happy birthday to you great big flap book

The no-frills, unrhymed narrative encourages readers to follow their hearts and tap into their limitless potential to be anything and do anything.

Maybe you’re here to make a difference with your uniqueness maybe you will speak for those who can’t or use your gifts to shine a light into the darkness. “Have you ever wondered why you are here?” asks the second-person narration. 2-5)Ī young child explores the unlimited potential inherent in all humans. Brimming with interactive educational opportunities-and a whole lot of fun to boot-this is a notable addition to the Maisy collection. Cousins's gaily colored, child-like illustrations feature favorite characters, with each full-bleed, two-page spread containing a myriad of flaps for little ones to lift and explore. Readers can lift the flaps to reveal the matching toy underneath-a diamond-shaped kit, a triangular hat, etc.-effectively extending the concept of shapes to incorporate real-life applications. Along the bottom of the page are labeled flaps depicting each basic shape. For example, the playroom features a shelf full of toys and readers are asked to identify the ones that match a particular shape. By combining brief text with simple questions that prompt readers to investigate the flaps, Cousins successfully introduces a new idea while fostering readers' comprehension-all in a beguiling, entertaining manner. What makes this bright, engaging book exceptional is its solid educational foundation that never loses its playful edge. Along with Maisy and her trio of friends, readers can toil in the garden counting insects and blossoms, choose colors for painting, clean up shapes in the playroom, and learn about opposites on the playground.

Cousins uses scenarios familiar to young children to underscore the concepts presented. Touting over 36 flaps, this giant-sized board book introduces children to counting, shapes, colors, and the notion of opposites. Readers explore basic preschool concepts with that ever-popular mouse, Maisy ( Happy Birthday Maisy, 1998, etc.).

Happy birthday to you great big flap book