Take veteran searchers for Eric Carle’s Spot into wilder country with this laminated board book. Five times, glimpses of ears and tails prompt the title question, but behind bush-shaped flaps are four familiar animals before the bright blue elephant appears. Aiming for a very young audience, Elgar depicts animals and surrounding foliage with thick lines and solid colors; her rudimentary story line invites participatory reading (“NO!”) before the final, resounding “YES!” The book’s construction is sturdy enough to survive repeated safaris. (Board book. 1-3)
