FICTION

Bob and Flo Play Hide-and-Seek

by Rebecca ASHDOWN
illus. by Rebecca Ashdown. 32p. HMH. May 2016. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780544596313.
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Toddler-PreS—After Penguin Bob arrives at preschool on a rainy day, hidden by his umbrella, he decides to play hide-and-seek with his friends Flo and Sam. Bob is the first one to hide, and Flo and Sam count to 10 twice because "counting to twenty is hard." Bob isn't very good at hiding, and Flo and Sam find him quickly each time. During the final round, Flo and Sam play in the kitchen corner while giving Bob time to find a good place to hide. Bob finally "disappears" this time and comes out of his hiding spot just in time to share the pretend cake his friends have made. The colorful pastel illustrations of these charming penguins will appeal to toddlers and their parents.
VERDICT Perfect for youngsters just learning to play as a group.
Reviewed by Sarah Polace, Cuyahoga Public Library System, OH
The preschooler penguins from Bob and Flo are joined by classmate Sam for a game of hide-and-seek. Bob hides first, but he's not very good: "You have to hide behind something." Young listeners will love being in on the gentle joke, especially when Bob finally gets a clue. While the story ends somewhat abruptly, the mixed-media illustrations enhance the humor along the way.
 , Mar 01, 2016

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