Where’s Waldo? In Jackson, of course. He’s turning twenty-five this year, and to celebrate, the famous fellow in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty different local businesses all through the month of July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including buttons, books, and more. From Brent’s Soda Fountain in Fondren to Buffalo Peak in Highland Village, from Nandy’s Candy in Maywood Mart to The Jackson Zoo, Waldo figures are showing up in public areas of local establishments.
Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo in Jackson!” search list with the names of all the businesses, and collect an “I Found Waldo at ___________” card for each Waldo they spot. Collecting cards from all twenty businesses and turning them in at Lemuria Books will win a Waldo gift bag and an entry for other, larger prizes to be drawn at a Waldo party on July 28. There are several prizes that Jacksonians can win, including the Grand Prize: a complete six-volume set of Waldo books! People who prefer a shorter version of the hunt can collect the cards from ten businesses and pick up a Waldo button at Lemuria Books.
Waldo is the creation of Martin Handford, whose entertaining drawings of crowd scenes swept the world in 1987. Since then, the Where’s Waldo books have held a cherished spot on bookstore shelves the world over. There are now over 55 million Waldo books in print worldwide and they’ve been translated into eighteen languages. An entire generation has grown up searching for Waldo and his cast of wandering companions.
In celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with the American Booksellers Association and 250 independent bookstores all across the country, including Lemuria Books here in Jackson, to have fun and encourage people to visit local businesses. There is no charge to participate, and the game lasts for the entire month of July. For more information about hunting for Waldo in Jackson, call Lemuria Books at 601.366.7619.
Get the Find Waldo Local Search List with instructions and businesses!
Get the Find Waldo Local Search List with instructions and businesses!
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