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Peek-a-Who?
Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for Kids
More than 2 million copies sold!
"The exuberant illustrations in this guessing-game board book will enchant infants and toddlers."— School Library Journal
For more than two decades, Peek-a Who? has been delighting little ones and parents alike, becoming a staple for baby showers and first libraries.
Nina Laden's simple rhyming text and peek-a-boo cutouts take the most loved baby and toddler game and puts it in children's book form! Bright, engaging illustrations and the anticipation of what's hiding on the next page, peeking through the die-cut windows, will keep little ones guessing and giggling all the way to the surprise ending.
INTERACTIVE BOARD For toddlers and babies who love fun and interactive books, Peek-a-Who? offers hours of engagement. Its sturdy pages and compact size make it perfect for little hands to hold and manipulate.
FUN Rather than a lift-the-flap format, this board book features generous cut-out windows that reveal a new surprise with every turn of the page. Readers will delight in the rhyming text and the chance to make the sounds associated with a cow, ghost, zoo crew, and the final page's surprise!
POPULAR CHILDREN'S BOOK Nina Laden is the author and illustrator of many award-winning books for children, including the companion titles Peek-a Zoo! , Peek-a Moo! , and Peek-a-Boo!
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More than 2 million copies sold!
"The exuberant illustrations in this guessing-game board book will enchant infants and toddlers."— School Library Journal
For more than two decades, Peek-a Who? has been delighting little ones and parents alike, becoming a staple for baby showers and first libraries.
Nina Laden's simple rhyming text and peek-a-boo cutouts take the most loved baby and toddler game and puts it in children's book form! Bright, engaging illustrations and the anticipation of what's hiding on the next page, peeking through the die-cut windows, will keep little ones guessing and giggling all the way to the surprise ending.
INTERACTIVE BOARD For toddlers and babies who love fun and interactive books, Peek-a-Who? offers hours of engagement. Its sturdy pages and compact size make it perfect for little hands to hold and manipulate.
FUN Rather than a lift-the-flap format, this board book features generous cut-out windows that reveal a new surprise with every turn of the page. Readers will delight in the rhyming text and the chance to make the sounds associated with a cow, ghost, zoo crew, and the final page's surprise!
POPULAR CHILDREN'S BOOK Nina Laden is the author and illustrator of many award-winning books for children, including the companion titles Peek-a Zoo! , Peek-a Moo! , and Peek-a-Boo!
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10 pages, Board book
First published February 1, 2000
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July 8, 2015
* * * Read and Reviewed by Me & My Niece Emma * * *
In this case, only Emma did the reading. Yup, we've moved into that phase of her life where she's able to read, and although they're not super involved novels, I'm still enjoying the experience of being read to by my favorite little girl in the world!
The short board book Peek-a Who? is a mystery of sorts. You flip a page, read "Peek-a...", look through a hole on to the next page and try to figure out what's coming. Example: "Peek-a...MOO!" and there's a picture of a cow. I apologize for the spoiler.
Emma read this to me on the short walk back from the library. She read it to me again when we got home. She read it to her aunt, Tita Cherry. And for good measure we went over it once more. I think she liked it.
The pictures are pretty good and very colorful. The reading level is very basic. This could be read to a toddler, maybe even a baby for those parents who like to get a head-start. This was Emma's choice for a self-reader and she said it was very easy for her. Perhaps we'll shoot for something a little more difficult next time. Still and all, this was good fun!
In this case, only Emma did the reading. Yup, we've moved into that phase of her life where she's able to read, and although they're not super involved novels, I'm still enjoying the experience of being read to by my favorite little girl in the world!
The short board book Peek-a Who? is a mystery of sorts. You flip a page, read "Peek-a...", look through a hole on to the next page and try to figure out what's coming. Example: "Peek-a...MOO!" and there's a picture of a cow. I apologize for the spoiler.
Emma read this to me on the short walk back from the library. She read it to me again when we got home. She read it to her aunt, Tita Cherry. And for good measure we went over it once more. I think she liked it.
