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Jane Eyre: A BabyLit® Counting Primer
With the perennial popularity of classic writers like Charlotte Brontë and Lewis Carroll, Baby Lit is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Sugar's Alison Oliver, Little Miss Brontë and Little Master Carroll are a must for every savvy parent's nursery library.
22 pages, Board Book
First published March 1, 2012
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Jennifer Adams
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Jennifer Adams is the author of more than forty books. Her bestselling BabyLit board books (published by Gibbs Smith) introduce small children to the world of classic literature and have sold 1.5 million copies. She is the author of another series of board books, My Little Cities.
Jennifer’s picture books for children, Edgar Gets Ready for Bed, Edgar and the Tattle-Tale Heart and Edgar and the Tree House of Usher are inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven.” She also has two new picture books forthcoming from HarperCollins.
Her titles also include books for adults, including Y is for Yorick, a slightly irreverent look at Shakespeare, and Remarkably Jane, notable quotations on Jane Austen.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Washington. She has 20 years’ experience as a book editor, including at Gibbs Smith and Quirk Books. She currently works as a consulting editor for Sounds True, developing their children’s line. Jennifer works some evenings at her local independent bookstore, The King’s English, to feed her book habit. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, Bill Dunford, who is also a writer.
(bio from author's website)
Jennifer Adams is the author of more than forty books. Her bestselling BabyLit board books (published by Gibbs Smith) introduce small children to the world of classic literature and have sold 1.5 million copies. She is the author of another series of board books, My Little Cities.
Jennifer’s picture books for children, Edgar Gets Ready for Bed, Edgar and the Tattle-Tale Heart and Edgar and the Tree House of Usher are inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven.” She also has two new picture books forthcoming from HarperCollins.
Her titles also include books for adults, including Y is for Yorick, a slightly irreverent look at Shakespeare, and Remarkably Jane, notable quotations on Jane Austen.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Washington. She has 20 years’ experience as a book editor, including at Gibbs Smith and Quirk Books. She currently works as a consulting editor for Sounds True, developing their children’s line. Jennifer works some evenings at her local independent bookstore, The King’s English, to feed her book habit. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, Bill Dunford, who is also a writer.
(bio from author's website)
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October 16, 2018
"This book I had again and again perused with delight"—Jane, Jane, Jane (on reading)
A both hilarious and yet practical series of (so far) 23 board books by Jennifer Addams for toddlers based on classical literature! I had an initial question about why classics for babies, but I now just think it is for parents who wish they still had time to read classics but can’t because: baby. So: funny. It’s like the best of those Warner Brothers cartoons where there is a level of humor directed to kids and another layer directed to adults also watching.
I am only (I promise) going to read some of the ones I also love as classic texts. The two previous Babylit books I read and loved were ones based on Pride and Prejudice and Anna Karenina, books I love and have read or reread in the past 2-3 years, but I also had just reread Jane Eyre, which I also love.
All of them are about the classic book in some ways, but also have a toddler-need focus, and this one has quotes from the book, and both summarizes or alludes to some key elements (for a parent) of the plot, but is also about counting:
1 governess
2 trunks
3 candles (ooh, we know what will happen with a lit candle in this novel; but my first word when I was a baby was hot when I actually touched a candle and screamed: Teaching Moment!}
4 towers (of Thornfield Hall)
5 trees
6 chalkboards
7 insects (?)
8 drawings (such as Jane makes, Jane the artist)
9 pearls
10 books (Jane the reader!)
This is my third baby lit book, and so I think I may not read many more, as I get the point, but I do enjoy them and this one, which is funny, sweet, and features adorably fun illustrations by Allison Oliver.
A both hilarious and yet practical series of (so far) 23 board books by Jennifer Addams for toddlers based on classical literature! I had an initial question about why classics for babies, but I now just think it is for parents who wish they still had time to read classics but can’t because: baby. So: funny. It’s like the best of those Warner Brothers cartoons where there is a level of humor directed to kids and another layer directed to adults also watching.
I am only (I promise) going to read some of the ones I also love as classic texts. The two previous Babylit books I read and loved were ones based on Pride and Prejudice and Anna Karenina, books I love and have read or reread in the past 2-3 years, but I also had just reread Jane Eyre, which I also love.
