Ludo the cat is visiting the farm. He’s come to
play with the animals.
The cow family is in the barn. He calls to Otis. Bianca
is still in bed. It’s onwards to the henhouse. The chickens are working but the
chicks are more than happy to go off with Ludo.
Then there is a search for more friends. Children will meet the sheep family, and the
pig family with piglet in bed snoring his head off. A tickle on his tummy soon
takes care of that.
Lots of other little animals and birds can be discovered in
corners, on clothes lines and elsewhere. It becomes a challenge to seek and
find.
This board book presents an open-the-flap extended view
of a farm yard and all the areas that house different animals. Vibrant colours
and detailed illustrations depict various farm animals at rest, at work and in
leisurely pursuits. When folded into place, the flaps have cut out shapes where
the animals can be seen inside their home. These cut outs are round, square,
and heart-shaped.
Arched doors, tiled roofs, timber barn doors, farming
equipment, trees, flowers, buildings and the play area, are new things to be
discovered in the early learning process. There is also a great accent on the
importance of play in every spread.
There is so much to draw on. It’s not only about
the animals. This book has a vast amount of language to be learnt from the
detailed and beautifully presented, full page illustrations.
Title:
Hello Farm
Author/Illustrator:
Nicola Slater
Publisher:
Allen & Unwin, $14.99
Publication
Date: March 2018
Format:
Hardcover
ISBN:
9781788001755
For
ages: 1+
Type:
Board Book with Flaps
