About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to channel the high-energy excitement of the holiday season into a focused, calming sensory activity with your toddler. It is perfect for those moments when a young child is curious about the 'magic' of Christmas but needs a hands-on way to participate in the storytelling. The book follows a hide-and-seek format where children lift soft felt flaps to find a snowman, a reindeer, and other festive friends, culminating in a search for Santa himself. Beyond the plot, it focuses on developing fine motor skills and object permanence. You might choose this as a first holiday book because the felt flaps are far more durable than traditional paper ones, making it a stress-free choice for little hands that are still learning to be gentle.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and celebratory. It treats Santa Claus as a friendly, mythical figure without religious overtones. There are no sensitive topics or stressors present.
Ideal Reader
A 12 to 24-month-old who is beginning to engage in interactive play. It is perfect for a child who enjoys the game of peek-a-boo and is developing the pincer grasp needed to lift the fabric flaps.
Parent Prep
No prep is needed. The book can be read cold. Parents may want to practice making different 'voices' for the hidden creatures to enhance the playfulness. A parent might grab this when their toddler is constantly trying to 'help' with holiday decorations or showing frustration with delicate paper books that tear easily.
Where's the Giraffe?
Where's the Giraffe?
Where's the Unicorn?
Where's the Unicorn?
Where's Santa Claus?
Where's the Witch?
Where's the Astronaut?
Where's the Chick?
Where's the Cat?
Where's the Bear?
Where's the Elephant?
Where's the Narwhal?
Where's the Owl?
Where's the Owl?
Where's the Penguin?
Where's the Polar Bear?
Where's the Witch?
Where's the Pirate?
Where's the Puffin?
Where's the Queen?
Where's the T. Rex?
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