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Pictivities
A new kind of picture book that combines pictures and words with actions. Children touch picture buttons and each button is coupled with a response that the reader and child perform together. Kids love interacting with the reader and the fun exchanges promote early literacy by keeping active kids entertained as they learn the meanings of words. To buy, or see a video of the book in action, visit www.pictivities.com or click on the Amazon link below.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
24 pages, Board book
First published November 30, 2014
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May 29, 2017
This is a fun book. My son is 27 months old, and he seems to really enjoy it. It is a fun and different concept, that involves more interaction (especially physical) than regular book reading.
In some ways it is like one of those battery-powered books with actual buttons that you push to hear sound, but so much better because it has no batteries or "real" buttons - instead, it requires interaction between the reader and the child, rather than just hearing noises, and gives the reader/parent more control over how things go.
Basically, the book involves little actual reading, but there are "buttons" and each one has a different phrase or action accompanying it, and as each one is introduced, the child learns the associated motion/activity, and a few previous "buttons" appear on each page, allowing them to pick their favorites.
My son's favorites were definitely the candle and the nail, probably because they involve the most "reactive" and physical engagement from me, but he also likes the spider. I think the flower is one he doesn't quite "get" yet, but most of them he seems to enjoy.
We've only been reading it for a few days, but he really likes picking it out to be read to him. I enjoy it too, and think it is a nice change from the style of most of our books.
I will add that this does take more emotional engagement and energy from the parent/reader, so reading this one over and over will get a lot more exhausting than if it was just about any other book. But, he has fun with it, and I think he also enjoys that both his father and I have our own style in reading it, which isn't going to be as apparent with "regular" books.
(In compliance with FTC guidelines, I disclose that I received this book for free through GoodReads' First Reads. I was not required to write a positive review.)
In some ways it is like one of those battery-powered books with actual buttons that you push to hear sound, but so much better because it has no batteries or "real" buttons - instead, it requires interaction between the reader and the child, rather than just hearing noises, and gives the reader/parent more control over how things go.
Basically, the book involves little actual reading, but there are "buttons" and each one has a different phrase or action accompanying it, and as each one is introduced, the child learns the associated motion/activity, and a few previous "buttons" appear on each page, allowing them to pick their favorites.
My son's favorites were definitely the candle and the nail, probably because they involve the most "reactive" and physical engagement from me, but he also likes the spider. I think the flower is one he doesn't quite "get" yet, but most of them he seems to enjoy.
We've only been reading it for a few days, but he really likes picking it out to be read to him. I enjoy it too, and think it is a nice change from the style of most of our books.
I will add that this does take more emotional engagement and energy from the parent/reader, so reading this one over and over will get a lot more exhausting than if it was just about any other book. But, he has fun with it, and I think he also enjoys that both his father and I have our own style in reading it, which isn't going to be as apparent with "regular" books.
(In compliance with FTC guidelines, I disclose that I received this book for free through GoodReads' First Reads. I was not required to write a positive review.)
August 28, 2014
Here are some amazing comments from people who have reviewed the book so far...
“Pictivities gives parents clear instructions on how to interact in a positive way with children, making it easier for them to form that important bond with an attachment figure, like a parent or grandparent.”
-Dr. Jeremy Stoddard, Boise Psychiatrist
“We got an advanced copy of Pictivities to demo and I immediately was impressed with the fact that just a few pictures and simple words completely captured [my daughters] attention. Want to know why? Because every single component of this books is designed to help encourage the child to relate what they see visually with what they know about the world around them. Even at such a young age she is completely engaged with the book.”
-Rachelsbooknook.net
“This board book is the first to completely capture all three children’s (ages 7, 5, and 2) attention simultaneously. “
–Keepmovingforwardwithme.com
“It’s also great for building up working memories as the buttons get repeated so the children can press the button and redo some of the actions.”
–Utahvalleymoms.com
“As a Speech Language Pathologist, I think this book is such a great way to encourage early communication.”
