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 What a Hoot!
by Frann Preston-Gannon, c2015
I absolutely adore Frann Preston-Gannon’s artwork! Warm and whimsical, her
images leap off the page. Cute little owls with big eyes play throughout
this book, introducing simple opposites like “clean” and “dirty”. This title
is larger than the usual board book, a nice change that makes colors and
images stand out more clearly. It’s also a great choice for interaction with
your child as you look for the sneaky snail that makes his way from page to
page.
My Big Truck Book
by Roger Priddy, c2011
This over-sized board book is an old favorite that flies off the shelf over
and over again. Bright real-life photos along with simple labels identifying
each type of vehicle capture the attention of toddlers that love things that
go. Each spread features a question that helps children learn something
about each type of vehicle. Little boys and girls, alike, enjoy learning
about all types of trucks.
Peek-a-Who?
by Nina Laden, c2000
This title is especially fun for children that understand the concept of
peek-a-boo, however, the simple repetition and basic rhyming pattern engages
even the smallest child. Each page has a cut-out that sets up a reveal. Who
is peeking through? “Peek-a-zoo” displays a wild animal, “peek-a-boo” shows
a ghost. My favorite is the ending: “Peek-a….YOU!” with a little mirror
displaying your little one’s smiling face!
Little Monkey Calms Down
by Michael Dahl and Oriol Vidal (illustrator), c2014
This title is part of the Hello Genius series, and is a simple board
book about feelings. Little Monkey is having a rough day and
responds with a big tantrum! After going to his room he tries
different techniques to calm himself down. Simple suggestions like
taking a deep breath, cuddling with a special blanket or singing a
song are things that older toddlers can understand. They can try out
these ideas with your encouragement when they are feeling upset.
Babies and younger toddlers may not be able to understand the
concepts of the book, but will still enjoy the vivid colors and
simple illustrations. Other titles available in this series include
Little Tiger Picks Up, Penguin Says Please, Little Lion Shares,
among others.
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Frankenstein: an Anatomy Primer
by Jennifer Adams and Alison Oliver
This book is part of the incredibly unique BabyLit series that
highlights various classics in literature and gives them a new life
with the littles. Each book uses the selected classic to share
simple concepts in a special way. For example, Alice in Wonderland
introduces colors while Don Quixote introduces some Spanish
vocabulary. Each book also has at least one quote from the original
book.
Frankenstein is one of my favorites. An incredibly loveable
Frankenstein teaches toddlers about the parts of their body and what
they can do with them. Frankenstein eats strawberries with his
mouth, rows a boat with his arms, climbs a mountain with his legs,
etc. Adults will smile at the humor sprinkled throughout the books,
like Frankenstein reading a copy of Paradise Lost, while children
will focus on the fabulous illustrations and simple concepts,
including counting, colors, identifying animals, etc. Other titles
in this series include The Secret Garden: a Flowers Primer,
Huckleberry Finn: a Camping Primer, Moby Dick: an Ocean Primer, and
many more!
To check out these books or get recommendations for other great
reads, please come see us at the Lincoln Public Library, 725 Pekin
Street. Our board books are located in the Youth Services Department
on the fire truck.
[By
MELISSA OXBORROW,
Lincoln Public Library District]
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