It’s Sunday. Hopefully you’re planning a nice afternoon picnic, a drive by or to the beach and maybe a quiet morning reading on the porch or patio. I’m also pretty sure that for some, there is the chance you’ll be attending a Sunday service of some sort. All of these options sound delightful to me. That is, until you add the variable of two small children under the age of 3. Not that children aren’t completely delightful, but they don’t exactly ensue relaxation and peaceful quiet moments without a little bit of work.

So, why not make the “work” enjoyable for you both?
My suggestion…books! Are you really surprised?

Shortly after The Turkeybird was born we realized there would no longer be a “restful” Sunday. No more napping in the afternoon, unless by some miracle he decided to sleep for longer than 30 minutes at a time. But at almost the same time we made a huge discovery, he absolutely loved to read! He wasn’t yet 3 months old, but if we put a book in front of him, no matter his mood, he was almost instantly content. And happily this has continued on with Littlebug.

One of our very happy finds happened on a long trip to Washington D.C. for a weekend getaway. I stumbled upon these fantastic board books that were only just a few pages long, but had an amazing secret inside. Within each page were numbers, colors, animals and shapes. All basics you most likely have started teaching a little one by the time they are able to hold their head up.
But the secret? Each shape or color would pop out of the pages of the board book, a jigsaw puzzle right there in the book. The shapes are simple and easy to handle, but extremely fun to learn from. Under each puzzle piece was a little more learning to keep them entertained.

As time has carried on we’ve now all but completely passed them down to Littlebug, although there are times (usually during church) when the Turkeybird becomes completely enthralled with them again. He’ll take out all of the numbers or shapes and play a game with us by mixing them up and searching for the right place to put them. It’s the perfect tool for keeping little one’s minds and hands busy when you may need just a few minutes of peace and quiet.

I’d highly recommend any of the books pictured above, as well as any others in the same series. We have many more than are pictured here and I’m rarely found without at least a few of them.

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages 4 and under. Perfect for teaching and busying little hands, especially when they need a little help being quiet.

For the comments: Do you have a favorite book to read on Sundays? A book for quiet peaceful times or just one that keeps the kiddos engaged for a few minutes?

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Sleepy Kittens by Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio Illustrated by Eric Gillon

Published by Hachette Book Group (An imprint of Little Brown & Company)

Ages: 4-8

Pages: 10

Publishers Summary:
An adorable board book with finger puppets based on a book featured in the animated movie, Despicable Me, coming from Universal Studios in Summer 2010. With gentle, rhythmic verse, little ones will love to snuggle up with these soft, cozy kitties at bedtime.

“Sleepy Kittens is exactly what the summary says, an adorable board book for little ones. There are little finger puppets attached to the top of the book that give you (and your little one) the chance to interact with the book. It’s a short and sweet little bedtime book about a mother kitty trying to coax her little kitties to bed for the night. She does everything from brushing their fur, giving them a drink and singing them a lullaby. All things I’m sure many of us can relate to at some point. Both Littlebug and Turkeybird are already enjoying this sweet book and I’m positive the little kitties will be a big hit in their upcoming movie debut, Despicable Me.”

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages 1 and up. The perfect bedtime story for any little one, especially those with an affinity for kitties.

A Despicable Me Giveaway!

As I’m sure many of you have heard, Universal Pictures newest release Despicable Me comes out tomorrow, July 9th 2010! Our family is absolutely dying to go see it because not only does the story look amazing, but Steve Carrell is the voice of the main character, Gru. One of the reasons for breaking from the norm to promote a bit of a movie release is because, of course, it involves books! The title above, Sleepy Kittens, is featured in the movie and there is also a new line of books based off the movie. Exciting news for my readers, you have the wonderful opportunity of possibly winning a prize pack that includes all of the books (official Despicable Me book site)! Take a look below for details, as well as more info about the books & movie!

Movie Synopsis: In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal’s new 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me.

