"Nevin knows how to get to the park.
This way?
NO!
This way?
NO!
This way?
NO!
This way?
YES! YES! YES!"
What a fun book for a grandparent and toddler to share! Nevin and Grandpa Frank are getting ready for a play in the park when they begin their decision making. Nevin knows what he wants to wear on his feet. Grandpa is keen to let him choose, while offering a number of choices: winter boots (NO!), sandals (NO!), slippers (NO!) and finally, sneakers (YES! YES! YES!).
The pattern for the telling is now set, and it won't be long until little ones are reading aloud. Still not out the door, it's time for a decision to be made about the type of outerwear needed. A cool hat is chosen, and now they are ready to go. Does Nevin know the way to the park? After a few questions, he proves that he does. Their arrival leads to finding a perfect play place.
Nevin loves to swing, higher and then higher; so high he can see everything around him as he goes back and forth. There is one final thing Nevin wants to do before they make their way home. HE needs to pick some flowers for Nana. It takes some patience and looking to find just the right ones. One more thing that Nevin knows is how to make Nana smile. Well done, young man!
Elena Comte's digital illustrations complement the repetitive tone of the story, always keeping Nevin front and center with his grandfather as they thoroughly enjoy an outing together. The book provides an invitation to those sharing it to think back on some of their other experiences with grandparents. Take it with you the next time you walk to the park with someone you love!
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