Hide and Seek

Written by Polly Noakes

Part of the Child's Play Library series

A girl plays hide-and-seek in a meadow, unaware of a lurking wolf. Who will find whom first?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a meadow filled with wildflowers and hidden creatures, a girl embarks on a game of hide-and-seek. As she uses her senses to track her friends, a stealthy wolf lurks nearby. Can she find her friends before the wolf finds her? Each page invites readers to join the search, spotting the elusive wolf and uncovering the mystery of who is truly hunting whom. This richly illustrated tale offers suspense and a twist, challenging readers to focus on the sights and sounds around them.

From the publisher

A meadow is the perfect place to play hide and seek - there are bridges to creep under and masses of wildflowers to use for cover. In grass high enough to conceal a bear, the protagonist must use all of her senses to track her animal companions! She can smell them, and hear them, but she can’t quite find them. Can you spot the stealthy wolf on each spread? Will the girl find her friends, or will the wolf find her first?|Readers can join in the game of hide and seek by searching for the wolf on each spread.|The protagonist uses her senses to determine where her friends are hiding. The book can be used to promote the benefits of focusing on the sounds and sights around you.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about self-discovery Books about playing hide-and-seek Books about friendship Books about animals Books about imagination and play

What readers & critics say

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2.8

“There's an interesting part of this book where a scary looking wolf is introduced and it makes you concerned about the safety of the young girl. The young girl's safety is then perpetuated by the story. I didn't think it added anything and thought it was distasteful and unnecessary.”

Mr. Staccato

Trusted reviewer

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