Book details
Momo and Snap (Child's Play Library)
Description
Hilarious story told without words, only assorted grunts and noises. How a competitive relationship between a crocodile and a monkey turns into a supportive one.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
beginner
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Promotes Imagination: 'Momo and Snap Are NOT Friends!' by Airlie Anderson is a wordless picture book that encourages children to use their imagination to interpret the story, fostering creativity and storytelling skills.
- Enhances Visual Literacy: The book's reliance on illustrations to convey the narrative helps children develop visual literacy, teaching them to understand and analyze visual information, an essential skill in today's image-rich world.
- Teaches Friendship and Acceptance: Through the charming interactions between Momo the monkey and Snap the alligator, the book subtly imparts lessons about friendship, acceptance, and how to overcome differences to form unlikely friendships.
- Encourages Interactive Reading: Parents and educators can use 'Momo and Snap Are NOT Friends!' as an interactive reading tool, where children are invited to describe the pictures, predict what will happen next, and discuss the characters' emotions and actions, enhancing their communication skills.