Pop-Up Vehicles: Let's Fly!: A Book of Colours
Pop-Up Vehicles Series
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What’s inside...
This vibrant pop-up book introduces young readers to a variety of flying vehicles while exploring the concept of colors. Each spread features a different color and a corresponding pop-up vehicle, encouraging children to engage with the book in a tactile way. With sturdy pop-ups, playful illustrations, and simple text, young children will love exploring this book as all their favorite vehicles in the air come to life. Each spread features a central pop-up together with a new color for your child to learn, making it a truly interactive, educational experience. The book teaches first colors, encourages imaginative play, and is recommended for children aged 18 months and older. Illustrated by Matt Hunt, this book is part of a series that also includes titles focused on numbers, opposites, and first words.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What colors did you see on the different vehicles in the book?
Which vehicle would you like to fly in and why?
How do you think the colors help the vehicles do their jobs?
Can you think of a new vehicle and describe what it looks like and the colors it has?
How do you feel when you see your favorite color on a vehicle in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore their imagination by asking them to think of their own colorful vehicle. Use descriptive language to discuss the colors and their properties, like which are bright or calming. Relate the vehicles to real-life objects that the child interacts with to enhance their understanding and connection to the book’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Color Recognition
Explanation: Through vibrant, pop-up illustrations of various vehicles, the book teaches children to identify and name different colors.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in everyday activities like choosing clothes, describing objects, and following instructions that involve colors.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The interactive pop-ups encourage children to imagine the vehicles in motion, fostering creative thinking and storytelling.
Real-World Application: These skills can be applied in creative play, arts and crafts, and when they share stories with friends and family.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Development
Explanation: The book introduces a variety of vehicles and descriptive adjectives associated with colors, enhancing a child’s vocabulary.
Real-World Application: Improved vocabulary helps in better communication at school and at home, allowing children to express themselves more clearly.
Example Lesson: Sensory Skills
Explanation: Handling pop-up elements can improve fine motor skills and sensory perception as children interact with the three-dimensional aspects of the book.
Real-World Application: Enhanced sensory skills and motor coordination play a vital role in personal tasks such as tying shoelaces, drawing, and writing.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The book can be used to teach children the importance of following step-by-step instructions to ensure the pop-ups work correctly without tearing.
Real-World Application: This lesson is applicable in scenarios like assembling toys, adhering to classroom rules, or completing household chores.