Guess Who? I Love You!

PreS–With lots of repetition and flaps for children to open, this latest in the “Guess Who?” series by Woolley and Oliyko is a solid story with plenty of interaction. A ­series of woodland animals bound, run, skip, and soar (kudos to the author for the use of descriptive, exciting verbs) to the doors of their friends, delivering special gifts. At the very end, all the animals bring a present for “just one more”—and surprise—readers are greeted with a mirror when they open the final flap. The book provides a positive introduction to gift-giving, taking turns, and ­developing a love of reading. In a spoiler that’s no doubt intended to entice, the prominently placed phrase “With doors to open and a mirror ending!” on the cover is a distraction. Similarly, a speech bubble stating, “With a free Stories Aloud audiobook!” gets in the way of the cover image.