Description
Numbers and Emotions - A book for 2-year-olds
Book Summary
An interactive book designed for children aged 2 and up to learn numbers from one to ten while discovering ten different emotions. Featuring recessed textures to trace the shape of each number, this story combines tactile learning with emotional expression. Written in capital block letters, perfect for early readers, and accompanied by sweet illustrations on bold, colorful backgrounds, the work invites parents and children to share a moment of play and gestural acting. A pedagogical resource created by an early childhood teacher that unites two key needs of early development.
What is it about?
The book presents numbers 1 through 10, each associated with a specific emotion and a gesture or concept that represents it. For example, the child can trace the shape of the number while learning to identify and express joy, sadness, surprise, or other basic emotions. The pages include recessed areas that allow for tactile play, facilitating the memorization of numerical forms. The text, in block letters, is simple and intended to be read aloud, encouraging interaction through small theatrical gestures that the adult can perform while telling the story. The illustrations, with plain and vivid backgrounds, focus attention on the drawings and the emotion being explored on each page.
Key Themes
- Early learning of numbers 1 to 10.
- Identification and expression of basic emotions (joy, sadness, surprise, etc.).
- Tactile stimulation and fine motor skills through tracing embossed shapes.
- Introduction to reading with capital block letters.
- Play and dramatization as a pedagogical tool for parents and children.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for boys and girls from 2 years old, in the early childhood education stage. It is especially useful for fathers, mothers, and educators looking for a playful and didactic resource to work on both initial numerical concepts and emotional intelligence. It is also suitable for early childhood professionals who wish to incorporate sensory and emotional expression activities in the classroom.
What this book provides
- Combines numerical learning with emotional education in a single volume.
- Stimulates the sense of touch and hand-eye coordination thanks to the recessed numbers.
- Facilitates interaction between adult and child through gestures and theatrical play.
- Uses a font adapted to the early stages of literacy.
- Offers attractive and easy-to-understand illustrations for early ages.
Technical Sheet
- Author: Alonso Villar, Sandra
- Publisher: Editorial el Pirata
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Picture books, baby books, illustrated storybooks, cardboard children's books, personal and social issues: family
- Collection: Learn by Touching
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: May 2019
- Number of pages: 22
- Weight: 43 g
Editorial Review
This is a book well-conceived for its target age group, as it naturally integrates two fundamental areas of development: cognitive (numbers) and socio-emotional (emotions). The tactile approach and the suggestion for gestural interaction make it a practical resource for day-to-day use, both at home and in educational settings. The author's experience as an early childhood teacher is reflected in the simplicity and functionality of the proposal. It is a recommended option for those looking for didactic material that goes beyond simple numerical identification.