Cuckoo Can't Find You

It's so nice to have a book that has a child involved in the story---in this case, find the hidden picture on each page, simple enough drawings to allow my 2 year old to find each! We're avid readers and any library book favorites get added to our home library where I then cover the paper jackets of all our hardcovers with film (like library books have) to extend the life of these wear-worn books. I was disappointed, this is the first hardcover children's book I've ever seen without a dust jacket? For that reason I can't give it 5 stars as I enjoy those with their added information about the book, author and illustrator.

My daughters, ages 4 and 2.5, are big fans of the books written by Lorianne Siomades. The bright colors are eye catching, the rhyming text featuring large font is easy to read. As a parent I am constantly searching for books that are not only fun to read but educational as well. In this book, I encourage my girls to "help Cuckoo and his friends find the things they are looking for." For example, "Stork can't find his fork." My girls are thrilled when they find the green fork "hidden" in the green swamp grass. Cuckoo can't find you? Surprise! The last page has a shiny plastic mirror in which the reader can see her own reflection. Definitely recommended reading!