All of them are about the classic book in some ways, but also have a toddler-need focus, and this one has quotes from the book, and both summarizes or alludes to some key elements (for a parent) of the plot, but is also about counting:
1 governess
2 trunks
3 candles (ooh, we know what will happen with a lit candle in this novel; but my first word when I was a baby was hot when I actually touched a candle and screamed: Teaching Moment!}
4 towers (of Thornfield Hall)
5 trees
6 chalkboards
7 insects (?)
8 drawings (such as Jane makes, Jane the artist)
9 pearls
10 books (Jane the reader!)
This is my third baby lit book, and so I think I may not read many more, as I get the point, but I do enjoy them and this one, which is funny, sweet, and features adorably fun illustrations by Allison Oliver.
October 10, 2012
There's a series of these - Pride and Prejudice, Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, Dracula - but naturally I had to get Jane Eyre. I'm sorry, what's that? This book is for my baby son? Um, yep. Sure. Yeah, course it is.
The book counts from one through to ten, with 1 being "governess" and 10 being "books", but I use the numbers and the pictures to tell a story - there's not much plot, but I start with "Meet Jane, hello Jane! She's a governess. That's like a teacher." and go from there. The kids enjoy the illustrations, especially the page with 7 insects - butterflies, a moth, ladybug, beetle, caterpillar and dragonfly - and we usually count out the named objects in the pictures to practice, too.
The illustrations are bold and simple in general, though the colours are such that it won't appeal to young babies. I like that the colours and drawings complement the gothic atmosphere of the original - if you've seen the series, you'll notice that the illustrations and design of the books mimic that of the real stories.
The book counts from one through to ten, with 1 being "governess" and 10 being "books", but I use the numbers and the pictures to tell a story - there's not much plot, but I start with "Meet Jane, hello Jane! She's a governess. That's like a teacher." and go from there. The kids enjoy the illustrations, especially the page with 7 insects - butterflies, a moth, ladybug, beetle, caterpillar and dragonfly - and we usually count out the named objects in the pictures to practice, too.
The illustrations are bold and simple in general, though the colours are such that it won't appeal to young babies. I like that the colours and drawings complement the gothic atmosphere of the original - if you've seen the series, you'll notice that the illustrations and design of the books mimic that of the real stories.
September 16, 2020
Quite lovely!
March 13, 2021
I enjoyed it. E, I assume, wasn't as transfixed by the illustrations as she is with some.
April 6, 2012
This book is utterly brilliant! Rich, vibrant colors and intricate, textured illustrations all but shout out 'Read Me!' Which I did. Several times. And maybe I read them to my kids too. Once or twice. Although I confess that they currently live on my bookshelf and not theirs. To be fair however, as I write this review my four year old has wandered over to read the books to himself and is currently laughing himself silly over Alice in Wonderland.
Thankfully, it seems that both the author and illustrator actually know this classic story -- there are subtle quotes and pictorial references to some of my favorite scenes from the books.
Upon further research it looks like there are several other books in this series including a Pride & Prejudice and a Romeo + Juliet story. Which both look so stinkin' adorable that I just might have to pick up those as well. If you are looking for a unique baby shower or birthday gift you really couldn't go wrong with these two perfect little board books. They would also make excellent gifts to any bibliophile. Especially one of the Jane Eyre disposition.
Thankfully, it seems that both the author and illustrator actually know this classic story -- there are subtle quotes and pictorial references to some of my favorite scenes from the books.
Upon further research it looks like there are several other books in this series including a Pride & Prejudice and a Romeo + Juliet story. Which both look so stinkin' adorable that I just might have to pick up those as well. If you are looking for a unique baby shower or birthday gift you really couldn't go wrong with these two perfect little board books. They would also make excellent gifts to any bibliophile. Especially one of the Jane Eyre disposition.
July 12, 2016
I wish this tied into the story of Jane Eyre a bit more. For instance, with the five trees, one could have been cleaved apart as if by lightning.
June 10, 2017
As I stated in a previous review of a different BabyLit book...
This is a children's board book that contains one word and one illustration, on every other page, throughout the entirety of the book. I attempted to give this book a fair chance; and failed.
ONE: I cannot understand why there is a children's adaptation of Jane Eyre. In my opinion, there should not be. TWO: One word and illustration on every other page does not a book make. Even if it is a board book. It is just strange and confusing and NO. Therefore, I did not enjoy this book (or any of the other BabyLit books that I have encountered) and would not recommend it to anyone.
This is a children's board book that contains one word and one illustration, on every other page, throughout the entirety of the book. I attempted to give this book a fair chance; and failed.
