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Buster and the Baby

Buster is a scruffy little white dog who delights in hiding from an active toddler. Thump, thump, thump goes his heart as he waits to be found under the table, behind an arm chair, behind a large teddy bear. Each time baby is equal to the task, finding Buster with squealing and whirling as the two play throughout the day. Hest’s patterned text and Dunbar’s lively illustrations capture the anticipation and excitement of waiting to be found in the classic game of hide-and-seek, one that has a playful reversal and cozy conclusion as the day draws to a close. Honor Book, 2018 Charlotte Zolotow Award ©2018 Cooperative Children's Book Center

Illustrated by Polly Dunbar

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 2-4
Age Range: Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3) PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format: Picture book
Subjects: Babies Bedtime Patterned text/Repetition Pets

Publisher: Candlewick
Publish Year: 2017
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780763687878

CCBC Location: Picture Book, Hest

Buster and the Baby