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Peek!: A Thai Hide-and-Seek

Peek!: A Thai Hide-and-Seek

Published in
2004
3.86
on Goodreads (231)

Description

Papa calls on all the creatures of the jungle to help find his baby in this tender, noisy, and gloriously illustrated game of hide-and-seek. "Jut-Ay, Baby, peek-a-boo,Want to play? Where are you?" Baby knows that Jut-Ay means morning has come, and it's time to play. But where is Baby hiding? Eechy-eechy-egg! crows the red-tailed rooster. Is Baby near? Hru-hruu! Hru-hruu! whines the puppy dog. Is Baby crouching there? Jiak-jiak! Jiak-jiak! screeches a monkey in the banyan tree. Is Baby swinging there? Hornbill and snake, elephant and tiger — who can finally lead Papa to Baby's hiding place?
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Cultural Exploration: 'Peek!: A Thai Hide-and-Seek' provides readers with a delightful opportunity to explore Thai culture, traditions, and language, offering a window into a world that may be different from their own.
  • Engaging Storytelling: Minfong Ho's narrative is engaging and fun, making it a perfect read for children and adults alike. The hide-and-seek aspect keeps readers invested in the story and eager to find out what happens next.
  • Vibrant Illustrations: The book is filled with colorful and vivid illustrations by Holly Meade that capture the essence of the Thai setting and characters, enhancing the reading experience and sparking the imagination.
  • Language Development: For young readers, the repetitive phrases and simple structure of the story are excellent for language development, helping to build vocabulary and understanding of sentence patterns.