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Merlin, Are You Near or Far? (Merlin First Concept Board Books)

by Eva Rasano

Book Details

Publisher:Merlin First Concept Board Books
Published:2026-02-03
Pages:10
Format:board book
Language:English
ISBN:1536247146

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

Up, down, in, out . . . Merlin, where are you going? Crisp, bold, stylish artwork delights toddlers as they learn about direction. Merlin is an energetic bird who likes to fly every which way. He goes to the right, then to the left. He goes above and then below. He starts going straight, then he zigzags--who can ever keep up with Merlin? Sophisticated but accessible artwork features dynamic images in a vividly colorful collage style, making this concept board book a fun read-aloud for the younge

Our Review

This charming board book introduces essential spatial concepts through the playful adventures of a vibrant bird named Merlin. Young children will delight in following Merlin as he demonstrates fundamental positional words like up, down, in, out, left, and right with energetic movement. The crisp, bold collage artwork in vivid colors captures attention and makes the abstract ideas of direction wonderfully concrete for a toddler's mind. It’s an engaging and effective tool for building early vocabulary and understanding of the physical world.

What sets this first concepts book apart is its dynamic, stylish art that feels both sophisticated and wholly accessible to the preschool set. The simple, rhythmic text is perfectly paced for read-aloud sessions, inviting interactive pointing and movement as Merlin zigs and zags across the pages. This book is particularly beneficial for active learners who absorb information best through visual storytelling and kinetic examples. It transforms a foundational learning experience into a joyful game of hide-and-seek with a feathered friend.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction