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From: Susan Greenberg <sigst+>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 16:51:14 -0400
I have become reacquainted with books for really little ones since the birth of my first grandchild a year ago. I discovered the series of books by Sandra Boynton ("Doggies: A counting and barking book", "But Not the Hippopotamus", 6 others ; (Little Simon)), and found them to be charming, whimsical, and just right for this age group. The texts of the books focus on the rhythms and rhymes of language, using charming drawings of animals in lighthearted, humorous situations.
Stimulating children's auditory sense, and in particular the sounds of language, is important at this time in their development (sound identification, discrimination, imitation). It provides the foundation for early literacy and communication skills.
The other value of these board books (not to be underestimated, given the cost of books today) is that it gives really young children experience with holding books and turning pages themselves, without the risk that they will accidentally tear the pages (or even eat them!).
Susan I. Greenberg Dept. of Instruction and Learning School of Education University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260
phone: (412) 624!31 e-mail: sigst+ at pitt.edu
Received on Thu 11 May 2000 03:51:14 PM CDT
Date: Thu, 11 May 2000 16:51:14 -0400
I have become reacquainted with books for really little ones since the birth of my first grandchild a year ago. I discovered the series of books by Sandra Boynton ("Doggies: A counting and barking book", "But Not the Hippopotamus", 6 others ; (Little Simon)), and found them to be charming, whimsical, and just right for this age group. The texts of the books focus on the rhythms and rhymes of language, using charming drawings of animals in lighthearted, humorous situations.
Stimulating children's auditory sense, and in particular the sounds of language, is important at this time in their development (sound identification, discrimination, imitation). It provides the foundation for early literacy and communication skills.
The other value of these board books (not to be underestimated, given the cost of books today) is that it gives really young children experience with holding books and turning pages themselves, without the risk that they will accidentally tear the pages (or even eat them!).
Susan I. Greenberg Dept. of Instruction and Learning School of Education University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260
phone: (412) 624!31 e-mail: sigst+ at pitt.edu
Received on Thu 11 May 2000 03:51:14 PM CDT
