by KittyCat on July 30, 2008
I bought this box set of Bright Baby books from Borders for RM63.90, which is value for money because each hardcover book costs about RM15.98 each. There are other books in the series but I chose this set for the varied vocabulary he would encounter through them.
These brighly coloured board books are just the right size [...]
by KittyCat on May 7, 2008
If you’re looking for a book for Mother’s Day or a mother’s birthday, this could be the book for your kids.
“Just for You” is about three little mice on the lookout for Mother’s birthday present. It looks like they have found the perfect gift when an unfortunate incident upsets their good intentions.
At their wits’ end, [...]
by KittyCat on May 4, 2008
If book awards are given for value-for-money, ”The Very Hungry Caterpillar” will certainly win it. I’m not surprised then to know that this American classic published in 1969 has been translated into over 50 languages!
Reading this book, young children will learn:
the metamorphosis/life cycle of an egg –> larva (caterpillar) –> pupa (cocoon) –> butterfly
days of the week
numbers 1-5
different types of [...]
by KittyCat on May 4, 2008
Children who love dinosaurs will LOVE this book!
Mark Alan Weatherby, who paints with “fairy dust”, takes us on little Sophi’s night ride with her imaginary friend, the dinosaur.
Together, they sail through the night sky, meet forest creatures, play with fishes and reach for the stars!
The next morning, a yawning Sophi has us guessing if her [...]
by KittyCat on March 25, 2008
Farm Animals by Luana Rinaldo & Louisa Sladen
Synopsis: Come to the farm and meet all sorts of animals: a cow, a pig, a horse, and a rooster. Pull the tab to see their colours magically appear.
I stumbled upon this cased board book for my toddler while browsing for books that will amuse him and hold [...]