Peek-a-Moo! (Lift-the-flap Books) [Hardcover]

Marie Torres Cimarusti (Author), Stephanie Petersen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Lift-the-flap Books

Little ones love to play peek-a-boo! With its bright, quirky animals and oversized flaps to lift, Peek-a-Moo! is sure to be a read-aloud favorite. Readers play peek-a-boo with a different animal on each page, guessing what it is, then lifting the flap to find out. Each animal has a different sound that becomes part of the peek-a-boo game: Guess who? "Peek-a-moo!" says the cow. "Peek-a-squeak!" says the mouse. The bold, funny illustrations will keep kids laughing, while the large trim size and sturdy binding will ensure many hours of lift-the-flap fun.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-This lift-the-flap book features seven familiar barnyard animals covering their faces with two of their appendages (hoofs, wings, etc.). The text on each page is identical, "Guess who? Peek-a-...." Turning down the flaps reveals the face of the animal and the sound it makes. The final spread features a baby. Children will most likely identify all of the animals even before lowering the flaps. This aside, they'll love making the sounds that the book is bound to induce. The creatures are presented in large scale and in vibrant colors set against a single color background. A boon for infant and toddler programs.
Tom S. Hurlburt, La Crosse Public Library, WI
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 10 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; First edition (stated) edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525460837
• ISBN-13: 978-0525460831
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Farm Animals

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, March 27, 2001

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Christina Northam "christinan72" (Chicago Suburb IL United States) - See all my reviews
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My 11 month old son loves this book. I thought I should point out some things that were unexpected about it when ordering sight unseen. This is NOT a board book, and it oversized. My son is at that point where he wants to do everything for himself, but I cannot let him have this book alone. The pages are at least thick, like poster board, but that isn't enough to prevent damage. He also has a harder time turning the pages and lifting the flaps because of the large size. I would have liked to know this, so I thought I'd share. Content wise, though, it is great. We are learning names for the parts of the face, and it is great for that, if only he would let me hold the book for him.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Your toddler will love it, but the flaps will tear!, February 3, 2006

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JeFaMe (Georgia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Peek-a-Moo! (Lift-the-flap Books) (Hardcover)

Your little one will have plenty of fun pulling down the flaps in this colorful book. However, the large flaps in Peek-a-Moo! are thick paper and therefore easily tear and crease. Also, if you have a toddler who does not want or understand to close the flap back up with each page (such as the case with our 14-month-old daughter), you need to make sure the flaps are back up before you turn the page. Otherwise, they will hang out the bottom of the book, vulnerable to further damage from the wrath of an active toddler. We have other lift-the-flap books that have smaller, thicker flaps that automatically close when you turn the page (such as Dear Zoo--highly recommended), which are in much better condition.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sydney Loves Peek-A-Moo, February 4, 2000

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Jennifer (St. Johnsbury, Vermont) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peek-a-Moo! (Lift-the-flap Books) (Hardcover)

I'm ordering a second copy of Peek - A - Moo because my 18 month old daughter has worn out the first! She loves the pictures and making animal sounds. The pull down flaps are so fun for her and she loves the smiling faces underneath! Out of all her books, this one is the hands down favorite and I love reading it with her. I highly recommend it!