![]() ![]() The book itself says it's for ages up to 4 but I think the bilingual edition is great for any age.Īnyone who reads a lot of Eric Carle's books cannot fail to notice that there is a hierarchy of things that turn Carle on:ġ. Personally I found this to be a valuable tool for learning, for both myself and my kids, and I plan on buying a copy for my grandson to add to his collection. For instance "Claro que sí" is a phrase that roughly means "Of course", not "I can do it", which is what the English version says. ![]() I will also note, it is not a verbatim translation. Even with my intermediate knowledge of Spanish, I didn't know some of the words-mostly the verbs and a few body parts-and some of the phrases were worded differently than I'd expect. Without a decent amount of Spanish vocabulary, it would be difficult to read this, so it's best read by someone who knows the language well enough to know proper pronunciation. I will say that it's not for Spanish beginners though. Another gem from Eric Carle, the bilingual edition is really good if you want to learn a lot of Spanish words and phrases common to native speakers, but might not get taught in class. Ages 4-8.This book is about animals and parts of the body. In fact, they’ll eagerly clap, stomp, kick and wriggle their way through these pages from start to finish. The colorfully plumed fellow obliges, of course, as will readers, especially those on the younger edge of the targeted age span. In a refreshing twist, human and animal characters reverse roles in the final scene, as a barefoot child wiggles his toe and asks a parrot if it can do the same. In each case, the youngster cheerfully declares, “I can do it!”-and does! In several instances, Carle creates an uncanny similarity between the child’s stance or features and those of the animal. On each spread, a creature introduces itself, moves particular part of its body (sequences go from “head to toe”) and invites a child to do the same (“I am a penguin and I turn my head. ![]() In these collages, a playful hodgepodge of shapes, patterns and textures pop out from clean white backgrounds to show an energetic cast of animals and children engaged in friendly dialog. “Keeping both text and graphics to a minimum, Carle proves once again just how effective simplicity can be. – by Lisa Smith, School Library Journal, April, 1997 A nice addition to a toddler storytime, but it may get lost as it’s cataloged in 613.7.” There is no story-rather the book is an invitation to get everyone moving. The repetitive text has the animal stating the movement and asking, “Can you do it?” Each child responds, “I can do it!” Carle’s vivid cut-paper collages are striking and invite sharing individually or with a group. A giraffe bends its neck, a monkey waves its arms, etc. “PreS - Animals and multiethnic children illustrate various body movements on large, double-page spreads. – by Michele Landberg, Parenting, May, 1997 This upbeat book is designed to get kids moving-learning names of body parts and rejoicing in their own competence.” “In brilliantly colored collages, a parade of animals challenges children to imitate simple physical actions. Just as alphabet books introduce letters and simple words, From Head to Toe introduces the basic body parts and simple body movements – the ABC’s of dancing, gymnastics, and other sports activities. As young children copy the antics of Eric Carle’s animals, they’ll learn such important skills as careful listening, focusing attention, and following instructions. ![]() “I can do it!” is the confidence-building message of this book. ![]()
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