ONE: I cannot understand why there is a children's adaptation of Jane Eyre. In my opinion, there should not be. TWO: One word and illustration on every other page does not a book make. Even if it is a board book. It is just strange and confusing and NO. Therefore, I did not enjoy this book (or any of the other BabyLit books that I have encountered) and would not recommend it to anyone.
December 22, 2018
I just love these Baby Lit books! I especially liked this one because Jane Eyre is one of my favorite classic novels. My brother and sister-in-law are expecting their first child in July. Guess what I'll be buying for their baby?
September 5, 2025
Not as cute and imaginative as the Frankenstein board book in the same series, but still fun. It's a simple counting book, but we're counting governesses, candles, and other things from the novel. And there are quotes from the novel too, for the grownups. I love it when children's books acknowledge that there are grownups in the process and include things for us as well.
October 20, 2021
Haha.
Do I get to say I've read Jane Eyre now? (No)
Do I get to say I've read Jane Eyre now? (No)
February 11, 2025
soon i will be counting to ten without any help
July 7, 2012
Published to: Bookish: www.evie-bookish.blogspot.com
Children love many things, but nothing catches their attention better than something colorful they could play with. And I don't think I need to tell you about the many benefits of play. Every mom out there knows that play increases child's creativity and productivity, makes them happy, and - most importantly - enhances their personal learning and development. And what's a better thing for your child to play with than a beautifully illustrated, colorful book? And not just any book, but a board book designed to help your child learn many valuable things, from counting and identifying colors to essential values and concepts.
When I was contacted by the publisher to review some of the Baby Lit books on my blog, I immediately jumped at the opportunity! How could I not? This series is not only absolutely beautiful, visually appealing and fashionable, it's also inspired by the timeless literature classics - and what's more amazing than a book that stimulates your child's imagination and intellectual development, while being absolutely entrancing for you (as a parent AND reader), as well?
Baby Lit series consists of many great books. There's Little Miss Austen and her Pride And Prejudice. Then there's Little Master Stoker and his Dracula. There's also Little Master Shakespear and his Romeo & Juliette, and Little Master Dickens and his Christmas Carrol. I was fortunate enough to be able to take a closer look at Little Miss Bronte and her Jane Eyre, as well as Little Master Carroll and his Alice In Wonderland.
Alice In Wonderland is absolutely mesmerizing. Designed to introduce your child to the world of colors, this book is bursting with vibrance and vivid, eye-catching illustrations. There's isn't much text in this book, but that's perfectly understandable, considering the fact this it's aimed at a very young audience and it's purpose is to teach them how to identify different colors rather than how to spell. All the pictures are purely delightful, they're bright, clean and very eye-pleasing. The amount of thought and detail put into every page is incredible - even the background colors and patterns were picked with care, resulting in graphics that are sure to capture your child's attention. Your child will also be able to meet all the important characters from the original version of Alice In Wonderland, as they're all hiding within the pages of this book, waiting to tell their stories. I absolutely adored this little treasure of a book!
Jane Eyre was wonderful, too. In fact, I'm not sure which one of these two books I liked more, as they're all very different from each other, despite their similar concepts. Jane Eyre' is a counting primer, and one of the most beautiful ones I have ever laid my eyes upon. Its colors are not as bright and vibrant as Alice's, they're more toned down, slightly darker and definitely less flashy, and that certainly fits the book's theme well. Both the illustrations and the colors are phenomenal, and they're oozing with atmosphere. There's a little bit more text in this book, as it's clearly aimed at a slightly older audience than Alice, but the overall concept remains simple and approachable. I thought this book was truly amazing and very unique, a counting primer that really stands out!
Both books are illustrated by the talented Alison Oliver, and I must say that I'm very impressed with how wonderful a job she did here. All the graphics are exquisite, simple yet fascinating. I myself was enchanted by them, and I am positive every child out there would be, too. What's also extremely important from a parent's point of view is the fact that these books are sturdy and safe for your child to play with. The pages are thick, very pleasant to the touch (smooth), and there's no risk of paper-cuts or any other potential injuries. The thickness of each page makes it easy for a child to hold the book and turn the pages on their own, which I also find very important, as it gives your child more independence, allows them to move at their own pace, and has a positive effect on their physical development (turning pages with chubby hands is harder than you'd imagine). At 22 pages long, each of the book is just the perfect length, not too short and not too long. It should hold your child's attention and keep them well occupied for a while.
