Guess Who? Boo to You!

Guess Who? Boo to You!

By Author / Illustrator

Grasya Oliyko, Katie Woolley

Genre

Seasonal

Publisher

Nosy Crow

ISBN

9781805131922

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

12-09-2024

Synopsis

Meet Ghost and his spooky friends in this split-page board book with mirror ending!


Knock, knock! Guess who? Children will love joining in this Halloween adventure as these friendly characters deliver Halloween treats to one another. Knock on the door and open it to reveal who has been booed!


This not-so-spooky picture book is the perfect introduction to Halloween for little ones, with friendly characters, surprises under every door and a delightful mirror ending. This spooktacular story has been beautifully illustrated by Grasya Oliyko - a Ukrainian illustrator, currently living in Bratislava with her young daughter and two cats.

Reviews

Jessica

Guess Who? Boo to You! is the perfect book if you’re looking to gently introduce your littlest one to all things Halloween! The structure of this book reminds me of Bill Martin and Eric Carle's 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?' as the children can very quickly learn the pattern within the text structure to be able to join in.


The book has lift-the-flap elements on each page.  Each time we open the door and meet another character, the poetic verse begins with that new character's name. For example, 'Cat is creeping to the door. She's got a treat but who's it for?'  We open the door to discover Skeleton and so the next verse begins 'Skeleton is rattling to the door…'.


Grasya Oliyko's illustrations are characterful, likable and non-spooky. This goes perfectly with the accompanying digital story book which brings a more playful note to Halloween with its sound effects.


I really like the inside double page spread before the story begins, which is full of different Halloween treats from ghost biscuits to spider lollipops. This is an excellent stimulus for a tasty Halloween discussion! The 'lift the flaps' element and mirror ending will be a sure winner with you little one on their first Halloween book encounter,


Picture book / Reviewed by Jessica Bunney

Suggested Reading Age 0+

 

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