Inspire a Child! Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Play and Books
Playing is not only fun, but an important component of a child’s development. According to an article in Psychology Today, imaginative play is particularly important for children’s cognitive and social development. Books can be a great way to spark a child’s creativity. Check out one of these playful stories and inspire a child to play with their imagination.
Druthers by Matt Phelan (Ages 2-5)
A rainy day seems destined for dull drudgery, until a girl’s father encourages her to think about what she would do if she could do anything at all. As her imagination is kindled, she and her silly father have a rousing day of orangutan watching, cattle roping, and seafaring fun all in the comfort of their home.
Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop by Todd Tuell; illustrated by Tad Carpenter (Ages 3-5)
Ninjas are fast, sneaky, sly, unseen. These ninja skills certainly come in handy for cookie snatching, kiss eluding, and dog scaring. A young ninja moves throughout his house with stealth, but will he anticipate his greatest foe, who may also become his greatest ally?
Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell; illustrated by David Catrow (Ages 3-5)
Molly Lou Melon’s grandmother tells her how she made do without fancy toys in the “olden days” so Molly Lou does just that using some ingenuity and imagination. When Gertie moves in next door with the latest and greatest toys, Molly Lou helps her see that friendship and creativity can be much more fun.
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