The illustrations are simplistic and yet the expressions on the face of the key character are very engaging, expressive and unambiguous. It builds suspense, it will most likely have all listeners calling out ‘Again, again’ after it’s all over, craving for a repeat of the surprises and the anticipation. What could possibly happen if I keep disobeying the ‘rules’? What I love about this story is how it engages the reader, children and adults alike. The thrill that comes from ‘breaking’ the rules by first opening the book and then continuing to turn pages will make them giggle with excitement and yearn for even more thrills as they anticipate what ‘danger’ could occur, what terrible thing could happen or in contrast, how much more exciting each page could possibly become! Young children have a natural curiosity and are typically encouraged to follow the rules by the family members, carers and educators around them. The suspense continually builds as we want to uncover what really will happen if we first OPEN the book, but then as we continue to turn pages even after very stern warnings not to! This book will capture the attention of even the usually less enthused young viewers. Surely you won’t get to the end of the book!Ī surprise (and a giggle I’m sure) after every page turn. 8 Recommendations Just Quickly, What Is It?ĭon’t open it! Too late? Don’t turn the page! Do you really want to see what happens if you keep turning pages?!?
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