A fun-filled day with Mum at the park!
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Zeki is hot hot hot! So he and Mummy head to the park to cool down. There they meet up with Zeki’s friend Yu. The two toddlers get hot riding the toy horses, but cool down on the swings, they get hot digging in the sandbox, then cool down on the splash pad. Vibrant art with warm and cool colors supports the underlying theme of a day full of hot and cold. A perfect everyday read-aloud for little ones. |
There’s so much I could say but I’ll restrain myself.
The hot + cool theme running through the illustrations and text.
The colour palette - cooling blues and greens against hot reds/oranges/yellows.
The celebration of sensory play - this is not just a park playdate - the children are enjoying a multi-sensory feast of activites including a literal picnic.
The perfectly pitched word choices - the instantly recognisable, 21st century urban setting… stunning stunning, stunning! Bravo! – Fabia Turner on Twitter
It's great to see Fabia notice the hot and cool contrast theme running through this little story.
The book opens with Zeki and his mum walking the visibly hot pavements on their way to seek shade in the park.
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Little readers paying close attention to the art will notice the hot dogs (!) and fries (!) on the restaurant window as they pass... it's so hot you could fry an egg! The poor plants are wilting.
The green leaves of a large tree and Yu's blue rug provide contrasting and welcome shade.
But little kids are less phased by heat than us and they head to the ride-on's for more fun.
But Mommy is keeping an eye and they switch to the swings where the breeze and the shade help calm them again.
The green leaves of a large tree and Yu's blue rug provide contrasting and welcome shade.
But little kids are less phased by heat than us and they head to the ride-on's for more fun.
But Mommy is keeping an eye and they switch to the swings where the breeze and the shade help calm them again.
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The fun continues building awesome sand castles, and digging, so they have to wash off and cool down all over again... just in time for a picnic before heading home as the sun sets.
Companion title coming in autumn - Time to explore, Zeki!
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Zeki and Daddy are off on a hike.
While Daddy gazes at the tall trees, Zeki notices a tiny leaf... then follows a trail of duck prints to finds a delicate feather, a smooth stone and a slow snail. The trail delivers a feast of different textures and delights for Zeki to discover. |
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