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Come in, Come in!

by Roger Hutchison

Book Details

Publisher:Unlike More Prescriptive Books
Published:2021-05-05
Pages:28
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1734885688

Reading Info

Age Range:3-7

About This Book

"Come in, Come in!" is a children's picture book that captures a young child and their dream of a world in which everyone is welcome just as they are. In this world, absolutely anything is possible, and you will meet a cast of characters you are certain never to forget-elephant clouds, yogi giraffes, giggling moons, dancing tricycles, pirouetting porcupines, hiccuping hyenas, starfish wishes and more!Written by #1 bestselling children's book author, Roger Hutchison, and illustrated by award-winn

Our Review

This imaginative picture book invites young readers into a whimsical world where acceptance and wonder reign supreme. Through lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations, children encounter a magical landscape populated by elephant clouds, giggling moons, and pirouetting porcupines. The story follows a child's vision of a place where everyone belongs exactly as they are, creating an atmosphere of pure possibility that will captivate preschoolers and early elementary readers alike. This celebration of inclusivity and imagination delivers its message through concrete, child-friendly imagery rather than abstract concepts.

What distinguishes this book is how seamlessly its joyful absurdity serves a deeper purposeβ€”teaching empathy through delightful nonsense that children instinctively understand. The yogi giraffes and dancing tricycles aren't merely silly; they represent a world where differences are celebrated with genuine enthusiasm. Parents seeking stories that foster creative thinking and social-emotional learning will find this particularly valuable, as the narrative models kindness without ever feeling didactic. Children will return to this vibrant universe repeatedly, finding new details in the rich illustrations and comfort in its unwavering message of belonging.

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