My Hands
Njib author Angus Yuen-Killick translator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Red Comet Press LLC
Published:20th Sep '22
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A wonderous exploration of all the amazing things we can do with our hands – perfectly pitched for the youngest of readers.
With accessible graphic illustrations, artist/designer Néjib takes us on a tour of the many things we can do with our hands and how we use them to express ourselves with a range of emotions. From saying hello to waving goodbye; from walking the dog to catching a ball; from sowing seeds or playing the piano to juggling balls or picking one's nose; this delightful book is a celebration of what our hands are for and how essential they are throughout the day. Splashes of bright color add excitement and interest to the high-contrast black-and-white art. Children will appreciate the light touches of humor too, as they develop a new appreciation for hands and explore all the verbs and phrases presented on each page. The smaller trim size is just right for little hands to explore on their own or with an adult at their side.
My Hands can also be used as part of the early years’ science and language arts curricula with school age children.
"Though this whimsical book takes on a well-trod topic . . . the many examples will speak to kids and may spark discussion about how our ability to use our hands allows us to be productive and enjoy life. An attractive take on an oft-addressed topic best perused over several sittings." –Kirkus Reviews
"From French/Tunisian creator Néjib comes a simple and incredibly rich book about what hands do: “. . . VERDICT Whether for art, science, or philosophy, this compelling book offers food for thought, and will launch discussions as well as drawing exercises among a wide range of readers." –School Library Journal
"Excellent for introducing vocabulary and opposites including "draw" & "erase", "throw" & "catch", and is already beloved by my kindergarten students after one reading. The numerous actions included in My Hands are fun to act out, which is what we did during our first read this morning. I've seen the kids go back to it multiple times today and act some of the pages out on their own." – KidsReadtheWorld
"I liked the call and response nature of the book. It would be fun to have the adult read one side and have the child guess or read what comes next. I can see this being an entertaining and interactive read aloud."–Youth Services Review
"What do hands do? They greet, touch, hush, heal, and ever so much more. Simple black and while line illustrations use touches of color and single words in a cozy size for the very young, sure to grow with children and inspire myriad discussions."–Reading Rockets
ISBN: 9781636550428
Dimensions: 209mm x 184mm x 15mm
Weight: unknown
128 pages