Spring has sprung and that gets everyone thinking about outside. Today we are sharing two newly released books with outdoor ties. One is a peek-through board book about bugs and the other is a picture book that is perfect for bedtime! We will start with the board book. It is Bugs by Britta Teckentrup. It is recommended for ages 0 to 3.
About the Book:
Take an up-close look at the world of insects in this beautiful book with peek-through holes.Young children will enjoy peeking through holes in each page and seeing new bugs appear and disappear in this engaging and educational nonfiction book. Readers can spot bugs chomping, creeping, flying, and spinning while learning about insect species and habitats.
Whether your young reader is an insect fan or is hesitantly curious about them, this is a perfect way for families to share a love of science and nature.
From Me:
Spring has sprung and things are coming back to life. That is what this book is about. The bugs that are coming out for spring. Everything from the hungry caterpillar to the fireflies at night are in this book. There are the busy bees that never seem to stop working as well as the ants and grasshopper. I find it so interesting and kids will love the peek-through aspect of the book.
An adult reading the book can help the kids identify the various bugs and creatures on the pages. There is so much to see and find in the beautiful illustrations. I love how the book goes from the start of spring to the start of fall. It shares the world of bugs with young kids and introduces them to the seasons as well. It is the perfect book for any young child or preschool teacher! A great introduction to a unit on bugs or seasons!
From bugs we go to what happens when the sun goes down. A young girl wonders where various animals go when the sun goes down starting with a butterfly. The book is When the Sun Goes Down by Greg Pizzoli. It is recommended for ages 2 to 5.
About the Book:
Discover where creatures go when the sun goes down in this interactive and rhythmic bedtime read for sleepy animal lovers by an award-winning creator!Butterfly
Butterfly
Where do you go?
Where do you go
when the sun goes down?
I go under a leaf.
I find a good leaf,
and crawl underneath.
The sun is going down and creatures outside and inside the house are ready for sleep. But where do they go? Come along as a young girl spends her evening learning just where butterflies and kittens go to get their rest. Through soothing and interactive dialogue, the creatures answer the question “where do you go when the sun goes down?” until the girl finally makes her way safe and sound to bed.
Perfect for curious children and restless readers who need one more story before bed, this engaging picture book gives readers a peek into the nighttime habits of some of their favorite creatures. Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli's gentle rhythmic text and snug illustrations make this the perfect last read before turning out the light.
From Me:
The words to this book are pretty simple. It is rhyming and the young girl asks various animals where they go when the sun goes down. She asks a butterfly, an ant, a bird, a fish, and a cat. The book ends with the parent asking her where she goes and ends with "good night."
The illustrations are fun and simple drawings that have a childish feel to them. It adds to the overall message of the book. This book is fun to learn about different animals, but its real purpose is to prepare the child for bed. After all, where do humans usually go when the sun goes down. It is the perfect bedtime read and I can see it becoming a favorite because it has a fun quality to the words and reading it aloud. It is the perfect gift for any young child or new parent!
