Sunday, April 28, 2013

The birthday box: happy birthday to me!. Written & Illustrated by Leslie Patricelli

Patricelli, Leslie. The birthday box: happy birthday to me!. Cambridge, Mass.: Candlewick Press, 2007. Print.  24 pages.


Age Group:
1 to 4 years
Book Format:
Picture Book
Annotation:
What child has never placed the gift aside and played for days with the empty box. 
Personal Reaction:
The basic vocabulary and simple pictures allow the young reader to connect with the story. The adult reader will want to make sure they have an empty box on hand and be prepared to re-read the book many times.
Keywords/Tags:
Birthday, Gift, Imagination, Box
Early Literacy Skills Enhancements:
Through its charming illustrations and story this book helps develop print awareness, vocabulary, phonological awareness, print motivation, and narrative skills.

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