Word Museum

Introducing early words through culture

Illustrated by Sophie Ledesma
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Board Book
$9.99 US
7.75"W x 7.75"H x 0.82"D  
On sale Oct 08, 2024 | 14 Pages | 9781664351226
Up to Kindergarten

Introduce children to first words and museum culture with this fun, quirky board book that includes peek-through gatefolds and questions to encourage active reading.

Children are invited into the world of museum culture and first words in this bright, quirky board book! First words and subjects that are represented in museums, such as archaeology, natural history, and science and technology, are introduced with the help of adorable animal friends. Questions for the reader on each spread encourage active reading, while a summary page at the end of the book allows for review and recall.
Isabel Otter is a children's book editor and writer. She grew up in rural Herefordshire and spent much of her childhood in trees. Isabel loves weaving stories and writing about the world around her. She currently lives in London.

A graduate of l'ESAG Penninghen in Paris, Sophie Ledesma is currently working as an illustrator, creating children's books and games, greeting cards, and posters. Sophie imagines fun and colorful worlds to brighten our daily lives.
Toddler-PreS–A group of colorful animals explore a museum full of exhibits and vocabulary opportunities. With the use of gatefolds to engage and extend the illustrations, each page turn features a different exhibit in a museum (animals, fashion, pottery, etc.) and simple labels on the colorful spreads. The illustrations are dynamic without being overwhelming and children will enjoy pointing out the various items highlighted as the museum tour progresses.VERDICT Interesting design and illustrations make this a winning board book.--School Library Journal
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Introduce children to first words and museum culture with this fun, quirky board book that includes peek-through gatefolds and questions to encourage active reading.

Children are invited into the world of museum culture and first words in this bright, quirky board book! First words and subjects that are represented in museums, such as archaeology, natural history, and science and technology, are introduced with the help of adorable animal friends. Questions for the reader on each spread encourage active reading, while a summary page at the end of the book allows for review and recall.

Author

Isabel Otter is a children's book editor and writer. She grew up in rural Herefordshire and spent much of her childhood in trees. Isabel loves weaving stories and writing about the world around her. She currently lives in London.

A graduate of l'ESAG Penninghen in Paris, Sophie Ledesma is currently working as an illustrator, creating children's books and games, greeting cards, and posters. Sophie imagines fun and colorful worlds to brighten our daily lives.

Praise

Toddler-PreS–A group of colorful animals explore a museum full of exhibits and vocabulary opportunities. With the use of gatefolds to engage and extend the illustrations, each page turn features a different exhibit in a museum (animals, fashion, pottery, etc.) and simple labels on the colorful spreads. The illustrations are dynamic without being overwhelming and children will enjoy pointing out the various items highlighted as the museum tour progresses.VERDICT Interesting design and illustrations make this a winning board book.--School Library Journal

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