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Genre: 3-D CGI Feature
Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Danny McBride, Miranda Cosgrove, Jack McBrayer, Mindy Kaling, Jemaine Clement and Julie Andrews
Directed by: Chris Renaud & Pierre Coffin
Written by: Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio
Produced by: Chris Meledandri, John Cohen, Janet Healy
Executive Producer: Nina Rappaport-Rowan

One (1) Winner will receive:

• Sleepy Kittens
• My Dad the Super Villain
• The World’s Greatest Villain
• Despicable Me: The Junior Novel
• Despicable Me T-shirt
• Despicable Me pencil

Details: One winner will be chosen at random after the contest closes. You MUST fill out the form below, comments will not count as entries. Only one entry per household. Must be a follower of There’s A Book. Giveaway is open to US/Canadian Residents only. The giveaway will run from July 08, 2010 until July 30, 2010 midnight EST.

This book and giveaway were provided by Big Honcho Media, in conjunction with Little, Brown and Company & Universal Studios, for review. Thank you!
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The Adventures of Precious the dog by Precious

Published by Imajackrussell

Pages: 9

Publishers Summary: Precious and Lizie Play Hide and Seek is the first book in The Adventures of Precious The Dog series of childrens books, by Anipal, known on Twitter as @Imajackrussell.
The first book in the series is a tale of a Jack Russell Terrier and her backyard friends after her humans create a backyard habitat.
Precious shows how she has fun with her anipals, Mrs. Butterfly, Birdie, and, of course, the clever Lizie the lizard.

“Precious the dog has many adventures, and this is just the beginning of a very promising series. Her friends range from Lizie (featured in this first book), Birdie, Butterfly and I’m sure more to come. Her days are filled with hide-and-go-seek, playing and just about anything that a dog loves doing.

“One of the truly fun things about the series is the interactive part. Precious is actually available online via Twitter, with a very large following I might add. Everyday you can watch what she’s up to and who she’s playing with, it makes the series come alive before your eyes. As an adult with an understanding of how the internet works, this added so much to the book, because it made it more enjoyable to see where Precious went from the close of the book. For a child though, outside of seeing the occasional photo or video online, it doesn’t help much.

“Littlebug is definitely a big fan of Precious and her book. She loves dogs right now more than just about anything as well as flowers and the outdoors, all of which are in the book. She would continually say ‘d-dog, d-dog‘ and ‘flower‘, so cute! She truly enjoys watching precious chase Lizzie around and talk to Mrs. Butterfly and Birdie.

“The Adventures of Precious the dog is definitely a series with promise, as I stated earlier. As a character, Precious is perfect, she has a fun personality and does things that kids just love to see. Her online presence also adds to the overall enjoyment of the book, even if it’s not entirely accessible to little ones. If I had any qualms about the book itself it would have to be that the images in the actual book don’t vary much and I wanted to ‘see’ a little more about Precious’ day. Overall though, a fun read and great for little pint size dog lovers.”

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages 1 and up. A fun read for beginning readers and animal lovers everywhere.

For the Comments: How do you feel about finding your favorite characters online in places like Twitter and Facebook?

This book was provided by the author, Precious. Thank you!

Bright Baby First Words by Roger Priddy

Published by Priddy Books (An imprint of Macmillan)

Ages: 1-3

Pages: 26

Publishers Summary: Perfect for babies and toddlers, the combination of colorful pictures and simple words help build a child’s vocabulary.

Sweet as a Bug: “D-dog, d-dog! I always look for the dog right away and then, the kitty! Well, okay, maybe it’s the ball first or the flower, I just can’t decide! There are so many great things to look at in this book and can’t wait to say every single word in here. From flowers to kitties to cups, I could read and say all of this book over and over again. My mom is always pointing to the different pictures helping me find new words to say. I just love it!

Mom’s Two Cents: “Teaching little one’s their first words can be fun and sometimes more difficult than you could think. As adults we take words for granted, the things we see everyday and speak without batting an eye.  Words like, apple, pants, cup and so many others. Without little books like First Words the task of teaching wouldn’t be impossible, but definitely a little more daunting.

“Each page is basic and perfect for little one’s small hands. If I had any qualms about the book it would be the fact that there are no illustrations. I’m not a huge fan of actual pictures in toddler/beginning books, but that’s more of a personal taste than a problem with the book because it is very tastefully done. First Words by Priddy Books is the perfect addition to any beginning readers library. With 26 pages of new words to teach your little one, you will both enjoy learning and sharing together.”

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages 6 months to 3 years. Perfect for little hands just getting to know the world around them.

For the Comments: What was your first word?
(Those interested…The Turkeybird’s was “Truck”, Littlebug’s was “dancing”, and The1stdaughter’s was “fish”.)

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The Secret Lives of Princesses by Philippe Lechermeier Illustrated by Rebecca Dautremer

Published by Sterling Children’s Books (A division of Sterling Publishing)

Pages: 88

Ages: 7 and up

Publishers Summary: Go beyond Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella! Some princesses are well-known to all children—but others, equally magical (and sometimes, a lot funnier) have remained anonymous, mysterious, and far from the fairy-tale crowd. Now these captivating ladies are finally stepping out of the shadows where they’ve remained hidden for far too long. With wit, sublime humor, and beautiful art, The Secret Lives of Princesses introduces a bevy of royal daughters to the court of young readers.  While it alludes to some of their more famous sisters, this large and lusciously illustrated compendium presents such unique and unforgettable characters as the petite Princess Claire Voyant, who can see very far into tomorrow (but muddles her predictions); Princess Oblivia, who forgets everything and misses all her appointments; Princess Tangra-La, who does the tango, the fandango, and any dance that comes her way; and Princess Babbling Brooke, who chatters on and on about everything and nothing. Plus, you’ll learn about such princessy matters as the language of fans; coats of arms; and how not to offend dangerous fairies who cast evil spells.Poetic, often humorous, and always enchanting, this is the perfect collection for princess-loving girls who long for more than just the traditional fairy tale.

“Were you the little girl dying to have your turn with the magic wand and tiara? You know…the one who sang along with every Little Mermaid song or Sleeping Beauty aria. You could have even been the girl who sat in her room dreaming of far off places and new adventures in some fairytale land. Perhaps not, maybe you just happen to know a little girl who fits one of these situations. I know I do, at least a few of them actually, and this book is just perfect for them…and me for that matter.

“The Secret Lives of Princesses is the other side of the coin when it comes to typical fairy tale princesses. Ever wonder what the real reason was for Sleeping Beauty’s hundred year sleep? It could be as simple as she’s related to the ever-so-sleepy Princess Somnia who can’t seem to be bothered to get out of bed even for the most important of events. And maybe Cinderella was really suffering from a case of memory loss when she forgot about her pumpkin carriage, similar to how Princess Oblivia forgets who she is on a regular basis. There is so much more to be learned from Princesses who stories have yet to be told, including their secrets, their pets, traditions and some very peculiar quirks. Each new-to-us Princess has something to share and none should be missed.

“One of the best parts about this book, besides the fantastic stories obviously, is the artwork. Each page you turn is like walking through an art gallery. I personally have many favorites that I’d love to have framed and hung in Littlebug’s bedroom. The illustrator, Rebecca Dautremer, is absolutely brilliant. The detail in each piece is phenomenal, because just when you think you’ve seen every little part you take another look to reveal a small button or thread coming loose. Amazing! The following images are taken straight from the book (courtesey of the publisher of course*), this first one is Princess For-A-Day because, unfortunately for her she is only a Princess for one day only.

“Princess Molly Coddle’s Garden Maze:

“As I said, each illustration is a work of art on it’s own and is something adults and children will appreciate equally. Children because the art will come alive in their imaginations and carry them to these far off places. For adults, there are so many reasons adults will love the illustrations, but most importantly, you will be taken to that same place the little girl next to you is dreaming of as you read together these new and very fun stories.