The pictures are pretty good and very colorful. The reading level is very basic. This could be read to a toddler, maybe even a baby for those parents who like to get a head-start. This was Emma's choice for a self-reader and she said it was very easy for her. Perhaps we'll shoot for something a little more difficult next time. Still and all, this was good fun!
September 6, 2013
This book didn't seem like anything special to me but I am giving it five stars because it is the first book my 8-month-old baby seemed to really enjoy. I've been reading this one to him periodically but yesterday he started laughing when we opened up the page with a cow and I read a loud "Moo!". Each page seemed to get funnier and then when we got to the "YOU!" at the end I could see his little face smiling in the mirror. By the way, why isn't "enjoying a book" an acknowledged milestone? It seems like an important developmental step that all baby books should ask you to record.
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September 23, 2012I saw all the twists coming...
August 6, 2022
The baby’s obsessed, but I saw the ending coming a mile away.
October 17, 2021
Me: I maintain that peek-a-goo is a better rhyme for green blob than peek-a-boo.
Alex: some rhymes are silly
Owen: okay flaps, but not enough else.
Alex: some rhymes are silly
Owen: okay flaps, but not enough else.
January 10, 2018
Peek a who was a riveting experience from start to finish. Half way through I knew that if they could land the plane this would be my favorite entry in the genre. The final page left me breathless. I would recommend to anyone.
January 3, 2022
Bats LOVES this book. At the end there is a mirror and he leans in and smiles and coos at himself 😭
April 12, 2021
I’ve read this book like 30-40 times
July 9, 2025
A masterpiece of mystery and wit. An unexpected twist on a classic that pushed my perspective past limits I had not realized I was bound by.
March 12, 2016
The book uses phonics which related to a child's ability to distinguish similar and different language sounds which assist a child when learning to make out sounds for words, this can also enhances a child's spelling. Using simple words with limited phonemes allows the child to read the book using phonics coding, which is really effected for a child who is just learning how to read. The book uses repeated words such as "peek a boo who ..." Which would work really well for EAL learners who could say the repeated word once changing the page.
The sentence also rhymes which could be used to make the story into a game, or even a song. For a child to be able to sing the story gives the child a sense of fun or even makes the story more interactive for them to read which will allow them to learn to a higher degree.
The use of pictures and text are really effective for a child which doesn't know what an certain animal looks like thus could support a child to mean make whist reading the passage. The pictures are always doing something which can for an adult encourage asking opened ended questions which a child can reply with more than just a yes or no response. A child which may not come from the UK, or a child which has recently been to the zoo could have seen these animals therefore could provide an opportunity for conversation which would expose a child to new vocabulary.
Even though these books could be perceived as boring or uneducational, for a adult which makes them more fun could potentially enhance a child's joy to reading thus enhance a child's spell. This theory of mine goes back to "sainsbury reading" in which children are only limited to what teachers are common with.
The sentence also rhymes which could be used to make the story into a game, or even a song. For a child to be able to sing the story gives the child a sense of fun or even makes the story more interactive for them to read which will allow them to learn to a higher degree.
The use of pictures and text are really effective for a child which doesn't know what an certain animal looks like thus could support a child to mean make whist reading the passage. The pictures are always doing something which can for an adult encourage asking opened ended questions which a child can reply with more than just a yes or no response. A child which may not come from the UK, or a child which has recently been to the zoo could have seen these animals therefore could provide an opportunity for conversation which would expose a child to new vocabulary.
Even though these books could be perceived as boring or uneducational, for a adult which makes them more fun could potentially enhance a child's joy to reading thus enhance a child's spell. This theory of mine goes back to "sainsbury reading" in which children are only limited to what teachers are common with.
December 28, 2022
A cute rhyming book
March 27, 2019
This is one of a series of books -- we also have Peek a Moo -- that are sort of strange but simple and (according to my kid, at least) lovable. They're lightweight, easy to throw into a diaper bag and have on hand for the pediatrician's waiting room, and (drawback) made of cardboard that seems much more satisfying to chew on than an actual teething toy. When you're practicing peek-a-boo, and/or when your kid is little enough to be tickled by a surprise ending of their reflection in a mirror, these are handy to have around, even if they quickly become boring for the grown-ups.
