Spot's Birthday Party by Eric Hill, Eric Hill (Illustrator)

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In Spot's Birthday Party, Spot and his friends celebrate by playing a game of hide-and-seek, with a little help from the lift-the-flaps for which Spot books have become famous. Once everyone has been found, it's time for a party with lots of presents!

Marilyn Courtot - Children's Literature

The party starts off in an unusual way. All of the guests have hidden, so Spot is playing hide-and-seek to find them. He looks behind the drapes, in the cupboard, behind a shower curtain, under the table and other places. Kids help Spot by lifting the flap to reveal his friends and family. Then it is party time with presents and everyone wishing him a Happy Birthday! Spot is a charming puppy, not a tiny one, but a pretty good size and one that kids have come to love. 2003 (orig. 1982), Puffin, Ages 1 to 3.

Children's Literature

IN this lift-the-flap picture book Spot is playing hide-and-seek with the animal friends attending his birthday party. The cute little tan dog with brown spots, who is wearing a crown on his special day, finds alligator under a rug, bear (eating party food) behind a curtain, snake in the china cupboard, hippopotamus in the tub, lion behind a plant, chimpanzee (eating a banana) in a closet, and so forth. Even mama dog Sally plays the game. Sometimes there's a hint about who is in hiding, and each animal has an amusing comment as it is found. Following this game, all the party animals wish Spot a "Happy Birthday!" as he opens his presents. The simple, bright illustrations are entertaining and humorous and young children, will delight in pulling up the sturdy flaps to join in the fun. 1999 (orig.

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