All in all, Baby Lit is a series of gorgeous children's books that every parent should have on their bookshelf. They're cute, simple, and very trendy! I love the idea behind them, and hope to see more of them popping up on the market - I'll be sure to collect them all, and I advise you to do the same! These books are little gems, and they're really worth every penny you'll spend on them, as they'll bring a lot of joy, and not only for your child, but for you, too.
Children love many things, but nothing catches their attention better than something colorful they could play with. And I don't think I need to tell you about the many benefits of play. Every mom out there knows that play increases child's creativity and productivity, makes them happy, and - most importantly - enhances their personal learning and development. And what's a better thing for your child to play with than a beautifully illustrated, colorful book? And not just any book, but a board book designed to help your child learn many valuable things, from counting and identifying colors to essential values and concepts.
When I was contacted by the publisher to review some of the Baby Lit books on my blog, I immediately jumped at the opportunity! How could I not? This series is not only absolutely beautiful, visually appealing and fashionable, it's also inspired by the timeless literature classics - and what's more amazing than a book that stimulates your child's imagination and intellectual development, while being absolutely entrancing for you (as a parent AND reader), as well?
Baby Lit series consists of many great books. There's Little Miss Austen and her Pride And Prejudice. Then there's Little Master Stoker and his Dracula. There's also Little Master Shakespear and his Romeo & Juliette, and Little Master Dickens and his Christmas Carrol. I was fortunate enough to be able to take a closer look at Little Miss Bronte and her Jane Eyre, as well as Little Master Carroll and his Alice In Wonderland.
Alice In Wonderland is absolutely mesmerizing. Designed to introduce your child to the world of colors, this book is bursting with vibrance and vivid, eye-catching illustrations. There's isn't much text in this book, but that's perfectly understandable, considering the fact this it's aimed at a very young audience and it's purpose is to teach them how to identify different colors rather than how to spell. All the pictures are purely delightful, they're bright, clean and very eye-pleasing. The amount of thought and detail put into every page is incredible - even the background colors and patterns were picked with care, resulting in graphics that are sure to capture your child's attention. Your child will also be able to meet all the important characters from the original version of Alice In Wonderland, as they're all hiding within the pages of this book, waiting to tell their stories. I absolutely adored this little treasure of a book!
Jane Eyre was wonderful, too. In fact, I'm not sure which one of these two books I liked more, as they're all very different from each other, despite their similar concepts. Jane Eyre' is a counting primer, and one of the most beautiful ones I have ever laid my eyes upon. Its colors are not as bright and vibrant as Alice's, they're more toned down, slightly darker and definitely less flashy, and that certainly fits the book's theme well. Both the illustrations and the colors are phenomenal, and they're oozing with atmosphere. There's a little bit more text in this book, as it's clearly aimed at a slightly older audience than Alice, but the overall concept remains simple and approachable. I thought this book was truly amazing and very unique, a counting primer that really stands out!
Both books are illustrated by the talented Alison Oliver, and I must say that I'm very impressed with how wonderful a job she did here. All the graphics are exquisite, simple yet fascinating. I myself was enchanted by them, and I am positive every child out there would be, too. What's also extremely important from a parent's point of view is the fact that these books are sturdy and safe for your child to play with. The pages are thick, very pleasant to the touch (smooth), and there's no risk of paper-cuts or any other potential injuries. The thickness of each page makes it easy for a child to hold the book and turn the pages on their own, which I also find very important, as it gives your child more independence, allows them to move at their own pace, and has a positive effect on their physical development (turning pages with chubby hands is harder than you'd imagine). At 22 pages long, each of the book is just the perfect length, not too short and not too long. It should hold your child's attention and keep them well occupied for a while.
All in all, Baby Lit is a series of gorgeous children's books that every parent should have on their bookshelf. They're cute, simple, and very trendy! I love the idea behind them, and hope to see more of them popping up on the market - I'll be sure to collect them all, and I advise you to do the same! These books are little gems, and they're really worth every penny you'll spend on them, as they'll bring a lot of joy, and not only for your child, but for you, too.
June 13, 2012
Why am I reviewing board books, you might ask? Because I was offered them for review and I had a nephew turning two on the seventh. (I gave them to him on the eighth as Easter presents, however.) I thought the books sounded like great fun and wanted to give them a chance.
