About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to ignite a spark of linguistic discovery in your toddler during a quiet, playful moment. It is the perfect choice for children who are just beginning to understand that words represent objects and that changing the order of those words can create something entirely new and silly. Using only five distinct words (orange, pear, apple, bear, and 'there'), Emily Gravett crafts a rhythmic, visually stunning world. The book celebrates the joy of wordplay and the magic of early literacy. It is a gentle, artistic introduction to concepts of sequence and combination, making it an essential addition to a preschooler's first library for both its educational value and its warm, whimsical heart.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and safe for all audiences.
Ideal Reader
A toddler who is beginning to label their world and enjoys rhythmic repetition. It is also perfect for a child who loves 'finding' things in pictures or who is showing early interest in how letters and words look on a page.
Parent Prep
This book can be read cold. Parents should be prepared to read slowly, pointing to the fruit as the words change to help the child make the connection between the text and the art. A parent might choose this after hearing their child start to experiment with 'nonsense' word combinations or noticing the child's delight in simple 'this and that' grouping games.
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