Trace, Lift, and Learn: ABC 123 (Scholastic Early Learners)

by Scholastic

Overview

Trace, Lift, and Learn ABC 123 is an interactive book full of activities to help children learn their ABCs and 123s.

In this action-packed book, children use their fingers to

trace letters and numbers, and there are also flaps and sliders to explore and enjoy. Perfect for reinforcing letter and number learning as well as hand-eye coordination.

Kids can use their fingers to trace the letters of the alphabet (capital and lowercase) as well as numbers. Each letter or number shape is indented in a lower layer of board (to make it really clear for children to feel the shape), while dots and arrows show the starting points and direction of travel. There is a picture and word for each letter to reinforce letter learning. And for the numbers there are sliders that reveal objects to count!

Scholastic Early Learners: Interactive books for hands-on learning. Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first graders, too!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545903134
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	08/25/2015
Pages:	12
Product dimensions:	10.50(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

Editorial Reviews

This large board book offers babies and toddlers many opportunities to interact with the letters of the alphabet and with numerals. The pages are constructed in two layers, so the alphabet letters are slightly recessed enabling little fingers to feel and trace the images. Dots, arrows, and numbers provide directions for writing each letter. The first two-page spread shows the entire alphabet in capital letters with small images of words that begin with the letter. Ants appear next to the A, a banana is by the B, and a cat illustrates the C, etc. The following three spreads show the lower case letters with larger images and interactive features. A flap on the apple lifts to show an apple with a bite taken out; the flap for the “d” shows a dog on the front that lifts to show a duck underneath; and the “h” flap shows a variety of hats. Numerals from 1 to 10 occupy the first page of the last spread. Each can be traced and has the appropriate number of objects next to it. The last page entitled “Counting Fun” features numerals with questions, for instance, a “4” and the question, “How many kittens are there?” A tab slides over to reveal four kittens. A good choice for introducing books to small children. Reviewer: Phyllis Kennemer, Ph.D.; Ages 1 to 5.

Children's Literature - Phyllis Kennemer

2015-10-14
Little readers get their fingers all over the ABCs. This oversized board book is all about the ABCs and 123s. The opening pages present the entire uppercase alphabet as die-cut shapes with dotted arrows directing readers to trace the letters with their fingers. The next several pages treat each letter individually, repeating the tracing steps for lowercase letters; each letter is accompanied by a photograph of an object that begins with that letter, and some include flaps for readers to lift. When the alphabet is done, the book's final pages use the same tracing exercises to introduce the numerals 1 through 10. Sliding panels are also on hand to aid readers with their burgeoning counting skills. The book does a good job of furthering little ones' language development and numeracy with hands-on activities that couple these important areas with hand-eye coordination and early writing skills. The flaps are reasonably sturdy, and the book's binding is quite strong. The primary color palette is a bit basic, but it is eye-catching. A serviceable introduction to an important step in a child's education. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews