Peekaboo, Stretch!: A Lift-the-Flap Book [Hardcover]

Karen Pandell (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 2006 | Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Stretch

Detailed illustrations lend a humorous touch to this lift-the-flap search for a wily dachshund, led by a playful pair of twins while their parents are left with the brunt of the backyard chores.

It's time to do some yard work, but the twins would much rather play "Find the Dachshund" with Stretch, who's exceedingly good at the game. "Peekaboo, Stretch! I see your tail." Or not, as the case might be! Flip the flap and you'll see that it's really a length of hose poking under the gate. Could that be a paw underneath the tablecloth? A nose behind the shed door? A floppy ear in the wagon? Where, oh where could that clever dog be?

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Detailed illustrations lend a humorous touch to this lift-the-flap search for a wily dachshund, led by a playful pair of twins while their parents are left with the brunt of the backyard chores.

About the Author

KAREN PANDELL is the author of the first book about this elusive dachshund, WHERE'S STRETCH?, as well as I LOVE YOU BABY, FROM HEAD TO TOE! and SAINT FRANCIS SINGS TO BROTHER SUN. She has also written several other books for children, including I LOVE YOU, SUN/I LOVE YOU, MOON, illustrated by Tomie dePaola.

JILL MCELMURRY is the illustrator of WHERE'S STRETCH? as well as OUR NEST by Reeve Lindbergh, THE KETTLES GET NEW CLOTHES by Dayle Ann Dodds, and I'M SMALL AND OTHER VERSES by Lilian Moore.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 18 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (April 11, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763615935
• ISBN-13: 978-0763615932
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.4 x 7.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,160,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it again, please!, March 7, 2005

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Quentin Hudspeth (Clifton Park, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where's Stretch: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Hardcover)

My daughter loved this book from the moment she opened it. Now almost two, she's had the book for a couple of months and still wants to read it over and over. She especially enjoys finding the hidden stretch in each picture (Hint: check the laundry for body parts sticking out). We have to read it before bed every night now, and sometimes before her nap.

The flaps seem quite sturdy, and show no sign yet of pulling off. The art seems a little dated (retro forties?), and this adds extremely well to the charm of the story.

If your child likes lift-a-flap books, this is a good one to add to your library. If you're not sure, this is a good one to try: dogs and hidden objects-what more could a child want?

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From SherriAllen.com, October 9, 2004

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Sherri Allen "Editor, SherriAllen.com" (nc, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where's Stretch: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Hardcover)

Children love lift-the-flap books. Children love dogs. Author Karen Pandell and Illustrator Jill McElmurry successfully combine the two in "Where's Stretch?" a charming book that young readers will adore.

The family of Stretch, the dog, is getting ready for laundry day when they decide to give Stretch a bath. Of course, Stretch makes himself scarce and the search for Stretch begins. Is he in the closet? No. Is he in the bathtub? No. Where can that dog be? Your children will delight in the search for Stretch and will love the surprise at the end when Stretch's hiding place is revealed.

The text is effectively presented as family dialogue, bringing the reader into the search for Stretch and eliminating a lot of unnecessary words that would detract from the story and make things harder for the beginning reader. The story was so compelling and easy to follow, my 2-and-a-half year old memorized the book after having it only half a day. A few months later, after the newness has worn off, it is still one of her favorite books.

McElmurry's illustrations show the family searching for Stretch as they get ready for their day. The pictures, which fill the pages with scenes from Stretch's family's home, invite the reader in to participate in finding Stretch.

I highly recommend "Where's Stretch?" Your children will want to read it again and again; so will you. You will enjoy seeing your children's delight with each lift of a flap and the story is short and sweet so it won't drive you crazy the 150th time you read it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Lift-The-Flap Book, November 16, 2009

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Peter S. (New York City) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Peekaboo, Stretch!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (Hardcover)

My son has had this for a couple years now. It's held up well. Simple book. Interesting illustration style. A quick read.