Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The Big Book of Words for Curious Kids by Heloise Antoine & Ingrid Gordon (Review & Giveaway)

About the book: This colorful, appealing word book makes observing, recognizing and naming things an exciting adventure in learning. Each page in THE BIG BOOK OF WORDS FOR CURIOUS KIDS features numerous pictures revolving around familiar themes in a child's life - clothing, toys, food, and animals, just to name a few. Certain objects, such as Bobo the stuffed bunny, appear repeatedly throughout the book, encouraging image recognition. This book - at once a picture book, word book, and beginning reader - help make those first few steps into the world of words much less daunting and much more fun. 
  • Age Range: 4 and up 
  • Series: Big Book of Words Series
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Peachtree Pub Ltd
  • ISBN-13: 978-1561451111
My thoughts: Children love books that they can return to over and over and continue to discover treasures within. In The Big Book of Words for Curious Children there are hundreds of tiny, sketched and colorful pictures that the child can identify as they would touch on his/her life. Familiar objects or those easily learned when identified for him. Children find delight in "seek 'n search" and a book such as this can easily be turned into such an activity.

I found the art delightfully sweet and charming and this alone is enough to endear the book to readers. I like that the little bunny finds a way to join in the fun throughout the book. A fun twist for the kids to find throughout.

With a sturdy hardcover, little hands will enjoy learning and beginning their venture of the printed word. A good resource for the parent to have around for their child. Each two-page spread features a charming picture of little ones engaged in polite, social engagements - sharing, working together, reading together, etc. 

Needless-to-say, I recommend this book to you.

GIVEAWAY: The good folks at Peachtree Publishers has a copy of this delightful children's book just waiting for one of Chat With Vera's readers to win. Use the entry form below, please. Begins August 26 & ENDS September 17 @ 12:02 a.m. ET.  Open to USA addresses only.
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DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy of The Big Book of Words for Curious Children in exchange for my review. Opinions expressed are solely my own. I received no compensation for this review.

15 comments:

  1. I also like their About Penguins book. They have a nice selection of titles.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  2. I also like her book One Beautiful Baby. It looks sweet.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  3. I know my son would LOVE Claude on the Slopes

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  4. I like Theo's Red Wagon and Hello, Sailor

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  5. My Daddy is a Giant looks like another cute book from Ingrid Godon.

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  6. My grandson is 4 and would love this one!

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  7. I would like to have The Cheshire Chese Cat for my daughter.

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  8. I was never a big fan of word books with my verbose little girls, but my little boy has been much slower to speak and word books seem to really help him so I've begun to appreciate them now. Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday at Mommynificent.com! Hope to see you again soon!
    Tina

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  9. This looks great! I like that it's part look-and-find, part word book. Thanks for sharing on the Kid Lit Blog Hop!

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  10. This looks like a great book. We have not needed books like this as my little G has also been quite verbose, but what a great idea. Thanks for joining us on the Kid Lit Blog Hop

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  11. This is such a fun way to increase vocabulary. The artwork looks perfect for the age group :) Thanks for sharing on KidLit BlogHop!
    -Reshama StackingBooks

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  12. I'm also smitten with Stanley the Builder by William Bee. I know my nephew and niece would love that book too.

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  13. Oh my gosh, Something Big looks just adorable!

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  14. About Mammals, A Guide For Children would be a great addition to our Homeschool Library!
    Jen Whitten

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