Read Your World Day with GeGe and Di Di’s Big Day With Elephant - Book Review

   Ge Ge and Di Di’s Big Day With Elephant is a fun and educational children’s book written by K Yee with translations by Ethan Cheng and illustrations by Tanja Russita. It is written in English, traditional Chinese, and Pinyin, making this an enertaining read along for those interested in learning these languages!

   This book is about two brothers, Ge Ge and Di Di, doing ordinary things at home, such as making messes, playing, eating, and getting ready for bed, all while with their large, friendly elephant tags along.

   The illustrations are simple yet detailed enough to keep your children’s attention, and each page includes everyday vocabulary connected to what’s happening in the illustration. The words are color coded across languages, and there are small vocabulary lists that encourage kids to point, notice, and engage with the scene. It’s the kind of book that naturally invites conversation like: “Can you find the cup?” “Where’s the elephant now?” “What do you think they’re doing?” This makes it fun and inviting, while teaching the language, and it’s something you can explore together at your own pace.

   Ge Ge and Di Di’s Big Day With Elephant would be a great book for families raising bilingual or multicultural kids, parents who want to introduce another language naturally, or really just anyone looking for a calm, engaging read that supports connection during story time.

   You can find Ge Ge and Di Di’s Big Day With Elephant available for purchase on Amazon or in a local book store near you. Also check out Green Cow Books on Instagram and Facebook as well as  greencowbooks.com

  ☆ Happy Read Your World Day! Be sure to check out the #ReadYourWorld Virtual Party happening tonight, January 29th at 8pm EST.  Where they are giving away 100 books! 10 book bundles of 10 books each! Plus 20 books in assorted languages celebrating diversity in the classroom and at home from Language Lizard.

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Four Cozy Fall Reads for Little Ones

   Autumn is the perfect season for snuggling up with a warm blanket and a story that celebrates crunchy leaves, pumpkin patches, and thankfulness. It's the perfect time to read some fun Fall theme books with your little ones! I've compiled a small list of some great reads you can purchase on Amazon or pick up at your local library. 

   The Berenstain Bears' Harvest Festival by Mike Berenstain. This book celebrates autumn in the Bear Country, and the fun they have at their first ever Harvest Festival held at the Chapel in the Woods. The Berenstain family first gathers at Farmer Ben's farm for tons of fun including apple picking, pumpkin patch hunting, hayrides, pie eating, and more!! 

   My Happy Pumpkin written by Crystal Bowman. This book is made in a sing-song rhythm, describing the Fall traditions of carving a pumpkin face. It is religious themed so it explains in metaphor how God works in our lives, using the pumpkin as a visual guideline for explanation. 

   Thankful written by Eileen Spinelli is a charming story with sweet rhyming and whimsical illustrations. It teaches children to remember to be thankful for everything in their lives, while serving as a reminder to your little one that we as parents are thankful for them too.

   A Very Thankful Prayer by Bonnie Rickner Jensen is an adorable children's book on being thankful everyday. Watching the life all around you and being thankful for every waking moment. The colorful leaves falling on the ground, the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch and the apples in the orchard, the clothing you wear to keep warm, the friends and family you hold dear, and a big Thanksgiving feast to enjoy with those you love. This book is beautifully illustrated and perfect for the Fall season.

   Which book would you choose first? I would love to know if you have read any of them and what you thought about each one. Or if you have a favorite Fall Children's book, leave it in the comments below!

How To Hide A Turkey - Kids Book And Craft Ideas

 

   Thanksgiving will be here soon, it’s time to read all the turkey books and do fun crafts with your little ones! This book by Scholastic “How To Hide A Turkey” is an adorable story about showing kindness to all, building friendships, and helping a Turkey find his way home. The illustrations are so cute and the sing song rhyming makes it so entertaining! 

   The book even includes craft ideas and instructions on how to disguise yourself as a Turkey, that kids will enjoy making and it will bring so much laughter and fun! I also recommend this printable, so your little ones can make their own disguised turkeys! This book is excellent in teaching too, as it gives little facts about turkeys, as well as the history of Thanksgiving and why we celebrate.

 Definitely check it out! You can find “How To Hide A Turkey” available for purchase on Amazon or in a book store near you.

   

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