This is one of the first books I chanced on when my daughter was just about 18 months and I must confess its one of the best picture books I have come across. I liked it so much that I gifted it to all my friends kids as I knew that it covers concepts brilliantly. Its one of the rare books which works well for picture talk with your children.
Its got all your Disney characters helping kids to learn in a fun way. Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Ariel, Bambi, Simba, Alice in wonderland and so many more.
The pictures take up about 70% of a double spread and the words with their pictures are reiterated on the sides again. It is packed with more than 1000 words, and is intended to help preschoolers develop a masterful vocabulary to describe & explain the exciting world unfolding around them.
The book captures everyday words with ease and increase the confidence of your child fueling their imagination for places and things faraway. Disney Characters serve as inviting hosts. The book is divided into 5 main sections namely,
1. Home & Family: House & front yard, Garden, Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining room, Foods to eat, Fruits & Vegetables, Nursery & Wardrobes
2. Town & Community: Tour around town, Toy store, department store, Restaurant, Sweetshop, Post office, school, Fire Station, visit to the vet, modes of transport, construction vehicles, airport & professions/community helpers
3. Having Fun: Circus, Amusement Park, Park, Playground, different kind of sports, Painting activity, musical instruments, a carnival, beach, movies, birthday party & Christmas
4. Animals & Nature: Pet store, Farm, Wild animals, birds, sea creatures, Insects, trail adventure, flowers & a camping trip
5. Things to know: Parts of the body, feelings, Seasons, months of the year, days of the week, Counting till 20, Shapes & colours, Opposites, Actions.
Trust me when I say you will not find a book that encompasses so many concepts with such attractive pictures.Its been over a year that I’ve had this book and have still not managed to finish the whole book.
Review: Its a must buy for a 1 – 4 year old. Its a great book to gift as well, the parents will always be happy to receive this one
Price: Rs 250 onwards. Printed price is Rs 300 but you may get it cheaper online.
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Janani S Koushik
KSP Team
