Monday, July 26, 2010

Kika, My First Word Book: Fukiko Yamamoto

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How can you not love Kika? Just adorable! I want to squeeze this little bunny and never let go.

The start of this soft board book lists the upcoming, themed sections. Your totz will be exposed to Kika's family, house, feelings and more. The accompanying sight words are great reinforcement.

Author/illustrator Fukiko has given two images per spread throughout the book. With flat areas of color encased in thin black line, each page is slightly related to its opposite:

tree
leaf

car
bus

talk
listen

Kika's expressions, world, and friends will warm your heart. You'll be eager to talk your way through this delightful book with your totz. I want more Kika, Chronicle! Please. :~)

Kika, My First Word Book
by Fukiko Yamamoto
Chronicle Books, 2006

2 comments:

Joan Holub said...

I do love it. I hadn't see this, so I'm glad you posted about it. Wonderful, sweet, spare art. Makes me want more.

Lorie Ann Grover said...

Exactly, Joan. Adorable!