Spot goes to the park by Eric Hill

A classic lift the flap book about Spot will be welcomed by all young readers. The board book fitting snugly into small hands entices with a picture of Spot kicking a ball on the cover. With its preponderance of primary colours and deceptively simple outlines, the book will be readily absorbed by children.

A stress on friends and family has Mum asking Spot to go the park as it is such a nice day.  But Spot has to get something out of the toy box before he leaves with Mum and Helen the hippo. Lifting the flap reveals what it is he is looking for. He rushes off through the garden gate with Mum calling that he wait for them. He chases the pigeons, and kicks the ball, losing it amongst the many things in the park. Children will love looking at the array of things to be found in the park, and talk about what they see there to do. 

Children will thrill seeing other animals hidden in the undergrowth and playing with Spot and Helen. 

A delightful afternoon at the park not only shows children what they will do at the park, but also models good behaviour of getting along, of playing together and of thanking the duck who retrieves the ball for Spot, an afternoon of fun with friends and family, and learning some lessons that will stand them in good stead when being with them. 

First published in 1991, this book encourages using fine motor skills as well as the fun of exploration and adventure as Spot and his friends play and learn together.

Themes: Play, Spot, Lift the flap, Family, Friends.

Fran Knight