A cute and unique concept to hide the answers to questions within the words. ( )

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss. ( )

A fun book and game in one, Where's the BaBOOn? asks the reader/listener a series of questions in which the answer is 'hidden' within the question itself, spelled out in red letters that stand out from the black of the rest of the text. Thus the question "Who made this painting?" shows the 'p', 'i' and 'g' of 'painting' in red, spelling out the correct answer.

Less of a story than an interactive question and answer book, Where's the BaBOOn? pairs an engaging text with appealingly humorous illustrations from Kris Di Giacomo, whose animal characters have very expressive faces at times. Naturally, given the title, there is a 'surprise' appearance at the end of (you guessed it) a baboon. Recommended to anyone looking for more interactive picture-books for younger children, in which the reader is prompted to get involved with the text. ( )

I can't resist a super bookgame! heehee I came across this at the library and gave it a read. Each of the pages has a question and, hidden in the question (by way of different colored letters) is a secret animal name that answers the question. Who left the DrOppinGs? Dog. LOL The art is funny and clever A snake wielding a pair of scissors expertly. Animals with shifty eyes and a playful nature. And it's so much fun to read, I'd completely forgotten the actual title of the book until the very last page when... SURPRISE! What a fun way to engage kids ( )