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AD: Kindness Counts 123 – R. A. Strong and Ekaterine Trukhan

August 19, 2020 by penny Leave a Comment

At 21 months old now my daughter is starting to recognise the concept of numbers and counting – although she might not always get the numbers in the right order yet! She has definitely started to understand that there are some books all about counting though, and she often picks them out and I see her jabbing items in the pictures with her finger, whilst counting out loud. Kindness Counts 123 is a beautiful example of such a counting book.

Kindness Counts 123

Counting down from 10 on each double page, Kindness Counts 123 is full of examples of how children can make the world a kinder place. The delightful illustrations show children helping each other and being compassionate towards how others might be feeling. Learning skills like kindness and empathy are so important and it is wonderful for children to see these as early as possible.

I’m also pleased to say that Kindness 123 is also a very diverse book in terms of the people featured in all the pictures throughout. There is also a lovely flow though them of the child who has received kindness in one picture, being the one who is performing an act of kindness in the next.

The acts of kindness may be relatively simple, but then the best acts of kindness often are. Taking cookies round to a new neighbour, sharing your toys or reading a bedtime story to your brothers. It really does show that you can demonstrate kindness with small acts. I’m guessing it also wasn’t deliberate, but the act of “three short words for Grandma and Grandpa so they don’t feel so far away” was also incredibly poignant during lockdown.

For my daughter though being pushed high on a swing had to be her favourite page. Every time we turn to that page there is utter delight in her voice as she shouts “swing, swing!”

Kindness Counts 123 is published by Highlights and has a RRP of £12.99. It is aimed at children aged 2 to 5 years. ISBN 9781684376520. It is available to buy online *here.

Disclaimer: We were sent a copy of Kindness Counts 123 for the purposes of this review. All opinions remain my own. Any links marked * are affiliate links and if you make a purchase through them I receive a small a mount of commission whilst it costs you no more than if you had gone to the site yourself to make a purchase. Many thanks for all purchases that you make. It is very much appreciated.

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Romeo Explores The Garden – Alain Gree

September 19, 2018 by penny Leave a Comment

Over the years I have totally fallen in love with Alain Gree’s beautiful illustrations. I’ve found gorgeous stationery with them on and also various factual books and the Romeo the dog series. Romeo was first created in France back in the 1960s, but he’s now also having adventures in English and is as delightful as ever. Romeo Explores the Garden is the latest title in the series.

Romeo Explores The Garden

Aimed at 1 to 3 year olds, this board book follows Romeo as he explores the garden and looks at all the things there are to see and find. Each double page spread ends with a question, with the answer being revealed on the next page.

It’s one of those books that is educational in that it teaches children about the garden throughout the year, but at the same time it is also a perfect book to share with a little one.

Reading with children is so important, and I’ve always found that it’s a lovely bonding experience. Some of my fondest memories of Little Miss C and Master C when they were small is sitting sharing a book with them before bed. Books like this are perfect as the vintage-style illustrations have plenty to look at together and talk about. The questions help lead you from one page to another, but there are plenty of other things to talk about too, as well as things to spot and lots for little talkers to ask questions about.

I’m starting to build up a little library of books for the new baby when he or she arrives. Both kids are already desperate to share stories with their brother or sister and I’m really hoping that penny of books like this one will make the cut. Adorable, cute, and educational. What’s not to love?

Romeo Explores The Garden is published by Button Books in September 2018. Hardback priced at £4.99. Available to buy online here.

Disclaimer: We were sent a copy of Romeo Explores The Garden for the purposes of this review. All opinions remain my own. This post contains affiliate links.

Filed Under: Board Books, Children's Books

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