Where is the Green Sheep? / ¿Dónde está la oveja verde?
by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek
A playful search-and-discovery story that introduces opposites while looking for a mysterious green sheep.
Ready, Set, Read!
Let your baby take the lead when you read. Your baby may only sit still for a page or two, turn pages too quickly, or only want to look at one picture and then be done. It is perfectly normal for baby to want to “taste” a book. Follow your baby’s lead to make reading time a positive experience. Make books a part of your daily routine and read before naptime and/or bedtime. Put a book in your diaper bag to read to baby while out and about. This will nurture their love of books and reading from the beginning.
Reading Tips for Curious Crawlers
Your baby loves to hear your voice
Make reading part of your everyday routine
Hold the book so your baby can see the pictures
Talk about and point at the pictures
Count and point to how many people, pets, dots, etc. are on the page
Board books are sturdy and built for babies to handle
Books are a great addition to tummy time
Give baby a clear view of your face and read your own book aloud
Pre-Reading Building Block
Point to the cover of the book and name the colors you see.
Let's Play
Play a simple peekaboo-style game. Hide a colored sheep picture or stuffed animal under a blanket. Families help babies "look" for the sheep while practicing directional language like “up,” “behind,” and “under.” Express excitement when baby finds the missing item, encouraging babies to laugh, point, and anticipate repetition.
