contain swimwear in a couple of the images.

  • charleston, SC.

I have boy and girl twins, can you do twins?

Verified reply from Itamar

At this time, this book is meant to make each child feel special! We recommend ordering for each child individually, as the maker does not accept additional customizations.

  • TX

What type of secret message do you suggest. Im getting it for my grandsons 4th birthday.

Verified reply from Coralie

Hi!! It can be anything you would like, from a special dedication to a funny saying.

  • Florida

Does the World Trip include any countries in South America, specifically Brazil? I noticed that you offer Portuguese as a language for the book, which makes me hopeful. So much better if all the destinations for both books would be listed. (I'm buying both)

Verified reply from Michelle

Hi! Brazil is one of the locations in the World Trip book.

  • MN

Is there any way to get this book for a boy, and not have a hat? We ordered one for our son, and the hat covers all of his hair and is a style he doesn't wear, so looks nothing like him. I'd be willing to order another if I could, but couldn't get the option to avoid a hat.

Verified reply from Coralie

Hello, at this time the only available options are listed on the website.

  • Colorado

I need help choosing the World version vs the Europe version. What are the locations featured in each of the versions?

Verified reply from Michelle

Hi! The World book has 10 destinations including the canals of Venice, the icy tundra of Greenland, the wondrous depths of the Great Barrier Reef, and the majestic temples of Bagan! The Europe book has 11 locations to investigate across Europe including Finland's northern lights, Greece's sun-soaked beaches, the mysteries of Stonehenge, and the secrets of Transylvania!

  • Boston

Are you able to customize skin color? I couldn't find an option for that.

Verified reply from Michelle

Hi! As you customize the book, with each selection another set of options will drop down. The selection for skin tone will appear after you select the gender, and it will keep going until all the customizations are complete.

  • WA

Any chance there's a USA version on the horizon? The book concept is great, but it would also be fun for kids to place themselves (and grandma/grandpa) on the map as well.

Verified reply from Allison

At the moment, this item is only available in Word Trip and European Trip.

  • Minneapolis, MN

Where does the personalized message go in the book?

Verified reply from Michael

Hello! The Personalized Message and Secret message are the same. Your little one solves the secret code by finding the hidden numbers on each page. They then write them in the back of the book revealing your personal message.

  • undisclosed

For which age group is this appropriate?

Verified reply from Michael

Recommended for Ages 2-7

This gift is great for ...

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