My Presents

This board book with sturdy-looking built-in flaps (first published in 1988) is a characteristics offering from Campbell. Each page shows a parcel which flaps open to reveal its contents. The repetitively structred text leads the eye from left page to right, describing the gift without naming it, while many of the pictures give no clue as to what might be behind the flap. Tags on each present give an early introduction to meaningful print for the very young reader. A very simple idea with no added frills - no much to talk about while sharing, but adequate for its purpose - flap-lifting and a bit of prediction generally being a hit with toddlers.