Funny Ears

by Liesbet Slegers

The split pages of these books invite young toddlers to explore the world around them and experiment with delightful and amusing combinations. While they learn by trial and error which pairings are correct, the silly mismatched combinations they discover are sure to set off fits of giggles.   Every animal has its very own set of ears which are a perfect fit, but by turning the pages in this interactive book, toddlers can create strange combinations that will surprise and delight their young imaginations. Each animal is proud of its ears but encourages the child to flip the split page to give it a new set of ears. Mouse has ears that are round and big, but with pig's floppy ears he looks very silly. Bunny has beautiful long ears that stand up straight, but short round ears give her a completely new look. The sturdy pages and rounded corners will make this a lap time favorite.

Genres: Picture Books

16 pages, Board Book

First published September 1, 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

[Ian Plecker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Funny Ears

Author: Liesbet Slegers

Illustrator: Liesbet Slegers

Copyright Date: 2010

Number of Pages: 16

Book Format: Split Pages

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Lit Requirement: Engineer

Summary & Review/Response:
After reading the board book, "Funny Ears" written and illustrated by Liesbet Slegers I was amazed by the structure of the book. The book is a split book so you can turn the page on the top or the bottom at any time you want. In this book different animals ask you to find their ears and it is your job to match the ears to the rest of the animals' body.
I liked this book because it gives you leeway to do what ever you want with this book. I can see my self using this book in the future as an activity for the children to work on, matching skills. This book is short and funny but the split pages is what makes this book so interesting.