Looking over them on my own, I thought they were a great package. The illustrations by Alison Oliver are irresistibly cute and the color palettes are terrific. I liked that LITTLE MISS BRONTE: JANE EYRE had quotations from the text sprinkled throughout. The illustrations for LITTLE MASTER CARROLL: ALICE IN WONDERLAND incorporated more details from the novel, but I missed the quotes.
My mom's reaction upon seeing the books: "Oh, those are two cute! They're great for lit types."
My sister's: "I'm going to need to read JANE EYRE."
My nephew ignored ALICE IN WONDERLAND: A COUNTING PRIMER at first. He preferred to carry JANE EYRE: A COUNTING PRIMER around, likely due to the moody blue cover. (He loves blue things.) Later, my four-year-old niece wanted me to read JANE EYRE to her. She enjoyed counting the objects as I read. Then she wanted me to read it to her again. Then she wanted to read it to me again. She struggled with some of the terms, so I got to explain to her what a 'governess' is.
That night she wanted me to read ALICE IN WONDERLAND for her bedtime story. Then she decided that she wanted to read it to me! Now, my niece is not literate. She can recognize letters but can't read words yet. But from the context of the illustrations, she was able to figure out the words on each page with almost no help from me. (We had a small debate over whether the caterpillar was blue or green.) Tonight, my nephew played around with JANE EYRE more and my niece wanted me to read it to her again. I think they enjoy the books!
If you buy these primers, don't expect a plot summary. They're color and number books using characters and objects from classic novels. If the kids are interested it's a good chance for you to introduce the story to them. For the adults, they're slightly more interesting than the usual numbers/colors book and much prettier. I'm pretty impressed and intend to buy the two preceding Baby Lit primers (ROMEO AND JULIET, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) and the ones coming in September (DRACULA, A CHRISTMAS CAROL) for my niece and nephew as well.
My sister's reaction to me buying the others? "Do it. The usual learning books are so boring."
Looking over them on my own, I thought they were a great package. The illustrations by Alison Oliver are irresistibly cute and the color palettes are terrific. I liked that LITTLE MISS BRONTE: JANE EYRE had quotations from the text sprinkled throughout. The illustrations for LITTLE MASTER CARROLL: ALICE IN WONDERLAND incorporated more details from the novel, but I missed the quotes.
My mom's reaction upon seeing the books: "Oh, those are two cute! They're great for lit types."
My sister's: "I'm going to need to read JANE EYRE."
My nephew ignored ALICE IN WONDERLAND: A COUNTING PRIMER at first. He preferred to carry JANE EYRE: A COUNTING PRIMER around, likely due to the moody blue cover. (He loves blue things.) Later, my four-year-old niece wanted me to read JANE EYRE to her. She enjoyed counting the objects as I read. Then she wanted me to read it to her again. Then she wanted to read it to me again. She struggled with some of the terms, so I got to explain to her what a 'governess' is.
That night she wanted me to read ALICE IN WONDERLAND for her bedtime story. Then she decided that she wanted to read it to me! Now, my niece is not literate. She can recognize letters but can't read words yet. But from the context of the illustrations, she was able to figure out the words on each page with almost no help from me. (We had a small debate over whether the caterpillar was blue or green.) Tonight, my nephew played around with JANE EYRE more and my niece wanted me to read it to her again. I think they enjoy the books!
If you buy these primers, don't expect a plot summary. They're color and number books using characters and objects from classic novels. If the kids are interested it's a good chance for you to introduce the story to them. For the adults, they're slightly more interesting than the usual numbers/colors book and much prettier. I'm pretty impressed and intend to buy the two preceding Baby Lit primers (ROMEO AND JULIET, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) and the ones coming in September (DRACULA, A CHRISTMAS CAROL) for my niece and nephew as well.
My sister's reaction to me buying the others? "Do it. The usual learning books are so boring."
January 19, 2013
I'm gobsmacked that this series (BabyLit) of books gets such high marks here and on Amazon.
True story. I put all of the series on hold at the library where I work. One day, I was sitting at the reference desk with our children's librarian. We both looked through this volume and a couple of others and decided that, although they were interesting and the art is neat, they weren't successful by the normal criteria of board books. Plainly speaking, they don't seem suitable for the Pre-K audience. In fact, they are rather absurd (see details: below). As it happens, a mom came up to the reference desk to ask a question and the books caught her eyes. She looked through them, found them very clever, and admitted in a conspiratorial whisper, "Kid's books really have to be interesting for adults."
