All On The Board: The Official Sunday Times Bestseller

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In November the pair finally discarded their masks (metaphorically, at least) and revealed their true identities when they published an anthology of their writing, also called “All on the Board”. N1 is a former train driver named Ian Redpath; E1 is his pal, Jeremy Chopra. The ‘All On The Board’ duo unmasked, Ian Redpath and Jeremy Chopra (Photo: Max Rose-Fyne) Size and weight: Look for a book that is easy for small hands to hold and carry. A book that is too heavy or large may be difficult for a young child to handle. If you’re buying online, look at the dimensions. It’s okay for a board book to be large if it’s one you’ll be reading to the child.

I discovered That’s Not My Dragon recently and really dug the tactile aspect: there are lots of fun textures for baby to touch and feel while they process the repetitive text and bold colors. There is a whole collection of these Touchy Feely books to choose from if dragons aren’t your bag: kittens, elephants, pandas, puppies and much, much more. My new personal favorite? Goats. Girl of Mine / Boy of Mine by Jabari Asim, Illustrated by LeUyen PhamThis Caldecott winner is a classic, a story of the ways—big and small—in which we are all connected. Simple but poignant, I’ve gifted it numerous times. Vegetables in Underwear by Jared Chapman Studies show it's never too early to start reading the best children's books to infants. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics notes that reading baby books out loud to your kids starting from birth strengthens your parent-child bond and gets your baby started on important language and literacy skills. And in truth, it doesn’t matter what you read to your babies: Just hearing any words will get them the foundations for a later vocabulary, and it’s the lap-sitting, not the book choice, that makes for good bonding time. You could read your to-do list for the week, and it wouldn’t matter to a baby. Twinkl Originals has a wide range of board books available for children aged 0-3. Written by experienced teachers and featuring bright and colourful illustrations, these books are the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to reading. A quality board book has a purpose. This could be a great storyline, a developmentally-appropriate concept (colors, emotions, families), or an engaging rhyme or song. Board books focused on famous popular characters are usually novelty money grabs with no substance. ( Too harsh?)

First impressions are everything. Board boards are most likely going to be a child’s first impression of reading. The bright and colourful illustrations, alongside fond memories with parents, will create a positive association with reading that will influence their perception for years to come. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?By Bill Martin, Jr.: In this book, a series of animals asks the question “What do you see?” to each other, with each animal seeing and describing the next animal in the sequence. Chubby panda rolling his eyes on the cover? I’m intrigued. Said panda is carrying a box of donuts? Tell me more. Panda provides lesson on manners by only giving donuts to animals who say please? Sold. Pouch by David Ezra Stein Reading to your baby is a wonderful way to get cozy and bond. But it’s also a fantastic way to teach early literacy skills. Babies who are read to tend to develop strong reading and language skills down the road. Reading also teaches your baby important concepts like numbers and colors, and can help build their vocabulary. While it seems like all board books should be perfect for young readers (isn’t that the point???), it’s not the case. Here are some things to avoid when choosing a board book for the young readers in your life.

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Overall, the best way to repair a board book will depend on the extent of the damage and your own comfort level with repairing books. You can get really good at it, though, and board books cost enough that learning to fix them is worth your time. YOU’RE A BOARD BOOK EXPERT: Some books are focused on sensory stimulation and encourage children to touch, trace, and manipulate the parts of the book. Board books and social skills