Hello Animals
Hello Animals Series
2024
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What’s inside...
Hello Animals is a delightful board book collection by Loes Botman that introduces young readers to a variety of animals. Through vibrant pastel illustrations, children explore the beauty and diversity of the animal kingdom, making it an engaging and educational experience. A beautiful box set of books that makes a perfect gift for young animal lovers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite animal in the book and why do you like it?
How do you think the bear feels when it's snowing? Can you describe it?
What sounds do you think these animals make in the wild?
Can you imagine what it would be like to play with the rabbits? What games would you play?
Which animal would you like to learn more about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive sounds and actions when describing the animals to make the reading more interactive and fun.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or animal from the book. Discuss the colors and details they choose to use.
Encourage your child to guess what happens next in the story to stimulate their imagination and predict logical outcomes.
Relate the animals to real-life experiences, like a visit to the zoo, to enhance connection and learning.
After reading, encourage your child to tell their own ‘animal story’ inspired by 'Hello Animals', fostering creativity and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Nature
Explanation: Through vivid illustrations and simple text, 'Hello Animals' introduces children to various animals, encouraging an early love and respect for the natural world.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to observe and appreciate the wildlife around them, whether on a nature walk or through watching animals in their backyard.
Example Lesson: Learning Animal Sounds
Explanation: The book mimics the sounds that animals make, making it an interactive experience for young readers to learn and imitate.
Real-World Application: This can enhance a child's auditory development and phonetic skills as they attempt to replicate the sounds.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Each page invites curiosity about different animals, fostering a sense of exploration and discovery.
Real-World Application: This sense of curiosity can be transferred to other areas of learning, as children ask questions and seek to learn more about the world around them.
Example Lesson: Color Recognition
Explanation: The bright and colorful illustrations of animals help children in identifying and naming colors.
Real-World Application: This skill can be applied during playtime, in art projects, and in everyday situations where color differentiation is needed.