Man's Work (Ages 2-6)

Word–free book depicting everyday family situations. Daddy and child spend the day cleaning the house – washing the floor, polishing the table, washing windows, dusting the furniture, vacuuming the living room and furniture, cleaning the bathroom and fine time to play. (no words)

Benefits:
 
* because there are no words, each time on these books is opened, the reader will be able to create a new and different story
* breaks down role stereotypes as there is a woman plumber and a man doing the housework
* children can easily “read” these books as they focus on very familiar experiences
* this series is very meaningful to children because of the topics – they can easily identify with the children in the books
* uses illustrations to communicate feelings
* encourages handling of books both to look at and play with the books (both essential in developing pre-reading skills)
* there is logical sequential development of story through illustrations; thus, it can be used for creative writing for children up to 10 years of age
* promotes understanding of concept through action pictures
* forms associations between talking and reading; these types of “imagination books” are wonderful for children who cannot yet read, but enjoy “make believe” and dress up by providing a visual script
* durability

Extended Thinking:

* “Let’s make a list of all the things your dad and mum does around the house”
* “What kind of things do you like to do with your baby sitter?”
* “What happens if your clothes get all muddy?”
* “If you were a plumber, how would you strop a leak?”

*Type of Book – Board Book and Wordless Book
*Art Work – illustrations use vivid colors in combination with softer tones
*Binding – glued
*Illustrator Annie Kubler