Jack and Annie's Story Word Book

Product Description Toddlers will be delighted that Jack is back along with his new-found friends, Annie and Tim, in this innovative picture word book. With its reassuring story about making friends, this brightly illustrated book introduces toddlers to essential preschool vocabulary and concepts. What does Annie like for breakfast? What is Jack going to wear today? What does Annie see in the park? These questions will delight and intrigue preschoolers as they meet these engaging characters and help them select their favorite things to wear, play with, eat, and read. The Toddler Word Book will provide hours of fun for preschoolers everywhere. Special Features • Interactive approach: children choose each character's favorite things • Preschool setting and friendship theme have universal appeal • Features many familiar everyday objects • Simple text is perfect to read aloud • Bright, accessible illustrations have instant child appeal • Includes a full-color "Toddler Words" poster From Publishers Weekly Colorful, labeled illustrations teach vocabulary and concepts in Jack and Annie's Story Word Book by Rebecca Elgar. The action alternates between the animal friends as they get dressed, eat breakfast and head to nursery school; engaging text invites participation ("Now let's play dress-up. Is there a hat for everyone?"). Suggested games extend the reading experience. A pull-out poster spotlights the alphabet, numbers and colors. Ages 2-5. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal PreSchool-K-This word book follows two animal friends as they wake up, start their day, and head off to nursery school. Each page features a short sentence or two and a few related pictures of labeled objects outlined in black. The bright, simple illustrations against vividly colored backgrounds work well with the basic concepts and vocabulary introduced. Open-ended questions like "Is there a hat for everyone?" and "Where would you like to play next?" offer some expanded opportunities for discussion. The brief text and uncluttered format make this a book to be shared with toddlers or to be used with beginning readers. A note to parents offers additional suggestions for usage and some games to play. Shelley B. Sutherland, Niles Public Library District, IL Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Bright, simple illustrations against vivdly colored backgrounds work well with the basic concepts and vocabulary . . .a book to be shared with toddlers or to be used with beginning readers. -- Review About the Author Rebecca Elgar is a bright newcomer to children's books. She is building a reputation as the creator of Kingfisher's popular JACK series, and is also the illustrator of Tiger and the Temper Tantrum and Tiger and the New Baby.
ASIN: 0753455609
VSKU: RDV.0753455609.G
Condition: Good