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        Play Smart Early Learning Age 2+

        by Gakken

        Play Smart Early Learning Age 2+ is an essential first workbook. With a variety of fun-first, age-appropriate engaging activities such as tracing, cutting and pasting, coloring and picture puzzles, children are entertained while developing important skills such as fine motor coordination, problem solving, and social skills—all necessary to prepare them for lifelong learning!

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        Tanta’s Expedition (Revised Edition)

        by Nakagawa Rieko, Yamawaki Yuriko

        Tanno Tanta is the bravest boy in Kurinoki-machi (“Chestnut Town”). On Tanta’s fifth birthday, a white envelope lands at his feet. Inside the envelope, Tanta finds an “expedition map,” and immediately sets out to see what awaits him there. He buys a leather hat at the hat store, a snack at the candy store, and a telescope at the toy store before setting out on his journey. Tanta marches along, loudly chanting, “I am Tanno Tanta, chief of the Lion Mountain adventurers.” Before long, he meets a leopard cub. “Hey, you!” he calls out to the cub. “Are you with me?” The cub immediately answers, “I am,” and introduces himself as Baribari Barihi. He was actually the one who sent Tanta the map, wanting to celebrate the boy's birthday. Soon becoming fast friends, Tanta and Barihi enter a dense, dark jungle. Chanting “Now for a jungle expedition. It’s not scary, because we’re not alone,” they make their way through the trees to arrive at . . . Barihi’s house! The reader of this book all but becomes Tanta, examining the map, making preparations, and striding through the jungle with Barihi. Children are sure to love every moment of Tanta’s excitement-filled fifth birthday. Each page has vividly colored illustrations by Yamawaki Yuriko, enriching and broaden the world of the story and further feeding the reader’s imagination. The map on the flyleaf is also essential.

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        Play Smart Brain Boosters: Challenging - Age 2-3

        by Gakken

        Play Smart Challenging develops the skills necessary for children to thrive in the 21st century, such as solving problems in different ways, independence, and awareness of environmental issues.**Play Smart Challenging series---2022 National Parenting Product Awards Winner** (NAPPAawards.com) Play Smart Brain Boosters Challenging 2-3 workbook focuses on the recognition of letters, shapes, and colors to support the development of preschool readiness skills.In this workbook, children will:1. Tackle tasks in a variety of ways. Depending on a child’s age, some problems may be a little too difficult. It’s important to encourage your child to approach tasks in different ways by referring to the tips in the “To Parents” section. When a task is complete, your child’s sense of accomplishment will help with their critical thinking skills and creativity.2. Develop independence while working on tasks. Activities will include tasks related to getting dressed, cleaning up, and helping around the house. When an activity is finished, encourage your child to practically try it. This prompts children to be more aware of their surroundings.3. Learn the names of animals, food, vehicles, and other things. While outside of your home, ask your child to review the things they learned in the activities. This will not only expand their vocabulary, but also stimulate their interest in the things around them.4. Think about the environment. The “Go Green Activity Board” is an educational tool designed to help children learn that various living things reside together on earth. This helps raise awareness of environmental issues.

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