Interactive text, first words, and sliders on each spread make this an ideal early-learning introduction to the farm.
Children can slide the sliders across the page to learn fun farm words! This sturdy board book includes interactive prompts and sliders on each spread, which help promote early language skills, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Young readers will discover the different kinds of buildings found on a farm, which animals live there and the sounds they make, and the vehicles that are used on the farm. Simple questions keep readers engaged and learning fun facts about the farm. An exciting early-learning experience!
Slide and See First Words: Farm by Helen Hughes (text) & illus. by Samantha Meredith Tiger Tales. Feb. 2024. 12p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9781664351080. PreS-K–A day on the farm is captured in a highly interactive book featuring slide and reveal vocabulary and onomatopoeia. Readers are taken on a tour of a farm; on display are buildings, animals, and vehicles that make farms successful. Along the way, the text asks many questions—such as “What color is the tractor?”—further enticing readers and their adult caregivers to interact with the book and with one another. VERDICT The interactive nature of this title makes it a winner with the board book crowd. Keep it on hand; it’s sturdy.
Helen Hughes has loved reading and writing for as long as she can remember. Now as a grownup, she feels so lucky to be able to immerse herself in the world of children’s books and call it a job! As well as books, Helen loves tree-lined roads, sea views, and feeling the sun on her skin. She is based in London, England.
Samantha Meredith graduated from Loughborough University with a BA in Illustration. She currently works from a little house in North London, drawing pictures all day while drinking tea and wearing panda slippers. She spends most of her time designing and illustrating children's books. She also occasionally works in-house for various studios...but leaves the pandas at home.
Interactive text, first words, and sliders on each spread make this an ideal early-learning introduction to the farm.
Children can slide the sliders across the page to learn fun farm words! This sturdy board book includes interactive prompts and sliders on each spread, which help promote early language skills, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Young readers will discover the different kinds of buildings found on a farm, which animals live there and the sounds they make, and the vehicles that are used on the farm. Simple questions keep readers engaged and learning fun facts about the farm. An exciting early-learning experience!
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Slide and See First Words: Farm by Helen Hughes (text) & illus. by Samantha Meredith Tiger Tales. Feb. 2024. 12p. Board $9.99. ISBN 9781664351080. PreS-K–A day on the farm is captured in a highly interactive book featuring slide and reveal vocabulary and onomatopoeia. Readers are taken on a tour of a farm; on display are buildings, animals, and vehicles that make farms successful. Along the way, the text asks many questions—such as “What color is the tractor?”—further enticing readers and their adult caregivers to interact with the book and with one another. VERDICT The interactive nature of this title makes it a winner with the board book crowd. Keep it on hand; it’s sturdy.
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Helen Hughes has loved reading and writing for as long as she can remember. Now as a grownup, she feels so lucky to be able to immerse herself in the world of children’s books and call it a job! As well as books, Helen loves tree-lined roads, sea views, and feeling the sun on her skin. She is based in London, England.
Samantha Meredith graduated from Loughborough University with a BA in Illustration. She currently works from a little house in North London, drawing pictures all day while drinking tea and wearing panda slippers. She spends most of her time designing and illustrating children's books. She also occasionally works in-house for various studios...but leaves the pandas at home.
