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In this lift-the-flap book, twin sisters play peekaboo with their dog, Stretch, as their parents do yard work. The story, all written in dialogue, shows the girls searching for their dog. Each time one of the twins thinks she has found him, it turns out to be something else. She thinks she sees part of his tail sticking out from under the gate and says, "Peekaboo, Stretch! I see your tail." When the flap (the gate) is lifted the other twin is sitting behind the date and says, "No, that's the hose." Meanwhile, Stretch is hiding in the weeds. Preschoolers will enjoy lifting the flap and finding Stretch hiding in another place. A cute ending has the twins finding Stretch after he has dug holes in the yard and found his bone. Each page has clever, detailed, and vibrant illustrations, which are an excellent match for this fun book. 2006, Candlewick Press, Ages 2 to 5.—Vicki Foote
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Detailed illustrations lend a humorous touch to this lift-the-flap search for a wily dachshund, led by a playful pair of twins while their parents are left with the brunt of the backyard chores.
It's time to do some yard work, but the twins would much rather play "Find the Dachshund" with Stretch, who's exceedingly good at the game. "Peekaboo, Stretch! I see your tail." Or not, as the case might be! Flip the flap and you'll see that it's really a length of hose poking under the ...