About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their baby first discovers the joy of peekaboo and is beginning to grasp object permanence. It's the perfect first interactive book to share during that magical developmental window. "Baby: Hide and Seek!" is a vibrant lift-the-flap board book where babies and animals hide behind familiar objects. Each page prompts the child to guess who is hiding, leading to a joyful reveal. The core emotional experience is one of gentle curiosity followed by the happy surprise of discovery. Designed for infants and young toddlers, its sturdy pages, simple concept, and bright, clear photographs of other babies make it an excellent choice for developing fine motor skills, building vocabulary, and reinforcing the comforting idea that things (and people) still exist even when you can't see them.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
N/A. The book is free of sensitive topics.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 6 to 18-month-old infant or toddler who is actively developing an understanding of object permanence. This book is perfect for the baby who delights in games of peekaboo, loves looking at photos of other babies, and is just beginning to develop the fine motor skills to manipulate flaps.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. The book is entirely self-contained and intuitive. Parents should be prepared to be expressive, using an excited voice for the "peekaboo" reveal and making the corresponding animal sounds to enhance the experience for the child. A parent has noticed their child's fascination with peekaboo, hiding their face behind their hands or a blanket. The parent is looking for a first interactive book to encourage this developmental stage or wants a simple, engaging book for lap-time reading that can hold a very young child's attention.
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