Customer Reviews

Let's Play

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Okay, if you are over the age of 3 you may find this book beneath you. But, wasn't that the intent of the author? To put together a simple but sweet book that would keep the attention, and even entertain our beginning readers? Well, he did just that! My 21-month-old boy just adores this book and wants it read to him again, and again, and again, and again! It is a great way to introduce our young ones to the wonderful world of reading. This book has my vote for baby's best friend.

This tiny rainbow of a book geared for the very, very young is intended for those who don't seem tired enough to go to bed. Leo Lionni's irresistible little mouse has all kinds of suggestions for them from playing ball to reading a book. By the time they see all the energy he's expending they may decide they need a rest, too. After all, they've been playing all day and now the moon is high.

While not exactly an original premise, Lionni's warm illustrations make Let's Play worthwhile.

OK for a very young child or baby. The pictures are not overly captivating and do not demonstrated the story clear enough to teach with out further explanation. I was a little dissapointed when we read it the first time.

I just had to write a review for this book because one prior reviewer stated that the pics were not that captivating and that they did not demonstrate the story line...she concluded the review with the fact that this book is not one of her favorites. But what if it was one of her kid's favs, and he/she just couldn't or wouldn't express this to his/her mama? Anyway, do you know how many times in my parenthood that I would love to have had a Calgon moment as opposed to reading a Dora story? We just do it because we have to and because sometimes we actually realize that our kiddos are not us- they are totally different people, with totally different tastes. Now that I got the sermon out of the way, this book does indeed have captivating collage pics that go easy on the eyes...Lionni knew how to pick just the right fabric, wallpaper, felt, paper, etc. to make the art interesting, yet understated. One example: when the mice are swimming, you notice the sun-dappled water, and the hill in the pic is covered with green flora (not sure what mediums were used on these pages). And the text does support the pics- so much so that it's right on target. You might have to explain that the big, black apparatus towards the end of the book is a rotary phone with a cord, but that's about it...and I believe in commenting/discussing artwork in books with kids only adds richness to their lives. Great book that I will keep around for any future grandkids. We are still enjoying this book presently anyway, and my kid is three! (I do not believe in age boundaries for books, and although I sorta loathe board books due to cropped illustrations in some, this book would make a perfect first reader.)

My son loves the objects in the book. Many of the objects are familiar to his (shoe, ball, flower, mouse, etc), so they reinforce the words he is trying to speak.

Great for age 18 months - 2.5 years, perhaps older(?) Just a fun book that encourages exploring the world and enjoying everything the day might have to offer. "What are we going to do today?" (In the context of "Let's find something FUN to do!")

So much fun!

The collage art is charming. The text is simple and inexplicably seet. My husband and I both enjoy reading it to our son (now 19 months).