![]() ![]() ![]() Boynton books feature lots of animals, so there is ample opportunity to review animal sounds with your little one. In But Not the Hippopotamus, try dropping off reading after, “But not the…” and let your young reader finish with, “Hippopotamus.”ĭiscuss animal noises. They know it so well by now, let them “read” it to you. Ask, “Where is the hippopotamus?” “What is he holding?” What is he doing?” This helps your little one see the details of the book and freshens up the experience each time.ĭrop off at the end of the phrases and let your little one finish. Pick an animal and have your little one find him through out the book. Often in Boynton books, the illustrations will feature the same characters on each page. It will not take long for your little one to know the story enough to be able to recite it to you, so here are some tips for reading Boynton books for the 1,000th time:ĭo a character study. Even very early readers will delight in the pattern of Boynton’s prose and the cute story. One of our recent favorites is But Not the Hippopotamus. ![]() We love Sandra Boynton books around here! They are prized for their silliness and their illustrations. I primarily share toddler and preschool appropriate books, but the selections run the gamut of books for kids up through elementary. You can find their book selections on my facebook page. ![]() I am part of a wonderful group of bloggers who share a picture book each weekday. ![]()
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