Mabel Is Terrible at Hiding!
One enormous dinosaur. Very few hiding places.
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Written by J. Ladis & Haley Dell
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Julia wants to play hide-and-seek. Mabel has an enormous tail, very visible feet and an idea about being a tree. Follow their alphabet game as both friends take a turn at hiding.
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Play the hiding game
Look for the clues before Julia does, whisper along, or try a new hiding place for a toy. Mabel can be patient and funny at the same time.
A little letter looking
Each letter has a big form and a little form, such as Aa. Name them when your child is interested. The chalk X is a home mark in the game. Mabel is an invented dinosaur, and the story is a game of hide-and-seek.
By J. Ladis and Haley Dell. Published by Little Story Magic. Copyright © 2026 J. Ladis and Haley Dell. All rights reserved.
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