First sentence: Each "page" in this book is a car in the train. Pull out each car to see the train at its full length. Then lift the flaps to discover who is riding in each car. Don't forget to look for all the hideen things.
Premise/plot: This novelty board book folds out--accordion style--to reveal a Christmas train. There is text to be read on each side of the train.
My thoughts: It might sound silly that a children's book is so complex that it needs instructions for parents to be able to use it. But. I do think the instructions are necessary. Books that fold out can be unwieldy and stubborn when it comes to actually reading them with a young child. Story times often happen on the lap--though not always. If you can gracefully read this one with a toddler in your lap--you might have a super-power.
But if you approach this one as more of a toy than a story--I think it works. Some books are toys. I think this one is more of a toy. I think train-loving toddlers will enjoy this one.
© 2018 Becky Laney of Young Readers
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