Playing

by Liesbet Slegers

Pushing a toy car, kicking a ball, stacking blocks, playing a drum, and reading a book are just some of the ways a baby plays. With bright colors, simple shapes, and straight forward language, this board book explores the toys and fun activities in a child's daily life, while also enriching vocabulary and stimulating language development.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

12 pages, Board Book

First published November 30, 2010

About the author

Liesbet Slegers (1975, Belgium) studied Graphics and Illustrations at the Saint-Lucas institute of Antwerp. She works as a fulltime graphic designer and illustrator. With her simple, recognizable style and vivid colours she knows how to attract the attention of every toddler. In her many books, Slegers frequently focuses on the first experience of a toddler," a time she characterized as "exciting but also very scary! I try to help them with my books," she added, "and also try to give the parents or teacher some assistance!"

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is suppose to be for children less than 12 months. I don't think it makes that target and its for 12 month to 18 months. (This is from the back of the book.). The illustrations are good and brightly colored. I did not like the content much as it was more "boy" toys that the child played with and not many "girl" like toys. (I.e. they had car, ball -my daughter loves balls, blocks and wagon. Where is the doll for the car? Or what about a stuffed animal instead of the car? That's my only big criticism. Now if there was a girl equivalent of playing great.

[Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great board book for toddlers, not only are the bright colors engaging, but they'll be able to identify with the toys the little boy plays with through the short, simple story.

[Jvermeersch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simpel, herkenbaar, goed voor peuters maar laat verder niet zo veel indruk na.