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Peepo! (Board Book) [Hardcover]

Janet Ahlberg , Allan Ahlberg
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (131 customer reviews)
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Book Description

7 April 2011

Peepo! is the much-loved picture book classic by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

Peepo! is a modern classic that continues to delight generations of babies and toddlers and their parents. Look through the holes to spot details from the wonderful illustrations. Peepo! A perfect gift for new babies and parents, this board book edition is perfect for little hands.

Here's a little baby

One, two three

Standing in his cot

What does he see?

Peepo! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come.

Praise for Peepo!

'The best book ever published for babies' - Books for Your Children

'Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo!' - Sunday Telegraph

'A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing' - Nursery World

Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Baby's Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:

Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; The Baby's Catalogue; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill


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Product details

  • Hardcover: 34 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; Re-issue edition (7 April 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141337427
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141337425
  • Product Dimensions: 15.3 x 1.4 x 16.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (131 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The repetitive rhymes and action-packed illustrations in the delightful Peepo! have made this stunning book a favourite for small children and their parents for many years.

This glossy, indestructible board book edition captures the essence of the original and takes even the smallest of children on a peek-a-boo journey through a day in the life of a baby and is ideal for teaching tiny children the joys of handling and sharing books. (Ages 9 months to 2 years) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Janet and Allan Ahlberg were one of Britain's most successful artist/author teams. From 1975 until shortly before Janet's death in 1994, they created many acclaimed picture books. Allan taught for some years before becoming a full-time writer and Janet studied Graphic Design and became an illustrator. EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN were both Greenaway Medal winners. PEEPO! won the Best Books For Babies Award in 1985. Allan Ahlberg lives in Leicestershire.

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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Here is reality - a household with toys strewn all over the floor, cupboard doors bulging open, a little baby throwing his food around. Here is a family existing on limited means, but making the most of what they have.

Open each new page and follow the day through the eyes of a little baby/young toddler, from the moment he wakes to last thing at night, asking "What does he see?" All the while the little baby is having a wonderful time. Does he mind that his house is in a mess? Does he care that his parents haven't got the latest designer trappings? No! He just seems to be concerned about what his family are up to and the whereabouts of his teddy and his ball!

The historic backdrop of WWII makes this book an interesting read for the older child - and what a great way for grandparents and greatgrandparents who were young themselves during this period of history to share their memories with their grandchildren today. Look at the pages carefully, and you will spot gas masks, men in RAF and army uniforms, a Winston Churchill photo pasted to the parlour wall, a bomb damaged house, a barrage balloon and aeroplanes high in the skies above baby who blissfully unaware sits on a rug chewing his teddy's arm. Most heart wrenching of all, baby's daddy bathing him and then kissing him goodnight, dad dressed in his army uniform ready to leave and to face goodness only knows what. Most children will no doubt miss many of these subtleties (I showed a girlfriend of mine who had been brought up with this book in the home and had never noticed the WWII background!) but every time I read it I can't help thinking of all the families who went through these times with small children, and it has emphasised to me that at any time in history how fleeting and just how precious our time with our children is.

This is an amazing book on many levels. This is now the present I give to all my friends when they have a baby. The larger paperback makes an ideal present for an older toddler, or perhaps an older child with a baby sibling.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Suitable from about 14 months 19 Oct 2005
Format:Board book
I bought this book for my book loving baby when she was 7 months. She showed no interest in it, in fact pushed it away. She is now 16 months and it is her favourite book. She sits still while I read it and will repeat words she recognises like "ball", "teddy", "peepo". She loves the pictures. It is a super soothing book to read at bed time too!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An enduring and faithful friend 14 Feb 2000
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Format:Board book
This book rapidly became my son's favourite at twelve months and remains so eighteen months later. In fact we are on our second copy as the first became too dog-eared with use and too mucky as my son insists on kissing the baby in the story goodnight! The coherent storybook is beautifully illustrated with the added bonus of activity and fun with "peepo". The Ahlbergs have an exceptional talent for finding the right level to pitch a story whilst still providing lots of interest for the child with the text and lots of scope for development through the complexity of the pictures. My only problem has been explaining some of the dated (its set in the 1940s) terms such as "hairnet" and "bucket full of coal"! If your child likes this format you should also try "Each Peach Pear Plum" from the same author and illustrator.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
This book hardly needs another review and recommendation, such a classic, it's always the first thing I buy when I hear of a new baby on the way! Read more
Published 19 hours ago by R J WOOD
5.0 out of 5 stars Every baby should have one
Just had an email from the proud father:
"We're still loving the story book you bought for A. B reads it to her nearly everyday and A giggles away"
Enough said?
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Brilliant kids book. My kids loved it when they were little, and so now do their little cousins. Absolutely stands the test of time. Hope it never goes out of print!
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I read this to my baby boy many years ago and bought it as a gift for my neighbours baby boy.. It's such a great book for babies
Published 1 month ago by Josephine
5.0 out of 5 stars a classic. board books always the best.
lots of nice rhyming couplets. detailed illustrations. good quality, long-lasting, durable board book. our daughter is 18 months and loves it. Read more
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This is an excellent book which has stood the test of time. Great illustrations, so there are lots of things to look for and talk about with your child/children.
Published 1 month ago by mike newton
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Brilliant story. I think you'll love this story. Particularly useful within schools when used in Nursery and Reception, possibly year 1.
Published 1 month ago by Yasumy
5.0 out of 5 stars a favourite in our house
We love this book in our house. Started reading it to my little girl at about 4 months and at 16 months we still read it almost everyday. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff!
I have enjoyed it as much as my nephew has! Colourful,stimulating and sturdy. This is a very good children's book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
I was given this book as a gift for my baby and thought I should buy one for my friend. I't a lovely story and rhyme encouraging you to use the rhyming for every day use!!
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