“The Secret Lives of Princesses was a book that I was immediately in love with from the moment I first had it in my hands. You will chuckle your way through page after page, but stare in awe at the beautiful artwork that accompanies each well-crafted story. It’s hard to imagine that these stories haven’t always exsisted, but they’re here now. Personally, as I mentioned already, I can think of at least three little girls in my life who will be enjoying a copy of this book very soon (as well as some very excited Mom’s, Aunt’s and Grandma’s). You absolutely don’t want to miss this wonderful book for all ages and imaginations.”

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages 4 and up. Parents and children alike will laugh and be swept away by the wonderful stories and beautiful artwork behind these “new” Princesses and all their secrets.

For the Comments: Which of these new Princesses is your favorite? Take a look at the Portrait Gallery and come back and tell me. Not enough time? Who was your favorite as a child and what secret do you think they may have kept hidden?

The Secret Lives of Princesses Official Website with Fabulous Games:
Memory, Slide Puzzle, Matching, Personality Quiz, Portrait Gallery and Trading Card Info
The Secret Lives of Princesses Facebook Page

This book was provided by Sterling Children’s Books for review (find them online here and on Twitter here). Thank you!
*Images Reprinted with permission from The Secret Lives of Princesses. Illustrations © 2004 by Rébecca Dautremer, published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
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From Head to Toe by Eric Carle

Published by HarperFestival (An imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)

Pages: 28

Ages: Newborn to 3

Publishers Summary: What does an elephant do? It stomps its foot. Can you? From the creator of such beloved classics as The Grouchy Ladybug and The Mixed-Up Chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements. Watching giraffes bend their necks or monkeys wave their arms is fun, but nothing could be better than joining in. From their heads down to their toes, kids will be wriggling, jiggling, and giggling as they try to keep up with these animals!

Sweet as a Bug:“Wiggle wiggle wiggle. Shake shake shake. Kitty! Bend bend bend.

“This is another book I want my mom to read over and over again. Mostly I love moving, wiggling and waving my arms when the monkey shows up. The kitty of course is my favorite, but I still have no idea what my mom’s talking about when she tells me to ‘arch my back’. I’m sure she’ll help me figure it out soon enough. If I was to pick a favorite other than the kitty it would be the gorilla, I love thumping my chest and it always makes me giggle. It’s also another fun book to read with my big brother, Turkeybird, who pretty much knows the whole book by memory. One of my favorites right now, you definitely want to read this with the Bug in your life!”

Mom’s Two Cents: “Looking for a creative way to help little one’s learn where all their body parts are? Or even a fun way to make reading interactive with all the children in your life? This is a perfect book for both of these reasons. From the first page to the last you wiggle, bend and wave from head to toe. All of this as well as laugh and giggle until your sides hurt.

“Initially we purchased this book for The Turkeybird when we discovered he wasn’t learning his body parts quite along ‘the curve’. After a trip to the doctor where she asked him, as an eighteen month old, where his ears and mouth were without knowing I went out and bought every ‘body part’ book I could find. This was by far one of the top books out of the selection I picked up and it continues to be a favorite with Littlebug now.

“Eric Carle does a fantastic job of teaching children all about the basics we, as adults, take for granted and making it entertaining for everyone reading. Parents looking to help their kiddos out with basic body parts shouldn’t miss this book. You will enjoy every minute of wiggling and laughing as you explore with the little one’s around you all the fun body parts to know.”

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages Newborn to 5. A must have for all kiddos looking to learn and have fun at the same time.

For the Comments: Do you have a favorite Eric Carle book? Which one?

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Cat the Cat Who Is That? by Mo Willems

Published by Balzer & Bray (A division of Harper Collins Children’s)

Pages: 32

Ages: Newborn to 5

Publishers Summary: Cat the Cat sure likes her friends. You will too! Join this spunky feline as she introduces the very youngest readers to her world, where a surprise is waiting in every book!

The Turkeybird Speaks: “So, I’ll be honest, I’m definitely more of an Elephant and Piggie fan, but this is still a great book! Most especially, I love reading it to my Littlebug sister. She loves loves loves Kitty Cats and it’s so much fun to turn each page to see her point and say it over and over. So much fun, especially for big brothers who have little sisters or little brothers who like to be read to!”

