The Grinch's Great Big Flap Book

This is a great book for little one who like to lift the flaps. The story is short, but the Grinch’s story is still told. If you’re looking for a detailed version of The Grinch, this book isn’t the right choice. The flaps entertained my 5 year old who is obsessed with The Grinch story.

This is a good watered down version of the original for you toddler or child who just can't sit through a longer Dr. Suess book like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. I bought this for Christmas 2014 for my then two year old son. At the time, and somewhat still even though now he's three, he needed board books because he would just tear paper and rip pages out. That's what paper is for anyway, right? So, I got this in hopes that we could share the story of the Grinch, but without the paper ripping. I was wrong.

The flaps stand in for paper and can be easily ripped out by a two year old. Now, if your toddler is not destructive, then you're golden! There are tons of flaps in this book. Like all flap books once you open them they will never flip back down, but who cares there's lots and lots of flaps! If, however, your child has a penchant for paper tearing like mine be prepared to purchase some ultra clear mailing tape. This is the tape that fixes the tears the best.

As for the book itself, the story starts on the night of the Christmas eve. The Grinch has already formulated his plan and he is taking all the decorations, food, presents, and Christmas cheer. The Whos still sing despite having no physical manifestations of Christmas cheer. The Grinch hears them singing, wonders why, and then his heart grows. The Grinch returns said Christmas cheer and then joins the Whos for Christmas dinner and celebrations. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas in 10 pages. Bada Bing! Bada Boom! However, don't forget the flaps! Since there are so many, although the story can be read quickly, getting through all those flaps take time and my son under careful watch can sit with this book on his own for 15-20 mins looking through all the flaps! Of which any parent of a toddler will tell you is like an eternity of peace and quiet!

The ultimate down side is it's size. You cannot fit the book on a regular shelf with the spine facing the proper way. You will have to store it with the spine facing up/down or flat on your bookshelf. That is unless you have really tall bookshelves, then again, you're golden!

I bought this book for my 3 month old granddaughter. That sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? I couldn't help myself; I loved the Grinch 50+ years ago and my kids loved him 30 years ago, so I had to start my granddaughter off right, even if we had to store the book till next year.
Well, we didn't have to worry about that. She loves it! When it's storytime and her Mom holds up different books to choose from, she voices her opinion (it's really a loud squawk) when Mom holds this book up. We don't know why she likes it so much; maybe the bright colors or the rhyming words. This is the real Grinch story, but with less words on each page and little pop-up tabs to keep the baby's attention. And that it does! When Mom tries to put the book up before this baby's ready, she lets out a shreek that you wouldn't believe.
I don't know what kind of review this is, but I'll just leave you with the fact that this Grammy is thrilled to have introduced the Grinch to the next generation!

What is the point of the flaps if there is nothing underneath? This is the first flap book I have ever bought where the flaps don't reveal something. For example, there is flap on a wall with holiday decor. When you open the flap, it is blank wall underneath. Once realizing almost all of flaps did not reveal anything fun, my toddler quickly (and understandably) lost interest. This is the worst toddler Christmas book we've seen. I think it is a waste of money. Two stars if you try to read without the flaps... though the kids see the flaps and want to see what's under (again, only to find nothing).

Our 14 month old loves this book and his stuffed grinch. He is fascinated with all his lift-a-flap books. This one is not as sturdy as some, so we only let him have it when we are reading it to him. It is loaded with labs and he just loves opening them. So far it's holding up fine. He got it for Christmas.

Nice flap book. LOTS of flaps for kids....however some of them are pretty boring. It feels like they were just trying to make a bunch of flaps and didn't really care what they put under them. Also, story is VERY abbreviated. Only 4-5 pages long and maybe a sentence or two on each page.

This abridged pop up book is perfect for parents who want to read the Grinch to a child who is too young for the original. It has quite a few flaps on each page and the book is made from a sturdy card board.

Despite being abridged, the highlights of the story still hit home and provide for a great experience.

Awesome introduction to the Grinch for babies and toddlers who are too young to sit through the original story. I tried reading my 13 month old the real deal and it was just too long for her. This fun, interactive, abridged version was just the ticket! She loved it!

This book is so much fun! The pictures are incredibly detailed, and the dozens of flaps really move the plot along. My 3 year old and I have a ball with this story at bedtime.I love the original, but highly recommend this book, too.

A gift for my ten-year-old special needs great-grandson. He will love it!