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Here Come the Monkeys: A touch-and-feel board book with a fold-out surprise (Clap Hands) [Board book] Pat-a-Cake
#1 in Clap Hands Series
What’s inside...
Clap hands and play with this brand new range of exciting toddler touch-and-feel books! Here Come the Monkeys is a playful touch-and-feel book, full of energy, fun and of course, lots of cheeky monkeys! Toddlers will laugh, shout, clap their hands and join in the fun as the simple text encourages them to point, count, match and talk about the monkeys playing on every page. With textures to feel on every page and a big, fold-out surprise at the end, everyone will want to clap hands for the monkeys! Also available: Here Come the Kittens, Here Come the Puppies, Here Come the Dinosaurs. BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.
Discussion points
What do you think the monkeys are feeling when they jump around?
If you were a monkey, what would you like to do all day?
How do you think the touch-and-feel elements help you understand the story better?
Can you describe the surprise you saw when you unfolded the page?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore the textures in the book, and ask how each texture makes them feel.
Use expressive gestures and sounds to mimic the monkeys’ actions, making the story come alive.
After reading, let your child draw their favorite scene or character from the book.
Discuss the importance of sensory experiences in learning and how they help us understand the world.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Exploration
Explanation: This touch-and-feel book lets children experience various textures, engaging their sense of touch and enhancing sensory development.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this sensory awareness by exploring different textures in their environment, such as soft blankets or rough sandpaper, which helps build their cognitive understanding of the world.
Example Lesson: Surprise and Anticipation
Explanation: The fold-out surprise feature in this book helps build excitement and anticipation as children look forward to discovering what's coming next, teaching them about sequence and expectation.
Real-World Application: Children learn to anticipate events and understand the concept of cause and effect in everyday situations, like guessing what might happen next during playtime or understanding routines.
Example Lesson: Hand-Eye Coordination
Explanation: Turning pages and interacting with the different touch elements of the book fosters fine motor skills and coordination.
Real-World Application: Improved hand-eye coordination can help children in activities such as drawing, playing with building blocks, or dressing themselves, enhancing their independence and precision.
Example Lesson: Joy of Reading
Explanation: The engaging and playful nature of 'Here Come the Monkeys' makes reading a fun activity, instilling an early love and enthusiasm for books.
Real-World Application: Fostering a love for reading can lead to a lifelong habit of learning and enjoyment of literature, which can enhance language skills and academic success.