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Reviewed Pack 2: Head To Toe (age:3 to 6 years)

Specially packed for the active and inquisitive toddler, RP2 encourages a fun workout, allows the toddler to peep into rooms to his heart’s content & charms him with a little rabbit that got lost & a mischievous cat whom he can relate to.


	No.	Titles
	1	From Head to Toe
	2	Peepo!
	3	Little Rabbit Lost
	4	Slinky Malinki

From Head to Toe

From Head to Toe (age 3-6 years)

Eric Carle. Published by Puffin Books. ISBN0140563784. Age 3-6. 24 pages. 228mm X 304mm (9 in X 12 in). 1999. Paper Back.

Description
"I am a penguin and I turn my head. Can you do it?" asked the penguin. Twelve different animals challenging you to follow them, literally moving yourself from head to toe. A large book with large pictures in vivid color, against white background. Try wriggling your hips like a crocodile or kicking your legs like a donkey! The other animals includes a monkey, seal, gorilla, cat, camel, elephant and a parrot.

Our review
The large, colorful pictures capture your attention immediately. Coupled with the challenge posed by the animals to your children, they just can't wait for you to turn the pages. They will be extremely eager to show you that they can do it! Along the way, they will also learn the body parts and some not-so-common animals' name. It would be great fun if you join in the action, which includes kicking your leg into the air like a donkey. Use your imagination, and you can extend it into a 5-minutes workout. At the end of it, both of you will flop onto the couch feeling satisfied and energized.

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PEEPO! (age 3-6 years)

Janet & Allan Ahlberg. Published by Puffin Books. ISBN0670871761. Age 3-6. 32 pages. 168mm X 150mm (6.7 in X 6.95in). 1997. Boardback.

Description
A rhyme book that describes what a little baby sees in a typical day of his life. The scene starts in the bedroom when the baby wakes up. Then as the day progresses, there is the kitchen, the yard, the park, the living room and the staircase landing. Each scene comprises 4 pages. The first page shows where the baby is, followed by a page with a peep hole in the centre. The third page describes what the little baby sees, and the picture of the room appears on the fourth. The story is set roughly in the 1950s - 1960s period.

Our review
As always, rhymes are great fun, both for the children and the adults. It can hold the children's attention much longer than a narrated story. The peep hole allows you to guess which room/place the baby is in. The pictures are so full of details that you'll have so much to talk about. Who's in the family? What do they have for breakfast? The lifestyle of that era. The pictures are in pastel colors. Therefore, this book is more suitable for toddlers and above.

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Little Rabbit Lost (age 3-7 years)

Harry Horse. Published by Puffin Books. ISBN0140568514. Age 3-7. 32 pages. 215mm X 260mm (10.25 in X 8.5 in). 1992. Paperback.

Description
It was Little Rabbit's birthday and the whole family is going to Rabbit World as a treat. Feeling very grown-up, Little Rabbit led the way and often walked a distance ahead. Every time Papa and Mama reminded him not to go too far, he gave a smug answer "But it's my birthday and I'm a big rabbit now."

There was so much to see and suddenly he couldn't find Papa and Mama. He is LOST! He asked many rabbits but no one knows where they are. He felt so small and frightened. He began to cry. Luckily for him, Mama spotted his red big balloon.

Our review
Doesn't this remind you of your own children? When you are out, especially shopping, do you find yourself watching out for them as they scamper off in all directions? Are you at your wit's end in telling them to keep close to you? Help is here. Use this book as a tool to point out to your children that they are just like Little Rabbit. The next time you go shopping, just remind them about Little Rabbit Lost and you'll be surprised to find them sticking to you. Besides that, there are so many fun rides here. You can talk about what and why your children can/cannot ride, depending on their ages.

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Slinky Malinki (age 3 - 6 years)

Lynley Dodd. Published by Puffin Books. ISBN0140544399. Age 3-6. 32 pages. 172mm X 229mm (6.75 in X 9 in). 1992. Paperback.

Description
Slinky Malinki is a black, stalking and lurking adventurous cat. At night, he turned into a THIEF, stealing things, from sausages to old socks. He'll dragged them all to his home on the hill. One particular night, something went wrong. He got entangled in the heap of stolen items, caused a commotion and woke the family up. From then on, he never dared venture out at night no matter how great the temptation is.

Our review
A very entertaining book. The rhyme is catchy and the pictures captured the character well. You can feel Slinky Malinki's cheekiness and fiendishness. With the picture on the left page, accompanied by a short rhyme on the right, it provides a delightful reading on a gloomy, rainy day. You may even find your children reciting certain parts of it themselves. Many different words are used to describe the cat and its adventures. This would certainly help to expand your children's vocabulary.

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