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Cover of Big Box of Boynton Set 1!

Big Box of Boynton Set 1!

by Sandra Boynton

Book Details

Publisher:Workman Publishing Company
Published:2005-09-12
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Three bestselling and beloved Boynton board books, in a giftable boxed set! Together in a bold, happy slipcase: Barnyard Dance!, Oh My Oh My Oh My Dinosaurs!, and Pajama Time! It’s the wonderfulest introduction to the world of Boynton—square-dancing pigs and sheep, wide-eyed dinosaurs, and a sleepy, PJ-clad menagerie. Big, bold, humorous, rhyming verses, and those ever-whimsical illustrations that have made Sandra Boynton one of America’s best-loved artists. A box of pure read-aloud pleasure. Ju

Our Review

This charming three-book collection offers young children a delightful introduction to Sandra Boynton's whimsical animal world through rhythmic read-aloud adventures. Each board book features the author's signature bold illustrations and catchy rhyming verses that make early literacy development feel like pure play. From farm animals square-dancing in "Barnyard Dance!" to colorful dinosaurs demonstrating opposites in "Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!" and a cozy bedtime parade in "Pajama Time!", these stories transform fundamental concepts into joyful learning experiences. The sturdy slipcase houses three complete stories that work together to create a comprehensive early childhood library in one portable set.

What makes this collection particularly valuable is how each book serves a distinct developmental purpose while maintaining Boynton's trademark humor and warmth. The rhythmic language patterns support phonemic awareness and pre-reading skills, while the clear, uncluttered illustrations help toddlers make visual connections to vocabulary words. Parents will appreciate how these books naturally transition between active participation ("Stomp your feet! Clap your hands!") and calming bedtime routines, making them versatile tools for different times of day. This thoughtfully curated set delivers lasting educational value through stories that children will request again and again, creating cherished reading memories from infancy through the preschool years.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction