Books like What's missing? by Niki Yektai

In this rhythmic picture book, children hunt beloved nursery‑rhyme characters in a playful 'I Spy' game, guided by engaging rhymes and charming illustrations. Each page invites a new search, blending classic Mother Goose tales with detective play.

When a boy’s door opens to a friendly penguin, he must travel to the South Pole to help—discovering that the feathered visitor was never lost after all.

When a new student arrives, invisible Brian finally finds his place, showing that kindness and teamwork can bring shy children into the light.

A tiny honeybee emerges through the wax cap of her cell, cleaning the nursery and feeding the larvae and the queen, before finally taking flight.

Peter Brooks speaks of the theater of the past and the present, of its changes, of its various forms, of what he has seen and sees and of his own work.

Children, adults, and families search for Waldo and other hidden figures as they journey through bustling, detailed scenes, offering a playful test of observation and patience.

"The story of a boy's visit to the beach, Beach Feet opens with a small boy feeling the heat of the sand and then running towards the ocean. Free and independent despite his young age and the tube around his waist, the boy gives himself over to the ocean and the pleasures to be had at water's edge. Throughout, the boy's connection to the beach through his feet-the feel of sand, shells, water-is never lost. Unusual perspectives and a pitch-perfect voice make this a standout.Kiyomi Konagaya was born in 1936 in Shizuoka, Japan. At university, he studied English literature and published his poetry in literary magazines. After graduation, he took a job at an advertising agency. In 1977 he won the prestigious Mr. H Award (for new poets) for Little Voyage 26. He also won the twenty-first Takami Jun Prize in 1991, and the twenty-fifth Contemporary Poetry Award in 2007.Masamitsu Saito was born in 1958 in a seaside town along Kujyukuri Beach in Chiba, so he grew up to the sound of waves. He studied graphic design at Tama Art University. His work can be found in magazines and books, as well as on chocolate packages. "--