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August 17, 2019
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.
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.
November 5, 2015
If there is one thing that Michael Escoffier and Kris Di GIacomo have created, it's a book that oozes uniqueness. Is it a book? Is it a game? What it is, is an attempt to be clever. But does it live up to the hype? You shall have to decide for yourself.
It took me a few pages in to realize the clever attempt at humour. Once you get it you can see that a snake can hide in a snowflake, and that an ape is bringing an apple to the ostrich. But it's a bit of a stretch. A better font or making the keywords upper case perhaps may make the concept more transparent. But then again, perhaps transparency was not what the authors were going for.
Full Review: http://sukasareads.blogspot.ca/2015/1...
It took me a few pages in to realize the clever attempt at humour. Once you get it you can see that a snake can hide in a snowflake, and that an ape is bringing an apple to the ostrich. But it's a bit of a stretch. A better font or making the keywords upper case perhaps may make the concept more transparent. But then again, perhaps transparency was not what the authors were going for.
Full Review: http://sukasareads.blogspot.ca/2015/1...
June 7, 2016
The artwork is rather ugly and the colors muddy in a style that reminds me of Tomi Ungerer, but not in a good way. The word game will appeal to kids big enough to get it, but this is neither earth shattering nor awe inspiring.
February 11, 2016
Ooooh, this is clever! I wish I had a kid to read this with! Great pre-literacy brain work and a fun story and illustrations.
January 4, 2019
I read this during a school-aged storytime. It was perfect. The kids really liked it.
March 14, 2017
The title of a book can be an important indication of what you are about to get yourself into. ‘‘Where’s the BaBOOn?’’ is a subtly different than ‘‘Where’s the Baboon?’’ Can you spot the surprising difference? One book is about finding the missing monkey, the other is waiting for the missing monkey to find you. Therefore, grab this book at your peril, knowing that at some point a Baboon will say BOO!
The animals are all going to school, but who is doing what? Each double spread asks the reader a question and it is up to you to decide what the answer is. It can’t be that hard to discover who is making snowflakes or is hiding behind the castle? To aid the reader, some of the important words have hidden animals within them – SNowflAKE, CAsTle. Can you discover all the animals and their antics before a certain Baboon goes boo?
‘‘BaBOOn’’ is a book that is not quite like any other I have come across. There is little story as such, but there is a setting. You would think that it would be easy to discover who is making snowflakes or acting up, but Michaël Escoffier and Kris Di Giacomo have combined to make things a little trickier. Illustrator, Di Giacomo, does not make the culprit obvious, but instead has all the animals doing similar things; you have to work a little harder to get the answer. It is here that writer Escoffier comes into play as his simple questions hold the answers within them.
There is fun to be had with ‘‘BaBOOn’’; the game itself of answering the questions, but also in Di Giacomo’s illustrations. The leftfield images match the crazy questions and give the book a slightly anarchic feel. Children will enjoy all the silly antics going on and that is not even mentioning waiting for the moment that the Baboon finally turns up. However, there is no denying that the muted colours do make this a darker feeling book than perhaps it is meant to be.
It is perhaps the adult that may struggle more with the book. The hidden animal names are quite obvious within the question as they are shown in a larger red font. I know from experience of seeing one 60+ person reading the book that they could not work out if they were meant to read the black letters, the red letters, or both together. To a child it does not matter as much as they will link the secret words with the animals on the page. However, this does beg the question where the book sits; is it to share with a 3 year old, or for a 6 year old read themselves? The book is very simple so appears at first glance to be a toddler book, but the slightly chaotic style and hidden meanings means that it is actually better for a curious 5-6 year old. Perhaps in the end, neither group will be fully satisfied. Original review on thebookbag.co.uk
The animals are all going to school, but who is doing what? Each double spread asks the reader a question and it is up to you to decide what the answer is. It can’t be that hard to discover who is making snowflakes or is hiding behind the castle? To aid the reader, some of the important words have hidden animals within them – SNowflAKE, CAsTle. Can you discover all the animals and their antics before a certain Baboon goes boo?
‘‘BaBOOn’’ is a book that is not quite like any other I have come across. There is little story as such, but there is a setting. You would think that it would be easy to discover who is making snowflakes or acting up, but Michaël Escoffier and Kris Di Giacomo have combined to make things a little trickier. Illustrator, Di Giacomo, does not make the culprit obvious, but instead has all the animals doing similar things; you have to work a little harder to get the answer. It is here that writer Escoffier comes into play as his simple questions hold the answers within them.
