Description
LEO GOES TO THE HAIRDRESSER
Book summary
A die-cut board book with an interactive visual game designed for the little ones. Leo has messy hair and his friend Monkey suggests going to the hairdresser, but he is not very convinced. Through cut-out pages and windows, children discover the different hairstyle and costume options Leo can choose from, encouraging participation and imagination during reading.
What is it about?
Leo, the protagonist, finds himself with messy hair and his friend Monkey encourages him to go to the hairdresser. Although Leo is not very sure, the book invites the reader to explore the different possibilities presented to him: will he get braids? Ponytails? Will he dye it red? Or maybe wear a crown? Each page offers a visual option thanks to an ingenious system of die-cuts and windows that allow you to see what Leo would look like with each style. The story unfolds in a playful way, turning the decision about the hairstyle into an interactive game that captures the attention of the little ones.
Main themes
- Decision-making and exploring options.
- Playing with costumes and hairstyles as creative expression.
- Interaction and active participation of the reader through visual die-cuts.
- Overcoming indecision or the fear of trying new things.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children from 1 year old, especially for those who are starting to interact with sturdy board books and attractive visual elements. It is ideal for families looking for a shared reading experience that fosters participation, imagination, and play, as well as for nursery school educators or preschool teachers working on fine motor skills and the discovery of shapes and colors.
What this book offers
- Stimulates the child's interaction and active participation during reading thanks to the windows and die-cuts.
- Encourages imagination and creativity by presenting multiple hairstyle and costume options.
- Helps practice simple decision-making in a playful and visual way.
- Offers a sturdy and tactile format, designed for small hands.
Technical specifications
- Author: TECKENTRUP, BRITTA (CAT)
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: Cat
- Subject: PICTURE BOOKS, ACTIVITY AND SUBJECT BOOKS, ILLUSTRATED ALBUMS
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: June 2021
- Number of pages: 36
- Weight: 335 g
Editorial review
A successful title within NubeOcho's collection of illustrated albums in Catalan, which combines an attractive design with a simple yet effective interactive proposal. Illustrator Britta Teckentrup offers a visual experience that invites discovery, ideal for the first shared readings. Its visual game structure makes it a useful tool to entertain and stimulate the curiosity of the little ones, while addressing a daily situation with a touch of humor and fantasy.