What is it?
Books with different features, for example: holes, pop-ups, shapes, flaps to be lifted. These kinds of books ask for an action of the child, creating a space of discovery besides the story, or allow for playing with the book.
Why use them?
- These books are full of surprises, it’s fun!
- Develops relationships as you will have fun together.
For what age?
All ages, but mostly for younger children age 0-2
Examples:
Spot Goes to the Park
By Eric Hill
An idea for a flip and flap book.
The very hungry Caterpillar
By Eric Carle
A good example of different shapes and holes in the book that contributes to the story.
That’s Not My Dinosaur
By Fiona Watt
Invites your child to touch the book.
Rainbow Chameleon
By Yusuke Yonezu
For slightly older children, this book is interactive and invites children to be actively part of the story.
Bee: a Peek-Through Picture Book
By Britta Teckentrup
A “peek-through book”.
