FICTION

Spot the Animals

A Lift-the-Flap Book of Colors
by American Museum of Natural History
October 2012. 16p. 978-1-40277-723-3. 6.95.
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PreS-K–This imaginative lift-the-flap book is full of beautifully crafted images, and children will find the bold graphics and intricate details enormously appealing. Each page asks readers if they can spot a partially hidden creature of a different color. Part of the animal is visible from behind the flap. “This speedy little animal runs sideways and lives at the beach.” It is not just a crab, but a more descriptive “ghost crab.” Children will learn colors, and the strong vocabulary words will help with kindergarten readiness.–Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH
This board book introduces six animals, including a crab, a fish, and a butterfly. The answer to an introductory question ("Can you spot the green animal?") is revealed by lifting an often leaf-shaped flap to see the answer underneath (a snake). Additional information about the hidden animal is shown in smaller type. The colorful and multi-layered collage illustrations add context and content.
Reviewed by Sue White , Oct 01, 2012

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