Play This Book & Pet This Book

from Bloomsbury

About PLAY THIS BOOK and PET THIS BOOK:PlayThisBook_5x8 There are lots of ways little hands can make music or take care of animals. Each page of these interactive books invites readers to TAP, STRUM, CRASH — PLAY or PAT, FEED, BRUSH — LOVE! With delightful rhyming texts and engaging illustrations, these books are full of instruments — and animals — who can’t wait to play. The only thing they need is YOU! Just use your imagination, turn the pages, and PLAY THIS BOOK/PET THIS BOOK!

A clever combination of interactive elements and good old-fashioned read-aloud know-how. Whether it’s storytime for a large group or one-on-one laptime, just try and stop kids from following this book’s titular encouragement. — Kirkus (PLAY THIS BOOK)

Music-loving kids will go nuts for this interactive book. . . . Wiseman’s illustrations shine with bold strokes and bright colors and an inclusive cast of kid musicians. The book ends, of course, with thunderous applause. — School Library Journal (PLAY THIS BOOK)

PetThisBook_flyerWritten in snappy, bouncy rhymes and featuring pictures on expansive spreads, this book is an excellent choice for group sharing. . . . The illustrations . . . feature bold, bright colors, making it eye-catching for young readers. . . . A fun, interactive read-aloud perfect for a pet-themed storytime.School Library Journal (PET THIS BOOK)

The inclusion of lively sound effects for each animal will indeed encourage interactive participation . . . and the bold illustrations make this a natural for read-alouds. — Booklist (PET THIS BOOK)

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Other options for ordering PLAY THIS BOOK:

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Canada:     Indigo.ca     Amazon.ca

Other options for ordering PET THIS BOOK:

IndieBound     Bookshop     Barnes & Noble     Amazon     Books-A-Million

Canada:     Indigo.ca    Amazon.ca

Activities: Print coloring pages and activities to go with PLAY THIS BOOK and PET THIS BOOK!