Our friends at Raincoast Books, based in Canada, sent over possibly the most well-received package in all of babyStylista‘s history. A box of BOOKS. More specifically, the Twirl Book series. With this new line of interactive books for kids, Chronicle Books publishing does not disappoint. If you think LD has a passion for fashion, wait until you catch a glimpse of the mini-fashionista reading a book. It’s the never-ending saga to read one, after the other, after the other… night after night, day after day. We can safely say – in our household, books is the secret sauce to anything and everything.
Raincoast Books had no idea what they got themselves into, sending us this box of 5 amazing titles. Screaming, jumping, and cries of excitement ensued as we tore open the pack. And I’m just talking about Big Daddy. LD joined in the celebration with just as much enthusiasm. But these books are a far cry from your everyday book. These books are bright, bold, and beautiful, with a uniquely interactive flair.
If you’re wondering… what could possibly be fashionable about a book? Well… see for yourself.
As the title states, this book centers around a tree undergoing the transition between each season. Its silhouette is a charming feature taking the actual shape of a tree with every page featuring the colors and themes of each season. The flip feature uncovers a sweet surprise for LD to enjoy, while teaching her a lesson about the special creatures hidden in between the branches throughout the year. LD couldn’t get enough of the interactivity of the flaps and the overall, unique presentation of the book.
This was hands down, LD‘s favorite of the bunch. Even prior to discovering the interactive transformational pieces of each character – the colors, the artistry, the size, captured her attention within minutes. I was especially intrigued by the descriptions accompanying the characters in each form. Since LD is a bit of a curious monkey herself, as much as I love how she independently explores her books and activities, this is not a book I would trust her to be alone with. The quality is bar none, however, the sliding flaps are such a lovely and delicate feature that I would hate for her to “accidentally” (Is there ever such a thing as accidental when it comes to a toddler or preschooler?) rip them off. We had a few close calls.
Who says vehicles is soley for little boys? In this particular situation, we definitely judged the book by its cover. With its bright illustrations, size, and quality, LD was an immediate fan. The interactivity and dimension of each page is mind-blowing with flaps, pulls, pop-ups, slides, and swivels. Just when she thought she experienced something really neat, another unique feature literally pops up and grabs her attention. She was so excited – almost to the point of destruction, so once again, I found myself managing her exploration with caution as the book is so beautifully bound, I wanted to maintain its mint condition.
LD was especially drawn to the everyday vehicles particularly in relation to road, air and sea travel. After some time, she eventually found herself curiously exploring the industrial vehicles specific to agriculture, construction, demolition, rail travel, and of course space travel. I even found myself learning a thing or two about vehicles that I must admit, I never knew much about, myself.
I have never been much of a domino player, so I didn’t quite know what to expect of this book. I was delighted upon discovering the educational aspect of this darling little board book and accompanying game consisting of 28 sturdy pieces. We spent a little time, post-read, letting LD beat me at a game of dominoes. It was wonderful to see her match and combine colors with each tile whilst kicking mommy’s butt.
Jojo’s First Word Book was my personal favorite. I have always been a big supporter of tabs and sections. Topics and illustrations would fall under four specific categories including: People, Home, Out and About, and Animal Friends. It covered all aspects of learning that would be of interest to my curious little reader. In the people section, we meet Jojo and Lulu and focus is placed on family, body parts, clothing, and emotions. The home section explores the different aspects of the house. Not surprisingly, LD aced this with flying colors as my rambunctious little preschooler knows every sector of our house like the back of her chubbilicious hand. It was fun to see LD fully comprehending the functionality of every part of the house in relation to Jojo and his family. In the Out and About section, there were some familiar experiences she could relate to such as, the swimming pool, the beach, and the garden. We had a ball in the Animal Friends category as there is nothing that makes LD happier than a day at the petting zoo. She loves animals almost as much as she loves books. Not quite, but almost.
The illustrations are relatable and recognizable with its sweet simplicity and accompanying text. There is a retro touch in its overall packaging, and I was immediately drawn to the fonts consistently used throughout – adding to its charm. Then again, it may take LD a few years before she will be able to read the words herself. Either that, or we may have to skip lessons in printed letters and jump right into cursive.
The added touch that sealed the deal for our little mama was the carrier feature of this marvelous book. What mini-fashionista wouldn’t appreciate a book that transforms effortlessly into a purse?
So now you know our experiences with this fabulous new series of Children’s interactive books from Twirl. Wanna give Twirl a whirl? Here it is in action:
And we couldn’t keep this all to ourselves – we want you to get your turn too!
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My 2-year-old daughter loves to read Where Is Baby’s Belly Button? and Where is Baby’s Pumpkin. She love how interactive the books are. We read several books to her during bedtime. We read the visual and interactive books then when she is tired she lays down and listens to the story (and hopefully falls asleep during the story).
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