Gecko on the Wall
For Ages: Toddlers
A short book about geckos around the house using rhyme and imagination. Suitable for reading to pre-school children, or reading by children learning to read. Also available as an i-tunes App at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fun-picture-books/id403191393?mt=8
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There is a lovely independent review for Gecko on the Wall at:
http://ebookit.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/gecko-on-the-wall/
Here's an extract of the book related parts, but you will need to go to the site to see the rest.
"This is a children’s book aimed at toddlers. The pictures are brightly colored and the the subjects are easily identifiable.
Each page of text is prefaced by the picture of a gecko in the described story. The sections of storyline are simple enough to be read easily and have good rhythmic elements which give the story a flowing quality. The rhyme is not perfect, but I do not believe it was intended to be, instead having the rhythm adding to the words.
The words connect with the pictures with situations that are easily recognizable. The story winds up by reiteration of the storyline and concluding with the the original subject and a poignant message of preference and friendship."
Ages: Preschool, Rating: 5 Stars
Synopsis: A counting adventure filled with bugs. Children are encouraged to count the number of bugs in the first page before turning the second page, where each bug is numbered and the numeral displayed.
Overall thoughts: Young children always enjoy counting books, and this book will be no exception. With repetition and bugs as the subject matter, children will be eager to find the bugs, count them, and check their answers!
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I read the Geco on the wall and it is very nice for children just being introduced to reading. My 3 year old is much more advanced but I can use this book when he starts reading because there is a lot of rime and repeat – just what they need.
I read it on a Kindle. Normally .pdf files look terrible, but this one rocks!
I plan to use it in the classroom and see if my class agree with me that this is a really great book to share and read! I am so excited about it.
The great thing about it being a pdf files is the children can't easily change the scales, making it a great class reader.
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