Guess Whos in the Desert

by Charline Profiri, Susan Swan (Illustrator)

The desert is full of suprises! You never know what you might find nestled in a tall saguaro or climbing steep canyon walls. All you have to do is look! "Guess Who's in the Desert" is a fun, interactive, guessing game that invites curious children to discover all of the secrets and surprises the desert holds. Who leaves x-shaped tracks? Who has orange and black beady skin? Just open the book to find out. Each time you do, you're bound to find something new.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

34 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2013

About the author

Charline Profiri is the author of Counting Little Geckos, an adorable board book for ages 0-6 (In its 3rd printing!). She began her publishing career in 2000. Her writing has appeared in Highlights for Children, My Friend, Pockets, The Institute of Childrens Literature Rx for Writers, BOOST for Writers, Childrens Book Council Magazine: Perspectives, The Journey and The Write Word.

A former elementary teacher, Charline enjoys keeping in touch with young people through school visits. She is a member of SCBWI, ARA and SSA. To learn more about Charline, visit her website www.cprofiri.com.

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Reviews

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love reading books written by local authors, and Charline Profiri wrote a cute, rhyming picture book using clues to identify animals living in the desert near Tucson. The art work is really interesting and very well done, but I don't know if it would appeal to young children.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated and fun to read aloud!

[Marcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fun book to read to my grandchildren!

[Julia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK I may be biased as the author's daughter, but I remember my mother reading 'Goodnight Moon' to me as a child and the best part was finding that little mouse hiding on every page. This book has clever similarities in the interactive seek and find illustrations that give a hint at the animal (it's tracks or shadow for example) that I think children will enjoy searching the pages for.

The rhyming verses are great for reading aloud with your little one beside you. As a child who grew up in the desert foothills of northwest Tucson, Arizona, I appreciate the desert scenery illustrated with unique three dimensional layered images that seem as though they can be touched. The pages have a two dimensional pop-up book feel which is a creative style that is uncommon for picture books.

Since 'Counting Little Geckos' was for much younger children, if your little ones started counting, reading and learning about the desert southwest with CLG, they can graduate to this new book and continue their education!

[Rio Nuevo · Rating 5 out of 5]

You never know what you might find nestled in a tall saguaro or climbing steep canyon walls. All you have to do is look! Guess Who's in the Desert is a fun, interactive guessing game that invites curious children to discover all of the surprises the desert holds. Who leaves x-shaped tracks? Open the book and find out! Each time you do, you're bound to find something new. Award-winning author Charline Profiri teamed up with illustrator Susan Swan who uses digital cut paper and mixed media to create her unique, award-winning style. This book is sure to keep kids guessing.