Blocks

By Author / Illustrator

Irene Dickson

Genre

Adventure

Publisher

Nosy Crow Ltd

ISBN

9780857638618

Format

Board book

Published

06-07-2017

Synopsis

A bold, beautiful picture book about learning to share. Sharing is never easy when you're little! This playtime, Ruby has red blocks and is going to build with them. Benji has blue blocks and is going to build with them. They both build and build, until Benji takes one of Ruby's red blocks and, in the tussle that follows, all the blocks CRASH to the floor. But, not to worry. Now Benji has red blocks, and Ruby has blue blocks, and together they build and build. But look! Here comes Guy, and Guy has GREEN blocks . . . This stylishly illustrated, ingeniously simple picture book is set to become a classic about sharing at playtime. Featuring a cut-out block shape on the cover and a witty twist at the end.

Reviews

It isn't always easy to encourage young children to share so this is a great story to read aloud when children are struggling with the idea of sharing and / or playing together. It's also beautifully illustrated with slightly retro-style, bright images that will catch children's attention. Ruby builds with her red blocks while Benji has blue blocks and all is well until Benji takes one of Ruby's red blocks; she wants it back! But when all the blocks come crashing down and get mixed up, they build together. Then along comes Guy with his green blocks... A lovely story to introduce discussions around sharing and problem-solving with very young children. Board book / Ages 3+ / Reviewed by Helen Fox.