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Reviewed by Nat Lagah, Senior Teacher, South Makirikiri School, Rangitikei
Opening sentence
I am Book! Welcome to the Theatre of Dreams!
"Welcome to the Theatre of Dreams" begins this adventure! Aimed at encouraging kids to stretch their brains, this book is an interactive picture book that requires children to apply their knowledge (mathematical and otherwise) to find the smallest, the most, the longest, the grumpiest and so much more. Aimed at enhancing creative thinking, while also throwing in a few fun facts (a siphonophore is up to 50 metres long).

Full of bright, colourful pictures that help children to visualise what is being asked of them (e.g. make shapes with their body), this would be an awesome book for a preschooler or new entrant child. A fantastic book for younger children who love to interact with their story.
Author & Illustrator: Howard Calvert, Illustrator: Gemma Correll
Publisher: Happy Yak
ISBN: 9780711292208
Format: Hardback
Publication: September 2024
Ages: 3-7 years
Themes: Interactive picture books, I Spy theme