Do they? Jennifer Adams previously did an ABC book for adults, Y is for Yorick. I can see that working.
This counting book begins with 1 Governess, 2 Trunks, 3 Candles. We are treated to mini-portraits that show who is Mr. Rochester and who is Grace Poole. (I was kind of hoping for 1 Madwoman in the Attic.)
I can understand exposing babies to Mozart and Bach, or even hanging prints of great paintings in their nurseries, but I can't believe these board books represent any kind of meaningful introduction to English Literature. They just don't have any baby appeal.
True story. I put all of the series on hold at the library where I work. One day, I was sitting at the reference desk with our children's librarian. We both looked through this volume and a couple of others and decided that, although they were interesting and the art is neat, they weren't successful by the normal criteria of board books. Plainly speaking, they don't seem suitable for the Pre-K audience. In fact, they are rather absurd (see details: below). As it happens, a mom came up to the reference desk to ask a question and the books caught her eyes. She looked through them, found them very clever, and admitted in a conspiratorial whisper, "Kid's books really have to be interesting for adults."
Do they? Jennifer Adams previously did an ABC book for adults, Y is for Yorick. I can see that working.
This counting book begins with 1 Governess, 2 Trunks, 3 Candles. We are treated to mini-portraits that show who is Mr. Rochester and who is Grace Poole. (I was kind of hoping for 1 Madwoman in the Attic.)
I can understand exposing babies to Mozart and Bach, or even hanging prints of great paintings in their nurseries, but I can't believe these board books represent any kind of meaningful introduction to English Literature. They just don't have any baby appeal.
May 15, 2012
What I didn't know, when I entered the giveaway (thanks, First Reads!), was that this is actually a counting board book, based on Jane Eyre. You know, "1 governess," "3 candles," and so forth. Which actually makes more sense for a board book than a very condensed version of the novel, so I'm cool with that. I just wish the description/summary talked about it.
The illustrations are absolutely GORGEOUS. Each page, both the number-page and the accompanying picture-page, are full-color, bright, and the perfect eye candy.
Not having read the original novel, I can't speak as to how easy this would make it to introduce your child to a favorite classic, but I would think that it'd be pretty easy to, as you kid gets older, make up (or condense) the story to match the pictures.
In summary: counting primer, awesome-est pictures ever, probably fun even for parents, possible way to introduce child to Jane Eyre.
The illustrations are absolutely GORGEOUS. Each page, both the number-page and the accompanying picture-page, are full-color, bright, and the perfect eye candy.
Not having read the original novel, I can't speak as to how easy this would make it to introduce your child to a favorite classic, but I would think that it'd be pretty easy to, as you kid gets older, make up (or condense) the story to match the pictures.
In summary: counting primer, awesome-est pictures ever, probably fun even for parents, possible way to introduce child to Jane Eyre.
July 30, 2012
I'm counting this as one of my books, even tho it's a board book. Discovered it yesterday at the bookstore...counting books! Based on classic literature. They had a PRIDE AND PREJUDICE book, and a ROMEO AND JULIET one. But of course! I needed the JANE EYRE.
In order to 'comprehend' this, one must understand the original...what would make it fun for young parents is they could use these pages to begin talking about books they love with their toddlers...
1 governess
2 trunks
3 candles (It's always dangerous to keep a candle let at night!!)
4 towers (Thornfield Hall)
5 trees
6 chalkboards
7 insects (OK, I FORGOT WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT!)
8 drawings -- of Adele and Mr. R and Pilot and the horse!!
9 pearls ("I have as much soul as you and full as much heart!")
10 books ("This book I had again and again perused with delight.")
Fun fun fun. Especially for a book nerd like me!!
In order to 'comprehend' this, one must understand the original...what would make it fun for young parents is they could use these pages to begin talking about books they love with their toddlers...
1 governess
2 trunks
3 candles (It's always dangerous to keep a candle let at night!!)
4 towers (Thornfield Hall)
5 trees
6 chalkboards
7 insects (OK, I FORGOT WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT!)
8 drawings -- of Adele and Mr. R and Pilot and the horse!!
9 pearls ("I have as much soul as you and full as much heart!")
10 books ("This book I had again and again perused with delight.")
Fun fun fun. Especially for a book nerd like me!!
July 20, 2016
A full review, with a video on my blog guiltlessreading.
Such an awesome little book!
