Peepo!: questions to ask and activities to try
Here's a little baby, one, two, three... Peepo! is a modern classic for babies and toddlers, with peep-through holes and a whole day of family life to explore.
What age is it for? Peepo! is best from birth to age 3. Good for: Peekaboo, rhyme and noticing details.
Peepo! (Janet and Allan Ahlberg)
- Age
- 0-3
- Best for
- Peekaboo, rhyme and noticing details
Let your child peep through each hole and say “Peepo!” before you turn the page. There are lots of details to talk about in the busy family pictures.
What it helps with
- Peekaboo and object permanence
- Rhythm and repetition for babies
- Naming everyday objects
- Talking about family life
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What can the baby see?”
- “Who is in the baby’s family?”
- “What does the baby do in the morning?”
- “What can you spot in the kitchen?”
- “What do you see when you wake up?”
- “Peepo! Where are you?”
5-minute activities to try together
Peepo game
Play peekaboo with a scarf, saying “Peepo!” each time you reappear.
Spy hole
Cut a hole in a piece of card and take turns peeping at things around the room.
Free printables: Peepo! worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- Playing I spy, rhyme and favourite nursery characters
- Age
- 0-5
Dear Zoo (Rod Campbell)
- Best for
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- Age
- 0-4
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- Best for
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- Age
- 0-4
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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