Informationen zum Autor Eric Hill OBE (1927-2014) was the creator of beloved children's character Spot. He started his artistic career as an art studio messenger, before becoming a cartoonist and eventually, an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978, Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. He published Where ' s Spot? in 1980: an interactive children's book with a pioneering lift-the-flap format combined with a simple story and charming, quirky illustrations. Its immediate success convinced him to become a full-time author, and Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since as well as audio books, animation, toys and games. Klappentext Join Spot as he bakes a birthday cake for his Dad in this classic lift-the-flap tale - now available as a board book!It's Dad's birthday, and Spot and Mum decide to surprise him by baking a cake. They go shopping for tasty ingredients, before cooking together in the kitchen - where things get a little bit messy!With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this classic story is perfect for early learning and play. Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide. Loved this? Try these!Where's Spot?Spot Goes to the FarmSpot Goes on HolidaySpot Goes to SchoolSpot Goes to the ParkSpot Says GoodnightSpot Visits His GrandparentsSpot Can Count Zusammenfassung Join Spot as he bakes a birthday cake for his Dad in this classic lift-the-flap tale - now available as a board book! It's Dad's birthday, and Spot and Mum decide to surprise him by baking a cake. They go shopping for tasty ingredients, before cooking together in the kitchen - where things get a little bit messy! With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this classic story is perfect for early learning and play. Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide. Loved this? Try these! Where's Spot? Spot Goes to the Farm Spot Goes on Holiday Spot Goes to School Spot Goes to the Park Spot Says Goodnight Spot Visits His Grandparents Spot Can Count ...

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Eric Hill OBE (1927-2014) was the creator of beloved children's character Spot. He started his artistic career as an art studio messenger, before becoming a cartoonist and eventually, an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978, Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. He published Where*'*s Spot? in 1980: an interactive children's book with a pioneering lift-the-flap format combined with a simple story and charming, quirky illustrations. Its immediate success convinced him to become a full-time author, and Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since as well as audio books, animation, toys and games.