Bob and Flo Play Hide-and-Seek

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 6, 2016

Review

Any parent who has played hide-and-seek with a toddler will chuckle along with this book. At preschool, the children, all adorable penguins in this case, decide to play hide-and-seek. Bob hides. He is quickly found by his friends and told to find a better hiding spot. He is successful in his 3rd attempt; in fact, he has hidden so well that he has to jump out and let his friends know where he is. Again, adults reading the book will relate to the the idea that children are the most obvious hiders in the first place, but when they do actually hide well, other children, who are generally terrible seekers, will not be able to find them. Children will appreciate the simple, colorful drawings, minimal text, and adorable characters enacting a common and familiar game. Excellent for pre-k readers and listeners.

Overall Book Score: very good