WHO BIT MY BOOK?

Different animals leave their marks on this lift-the-flap board book.

Each page starts with an inquiry (“Who bit my book?” “Who crumpled up my book?”). The accompanying flap covers most of the animal, showing only a peek at a body part such as a tail or an arm and the damage they’ve done to the book (a chomp, for example). A lift of the flap reveals the full animal: The cat has scratched the book, the snail has “slobbered” on it, and the mouse has nibbled it. This pattern offers little readers a chance to guess which creature is responsible for making mischief. Kids will surely giggle at the scatological messes that two animals make. Some critters leave behind jagged cutouts, giving the book a cheeky, realistic touch that’s sure to delight little ones and keep them coming back for repeat reads. And by the story’s end, a snake appears to have swallowed the book whole—an amusing and appropriate conclusion. The illustrations are simple, featuring the animals and, in some cases, their pawprints against white space. The art makes effective use of textures; tiny dots and lines give the monkey soft fur, while the snail has an attractive, patterned shell. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Silly playfulness perfect for both children and their grown-ups.