Join Bo and Mo on their adventure at sea! Written by a speech-language pathologist, this charming lift-the-flap book supports early speech and language goals, while engaging children with lyrical rhymes, beautiful illustrations, and adorable characters.
Join Bo and Mo on their adventure at sea! Written by a speech-language pathologist, this charming lift-the-flap book supports early speech and language goals, while engaging children with lyrical rhymes, beautiful illustrations, and adorable characters.
Bo the Boat is not just a sweet, interactive board book, but a powerful tool that supports speech, language, and literacy skills. The lift-the-flap feature, although not examined in the file, offers several opportunities for kids to interact with the characters. The file wasn't without interactive opportunities. Kids can wave hi to Bo (the boat) and Captain Mo, honk their horns when they spot the ferry, name the colors of the fish and cars, and count them. Adults can extend the learning opportunity by asking children to color-match the car to the fish, fostering their cognitive development.
Bo the Boat also fosters a child's emotional development. As we view each page, the reader should notice Bo and Mo's feelings and facial expressions change as the scenes progress. Happy faces fade away when Bo and Mo encounter other ocean dwellers. Ask your child or class if they can name the characters' emotions and their root causes.
The beautiful illustrations will catch the eye of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Even older children and adults reading this story to young kids will love the nautical theme, colors, and cute characters. The story's rhyming lines comprised of common words and a limited word count make this book an ideal choice for first-time readers. This versatility makes Bo the Boat a perfect choice for families with children of different ages.
I recommend Bo the Boat for children up to 5 years. Encourage readers to interact with the story by waving hi and bye, saying good morning and good night to the sun and moon, naming objects and colors, counting the fish and stars, seeking out the starfishes on every page, and (when using the hardback) lifting the flap to unlock the hidden picture.
Bo the Boat is the perfect book to engage your child in the story's happenings. Join Bo and Mo on their water adventure as they catch fish and an unexpected snapping guest, meet sea friends, and have fun from sunrise to sunset.