"Soft black, shiny black,
Popped off the bush black -
Black for a fox,
And black for me!"
She's done it again! Jane Whittingham has added book #7 to the Big, Little Concepts series, and it is another delight for little ones.
Its pages explore foods and their colors, and makes the reading easier for those wanting to be independent. From the gorgeous front and back endpapers through the entire length of the book itself, there is much to for young readers to see and enjoy. A groundhog munching a bright orange carrot encourages the child on the facing page to try one himself.
As they move from spread to spread, readers will learn about variety in color and the animals who enjoy the bounty, and the children willing to try what is described for themselves. It is a tasty and vibrant display. The text invites vocabulary growth, while the consistent pattern creates confidence with what is to come next.
"Healthy colors,
vibrant colors,
Yummy in my
tummy colors -
Colors for the animals,
and colors for me!"
The final page encourages parents and caregivers to up nutrition for their children by letting them help choose the foods, by talking about what they are seeing while shopping, and by working together to create food for the dinner table.
Any (or all) of the books in this series would make a welcome and appreciated gift for any young child, and those who love them.
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