Eighteen animals are lined up in an orderly six-by-three formation on a white background. Standing at attention are Dog, Tiger, Hippo, Zebra, Bear, and other animals. Each animal has a distinct, geometrically rounded shape and color. The animals peer from the page with expressive eyes of simple black-and-white dots and emotive, line-drawn mouths. With a turn of the page, the background turns yellow—who’s hiding? A quick scan shows that the yellow reindeer is invisible, save for its orange antlers and unblinking eyes. On the next page the question is “Who’s crying?” A careful examination shows that the blue rabbit has a tearful face. The pattern continues with requests to identify animals based on emotion, direction, action, and shape. These curious and colorful beasts encourage playful interaction with their wide-eyed, silent peek-a-boo in a primer for visual literacy. (Ages 3–7)

Eighteen colorful animals appear on the first double-page spread. The next illustration is identical to the first, except one animal is missing. It is up to the reader to remember what animal occupied that space. Frequently the question at the top of the following pages is “who’s hiding?,” but occasionally the reader is asked to identify the animal that is sleeping or angry or back wards. An answer key is provided. pwc

Originally published in Japanese by Poplar Publishing, in 1993.

"Dog Tiger Hippo Zebra Bear ReindeerKangaroo Lion Rabbit Giraffe Monkey Bull Rhino Pig Sheep Hen Elephant Cat"Someone is sleeping, someone has horns and someone is hiding! Can you find who it is?