Hide & Seek - Hardcover

JANET S. WONG has written many award-winning books for young readers, including two others illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine. She lives in Hopewell, New Jersey.

MARGARET CHODOS-IRVINE is the illustrator of several highly praised children's books, including the Caldecott Honor-winning Ella Sarah Gets Dressed, which she also wrote. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

PreSchool-K–While Dad's cookies bake, he and his son play a game of hide-and-seek. He counts from 1 to 10 as the boy and his dog look for a good place to hide–perhaps under the sink, or behind a tree, or in a box. "Hide-and-seek means/squeeze yourself small,/roll yourself tight/into a ball...." They finally settle under the covers on the big bed, and Dad begins to hunt for them. The game ends when the oven bell rings and the treats are ready to eat. The book is attractively designed, and children will enjoy finding something to count on each page or spread as they anticipate "Ready or not, here I come!" However, locating a few of the objects may require some adult assistance. Chodos-Irvine uses a variety of printmaking techniques in warm and contrasting colors. The bright, colorful shapes are large and interesting enough to capture attention. Suitable for storytimes or one-on-one listening, this title will find a niche in counting-book collections.–Angela J. Reynolds, Washington County Cooperative Library Services, Hillsboro, OR
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