–Laura Lastra, speech language pathologist, autism specialist
"Pictivities gives parents clear instructions on how to interact in a positive way with children, making it easier for most readers to form that important bond [of secure attachment].” –Deseret News
“It's silly and funny and interactive.”
–Secondstorywindow.net
“Reading to your children is so important and I couldn't endorse this project more.”
–Seth Adam Smith, author of 'Marriage Isn’t For You'
For a video of the book in action visit www.pictivities.com
“Pictivities gives parents clear instructions on how to interact in a positive way with children, making it easier for them to form that important bond with an attachment figure, like a parent or grandparent.”
-Dr. Jeremy Stoddard, Boise Psychiatrist
“We got an advanced copy of Pictivities to demo and I immediately was impressed with the fact that just a few pictures and simple words completely captured [my daughters] attention. Want to know why? Because every single component of this books is designed to help encourage the child to relate what they see visually with what they know about the world around them. Even at such a young age she is completely engaged with the book.”
-Rachelsbooknook.net
“This board book is the first to completely capture all three children’s (ages 7, 5, and 2) attention simultaneously. “
–Keepmovingforwardwithme.com
“It’s also great for building up working memories as the buttons get repeated so the children can press the button and redo some of the actions.”
–Utahvalleymoms.com
“As a Speech Language Pathologist, I think this book is such a great way to encourage early communication.”
–Laura Lastra, speech language pathologist, autism specialist
"Pictivities gives parents clear instructions on how to interact in a positive way with children, making it easier for most readers to form that important bond [of secure attachment].” –Deseret News
“It's silly and funny and interactive.”
–Secondstorywindow.net
“Reading to your children is so important and I couldn't endorse this project more.”
–Seth Adam Smith, author of 'Marriage Isn’t For You'
For a video of the book in action visit www.pictivities.com
February 20, 2015
Pictivities is a new and fresh take on an illustrated children's book. Instead of having text to read and corresponding images to look at, the images drive the "reading" by eliciting actions (e.g. when you touch the snowflake, you shiver and say "brr"). It is a visual and tactile experience that creates lots of easy, interactive fun between you and your child.
My son is only 7 months old, so a bit younger than their target age range, but even though he can't yet touch the images and perform the actions, this is still a book that he enjoys. Different sounds, touches, and movements, along with the repetitive nature of the actions, often draw smiles and reactions from him, which not all books can do. I'm excited to watch his development progress as we read this book, as before long he will begin to mimic my movements, and eventually he will "read" the pictures on his own.
*I received this book for free through a Goodreads FirstReads giveaway
My son is only 7 months old, so a bit younger than their target age range, but even though he can't yet touch the images and perform the actions, this is still a book that he enjoys. Different sounds, touches, and movements, along with the repetitive nature of the actions, often draw smiles and reactions from him, which not all books can do. I'm excited to watch his development progress as we read this book, as before long he will begin to mimic my movements, and eventually he will "read" the pictures on his own.
*I received this book for free through a Goodreads FirstReads giveaway
December 23, 2014
Simple interactive board book for very young children. Also has potential as a tool in a special ed or ELL classroom, where vocabulary and repetition are essential. The concept here leaves a lot of room for expansion, (i.e. sequels lol). Thank you for sending this to me in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway!
July 19, 2015
I received this book as a goodreads giveaway. The premise seemed really interesting. It is however a one on one read for very young readers. So essentially for infants and toddlers, not my pre-school and kindergarten crowd.
January 7, 2015
My 16 month-old twins enjoy this book. It is fun to read and do with them as it is different from the typical "red ball, furry kitten" book. This a book I don't mind re-reading when they bring it to me. When you need a break from the usual stories, this is a good go-to for babies/toddlers.
April 1, 2015
My two year old and I really enjoy this book that we won in the Goodreads Giveaway's. He likes the 'Pictivities' that he gets to do on each page.
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