Peekaboo Things That Go
My Peekaboo Series
What’s inside...
A delightful lift-the-flap book for young readers, 'Peekaboo Things That Go' introduces children to various modes of transportation. Through engaging illustrations and interactive pages, kids can lift flaps to discover what's hiding behind them, fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder. With more than 70 flaps to lift and fun facts to discover in every scene, little ones will love learning about things that go. Children can explore a building site, an airport, a train station, the busy expressway, and more. This lift-the-flap book with flaps under flaps will transport readers from one unique environment to the next. With more than 70 flaps to lift, little ones will love learning all about marvelous machines, incredible cars, colossal cruise ships, terrific trains, awesome airplanes and much more. The striking and humorous artwork throughout this multi-layer flap book will entertain children for hours, transporting them from place to place as they explore each environment, including the harbour, airport, motorway, building site and beyond.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of vehicles did you see in the book and which one was your favorite?
How do you think the boat moves in the water?
Can you describe a time when you saw one of these vehicles outside?
What sounds do you think these vehicles make?
Why do you think these vehicles are important in our everyday life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before opening the book, ask your child to guess what kinds of vehicles they might discover inside.
Point to each vehicle and describe its color, shape, and size to help build your child's descriptive vocabulary.
Encourage your child to make the sounds of different vehicles as you read along, making the reading session interactive and fun.
After reading, relate the vehicles in the book to real life by discussing any recent sightings of such vehicles on trips or walks.
Use the book as a prompt to plan a visit to a transport museum or a similar outing to see some of the vehicles in real life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Object Permanence
Explanation: Through the interactive play of 'peekaboo' with various vehicles, this book teaches children that objects still exist even when they can't be seen.
Real-World Application: This concept helps young children develop a sense of security and continuity, essential for emotional development.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Development
Explanation: By introducing different types of vehicles, the book enhances a child's vocabulary related to transportation.
Real-World Application: Children can identify and name different vehicles they see in everyday life, improving their language skills and encouraging curiosity about how things work.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: The interactive flaps in the book teach children that their actions can cause things to happen, like revealing hidden images.
Real-World Application: Understanding cause and effect helps children grasp essential life skills such as predicting outcomes and understanding consequences of actions.
Example Lesson: Motor Skills Development
Explanation: Manipulating the flaps to play peekaboo involves fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Improving these skills helps in daily activities like writing, eating, and dressing.
Example Lesson: Cognitive Skills Enhancement
Explanation: As children guess and remember which vehicle is hidden, they engage in memory recall and cognitive development.
Real-World Application: These skills are crucial for academic learning and problem-solving in real-life scenarios.