Blankie (Leslie Patricelli board books)
#2 of 24 in Leslie Patricelli board books Series
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What’s inside...
Following her series of board books about opposites, Leslie Patricelli presents this colourful, simple narrative, dealing with a subject dear to a toddler's heart - his/her blanket. One of two appealing new storybooks for the very young about a toddler's favourite companions. Following her series of concept board books about opposites, Leslie Patricelli is back with these colourful, simple narratives, each dealing with a subject very dear to a toddler's blanket and dummy. With an art style that is at once simple and sophisticated, these books are toddler-friendly and very funny. Superbly illustrated board books in Leslie Patricelli's bright art style. A comically expressive tot pays tribute to the all-important Blankie in a bright, playful board book sure to have instant toddler appeal. Anyone who's spent time with a toddler knows that few crises compare with the (even temporary) loss of a favorite blankie. Here, in her humorous, bold graphic style, Leslie Patricelli plays up this scenario, surely near and dear to every toddler's heart. Blankie is an affectionate ode to that special object that comforts many a child through the dramas of each day.
Character compass
Baby
Discussion points
What is your favorite part about having a blankie or special toy?
How do you think the blankie makes the baby feel in the story?
What would you do if you couldn’t find your blankie?
Can you imagine a new adventure that you and your blankie might go on together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Read with expression to depict different emotions associated with the baby’s blankie, encouraging your child to connect with the character’s feelings.
Pause after reading key moments to ask your child how they might feel in similar situations, enhancing emotional intelligence.
Use the illustrations in the book to point out non-verbal cues of comfort and security associated with the blankie, encouraging observational skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Emotions
Explanation: The protagonist of the book, a cheerful toddler, experiences various emotions while dealing with their favorite blanket, illustrating an array of feelings from joy to sadness.
Real-World Application: Children can relate to the character and learn to express their own emotions freely, understanding that it's healthy to acknowledge and communicate feelings.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: When faced with challenges involving their blanket, the toddler creatively finds solutions, such as retrieving the blanket when it’s out of reach.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and solve problems in their everyday activities, from figuring out puzzles to dealing with minor conflicts.
Example Lesson: Attachment and Comfort
Explanation: The story highlights the toddler’s attachment to the blanket, showing how it provides comfort and a sense of security during various activities.
Real-World Application: Children can understand the importance of having a comforting object and parents can recognize and support their child’s emotional attachments to objects.