Our newest book, Exploring Books Through Play: 50 Activities Based on Books About Friendship, Acceptance and Empathy, is available now as both an ebook and in print!

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What You’ll Find in Exploring Books Through Play

We chose 10 popular children’s books that focus on empathy, friendship, and acceptance and created 5 fun, hands-on activities to extend the learning from each book for a total of 50 activities! You’ll find math games, science exploration, writing, activities, sensory play, gross and fine motor skill practice and more!

Exploring Books Through Play includes 5 activities for each of the following children’s books:

A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip Stead

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

Leonardo and the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems

Boy and Bot Ame Dyckman

Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni

Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall

The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

Whoever You Are by Mem Fox

Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon

Note: This book does NOT contain the 10 stories listed above- only activities to accompany the stories.

This book is a wonderful resource for teachers, parents, daycare providers, and homeschooling families and is perfect for large or small groups. Ideal for children ages 3-8 years old, the activities can be adapted for multiple skill levels and developmental stages.