"This is the planet with a moon so pretty
that shines on the park in the bustling city,
home to the blanket where Violet sits,
eating a sandwich, an apple, and chips."
It's easy to understand why kids who are just learning what reading is all about love to hear cumulative stories. The more often the words are heard, the more likely they are to remember them. It won't be long until they are following along, helping with the words, and even beginning to notice some sight words.
When you love a little one who enjoys family adventures, you will know what makes them happy. In this case, the family visits their city park for a picnic and a chance to see all the magic in the nighttime sky. Together, they watch from their blanket as the sun says goodbye to the day, and the moon rises. They are bundled up against the cool of the night, and prepared to gaze through their telescope to see what they can see. What wonders await!
Effective and engaging digital artwork moves the story from the park and the family blanket to the solar system, the galaxy with eight planets, and further to the 'two thousand galaxies' which are home to our own galaxy, and finally, the immensity of the universe itself. The perspectives are wonderful and hold attention. The poetic text then brings the story back to Violet and her blanket - her family and her snack.
Bedtime at last, and a wonderful story to boot.
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