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Where’s Walrus? – Children’s Book Review

preschool books, books with walruses
preschool books, books with walruses

First things first, here’s a bit about the book and the author:

ABOUT THE BOOK

Bored with life at the zoo, an adventurous walrus escapes to the outside world. With the zookeeper in hot pursuit, Walrus cleverly tries on all sorts of hats to disguise himself. Will a yellow hardhat point to a new life as a construction worker? Or will a red swimming cap reveal his true talents? Follow the happy-go-lucky runaway as he hides amongst firefighters, businessmen, and even high-stepping dancers in this delightful wordless picture book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stephen Savage is the illustrator of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling picture book Polar Bear Night. His editorial illustrations have appeared in dozens of major newspapers and magazines including the New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic and The Wall Street Journal. When Stephen is not on the run, he lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and daughter.

Now…the good stuff…is the book any good?

Where's Walrus picture book

Where’s Walrus is one of Evan’s (3/2 years old) favorite books and we’ve only had it a short time.  Every time we read it, we get to the end and he immediately says “Again!”

The illustrations are colorful, bright and very engaging.  I wondered how Evan would like a book that didn’t have any words.  I shouldn’t have worried!  On each page I say “And then?” and he fills in the story.  It’s a bit different every time we read it.  One time we will focus on what the walrus is doing, what hat he is wearing, etc and the next time we’ll focus on what the zookeeper is thinking or doing. Without words to “fence in” the story, it allows a child’s imagination to shine through.

Where’s Walrus would be a great book to give as a baby present.  The bright illustrations will engage the youngest child (though don’t let them near the pages!) while the imagination aspect of the book will insure Where’s Walrus will be a favorite for many years.

Where’s Walrus is available here Where’s Walrus? 

 

*Merry, contributor at Eighty MPH Mom, received a copy of book for this review. All opinions are her own.

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  35. I would give this to my daughter.. she is almost 2.5 and she has started to try and make up stories, she would love this!

  36. I am following you and Merry on Twitter and Facebook.
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  63. This would be for my twin grandaughter and grandson! I’m a lucky grandma (so I hope I’m lucky enoughbto win this)! rosita[dot]p[dot] mariani[AT]gmail[dot]com

  78. This book would have to be for my neice and nephew who are both at the right age to get the most enjoyment out of this book.

  81. I still have some of my old Where’s Waldo books and my daughter loves them so this book would be for her (okay and me too lol)!!!

  86. MANDATORY ENTRY: ‘IF’ I win this giveaway I will give the book to my daughter to read. After she is done reading it, I will donate it to her school library. They are always looking for books.
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  134. this book would be for my daughter 🙂 we love to read books together

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  153. I ‘boosted’ this giveaway. Is ‘boosted’ the same as ‘vote-up?’ I guess I should say I ‘voted-up’ this giveaway because I did NOT see a ‘boost’ giveaway, so I ‘voted-up’ this giveaway instead on 3/6/11.
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  165. I would give this to my nephew who just turned 2. It’s a book he can enjoy now, and then it can be saved for my other nephew, who is only 3 weeks old.

  169. This book would be for our baby on the way! Thank you for the lovely giveaway.
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