About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler is going through a phase of intense attachment to a comfort object, or when you want to inspire imaginative play on a rainy afternoon. Blankie celebrates the boundless creativity of early childhood by showing how a familiar, comforting item can become the centerpiece of an adventure. Narwhal and Jelly model a joyful friendship where sharing and play go hand-in-hand. While ostensibly about a security object, the story focuses more on the 'what else' than the 'staying safe.' It is an ideal pick for ages 0-3 to build vocabulary through association and to encourage the developmental milestone of symbolic play. Parents will appreciate the upbeat, gentle tone that validates a child's love for their things while expanding the ways those things can be used.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular, joyful, and focused on play.
Ideal Reader
A toddler who refuses to leave the house without their 'lovey' or a preschooler who is beginning to engage in 'loose parts' play where one object stands in for another. It is perfect for a child who enjoys humor and bright, high-contrast illustrations.
