All Gone!
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Books designed for children aged twelve to eighteen months aim to stimulate language development and introduce concepts such as 'all gone' and 'more.' These books enhance skills like predicting, object permanence, and one-to-one correspondence. Advanced lift-the-flap books encourage babies to demonstrate their abilities and perform different actions as prompted by the text and pictures. The book 'All gone!' focuses on the theme of eating, depicting familiar foods like cereal, juice, and biscuits. Children can interact with the book by turning thick, foam-filled pages to make the food disappear, providing both entertainment and a sense of accomplishment.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did you feel when the cake was all gone? Can you think of a time when you felt the same?
Why do you think sharing is important, especially during snack time?
What are some of your favorite snacks to share with friends? Why?
How do you think the characters felt at the end of the story?
If you could choose a new snack to share with your friends, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to talk about their feelings and experiences related to the story by relating it to their everyday life.
Ask open-ended questions that promote empathy and understanding of sharing and generosity.
Discuss the importance of friendship and community, which are central themes in the book.
Use a warm and inviting tone to make the conversation enjoyable and engaging.
After reading, consider having a small snack together to practically connect the story's themes to real-world sharing.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the concept of sharing
Explanation: In 'All Gone!', various characters learn the importance of sharing their possessions with others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing toys and resources with siblings and friends, fostering a sense of community and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Accepting change
Explanation: The story demonstrates how items and situations can change, like when food is all gone at the end of a meal.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand and accept that change is a natural part of life, such as transitioning from one activity to another or coping with changes in their routine.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Characters in the book come up with creative solutions when they discover that things are all gone.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think critically and devise solutions when they face similar situations, whether it's finding a toy that's lost or figuring out how to repair something broken.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: The book shows characters staying positive even when they find out something is all gone, reflecting resilience.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to maintain a positive attitude in the face of disappointment or scarcity, such as when their favorite snack isn’t available.