Sweet Littlebug Says: “Kitty Cat! Kitty Cat! The Kitty is the absolute best part of this whole book! She is so so cute! But really, what is with that pigeon who pops in and out? Who knew ducks liked pigeons?

“Anyway, this is one of the best books! My big brother Turkeybird likes to read it to me and point out the different animals, even the weird one at the end. It just makes the book that much better when he reads it and mom is there to make sure we don’t miss a page. I can not wait for the other Cat books, I just know they are going to be great!”

Mom’s Two Cents: “Mo Willems has done it again! He is by far the favorite author of many children and parents alike and our household is no different than most. Each of his series have something to offer children of all ages, including laughing and learning all at the same time.

“For those reasons, the second I knew Cat the Cat was released I picked it up and haven’t put it down since. This series is definitely aimed at younger/beginning readers or early readers if you will. So, it’s just perfect for Littlebug’s age group, around one to three years old. In Cat the Cat Who Is That? the main character, Cat, makes new and sometimes odd friends. It’s a simple rhyming – play on words that has kiddos laughing from beginning to end.

“Mo Willems is definitely an author I would recommend to anyone with kiddos around or even just someone who needs a good chuckle. The artwork is simple, but absolutely appealing. And the story lines are always fun and informative. This is a series I can definitely see being added to as time goes on and I know Littlebug can’t wait!”

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages Newborn and Up. This is especially great for little ones with older siblings who would like to read with each other.

For the Comments: Do you have a favorite Mo Willems book? We’d love to add to our collection!

Meet Mo Willems and Cat the Cat:

Other books in this series we can’t wait to read:

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Picture This… by Alison Jay

Published by Templar Publishing

Pages: 40

Ages: Newborn and up

Publishers Summary: Words and images combine on each page of this breathtaking picture book to create an introduction to everyday words that children and their parents will want to return to again and again. With a wealth of detail, Jay has created a series of pictures where elements cleverly reappear from spread to spread, providing a timeless book to share.

Sweet Littlebug: “Again! Again! Doggie, where’s the doggie!? Oh, and the Bee!!!? This is definitely my favorite book…EVER! Especially the pages with the flower, the kittie and the BEE! If I could talk my mom into reading this book all day long I would sit down in her lap and giggle the whole day away.

“When I do get her to read it to me (let’s just say it’s somewhere in the neighborhood of about 12 to 20 times a day, wish it was more!) I take her pointer finger and point at all the pretty pictures. As I do this, she tells me what all the pictures are and I’m already starting to learn to say most of the words she’s taught me. This is one of the best books my mom has ever brought home, I just love it!”

Illustration from Picture This... by Alison Jay provided by Templar Publishing

Mom’s Two Cents: “Picture This… is by far one of Littlebug’s favorite books ever and I couldn’t be happier about it. When I originally saw this book online I purchased it almost more because I loved the beautiful illustrations and then hoped that Littlebug would also fall in love. Well, it was a match made in heaven for us both. Littlebug especially loves sitting with me to read it to her and tickle her when we get to the picture with the BEE! I’m in love with it because not only is it a beautiful book, but also I am able to share in the joy it brings to her little face, the very beginnings of reading love.

“Alison Jay’s artwork is beautiful! One of the more remarkable things about this book in particular is how each of the pages connect with the others. From the front cover to the very last page you find some piece that connects. As you can see in the above interior artwork, the image of the flower on the left (as well as the cat in the bottom corner) is carried over into the image on the right with the bird carrying the flower in his mouth. From this image you see an airplane in the background that’s carried onto the very next page. It’s truly brilliant! In a book without many words, there’s a connection just through the images on the page directly to your mind.

