FICTION

Hide & Seek

by Il Sung NA
illus. by author. unpaged. CIP. Knopf. May 2012. Tr $15.99. ISBN 978-0-375-87078-1; PLB $18.99. ISBN 978-0-375-97078-8. LC 2011021740.
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PreS—The illustrations in Hide & Seek are colorful, beautiful, and unique. The story line is simple and sweet, and readers will like counting to 10 with Elephant until he is ready to find his friends. This book would be enjoyable for one-on-one sharing, so children can pore over the distinctive art and look for the hidden animals. The friends are very easy to find, except Chameleon. Preschoolers will delight in the fanciful illustrations and want to participate in the counting down and play hide-and-seek. A lovely addition to most collections.—Kathy Buchsbaum, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, New York
In a game of hide-and-seek, Elephant counts to ten, then finds all his friends except, of course, Chameleon, who jumps out and surprises everyone. The pacing in the simple text builds a gentle tension that complements the efforts of Giraffe, Hippo, Flamingo, and others to hide. Handmade colored patterns that are layered digitally depict a fanciful, energetic rainforest.
Reviewed by Kathy Buchsbaum , Apr 01, 2012

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