Author/Illustrator: b.b.cronin
Publisher: Viking, 2016
Age: 4-7
Themes: seek-and-find books, houses, grandfathers
Opening: Grandad promised to take his grandchildren to the park today. But he needs some help getting ready. He’s lost a few things.
Summary: (from my library catalog) A brother and sister want to go to the playground with their grandfather, but they can’t leave until they find everything they need to take with them, in his colorful house. Help Grandad find all of his belongings in this search and find!
Why I like this book: Duh! Haha! This book is a riot of color and barrels of fun! My adult son and I spent at least half an hour looking for a sock in one of the spreads (no spoilers!). There is so much more to find than just the objects Grandad needs! I know readers will enjoy this as much as I do (still haven’t found everything!).
Resources/Activities: I would say the book provides this itself but go around the house or classroom and look for colors and objects that might get lost in one of the rooms, like this faded rose…
For more Perfect Picture Book picks with teacher/parent resources, check out the list on Susanna Hill’s blog HERE.
NO! I did not forget the GIVEAWAY!!! And I am delighted to announce that the winner of the signed copy of Skippy John Jones in MUMMY TROUBLE is a writer-friend on the other side of the globe: Diane Tulloch!
Kids will love this seek-and-find. My favorite as a kid. It also opens the discussion about aging grandparents and misplacing things. Great busy artwork.
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Yes, I hadn’t thought of that discussion – thanks, Patricia!
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Thanks for sharing this, Julie. I love it!
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Wow – what a gorgeous faded rose! I thought it was fabric. Now I have an idea….Thanks for the PPBF review!
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When you’re idea has taken form, do let me know what it is!
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I love seek-and-find books and this one looks amazing!
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I enjoyed hide and seek books as a kid. Looks like a fun read and play. 😁
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Hide and seek is always fun. Sounds great!
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I LOVE those color spreads, it makes me want to dive in.
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This looks like such a fun book! I love searching for hidden objects (unless they’re lost in my office!). And I love that this book seems to be an introduction to memory loss.
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That’s a great activity book. Kids will love that. Woohoooo I suddenly realised you called my name out. Thank you Julie. will send you a pm on facebook.
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From the looks of the cover (love it) was sure this PB was another treasure from your vast PB shelves. Love the retro look. What a wonderful PB. If it can keep you and your son busy for so long, kids are a sure thing.
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Congratulations Ms. Tulloch! OH WOW! The illustrations are amazing!!!
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