I wanted to share a new children’s book with you called War and Peace: A BabyLit® Opposites Primer (BabyLit Classics) by Jennifer Adams by and also Allison Oliver I received a copy of the book in exchange for this review. Inside this post is my affiliate link which if you click on I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase.
First, I need to let you know I’ve never read War and Peace but having War and Peace: A BabyLit® Opposites Primer a copy of the Toddlers version of War and Peace I couldn’t wait to dive into this new children’s book which is Part of: Little Poet (23 books).
If I had a Toddler, I would invest in all 23 books for them to add to the library because the books could be used by Pre-K and also Kindergarteners. David said he couldn’t wait to look through the book because he likes the Eagle on the cover of the book.
The first page had me wanting to sit outside around the Fire Pit while I read the book. On each page is one word and on the opposite page is a contradiction to the first word. Like hot/ cold. the book tells children what Solders do, and we learn about near/far.
Then we find out about Servants and what they do. We learn about “Pierre” who is going to become “Count Bezukhov”. Then we meet a lady at a Ball. Throughout the book is many learning opportunities that will keep children entertained and adults on their toes.
About the book:
BabyLit®War and Peace: An Opposites Primer introduces toddlers to Tolstoy’s writing, Russian culture, and opposite concepts.
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War and Peace: An Opposites Primer exposes little ones to the writing of Leo Tolstoy and to the glamour and darkness of Russian history with terms such as hot and cold; poor and rich; fast and slow; busy and idle, and happy and sad. With a nod to the length of the adult version of War and Peace, this board book version has 20 extra pages that includes quotations from the story.
BabyLit® is a fashionable way to introduce your toddler to the world of classic literature. With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and illustrations by Allison Oliver, these books are a must for every savvy parent’s nursery library.
About the Author
Jennifer Adams is the author of more than 60 books for children. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, and Parents magazine. Jennifer has an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Salt Lake City, where she works weekends as a bookseller at The King’s English Bookshop. Visit her website at jennifer-adams.com
Alison Oliver is the author-illustrator of Moon and Sun, and the illustrator of 34 BabyLit board books. Alison lives in New York City, where she runs a creative studio called Sugar that focuses on design and illustration.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
