About This Book
Reach for this book when your baby is starting to show signs of social awareness, such as trackable eye contact or a newfound fascination with their own reflection. It is an ideal tool for moments when you want to build foundational bonds through play without the need for complex toys. This board book translates the classic game of peekaboo into a tactile experience, using sturdy sliders that hide and reveal smiling faces. It addresses themes of object permanence and social-emotional recognition through bright, high-contrast illustrations. For a parent, this book is a joyous way to encourage early motor skills while celebrating the baby's growing sense of self-identity, culminating in a surprise mirror that lets your child see their own happy face.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on joyful, universal play.
Ideal Reader
A nine-month-old who is beginning to understand that things still exist even when they are out of sight, or a toddler who enjoys the 'I did it!' satisfaction of mastering simple mechanical sliders.
Parent Prep
No prep needed. It can be read cold. Parents may want to demonstrate how to use the sliders the first time to prevent aggressive tugging on the mechanisms. A parent who notices their child is becoming more interactive, perhaps trying to hide behind their hands or showing delight when seeing themselves in a mirror, will find this a perfect match.
