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At My Playroom, we envision picture books as a lot more than just mere stories; they are one pathway to learning and development. Our handpicked collection will cater to the nurturing language, social skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence of the 3-5-year-olds.
Between 3 and 5 years, children grow a lot in such features as cognitive, emotional, and social ones. In this respect, picture books become an important tool for teaching those basic ideas, such as colours, shapes, and numbers, in some sort of game-like way. They inculcate very initial stages of concentration and listening, even creative skills since words started matching pictures in an understandable language in the context of the surrounding world.
Books with illustrations make it easier to learn new words and structures that might be used in sentences. Through illustrations those words are brought closer to meanings, making it easier to understand the language. This would result in children synthesizing the word identification and meaning that picture reading brings with word-to-word connections.
A lot of the picture books are centred around emotions, friendship, and day-to-day hardships children go through. Recapturing fears, learning how to -say- it feels, or getting through relationships will provide an opportunity for a child to grasp and respond to emotions. Such books would give consolation to him and lead the child to a safe area where to go and discuss his emotions.
Picture books introduce diversified characters and situations to children for the development of empathy and appreciation for differences. A way to teach politeness, sharing, and respect is taught to kids through stories. Therefore, picture books become the medium for teaching values socially toward developing a sense of compassion among children.
Picture books inspire creativity in children due to their imaginative plots and colourful illustrations. Most stories take them to some enchanted land where they fantasize and create; hence, thinking out of the box. Interactive books with textures and flaps also invite the child into a tactile experience for further enhancement of cognitive skills.
Reading together is one good way for parents to be close to their children. The picture books offer shared experiences that promote communication, discussion, and literacy. This together taken time will generate closeness and will inculcate the reading habit at an early age.
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View full detailsThis engaging picture book from award-winning brother-and-sister team Victor and Sandra Steffensen inspires children and adults alike to look after...
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View full detailsRuby Red Shoes:My Wonderful Grandmother by Kate KnappWhat’s wonderful about my grandmother is she wears x-ray spectacles. She can see deep inside m...
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View full detailsHooray! It's Pippa's birthday and she's enjoying some special gifts. The flowers bloom, the birds sing and the butterflies dance, everyone wants t...
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View full detailsAuthor: Amelia Donnelly, Deb Hudson (illustrator) ISBN:9780655202943 Age: 3-6 years Amelia Donnelly writes from the heart in this new...
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View full detailsISBN: 9781925849783By: Alice Lindstrom ‘In this board book, Melbourne-based artist and illustrator Alice Lindstrom uses her stunning cut-paper styl...
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View full detailsNed and Sam enjoy building, and together they fill their home with creativity. Ned loves building incredible depictions of cities with his wooden b...
View full detailsAn amazing look into the native stingless bee, the heroes of pollination, from celebrated teacher librarian and author Megan Daley and CBCA Award w...
View full detailsA heartwarming tale of companionship, kindness, and the quiet magic of community. Each day, an old man and his faithful dog take a gentle stroll to...
View full detailsWhen Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief, his mother calls him 'Wild Thing' and sends him to bed without any supper. Alone in his room, Ma...
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View full detailsAuthor: Mary Lyn Ray ISBN: 9781536200973 A luminous picture-book tribute to house and home gently evokes the passage of time, the solace of memory...
View full detailsISBN: 9781925381764By Andrew Kelly, Aunty Joy Murphy Illustrated by Lisa Kennedy In this stunning picture book beautifully given form by Indige...
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View full detailsA charming miniature edition of Elsa Beskow’s beloved classic, Pelle’s New Suit. This timeless story follows the resourceful young boy Pelle and hi...
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View full detailsSophie loves visiting her aunt and uncle in the countryside and learning all about the fruits that grow in their garden: strawberries, redcurrants ...
View full detailsThe Gerda Muller Seasons Gift Collection – Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter by Gerda Muller This charming gift box includes four mini board books,...
View full detailsLittle Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare play a game of I-spy, with a mirror surprise at the end!Join Little Nutbrown Hare as he explores the wor...
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View full detailsPatience... is an anti-instant gratification book from Rachel Williams, the best-selling author of Slow Down, and illustrator Leonie Lord, showing ...
View full detailsA Rainy Day Adventure: Where Do the Animals Go? Stef takes the twins for a delightful walk to the pond. Their journey leads them through vibrant fi...
View full detailsFollow a little boy's friendship and journey with one tree, in this powerful and beautiful love letter to nature.From master wordsmith, Benjamin...
View full detailsFeaturing art from renowned artist Tom Slaughter, this set of whimsical placemats will add something extra to your tablescape. These summer-themed ...
View full detailsHardback book of quotations Illustrated by Rachael Flynn 120 pages This book was collated with the help of hundreds of Facebook likers, who (unk...
View full detailsNursery Times Crinkly Newspaper - All about Australia. 6 pages of beautiful illustrations about Australian facts and finds. A practical, lightweigh...
View full detailsSummer by Gerda Muller is a vibrant seasonal board book filled with joyful illustrations that capture the essence of warm, sunny days. From barefoo...
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