October 11, 2017
PEEK-A-WHO? is an adorable board book that has your child playing peek-a-boo and guessing what creature is around the corner. Geared for children one to three years of age it's the perfect non-candy treat. Clayton enjoys this one and laughs as we turn the page. It's sturdy construction and size is perfect for little hands. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
June 12, 2021
The blurb on the end cover "an instant hit". I would have to agree. I giggled the whole way through.
Cleverly written, cute presentation, fun little guessing game. It builds on your expectations so the end is a culmination of joy.
Story: not a narrative, but fun
Art: cute
Price: 6.95, still too expensive
Cleverly written, cute presentation, fun little guessing game. It builds on your expectations so the end is a culmination of joy.
Story: not a narrative, but fun
Art: cute
Price: 6.95, still too expensive
December 10, 2020
Toddlers will enjoy this small-sized board book with the colorful illustrations and die-cut windows. A guessing game with a rhyming, repetitive text makes this a fun book to share, especially the last page with it's "Peek a You" mirror.
October 26, 2022
The absolute best baby book I’ve found so far! Started reading to my little one at 4 months and she was able to comprehend. Now at 6 months she is close to reading it herself! Perfect for that stage of learning first words and early language.
December 26, 2023
Rather than just paying lip-service to peekaboo, this book really delivers on a fun, immersive peekaboo game/experience. Alternating pages have windows that tease at what will be found on the following page. Owls, zoos, and more! Loved it!
May 27, 2022
A real crowd pleaser. My nephew especially liked the twist ending where the reader becomes part of the story.
November 6, 2024
Cute board book for babies and toddlers.
Has cut out to guess what or who is peeking through.
Has cut out to guess what or who is peeking through.
February 26, 2025
Peek-a who? Peeka-what? Classic Read.
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July 9, 2025This book was good enough to chew on! The ghost scared me a little but I liked everything else
October 23, 2024
10/22/24 Read with Charlotte
June 19, 2025
The cow was my personal favorite. Peek a MOO
December 1, 2021
Peek-a-fun! Our one-year old liked this one. Worth a few hundred reads.
July 28, 2017
My 1 year old daughter is OBSESSED with this book. She loves the rhyme and the anticipation leading up to the last page.
October 24, 2019
Actually, the 2 preschoolers liked this one more than the toddler and made me read it twice, though they read it with me the second time. Peek-a-Who? Peek-a (moo) Peek-a (boo) Peek-a (zoo) Peek-a (choo-choo), Peek-a (you). 10/23/12
Used this for both Lap Time and Story Time. One 2 year old was quite taken with it. 10/24/13
Huge hit again at Lap Time! Lots of laughs, they don't even mind that it is so small. 10/21/14
Used at my peekaboo Lap Time and it was a huge hit again despite the small size. 3/3/16
I guess it was a hit with the toddlers at Baby/Toddler time since they all crowded round...
Used this for both Lap Time and Story Time. One 2 year old was quite taken with it. 10/24/13
Huge hit again at Lap Time! Lots of laughs, they don't even mind that it is so small. 10/21/14
Used at my peekaboo Lap Time and it was a huge hit again despite the small size. 3/3/16
I guess it was a hit with the toddlers at Baby/Toddler time since they all crowded round...
March 28, 2013
One of my first favorite board books that I would buy for little ones before I had Carmen, so I had to get one for her. It says peek-a on one page with a piece of the next picture showing. Turning the page reveals whole pictures that each rhyme with "who". Really a great book for early phonics/language development & for looking at a piece of a whole to determine what the picture is before it is revealed. The end is Peek-a You with a reflective mirror. Way too cute!
August 25, 2010
Aurora really likes this book. It has bright, cute illustrations. It gives a clue to what is going to be on the next page by giving you a "peek" through a small cut out. The text also rhymes such as Peek-A-Moo for the page with a cow and Peek-A-Choo-Choo for the page with a train.
January 23, 2016
This is a book of mystery that beckons the reader to guess what's coming next.
April 14, 2018
A sweet board book with cut-outs to allow the child to have a hint of what's next. Brightly illustrated.
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