There is fun to be had with ‘‘BaBOOn’’; the game itself of answering the questions, but also in Di Giacomo’s illustrations. The leftfield images match the crazy questions and give the book a slightly anarchic feel. Children will enjoy all the silly antics going on and that is not even mentioning waiting for the moment that the Baboon finally turns up. However, there is no denying that the muted colours do make this a darker feeling book than perhaps it is meant to be.
It is perhaps the adult that may struggle more with the book. The hidden animal names are quite obvious within the question as they are shown in a larger red font. I know from experience of seeing one 60+ person reading the book that they could not work out if they were meant to read the black letters, the red letters, or both together. To a child it does not matter as much as they will link the secret words with the animals on the page. However, this does beg the question where the book sits; is it to share with a 3 year old, or for a 6 year old read themselves? The book is very simple so appears at first glance to be a toddler book, but the slightly chaotic style and hidden meanings means that it is actually better for a curious 5-6 year old. Perhaps in the end, neither group will be fully satisfied. Original review on thebookbag.co.uk
May 10, 2018
Literature Requirement: Predictable
Number of pages: 40
Grade level: Pre-k-3
Age level: 4-8
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2015 Michael Escoffier
Book Format: Hardcover/picturebook
Where's the Baboon is a short predictable picture book that in which the reader searches for hidden words. In each question lies the answer in red letters. For instance, "Who made this painting?" The p, i, and g are in bright red. Pieces those letters together tells the reader that the pig is responsible. The illustrations also give the reader clues. However, when the book is almost done there is still one animal missing who has not yet been mentioned. Who is it? Why the baboon of course! He was playing hide and seek and gives his friend a great surprise at the end.
Overall, I thought this was a cute book. I think it would be beneficial for children who are learning how to spell. It would also be an easy read for children since it follows the same pattern and the answers are in the pictures. I think that a young child would enjoy the silly illustrations that are in the book as well. I would recommend it for younger readers or struggling readers. It would also be a good book for English language learners since it is so simple and has very few words.
Number of pages: 40
Grade level: Pre-k-3
Age level: 4-8
Genre: Fiction
Copyright: 2015 Michael Escoffier
Book Format: Hardcover/picturebook
Where's the Baboon is a short predictable picture book that in which the reader searches for hidden words. In each question lies the answer in red letters. For instance, "Who made this painting?" The p, i, and g are in bright red. Pieces those letters together tells the reader that the pig is responsible. The illustrations also give the reader clues. However, when the book is almost done there is still one animal missing who has not yet been mentioned. Who is it? Why the baboon of course! He was playing hide and seek and gives his friend a great surprise at the end.
Overall, I thought this was a cute book. I think it would be beneficial for children who are learning how to spell. It would also be an easy read for children since it follows the same pattern and the answers are in the pictures. I think that a young child would enjoy the silly illustrations that are in the book as well. I would recommend it for younger readers or struggling readers. It would also be a good book for English language learners since it is so simple and has very few words.
October 28, 2018
Where’s the Baboon? By Michael Escoffier
1. Awards: N/A
2. Grade Level: Pre K - 3
3. Summary: This book doubles as a little hide and seek word game. Each of the pages of this book asks a question about the story almost like a little riddle. But the last word of the sentence has the answer hidden within the word.
4. Review: I thought this was an interesting way to look at the letters that make up words. Almost like words live inside other words. The illustrations in this book are also super adorable and kids who are just learning their letters can still enjoy this book. I just wish there was more of a cohesive storyline to the book.
5. In Class Uses:
1. Create a worksheet with the sentences of this book printed on it. Have students try to figure out where the hidden words are and highlight them. After everyone has had a chance to try the worksheet, we read the book as a class together and go over the hidden words.
1. Awards: N/A
2. Grade Level: Pre K - 3
3. Summary: This book doubles as a little hide and seek word game. Each of the pages of this book asks a question about the story almost like a little riddle. But the last word of the sentence has the answer hidden within the word.
4. Review: I thought this was an interesting way to look at the letters that make up words. Almost like words live inside other words. The illustrations in this book are also super adorable and kids who are just learning their letters can still enjoy this book. I just wish there was more of a cohesive storyline to the book.
5. In Class Uses:
1. Create a worksheet with the sentences of this book printed on it. Have students try to figure out where the hidden words are and highlight them. After everyone has had a chance to try the worksheet, we read the book as a class together and go over the hidden words.
May 7, 2018
Copyright: 2015
Number of pages: 40
Book format: print
Reading level: pre-k-3; GR level N/A
Genre: fiction
Lit requirement: predictable or pattern book
Where's the Baboon is an engaging book that asks the reader questions while the answer is hidden in the question. For example, the first page asks, "Who is the headmaster?" The answer is hamster and the letters that spell out hamster in headmaster are colored red. It's a 2-in-1 book game as the cover calls it.
