A common remark made by many parents is, “I spent all this money on a great new toy for my child, and she’s more interested in playing with the box than the toy!” This blog offers descriptions and opinions about toys, books, & other resources for both children considered to be typically developing as well as those with special needs. I have tried, when possible, to provide suggestions on how to modify toys to make them fun for children at all developmental levels.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
What's Wrong, Little Pookie? by Sandra Boynton
This is a fantastic little book that will appeal to toddlers or any parent who has faced a crying child and can't figure out why he or she is crying! Little Pookie is in a funky mood and no matter what Mama asks him, he won't tell her what's wrong, so she starts to ask yes/no questions. "Are you cold?", "Did you fall?", "Are you hungry?" All of which Pookie answers with a resounding "No". As Mama continues to question Pookie her questions become sillier and sillier and eventually help him get unstuck and willing to talk: "Did a very large hippo try to borrow your shoes?"; "Are there five lazy frogs in your bed for a snooze?" By the time you reach the end of the book Pookie can't remember why he was upset in the first place. It's a great little book that help children learn a bit more about emotional intelligence!
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