Common Sense Note
An array of animals are presented in realistically rendered illustrations and sharp photographs with simple labels. Familiar animals featured in the "Noisy" section encourage readers to make animal sounds.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Ann Marie Sammataro
This book, consisting of the animal portion of Dorling Kindersley's revised My First Word Book, is designed to give kids a head start on learning. Readers can explore a broad sampling of members of the animal kingdom, including insects and warm-blooded and cold-blooded creatures. The playful organization of the animals, while not the most scientific approach, appeals to a child's sense of whimsy.
Beyond building vocabulary and animal recognition, this is a great tool to help young children learn to look for similarities among seemingly disparate objects: The leopard and the ladybug, for example, are placed in the same category because they are both spotted.
The best thing about My First Animal Board Book is how it absorbs the attention of little ones. Toddlers, who have an insatiable curiosity about the world, love it: It was an instant hit with a two-and-a-half-year-old and a three-year-old. The book's compact physical design works well for the preschool set, and the extra-thick laminated pages make it toddler friendly as well. It's an edifying blend of learning and entertainment.
From The Book
In an exquisite close-up photograph, a panther's silky-smooth fur looks alluringly soft, while the crystalline beauty of its eyes provides a startling contrast to its midnight-colored coat.
Plot Summary:
This sturdy little board book, packed with an intriguing assortment of animals from a huge white rhinoceros to a tiny cricket, is like taking a trip to the zoo. Clear full-color photographs and detailed illustrations offer readers an up-close peek at a variety of creatures, from the exotic to the familiar. Ingeniously arranged categories stimulate readers' interest.
Related Books:
Several other titles are available in the My First Word Books series, including Angela Wilkes's My First Word Board Book. Animal Friends: A First Word and Picture Book is similar but much longer. For a story-oriented read-aloud introduction to animals and their sounds, try Bill Martin Jr.'s Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, illustrated by Eric Carle.
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