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Cover of Look Out, Hes Behind You (Lift-The-Flap Book) by M. Chamberlain

Look Out, Hes Behind You (Lift-The-Flap Book) by M. Chamberlain

by M. Chamberlain

Book Details

Publisher:Flap Books
Published:2010
Pages:12
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0399214852

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Red Riding Hood has packed a picnic basket of goodies and is off to see her grandmother. But the trip's not going to be easy. There's that dark wood to get through, and what was that shape behind the tree? Red doesn't realize that the Wolf is following her every step of the way! Will she spot him hiding behind the flaps that appear on each page? Colorful imagery, a delightful cat-and-mouse plot, and the repeated refrain of "Look out, he's behind you!" are sure to enchant young readers, both thos

Our Review

This interactive lift-the-flap picture book transforms the classic Red Riding Hood tale into an engaging game of hide-and-seek that will have preschoolers eagerly participating. As the heroine journeys through the dark wood with her picnic basket, children can physically interact with each page to discover the wolf cleverly concealed behind trees, bushes, and other forest elements. The repetitive warning "Look out, he's behind you!" creates a delightful call-and-response pattern perfect for read-aloud sessions, while the vibrant illustrations maintain visual interest throughout this playful adaptation.

What sets this children's book apart is how effectively it builds suspense through physical interaction, allowing young readers to become active participants in the story rather than passive observers. The predictable pattern of searching for the wolf behind each flap provides just enough excitement without being frightening, making it ideal for bedtime reading or classroom storytime. Children who enjoy peek-a-boo games and interactive elements will be thoroughly captivated by this clever twist on a familiar fairy tale, returning to it again and again to warn Red Riding Hood of the lurking danger they can help reveal.

Themes

Fairy tales

Subjects

Fairy tales