Trace the Trail: Through the Town

by Craig Shuttlewood

Trace the Through the Town

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Juvenile

12 pages, Board Book

First published May 5, 2015

Reviews

[Cosette · Rating 1 out of 5]

My kid loves it, 'tis true,
Rhyming couplets I hate, I do!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books really aren't the best, BUT W loves running his fingers along the trails and doing the loop de loops and as long as he is happy and content so are we.

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the French version. The couplets aren't so sing-songy in rhythm compared to the English version, but still are short and easy sentences. I love the introduction to different animals and environments through the book (a great way to build vocabulary) and enjoyed the embedded paths on the pages. This would be a great series to read with little ones practicing their dexterity as well as their reading skills.

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J'ai lu la version française de ce livre cartonné . Les couplets ne sont pas si chantants comparé à la version anglaise, mais ils restent des phrases courtes et faciles. J'adore l'introduction de différents animaux et environnements à travers le livre (un excellent moyen de construire du vocabulaire) et j'ai apprécié les chemins intégrés sur les pages. Ce serait une excellente série à lire avec les tout-petits pour pratiquer à la fois la dextérité et les compétences en lecture.

[Luisa Knight · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick little read that shows some cute landscapes. And the bonus, you can trace different paths with your finger! If you have a child who's just starting to write or will be learning soon, this will help them learn how to follow the lines (the page is indented where you trace).

Ages: 2 - 5

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[michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
I really liked the unique follow the trail aspect (I've never seen that before). I don't know what age group this was targeting but if it was for 3 year olds then I wish the book was a little longer. If it's for 1-2 year old where you guide their finger yourself then it's probably a good length.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A unique book for young ones to explore using a finger. Fun illustrations with a lot to see and talk about.

[Shauna Ludlow Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun board board for fingers to trace trails. But it is only five adventures! Should be much longer.

[Ellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Need to come back to this - toddlers must love tracing the trail across the page!

[Melody Rose · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mum says we'll try this again when I'm bigger

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. tactile. Charming illustrations.

[Eva 'Rite · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one Eva asks for repeatedly.

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kiddos loved tracing their finger along the many trails in this board book's celebration of all sorts of landscapes. I like to think this helps prepare them for writing in their near future.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because you could do any trace, but we had a little problem: Addy wanted to do it and I wanted to do it.

[Loni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and cute pictures!

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bold, colorful illustrations link with indented zig-zag to curly lines throughout this book to foster an enjoyable, interactive reading experience. The text is minimal, which in my opinion is essential for board books.

My only wish for this book is that the text be just a little larger and bolder to help children notice it more clearly. However, simple and playful, yet textually-rich rhyming couplets more than make up for the small size.

Otherwise, the interactive nature and the detail in the beautiful illustrations is excellent. The detail really gives the adults something deeper to talk to the child about -- "what other animals can you find on this page?" -- as they're reading together.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leap over rocks! dive in the ocean! Fly in the air! This board book is a fun, interactive read for children to trace their finger on every page and practice getting ready to write. Good for ages 18 months to 3 years.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Malcolm really liked it when I helped him trace his finger along the line on each page. He kept grabbing my hand and having me do it again and again. Cute concept that could be better if the line had some type of texture to it, but fun.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun board book with layered paper trails to follow with your finger.

[Mary Luzader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Readers can use their fingers to follow the trail cut-out on each page.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun little interactive book with hip illustrations.

[Danica Midlil · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ben didn't get it and frankly, I'm not sure I do either...

[Marcie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great board book for CLEL Bell 2015 Write Shortlist. I can see parents and special educators particularly liking this way to track and follow.

[Crystal Collier · Rating 5 out of 5]

My baby absolutely loves this book and it's just the right length to keep her attention.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

an indent in the book allows the reader to trace the path of the character as it travels over water, mountains and deserts. Didn't grab me.

[Maeve · Rating 2 out of 5]

Readers can trace the path of the truck with their finger.

[kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

cute pictures, the finger trails are an interesting concept but just not that exciting.

[Jennifer Miera · Rating 4 out of 5]

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