If your children like playing games on your iPad or iPhone, they'll probably enjoy this new interactive book. On the first page of Press Here, by Herve Tullet, the reader sees a simple yellow dot on a clean white background. The book invites you to "Press here and turn the page." How can you not be tempted to press the yellow dot and see what happens next?
With each page, the reader has to follow more directions, tapping and shaking the book. The setup is very similar to a game my children like to play on the iTouch called, "Do Not Press the Big Red Button." It's very addicting! Only this time, book readers are encouraged to keep press buttons and swiping dots just like on a screen. Rubbing a yellow dot just might make it change colors and blowing on the page will send the dots flying. It really encourages children to use the power of imagination to make the dots move around the page.
It's targeted at ages 4-8 years, but I think it would entertain any age of reader. I promise you'll have fun!
Check out this video to watch the Press Here book in action with two children. If you'd like to order it, you can find it in the Massillon Public Library's catalog here: Press Here by Herve Tullet.
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