Confession: I’ve been collecting children’s books since I was in high school. As a child I loved reading – scratch that – I was obsessed with reading. I carried a book everywhere I went. Now that I have children of my own, I want to pass that same passion for reading on to them so I am always on the lookout for new books for our children’s library.
When I was introduced to the interactive children’s book – Pictivities by Meg and Corbin Frost – I knew it would be a hit with my little ones. This board book is the first to completely capture all three children’s (ages 7,5, and 2) attention simultaneously. Those of you with young children know how difficult that can be!
The Pictivity books are designed to generate interaction between reader and child by linking pictures to words and actions. On each page there is a picture button that shows an object, animal, or person. Each image is also linked to an action. You prompt your child to touch the button and then you both say and do the action together. My children absolutely loved this and were immediately engaged.
The book was pure delight for the whole family. The simplicity of the interactive pages created a fun, family-centered reading time that we all enjoyed. One thing that I have noticed since my oldest began reading is that how much she enjoys a book directly affects how much she reads. This is the perfect book for creating that base memory of reading equaling fun. My children loved the book so much they begged my husband to read it again.
Pictivities is currently one of the top five most popular children’s books on KickStarter. Meg and Corbin are raising funds to produce the first run of books before Christmas. This would be the perfect gift under your little reader’s Christmas tree! By pledging $10, you can get this adorable book by Christmas. Pledge more and they have other delightful prizes in store!
Pictivities is currently halfway to its fundraising goal with only 16 days left! Do yourself a favor and support this great move forward in children’s literature while getting a little Christmas shopping done as well!
I received a copy of this book to review.
What is your favorite children’s book?
What do your children ask you to read again and again?
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17 Comments
Pam @ Over the Big Moon · August 20, 2014 at 7:05 am
What an adorable book! My kids would LOVE this!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) · August 20, 2014 at 7:34 am
That sounds like a great book! My little man would love this!
Heathe Lawrence · August 20, 2014 at 8:07 am
I LOVE children’s books.
My favourite is “The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert munch.
I have read that to my girls over and over again.
I loved the “pokey little puppy” when I was little so I made sure I had a copy when I became a mother.
Melanie · August 20, 2014 at 8:44 am
This looks like a great book. My daughter loves to read certain books over and over.
Lexie Lane · August 20, 2014 at 9:56 am
My son loves interactive books. He’ll actually sit there are read them to his stuffed animals. So I know he’d love this! Thanks for sharing!
Lois Alter Mark · August 20, 2014 at 1:44 pm
What a cute book! Interactive books are so much fun for kids, and I love your photos!
Dawn · August 20, 2014 at 4:00 pm
How adorable! When my daughter was younger, she always preferred interactive books over regular ones!
Giveaways 4 Mom · August 20, 2014 at 7:25 pm
I need to get my boys some new books. I am going to have to look into this.
Janeane Davis · August 20, 2014 at 7:38 pm
It is great to find a book that more than one child in the family can enjoy at the same time. Interactive books are great because they cause us to think, to figure out and enjoy things.
maria @ close to home · August 20, 2014 at 7:41 pm
looks like fun family time together. Wht a special time of day when the kids are young.
Lisa · August 20, 2014 at 8:08 pm
I think my kids would like this!
Mama to 5 BLessings · August 20, 2014 at 8:34 pm
This sounds amazing! A book my kids would really enjoy especially since it’s interactive.
Amanda Love · August 21, 2014 at 6:56 am
My toddler just loves books and I think we have almost everything by Sandra Boynton which she just loves.
Shanna · August 21, 2014 at 7:05 am
Looks like a cute book. I think my daughter would really like it.
Liz Mays · August 21, 2014 at 9:26 am
I can see why this is garnering lots of interest. It’s a super cute and engaging book.
Ann Bacciaglia · August 21, 2014 at 10:17 am
Yes, I have funded a project on KickStarter. My friend is a widow and she wrote a book that I helped fund.
Megan Walker · August 23, 2014 at 10:56 am
I was obsessed with reading when I was little too. My family had to resort to hiding my books because I would want them to read constantly!!! I hope my children have the same love someday. Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings!