<i>Theme: Hide-and-Seek.</i> It's hard to be discreet when you're a whale (. . . or a preschooler) . With relatable obviousness, Whaley Whale engages in a lighthearted game of hide-and-seek with the reader. <i>Is she on the table? . . . Is she behind the door?</i> This methodical progression builds an anticipation that delights young readers, while the unmistakable foreshadowing keeps parents giggling along.
