Book: Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton
Target audience: This is a board book
Topic: Getting dressed
Basic summary: The animals wear clothes of different colors except the turkey who is very confused.
Every baby has books by Sandra Boynton. She's a master-illustrator and creates an excellent rhyme. I like this one more for its simplicity.
It was the first book my son 'read' to us when he was little. The read is in quotes because he really had just memorized the book. You know how that is. It's the first book my daughter is 'reading' right now. With only about seven words per page (and those words simply listing the item of clothing and its color), it's such a boost for young kids to learn a book by heart and share it with other people. Who doesn't want their little kids to say with delight, "I'll read this one to you, Mom"?
It might seem silly to spend time on a book like this. I disagree. A love of reading starts with books that are simple and fun with illustrations that directly support the text. I encourage you to give Blue Hat, Green Hat a try with your toddlers and older kids who are learning to read for real.
Our other favorites by Sandra Boynton are The Going to Bed Book and Barnyard Dance.
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