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Another classic from Janet & Allan Ahlberg, PeePo! was first published in 1981 and has delighted parents and toddles ever since. Peepo! has so many elements guaranteed to appeal to young children - rhyme, repetition and the inclusion of every day objectives. The story not only centres on the day and life of a little baby, but also allows us to really see things through his eyes--with a circle cut out of the pages allowing both the storybook baby and young readers to "peek" through to life on the next page.
Peepo! is set in the 1940s, giving us a nostalgic look at a time gone by--complete with tin baths, coal sheds and hot porridge. The family life described is happy, warm and loving. The illustration style is suitably 1940's and also very full. The verse often refers to objects hidden deep within the illustration which children will love seeking out. (Ages 1 to 5 years.) --Victoria MacKenzie
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A charming rhyming picture book with holes on every other page that allow the reader to peep into the next scene of the story before turning over to reveal the whole spread. It follows a baby through his day from waking in his cot and playing in the park with his sisters to getting a goodnight kiss from his father.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
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.
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.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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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Lovely for babies and older children
I purchased this lovely book after reading the reviews already on here to read with my 4 month old daughter. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Emz101
PEEPO!
This was bought for my eldest daughter when she was a baby. She is now 13 and chose this as a present for a friend's baby, so it obviously made an impression on her. Read more
Published 24 days ago by clarabelle
A Perennial Favourite
Another classic children's book that still stands the test of time. If you haven't read this to your children, or grandchildren, then this a must have book, so buy it now!
Published 1 month ago by J. Tolley
PEEPO -excellent!
The book arrived fast and was in perfect condition. What a fab little buy for a fab little boy - My grandson loved it and carried it about all day. many thanks to the seller!
Published 1 month ago by ginnyknit
The best childrens book ever
Peepo is a wonderful little book, it was my favorite as a young child and it is now my daughter's. The illustrations are wonderful. Will encourage any child to enjoy books. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Caroline
magic
I purchased this book as a present for another generation of our family having bought my first copy 23 years ago for our first child. A magical book with wonderful illustrations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by smith123
My favourite book as a child
Loved this book as a kid and wanted to get it for my 17 month old daughter and now she loves it too. Hopefully one that she will always remember aswel.
Published 1 month ago by Claire Middlemist
Classic
A very classic book. My daughter is excited to see her own rountines are pictured in the books. Haven't figured out what does PEEPO mean but it sounds funny!
Published 2 months ago by YANG
Lovely idea
This has beautiful illustrations and I love the concept of the book: the period, design and story line, however it just did not seem to engage either of my children (where others... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Janie
Nice old fashioned book, for older kids
Nice old fashioned book with lots of detail in the pictures - I think a little too much for my one year old but I'm sure she'll enjoy it in a few years
Published 3 months ago by BOB
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