She Reads to Tiny Humans {v.4}

About five or so years ago, I stumbled across my first interactive picture book - Press Here by Hervé Tullet, and I fell in love. I was teaching at the time and read it to my PreK kiddos, and they were mesmerized by it. Right then, I knew I had found a hit - picture books that engage children on a whole new level. Not only are they listening to a story and following a plot, but now they have become part of the narrative...and that utilizes a whole new way of thinking. And, I'm all about building those synapses in the brain!

Nowadays, you can find a lot more interactive picture books. Some are great...and some are not. For me, the ones that aren't great feel a little forced, like they're trying to fit in and cash in on this trend.

I want to share with you my favorite ones though that I think hit the mark every single time I read them at story time or with my own child. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Row One: Tap the Magic Tree // Hi-Five Animals // Count the Monkeys

Row Two: Pet This Book // The Croaky Pokey // Play This Book // Plant the Tiny Seed

She Reads to Tiny Humans {v.3}

Picture books are pretty much one of the best things that exist in this world. They have about 31% more rare words than a typical conversation. They have incredible illustrations. They are versatile. You can read them to a room full of three year olds or cuddled up with your little one. And you can find one to cover just about any topic, more or less.

My favorite picture book (and board book) is Shh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton.

If you are my friend and are having a baby, I will give you this book because it will grow with your child. And, let me tell you how.

Your infant will love the colors. It's monochromatic with all its shades of blue, but then, POP! Here's some brightness. They will also love the repetitive nature of the story.

Your toddler will still love the colors and the repetitive nature. BUT, they'll learn counting skills and the pacing of the story. They'll probably also like the surprise towards the end!

Your preschooler will love and know everything I've already mentioned and will now likely be able to read it to you on their own. If not completely, I'm pretty sure they'll know when to say GO! and SHH! and LOOK! and STOP!

Your school age kiddo who is learning to read will love this book because it has a lot of sight words, words that are difficult to sound out and are best to have memorized so they can be recognized at a glance.

See how it grows?
Now you know you need it!