Such an awesome little book!
July 11, 2012
No crazy wives in the attic in this one. A wee too simplistic.
June 5, 2013
This was really cute, especially the warning about candles which should not be left unattended...
November 2, 2013
One of my favorite books of all time, made into a board book? YES, PLEASE. Love the colors, love the way it's been done. Adore this whole series.
May 1, 2015
Meh. I wish they would've included words such as "attic" or "crazy" or "wife" or anything having to do with the second part of the book.
October 29, 2020
Note: I received a copy of this book from the publisher at ALA Annual 2019.
July 23, 2017
Another terrific board book from Babylit!
I can't get over how much I love ...err I mean how much my granddaughter loves this series. For the first time ever she is pretending aloud that she is reading. She's never shown any interest in books unless they play music until now.
The books are constructed of heavy board and reinforced so they last. This particular book is counting to 10. The number on one page and the illustration of the opposite page. The images are all taken from the original book; Jane Eyre.
Never one to have been impressed with board books ( lackluster, boring, waste of money), these books are a solid investment in your toddler's pleasure. I am definitely partial to these books!
I can't get over how much I love ...err I mean how much my granddaughter loves this series. For the first time ever she is pretending aloud that she is reading. She's never shown any interest in books unless they play music until now.
The books are constructed of heavy board and reinforced so they last. This particular book is counting to 10. The number on one page and the illustration of the opposite page. The images are all taken from the original book; Jane Eyre.
Never one to have been impressed with board books ( lackluster, boring, waste of money), these books are a solid investment in your toddler's pleasure. I am definitely partial to these books!
December 27, 2019
this was one of the first BabyLit board books I ever bought, and I pretty much love all of them. as evidenced by the fact that I think I have gone on to collect almost every single one. I love the style of illustration and I love that these classic works of literature are broken down in a way that even toddlers will enjoy. (although, please note -- none of them are actually retelling the classic work of literature, rather they are a primer on different categories. for instance, this one is a counting primer going from 1-10 with items and characters from Jane Eyre being used to represent each number. 1 governess, for example.)
October 6, 2023
I have been waiting a long time to get my hands on one of these board books from the BabyLit series. This was great and I would have owned them all for my kids. One of the spreads had art which seemed out of place, but otherwise I liked the color scheme and the graphic illustrations. The very standard one-word-plus-number counting format works well, except a few of the word choices were a bit dull. Some however will delight adults familiar with the novel. I loved the inclusion of a few well-placed quotes. All-in-all, a delight!
February 14, 2024
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Baby Lit #8
I've said before that some of these books are inventive ways to introduce concepts like counting, but they give you a shadow of an understanding of the novel and are pleasing to the readers, this one though is a long way from the novel and read like ten random words, and not really helpful words for a young reader learning to count.
It became more about vocabulary than counting.
And where was the one mad woman in the attic? !!
Baby Lit #8
I've said before that some of these books are inventive ways to introduce concepts like counting, but they give you a shadow of an understanding of the novel and are pleasing to the readers, this one though is a long way from the novel and read like ten random words, and not really helpful words for a young reader learning to count.
It became more about vocabulary than counting.
And where was the one mad woman in the attic? !!
June 10, 2017
These Baby Lit primers are a great idea, teaching kids basic concepts while introducing them to classic literature. They're all filled with characters and plot points from the books along with some fun art. My only complaint is these won't give you much of an idea what the real book is about unless you've already read it.
March 2, 2020
Reconozco que estuve a punto de quitarle puntos porque no hay ningún ático, pero mira, hay una referencia a no dejar velas encendidas así que lo vamos a dejar así. 😆
Algunas cosas no tienen mucho que ver con la historia (es un libro para aprender a contar, no un resumen, aunque como en todos hay guiños y citas) pero es tan bonito que me da igual. 😍
Algunas cosas no tienen mucho que ver con la historia (es un libro para aprender a contar, no un resumen, aunque como en todos hay guiños y citas) pero es tan bonito que me da igual. 😍
November 30, 2019
BabyLit is a series of board books that uses classic works of literature to teach a concept. This board book uses Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" and the concept is counting. It is a cute series with nice illustrations.
February 17, 2020
Fun for any Jane Eyre fan. This is actually slightly more complex than some of the other BabyLit books we have because each book features a familiar Jane Eyre scene with an illustration featuring a number from one to ten. F (22 months) is getting interested in counting, so this was fun for her.
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