Where's Spot?
By Eric Hill
The Story
A worried mother dog searches her house for her puppy Spot, lifting flaps to check behind doors, inside the piano, and under the stairs — finding a surprising animal each time.
Why It's Special
For toddlers who point and yell at every hidden thing, this turns dinnertime worry into a room-by-room hunt they get to solve with their own hands.
- Big idea: Curiosity rewards itself — every flap you lift shows you something new, even when it isn't what you expected.
- Vibes: Cozy, curious, gently suspenseful — like a bedtime game of hide-and-seek.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love to lift flaps and open things themselves
- are learning names of household objects and animals
- enjoy guessing games with a payoff on every page
- respond well to repetition and predictable page structure
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Where did Sally look first when she couldn't find Spot?
- Imagination: What do you think is hiding behind our door right now?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever played hide-and-seek at home like Spot?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Sally felt while she was looking for Spot?
- Vocabulary & noticing: Can you name the animal we found inside the piano?