“Without a doubt, I would recommend this book to every parent of a newborn and older. It’s simple beauty carries itself throughout each page and connects to young and old readers alike. Beyond being simply beautiful, Picture This… is a book I love reading with my Littlebug. The excitement on her face when she finds it on the shelf each day is more than enough of a reason for me to read it to her almost two dozen times a day (and I’m not exaggerating at all). This is a book we will have in our home for years to come and one I will gladly pass on to Littlebug when she has her own Littlebug in many years from now.”

This book was purchased for our home library. All images were provided courtesy of Templar Publishing. Thank you! Make sure to visit their website or follow them on twitter.
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Touch and Feel Farm by Dwell Studio

Published by Chronicle Books

Ages: 1-4

Pages: 10

Publishers Summary: N/A.

Littlebug’s Thoughts: “What can I say? I can’t get away from bumpy, fuzzy, scratchy things! I love every page of this book with all the beautiful colors and animals everywhere. Plus every page has something for me to run my fingers over!

“One of my favorite parts about this book is that I can usually persuade my big brother, The Turkeybird, to read it to me! I love it when he does that, because he will point to all of the fun shapes and I think his favorite page is the one with the tractor on it. He always stays there for a long time.

“This is such a fun book and I think any little girl or boy you know will absolutely love it. I know me and my big brother do!”

Mom’s Two Cents: “This is another book that as soon as I saw it I knew I had to get it for Littlebug. She’s such a texture fiend! Each page is based on some situation you would find at a typical farm. With a tractor, a cow, a pig and even a barn all with varying textures. This book will help teach little ones all about textures and help with their tactile awareness. The pages are beautiful colored, simple but just right.

“I’m a huge fan of the Dwell line of products and though I don’t generally appreciate cross-over into book territory from certain companies or celebrities this was one I actually really enjoyed. Dwell products have a way of taking the things kids appreciate everyday and turning them into something beautiful to look at. And in this case not just something to look at, but also learn/teach from.

“This is a great book any toddler could appreciate and every parent will enjoy!”

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages 0 and up. Toddlers especially will love the textures and animals on each pages of this delightful book.

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Animals and Farm Animals by Fiona Watt and Rachel Wells

Published by Usborne Books

Ages: 4-8

Pages: 10

Publishers Summary (both books): Contains four delightful two-piece jigsaws, each one featuring a different touchy-feely texture. Perfectly designed for tiny hands, these simple puzzles promote sensory awareness and the concept of matching. The brightly coloured illustrations are accompanied by clear and simple text that introduces each animal.

Sweet as a Littlebug: “Fuzzy, bumpy, scratchy and more! Of course I’m in love! Plus, they have one of my favorite animals ever, a chicken and her baby chicks. So cute and their wings are soft and fluffy. You know me…I’m a texture girl, what can I say?

“It’s also so great to see all the great things the animals eat and where they live. Did you know a Koala eats eucalyptus trees and that my mom is allergic to them? So, this is probably as close to one as I’m going to get! I could stare at the pages for days and never get tired of it. Almost everyday I go to my bookshelf and pull this one off, crawl with it to mom and hand it to her to read. I like it that much. Because…I get to play with my mom, since the animals on each page come apart and go back together again and I need a little help now and again. It’s so much fun!

Mom’s Two Cents: “Of course I completely agree with her. These are fabulous books that every little one will enjoy. Not only do they teach with words on a page, but they’re also interactive with the puzzle pieces embedded on each set of pages. Great for early readers and little hands.

“As I mentioned, each set of pages has one side with a puzzle embedded inside. The nice thing about this, besides helping with hand-eye coordination, is that it will help to keep a little one occupied for quite a bit of time. We generally take these books with us to church, the doctors office, to the park so the Turkeybird can play while I read to Littlebug, and so many other places. I keep them on hand in a lot of situations.

“Animals and Farm Animals are wonderful books. I’ve been very excited to see more and more of these types of puzzle books for early readers coming out, because they can be so useful. Their bright colors and cute illustrations show children the very basics of animal life and get them started toward learning more. Absolutely delightful. A great addition to a beginning library!”

The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages 9 months and older. The Turkeybird, at age 3, still tries to steal these from his sister from time to time and don’t see him losing interest for quite a while.

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