Awards and Reviews

Books

I SPY A BOOK OF PICTURE RIDDLES (HC)
California Children's Media Award, Honorable Mention
NYPL 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
"Definitely fun, and educational, too; this is a true eye-opener."—Los Angeles Times

I SPY CHRISTMAS A BOOK OF PICTURE RIDDLES (HC)
Parents' Magazine Best Book
"Features gorgeously styled, full-spread color photos of many objects."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

I SPY FUN HOUSE A BOOK OF PICTURE RIDDLES (HC)
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
"Sumptuously styled.... A lot of mirror mazes and magic tricks."—Publishers Weekly

I SPY MYSTERY A BOOK OF PICTURE RIDDLES (HC)
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year, National Parenting Publication Award Honorable Mention

I SPY SPOOKY NIGHT
American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
"A must, in multiple copies, for any Halloween collection."—School Library Journal, starred review,
"Spectacularly eerie pictures chock full of hidden objects."—Booklist

I SPY LITTLE BOOK
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 1998

I SPY SUPER CHALLENGER
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 1998

I SPY LITTLE WHEELS
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 1998

I SPY GOLD CHALLENGER
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 1999

I SPY TREASURE HUNT- 2001
2001 Parent’s Choice Award
"Intricate and ingenious."—Booklist
"Marzollo's structured rhymes provide the clues while Wick's stunningly detailed miniature village provides the hidden answers for readers to seek out."—School Library Journal

I SPY NUMBERS
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2000

I SPY EXTREME CHALLENGER
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2001

I SPY PHONICS FUN BOXSET
2008 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award Winner

I SPY A to Z
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2009

I SPY A CHRISTMAS TREE
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2010

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Interactive

I Spy Treasure Hunt CD-ROM
2001 Parents’ Choice Software Recommended Award
Best Selling PC Games PlayDate 2001
2001 Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award
The National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval
Choosing Children’s Software Best Picks Award
The #1 Best-Selling Educational Title October 2001, NPD Intelect
Kids First! Endorsement
2001/2002 BESSIE (Best Educational Software) Award
2002 Distinguished Achievement Award Finalist, Association of Educational Publishers
2002 Parenting Magazine’s Software of the Year Award

I SPY Fantasy CD-ROM
Top Choice Software Award, Museum of Science Boston
All Star Software, Children’s Software & New Media Revue - 4.9 Rating
The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
Child Magazine Best Software & Video Games of 2003
Parent & Child Teacher’s Pick Best Tech 2003
Best Educational Software, Review Corner
2004 BESSIE (Best Educational Software) Award
2004 Parents’ Choice Gold Award
2004 Distinguished Achievement Award "Best Graphics", Association of Educational Publishers

I SPY Spooky Mansion Deluxe CD-ROM
National Parenting Publications Awards NAPPA Gold Award Winner 2004
All Star Software, Children’s Software & New Media Revue - 5.0 Rating
2004 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award
2004 Top Choice Software Award, Museum of Science Boston

I SPY Mystery CD-ROM
Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products for 2006
Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Software//CD-ROM/High-Tech Products for 2006
Best Interactive Games of 2006, Child Magazine
Best of 2006 Technology, Parent & Child Magazine
2006 Best Video Games for Kids, Best PC Puzzler – Nick Jr. Magazine
Editor’s Choice, Children’s Technology Revue

I SPY Fun House CD-ROM
National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

I SPY Treasure Hunt (Leapster)
National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
Parents’ Choice Silver Award

I SPY FUN HOUSE (Nintendo DS)
The National Parenting Center’s 2008 Seal of Approval
Kids First! Endorsement
Parents’ Choice Recommended

Ultimate I SPY (Wii)
iParenting Media Award
Parents’ Choice Gold Award

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TV

I SPY TV Series
2004 USA Film Festival – Finalist
Telly Awards – Finalist
Parent’s Choice Award – Silver Honor Award
Chicago International Television Award – Certificate of Merit
2003 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival – Certificate of Merit
Chicago International Television Award – Certificate of Merit – Program
Chicago International Television Award – Certificate of Merit – Series
Daytime Emmy Award – Winner – Individual Animation (Pete Sluszka)
International Film & Video Festival – Screening & 3rd Place certificate
Literacy in Media Awards – Finalist
Parent’s Choice Award – Silver Medal
Shenandoah University Parent’s Guide – Recommended
USA Film Festival – Finalist

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Games & Puzzles

I Spy Preschool Game
1998 Canadian Toy Testing Council Three Stars
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award
Parents Choice Approved
2002 PlayDate Top-Selling Board Game

I Spy Flip 5
2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award

I Spy Ready, Set, Silhouette
2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award

I Spy Bingo Game
2003 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award
Canadian Toy Testing Council Three Stars
Creative Child Magazine "Preferred Choice"

I Spy Memory Game
1995 Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products
Duracell Kids Choice National Toy Award
Learning Magazine Teacher’s Choice Award
National Parenting Publication, Honors Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Seal Award
Parenting Magazine Best Toys of the Year
Parents Choice Gold Seal of Excellence
Parents Magazine Best Toys & Games
Working Mother Magazine
The Right Toys for the Right Age
1997 Specialty Retailer Top Toys
2004 Dr. Toy’s Best Classic Products

I Spy Travel Game
2003 Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Vacation Products
2002 Parents Choice Gold Seal of Excellence

I Spy 3D
2008 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Seal Award
2007 Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Products
IParenting Media Award
sCanadian Toy Council 2 Stars

I Spy Eagle Eye Game
2006, Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Games
Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products
National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
National Parenting Publications
Honors, Creative Child Magazine "Preferred Choice"
iParenting Media Award
Canadian Toy Testing Council Three stars
2007 Learning Express Best Game

I Spy Private Eye
2008 National Parenting Seal of Approval Award
Creative Child Preferred Choice Award
Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products
Dr. Toy’s Top 10 Games
NAPPA Award Winners

I Spy Spooky Night
2004 Canadian Toy Testing Council Award Three Stars
Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice
Educational Games
Dr. Toy’s Best Smart Play/Smart Toy Products
Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products
iParenting Media Award
Nick Jr. Family Magazine Top 50

I Spy Monster Workshop Puzzle (63 Pc)
1998 Working Mother Magazine
The Right Toys for the Right Age

I Spy 1,2,3 Floor Puzzle
1998 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award

I Spy GO FISH Card Game
1999 Canadian Toy Testing Council Award Three Stars
Crayola Kids Magazine "The Years Best Toys"
Women’s Day "Top Toys Under $10"

I Spy SNAP Card Game
1999 Canadian Toy Testing Council Award Three Stars
Crayola Kids Magazine’s “The Years Best Toys”
2000 Southeastern Wisconsin “Big Cheese” Toy Test

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