Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!

by Annie Kubler (Illustrator)

Overview

This charming series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech. Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps muscle development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781786281999
Publisher:	Child's Play-International
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Baby Rhyme Time
Pages:	12
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Annie Kubler was born in the north east of France, in a mountainous area called the Vosges, where she spent her childhood. After studying Visual Communication at the School of Decorative Arts in Strasbourg, she moved to England in 1985 joining the Child’s Play team led at the time by its founder Michael Twinn. For 40 years she has been their art director while also illustrating many books. Extremely proud to have played a part in building the inclusive and diverse Child's Play list, she hopes to have inspired many children in their reading journey. She now lives in the north west of the UK, close to wild and wonderful landscapes that she loves to explore on foot or on two wheels.

Editorial Reviews

2019-04-28
A traditional nursery rhyme in board-book format.

In this version, the musical notation is included on the back cover but without fingerplay directions. No matter; toddlers will quickly match actions to the words. The challenge will be settling them down for the next story after the satisfying "Five, four, three, two, one… / BLAST OFF!" Kubler's multiracial cast of astronauts includes a black child who uses a wheelchair and two in glasses. The children's costumes and their rocket ships appear homemade. Though the children are busy, Kubler's illustrations are not. Using a palette reminiscent of slightly faded construction paper, she provides just enough detail to tell the story. Three more rhymes published simultaneously follow the same format. Round and Round the Garden and Sleeping Bunnies are not so well known in the United States, but a fresh version of Wheels on the Bus is always welcome. All use the traditional wording. In Garden, both the child in the bear costume and the friend who tickles wear glasses; a bespectacled white child and a black child who both wear bunny pajamas play the key roles in Bunnies. Clever caregivers will let children take turns acting out the different roles.

Yes, you can find fingerplays and songs online. But this simple board book and its companions are a more age-appropriate and satisfying way to introduce toddlers to sometimes-neglected storytime traditions. (Board book. 1-4)

Kirkus Reviews