Why? As a schoolboy, I was often overwhelmed by the wordiness of a lesson or the complexity of a problem.
Simplicity of expression is one such concept. Some inside concepts pervade all my books for children, including this one. The inside is a tear, a chuckle, a flutter of the heart, or perhaps a haunting memory of a long-ago emotion or insight that persists, reaching back into my own childhood. The eruption of a volcano is also sudden, but that which has preceded it has been slow, deliberate and unstoppable. Some outside event may seem to have caused an idea to burst into sudden bloom-but really the seed was planted much earlier and had been growing quietly inside my psyche for a long time. I hear people say things like: “As I watched the sunset, I suddenly had an idea.” I wish it were that easy for me. This can appear to have happened suddenly. A deep internal emotion may push its way to the top to be framed and put into words, colors or music. The outside may be an intellectual process or a quick, superficial impression that pushes a submerged emotion to the surface. No doubt, what is outside and what is inside are the basic elements in constructing a story, in creating a painting, or in composing a piece of music. I found that to be a fairly accurate and perceptive assessment. Each book provides hours of fun while encouraging them to stretch their imaginations.One child, who wrote to me, asked this question, then went on to tell me that ideas come from both your outside and your inside. And in the same way that children progress from understanding simple words to reading and writing sentences and stories, so they will progress from simple body movements to dancing, gymnastics, and other sports and activities, with confidence and pleasure.Įric Carle's colorful collages have delighted children for more than a generation.
Just as alphabet books introduce the very young child to letters and simple words, From Head to Toe introduces the basic body parts and simple body movements. A variety of familiar animals invite young children to copy their antics, and as they play, they will learn such important skills as careful listening, focusing attention, and following instructions. Can you do it? ‘ I can do it!’ is the confidence-building message of this fun-filled interactive picture book. From their heads down to their toes, kids will be wriggling, jiggling, and giggling as they try to keep up with these animals!Alligators wiggle, elephants stop, gorillas thump, and giraffes bend. Watching giraffes bend their necks or monkeys wave their arms is fun, but nothing could be better than joining in. Can you? From the creator of such beloved classics as The Grouchy Ladybug and The Mixed-Up Chameleon comes this interactive story that invites kids to imitate animal movements. What does an elephant do? It stomps its foot.
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