Hide and Snake [Paperback]

Keith Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 27, 1995 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years

In this amusing picture book, a colorful snake challenges children to find him as he slithers through pages of familiar objects. “Baker’s elaborate acrylic designs, variety of lush hues, and sly wit provide a feast for the eyes while maintaining the cohesive personality of the book from page to page.”--Publishers Weekly

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

PW noted the "elaborate acrylic designs, variety of lush hues and sly wit" in this hide-and-seek adventure with a crafty reptile. Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-- Using the same vibrant acrylics and meticulous designs found in Magic Fan (1989) and Who Is the Beast? (1990, both HBJ), Baker creates a visual game of hide and seek featuring a rainbow-striped reptile. The playful snake slithers through colorful assortments of yarn, hats, cats, cakes, clocks, socks, baskets, shoe laces , and "many places." Readers are invited to trace the creature's movements through its mosaic adventure--a challenging task since its multichromatic appearance allows it to blend in with the decorative surroundings. A simple rhyming text announces the reptile's destinations. Each new site is portrayed in a bright, boldly outlined double-page spread. Thematically, this title isn't as ambitious or weighty as the artist's earlier efforts, but it is no less successful or delightful. A great choice for those children wanting a little interactive play with their books. --Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (March 27, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152002251
• ISBN-13: 978-0152002251
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

KEITH BAKER is the author-illustrator of many beloved picture books, including Little Green, Hide and Snake, and Quack and Count. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this Book! July 28, 2001

By A Customer

Format:Board book

Hi...my name is taylor I am 7 years old and going into 1st grade. This is by far the best book that I have ever read in my entire life. I highly recommend this book to children around the world.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Fun for our Toddler May 22, 2004

By Summer Sachertorte

Format:Paperback

Our boy Alex loves this book, even at a year and a half old. He frequently picks it out of a stack of books and brings it to us to read to him. We spend a lot of time on each page so that he can find the snake's head. The pictures are beautifully colored and filled with lots of curious details. It is one of the few books that keep him so interested that he often wants us to go through it several times each sitting. I highly recommend this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book with beautiful art work January 9, 2002

By "web-strider"

Format:Board book

Easy enough for the youngest children, this book also provides a nice challenge for older toddlers and preschoolers to find where the snake is hiding. The rhymes make it easy to read and are good practice for little ears. The artwork is interesting and quite detailed. My son, now 3, has had his copy since he was a baby and still loves it.