If you’re looking for a book which will both keep your pre-schooler entertained and teach them some new skills then I can highly recommend this one!
Each double page spread introduces a different kind of fastening which they have probably encountered in everyday life. The simple instructions show your child exactly what they need to do to open and close them, and then there’s an actual fastening which they can try for themselves.
There are 5 sections, which allow them to button a shirt, zip up a hoodie, do the velcro on a coat, push a popper on a backpack and tie up a shoelace. It starts easy but gets progressively harder as you move through the pages.
We’ve had hours of fun playing with this book and Ivy has now cracked all of them with the exception of shoelaces, which still get her little fingers in a twist. She’s improving with practise though and she enjoys playing with the brighty-coloured laces on the page.
As well as clearly showing the different steps required, the illustrations are super cute and I love that they feature a host of smiling, diverse characters.
This is a fantastic book for teaching practical skills and it also encourages kids not to give up when they’re trying to grasp something new.
Note that it is not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
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Disclosure: The publisher provided us with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.