There is something so pleasurable in a touch and feel kind of board book which makes you just want to enjoy the different textures for a bit while looThere is something so pleasurable in a touch and feel kind of board book which makes you just want to enjoy the different textures for a bit while looking at the pictures. By combining this simple pleasure with a character the child already know well from television, you have a winner.
What I liked best about this book was how exactly right they got it. Sometimes the creators work too hard to offer up different textures, which leads to a sort of gymnastics to make the plot work out with the story. This flowed together naturally making this book the perfect addition to your child's library if they're an Angelina fan or even just simply like ballet. Very nicely done....more
For fans of Barney this one is perfect. You have the cutouts to peer through, lots of things to look at on the pages (which gives the person reading tFor fans of Barney this one is perfect. You have the cutouts to peer through, lots of things to look at on the pages (which gives the person reading time to slow down and ask the child to point at things) and has a fun bouncy rhyme to it. The ending is a pleasant surprise.
I'm not a huge Barney fan, but we went through these years with the kids, and honestly this was a reminder of the things I liked best about the show....more
Oooh...lots of rough and bumpy textures! And for once a board book where you can feel things that don't involve animals. This would have appealed to mOooh...lots of rough and bumpy textures! And for once a board book where you can feel things that don't involve animals. This would have appealed to my boys so much when they were younger. Definitely recommended. This series is wonderful! And holds up really well - very very durable books....more
I think I'm giving this 5 stars just because I like the texture of the headscarf on the cover so much. Actually all the textures are just perfect andI think I'm giving this 5 stars just because I like the texture of the headscarf on the cover so much. Actually all the textures are just perfect and conjures the image that the author is looking for. A perfect book for those little ones who love pirates. Creative and silly and lots of fun....more
A little bit repetitious on the traveling through town picture (haven't we done that exact same scenario before?) and the ability to go UP the flagpolA little bit repetitious on the traveling through town picture (haven't we done that exact same scenario before?) and the ability to go UP the flagpole isn't logical though it appeals to the silly nature of the children being read to. Not my favorite in the series, but still good....more
I absolutely love how durable these books are. Nice and sturdy with bright and interesting illustrations. The culmination of finding treasure on thisI absolutely love how durable these books are. Nice and sturdy with bright and interesting illustrations. The culmination of finding treasure on this last page was a delight. Perfect for introducing reading to little ones....more
The last page is hypnotic of this delightful book about going places. Loved all the different ways you could move the objects on the page. Lots to keeThe last page is hypnotic of this delightful book about going places. Loved all the different ways you could move the objects on the page. Lots to keep tiny hands busy. Bright and colorful and a fun story. Overall a great little book perfect for your tiny reader....more
My inner child did a little squee of delight with this book. Often the 'touchy-feely' kinds of books just have pictures without any kind of a story. HMy inner child did a little squee of delight with this book. Often the 'touchy-feely' kinds of books just have pictures without any kind of a story. Here there's a gentle storyline to guide you through the book as you go looking for the 'correct' duck. So you wind up with a quest, a chance to touch different textures, bright colors, and just enough words to be reading. Overall a delight and a book I'd highly recommend with your little one....more
Fun story - look at the illustrations closely and you'll learn the personality of each of the cats (quite distinct!). I liked the outcome with the lovFun story - look at the illustrations closely and you'll learn the personality of each of the cats (quite distinct!). I liked the outcome with the lovely spooky overtones that build and build as the story progresses. For a board book this is meatier than any I've really seen before, leaving me impressed and thinking how nice it would be to read to a very young child something like this which is a pleasure to hold and allow them to turn the pages and play with....more
Never have I been more delighted with a board book...
Never did I ever think I would pen those words!
Seriously, I was very iffy on the whole concept. HNever have I been more delighted with a board book...
Never did I ever think I would pen those words!
Seriously, I was very iffy on the whole concept. How in the world do you create such a thing - to take a classic and reduce it to a counting book, a handful of words, and fairly simplistic art. I was surprised, I was amazed, and I cannot wait to look at other books in this series. It's wonderful and if you love Jane Eyre, then I can't recommend this enough....more
Creative way to introduce the concept of changing seasons. Kind of strange, yet whimsical. I paused to enjoy the art which is something that doesn't hCreative way to introduce the concept of changing seasons. Kind of strange, yet whimsical. I paused to enjoy the art which is something that doesn't happen often with board books. I liked it....more