How fun was this read ! The illustrations are colorful and humorous and the story is really hilarious : the author uses many idioms throughout the story, such as “you’re the apple of my eye”, “get up the wrong side of bed” or “it’s raining cats and dogs”. The young hero is spending a very special day with his grandparents and is very confused by all the sayings, understanding everything literally.
Pisa Loves Bella is a sweet story about self-esteem, kindness and friendship. Using the famous Tower of Pisa as a main character, Kimberly Lovato introduces young children to a famous Italian historical monument. As children discover how words can hurt, the story celebrates difference and the beauty of being ourselves.
Young readers will enjoy celebrating the animals’ birthday ! Every page is a new discovery as the children learn skills in the process. I love the interactivity and sensory stimulation of this board book : children learn and practice tying, zipping, sticking, buttoning and snapping. All the adorable bright and colorful illustrations make the reading fun as children recognize all the farm animals. It is very engaging and fun !
I really loved Kat Chen’s previous board book Play with Me, and Play Outside with Me is just as cute. Following the same concept of “playdate in a book”, this book is an interactive read, inviting the young reader to play time.
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