Eric Hill (1927–2014)

Where’s Spot?, by Eric Hill is a fun and interactive book that keeps little kids engaged with its simple story and lift-the-flap surprises. Spot’s mom, Sally, searches all over the house for him, and kids get to help by lifting flaps to see who’s hiding. The book’s bright, simple illustrations and repetitive text make it easy for young readers to follow along. Spot’s playful and curious nature makes him lovable, and the interactive format keeps kids excited. As a classic board show more book, it’s a great way to encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and early reading skills in a fun way.
Personally, my grandma always read this book to me. She even had a little spot puppy stuffed animal. I distinctly remember playing with him, reenacting the book. show less

Spot didn’t eat his dinner, so his mom goes looking for him. She looks in and under various places, finding other animals, until she finally finds where Spot is hiding.

Very cute and fun. The flaps are well-made and don’t tear. There’s a good variety of animals, not just the typical ones.My niece loves that she gets to yell “NO!” every time she opens a door, and making me do the animal noises.

Where’s Spot?
By Eric Hill (2003)

I liked Where’s Spot by Eric Hill for four reasons. First, I liked the flaps throughout the book. Specifically, the flaps keep readers engaged. Children love to open the flaps in the book. It is almost like peek-a-boo. Second, I liked the big, black font displayed in the book. The font appeals to young children, is legible, and affective for beginning readers. Third, I liked how Eric Hill, through his writing, interacts with his readers. For example, he show more asks questions like, “Is he behind the door?” Thus, Hill gives his readers the ability to respond, and to be curious. Lastly, I liked how other animals are introduced within the book. By exposing beginning readers to photos of animals, they will begin to recognize these animals in real-life situations. Overall, the “big idea” of Where’s Spot is to emphasize the significance of interactive texts. Readers can participate throughout the playful story, and enjoy its humor as well. show less

God, these Spot books pain me with their utterly insipid illustrations and text. There is absolutely nothing in them for an adult to appreciate. My toddler keeps pulling them out of the board book bins, though, dammit, so I keep having to read them. Which I guess means they're appealing to the little folk. Which I guess means I have to compromise on my rating from "horrible" to "okay".