What Is It? (Highchair U)
by Insight Kids
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Flip through history with this fun lift-the-flap board book challenging today’s toddlers to identify everyday objects from the past and revealing how it looks today. Kids today are a whiz with cell phones and tablets and all sorts of technology. But what would happen if you showed them what those same gadgets looked like when you, your parents, or even your grandparents were kids? What Is It? presents images of early versions of everyday tools and technology we use today, such as phones, cameras
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This clever lift-the-flap board book bridges generations by challenging modern toddlers to identify vintage versions of everyday technology. Each page presents an early iteration of familiar objects—from clunky telephones to boxy cameras—before revealing their contemporary counterparts beneath interactive flaps. The format creates natural opportunities for intergenerational conversation as caregivers share personal memories of these retro devices. It's a brilliant concept that turns ordinary object recognition into a playful historical exploration.
What sets this interactive book apart is how it transforms screen-savvy kids into time travelers discovering the tangible origins of their digital world. The side-by-side comparison of past and present technology sparks curiosity about innovation while building vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Parents and grandparents will particularly enjoy sharing this journey through technological evolution, creating meaningful connections across generations through shared discovery of how everyday tools have transformed.
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