This book is a good option for students and kids who enjoy riddles and word games. The illustrations features animals as if they were in school and they are quite funny. One illustration features droppings that were left by the dog. I gave this book four stars because I believe readers will think its goofy. Younger readers may also enjoy the riddles.
Number of pages: 40
Book format: print
Reading level: pre-k-3; GR level N/A
Genre: fiction
Lit requirement: predictable or pattern book
Where's the Baboon is an engaging book that asks the reader questions while the answer is hidden in the question. For example, the first page asks, "Who is the headmaster?" The answer is hamster and the letters that spell out hamster in headmaster are colored red. It's a 2-in-1 book game as the cover calls it.
This book is a good option for students and kids who enjoy riddles and word games. The illustrations features animals as if they were in school and they are quite funny. One illustration features droppings that were left by the dog. I gave this book four stars because I believe readers will think its goofy. Younger readers may also enjoy the riddles.
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January 6, 2018
This is a very fun book where you look for words within words (with the help of some color). It was a bit advanced for Jasper (3yo), but he still enjoyed it.
Illustration are just right for the story.
Illustration are just right for the story.
November 21, 2019
We thought this would be a really fun read with Reading Buddies. We could read the big words and the grade ones could figure out the little words in the words. Lots of fun! The pictures were very interesting too.
September 29, 2017
Where's the point? Strange illustrations obscure the purpose of this "bookgame."
January 8, 2018
Find the hidden...things...in this story. Awesome!!
January 20, 2018
Enjoyable wordplay interactive (look closely at image) book.
April 19, 2018
Not for storytime.
July 2, 2018
We would probably enjoy this when my boy can start reading. As it is, it is over his head.
October 25, 2018
The baboon last warning ah HAHA
Can use for branch or LSP storytelling. Don't think very usable for assembly storytelling, but can try.
Can use for branch or LSP storytelling. Don't think very usable for assembly storytelling, but can try.
November 16, 2020
Fun interactive book. Answer questions by finding the hidden words.
March 2, 2021
This was a fun and beautiful game/story.
April 12, 2023
Fun book for new readers as they try to spot the words within words
March 21, 2017
Love this! It's a wonderful little game within a picture book! The word clues are fantastic! This would be fun for a beginning reader.
February 26, 2017
Cute and clever.
August 1, 2017
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It's a book! It's a game! It's Super Bookgame!
The whimsical idea captured in boy colors with animals drawn in a matching whimsical style, drew my eye at the library. I picked it out for my nephew because I thought he'd enjoy the game aspect of the book and the fact each page wasn't overloaded with words. (Some picture books have so many words on each page that even I tire of reading it with him!)
The first page with the headmaster was a little confusing but we got the hang of the clues hidden within the question in quick order. My nephew didn't really get the game aspect of the book but actually found the whimsical animals quite enchanting. He loved pointing out each one and talking about what they were doing. Near the end he was starting to understand the questions and that the answer lay in the red letters within the printed question. I think another read of the book would be more fun and as a result I think this book has a lot of re-readability if you were considering buying it.
The storyline (yes, there is a storyline even though it is a supergame book) is rather loose in the beginning and only gets good near the end of the book. I think the hamster and headmaster page at the beginning throws off the whole book and you have to readjust once you get past it. A better opening page that acts as a better starting point of the story would change the whole effect of the book. The punchline with the baboon though caused my nephew hysterics - he really enjoyed it.
While I didn't hate the font of the book I felt like it didn't the purpose of the book -which was to showcase the answers within the question. The secondary font that was more whimsical in nature would have worked well for the text of the book maybe paired with some drawn letters from the artist.
BOTTOM LINE: A fun book that makes letters fun and is a quick but re-readable read.
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It's a book! It's a game! It's Super Bookgame!
The whimsical idea captured in boy colors with animals drawn in a matching whimsical style, drew my eye at the library. I picked it out for my nephew because I thought he'd enjoy the game aspect of the book and the fact each page wasn't overloaded with words. (Some picture books have so many words on each page that even I tire of reading it with him!)
The first page with the headmaster was a little confusing but we got the hang of the clues hidden within the question in quick order. My nephew didn't really get the game aspect of the book but actually found the whimsical animals quite enchanting. He loved pointing out each one and talking about what they were doing. Near the end he was starting to understand the questions and that the answer lay in the red letters within the printed question. I think another read of the book would be more fun and as a result I think this book has a lot of re-readability if you were considering buying it.
The storyline (yes, there is a storyline even though it is a supergame book) is rather loose in the beginning and only gets good near the end of the book. I think the hamster and headmaster page at the beginning throws off the whole book and you have to readjust once you get past it. A better opening page that acts as a better starting point of the story would change the whole effect of the book. The punchline with the baboon though caused my nephew hysterics - he really enjoyed it.
While I didn't hate the font of the book I felt like it didn't the purpose of the book -which was to showcase the answers within the question. The secondary font that was more whimsical in nature would have worked well for the text of the book maybe paired with some drawn letters from the artist.
BOTTOM LINE: A fun book that makes letters fun and is a quick but re-readable read.
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April 5, 2024
A cute and unique concept to hide the answers to questions within the words.
July 12, 2017
This is perfect for a literacy moment, because I generally work one-on-one with the kids when I do them. I can have the kids tell me what the red letters are, which I'll write on the board. Then we'll sound them out to see what the new word is. After that, I will finally read the text on the page so that they can see what the word is, as well as see it illustrated in the pictures. (If we asked first, they might use context clues before working to get the word. Not that that is a bad skill, but we're working on literacy with letters right now.) This will be fun and different. Some humor they may or may not get near the end.
4/20/16 Used in M is for... theme (Monkey, sort of). On a protein low, I was slightly out of it. But this was perfect! (As was Making Music for the playtime portion.) I had the kids look at the red letters and write them on the board themselves. Then I asked the question, pointed to the hidden word they had written and gave them the answer. They LOVED it! We had just enough kids to do almost all the pages. Then I finished the book. They definitely enjoyed it.
7/12/17 Used in W theme for Literacy Moment. My crowd was really big! So I had one child spell the red letters, then another write those letters on the board so we could read the hidden word. It worked wonderfully. Kids really liked it. It just felt a little chaotic to me!
4/20/16 Used in M is for... theme (Monkey, sort of). On a protein low, I was slightly out of it. But this was perfect! (As was Making Music for the playtime portion.) I had the kids look at the red letters and write them on the board themselves. Then I asked the question, pointed to the hidden word they had written and gave them the answer. They LOVED it! We had just enough kids to do almost all the pages. Then I finished the book. They definitely enjoyed it.
7/12/17 Used in W theme for Literacy Moment. My crowd was really big! So I had one child spell the red letters, then another write those letters on the board so we could read the hidden word. It worked wonderfully. Kids really liked it. It just felt a little chaotic to me!
January 12, 2016
"Step right up, fearless readers! Today, in this very book, we will PROVE to you that a snake can hide in a snowflake, that pigs can paint, and that the ones who copy the most are not necessarily cats! Prepare to be AMAZED by the game of hide-n-seek the words play! These tricksters are true experts in the art of camouflage!"--Amazon.com. "If you love word games and riddles, you are really going to love this book! If you love cats, rats, rabbits, and baboons, then this book is for you! If you like reading or are just learning to read, this book is for you! Or if you don't yet know how to read but like playing with letters and words, or even if you are no good at reading, you don't even like the alphabet, you were just passing by and happened to see this book, or maybe you are just curious to know what happens in a school where all the students are total animals...THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!!!"--Jacket flap.
December 30, 2016
It's a book - it's a game...it is a read aloud that is great fun. I read the book to my Baby Bookworm audience and they loved it. The illustrations are whimsical and opportunities to engage a young reader are plentiful on every page. The format of the book repeats: the two-color text, red and brown, asks a question. The answer is formed by the red words in the text. For example: Who is playing with the SEAgulL (where the caps represent the red letters). The illustration shows mice playing cards, a bird jumping rope, and a SEAL and a seagull on a teeter-totter. We identified letters, figured out the answer was seal...counted mice....pointed to the seagull and made seal and bird sounds. This book is perfect for a very young reader to help with pre-reading skills! words are made up of letters....letters make sounds....letters form words - and the words represent what the reader sees on the page....all in a fun filled format.
January 11, 2016
My seven year old son and I read this over and over again while we had it from the library. He says, "It was funny. I liked it and it was funny." He enjoyed picking out the different letters to find the hidden animals' names, and then went on to try to make words with the remaining letters on repeat reads.
I had seen a presentation by the illustrator at Book Expo this year and we had already enjoyed Take away the A. For a young reader who likes humor, games and puzzles, and interesting pictures, this is a winner.
I had seen a presentation by the illustrator at Book Expo this year and we had already enjoyed Take away the A. For a young reader who likes humor, games and puzzles, and interesting pictures, this is a winner.
November 6, 2015
By the same author of the fun alphabet book Take Away the A, comes this super fun word game book. Each page has a question, “Who is hiding behind the castle?”, for example, where a few letters are in red, so the reader can see that “cat” is hiding behind the castle. The pictures help provide a clue to what animal you’re looking for, and are also filled with additional humorous details. I enjoyed this just as much as the first one. These are great concept books for kids who have outgrown easy alphabet books.
May 29, 2016
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
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