Play Outside with Me

Kat Chen

Book cover for Play Outside with Me
Book cover for Play Outside with Me

Play Outside with Me

Play Outside with Me

Kat Chen

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Description

Take part in an outdoor playdate-in-a-book, with small learnings and tender moments.

This board book series invites young readers to take part in a playdate activity of their choice, thereby empowering them with autonomy and validation. In this second book, the outdoor playdate models balanced and shared play, creating a positive reference for what caring and considered friendship looks like. Many toddlers and preschoolers consistently ask for someone to play with them, and this book provides just that for the quieter moments of the day. Simple language and gentle questions will help children develop their social skills by practicing conversations, all while engaging them in fun and familiar topics.

About the Author

Kat Chen is the author of several bestselling contemporary and historical romance books. She also serves on the advisory board for Books for Newborns. After becoming a grandmother and spending most of her free time helping with "the fun stuff"--conversations, crayons, and crawling--she was inspired to delve into children's books and help kids master the art of simple conversation through shared play.

Lorraine Nam is an illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. She was born in Philadelphia and spent her childhood drawing pictures and folding origami to pass the time at her parents' jewelry store. She now spends her days combining those two loves to create her illustrations. She is the illustrator of the picture book biography on Neil deGrasse Tyson, Look Up With Me, and the upcoming Wei Skates On, by Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Chen.

Critical Reviews

"A charming and interactive book that celebrates the simple pleasures of outdoor play while fostering necessary social and language skills in young children. Kat Chen and Lorraine Nam have created a delightful story that will inspire many fun-filled playdates in the park." --Children's Book Review

"Bright and cheerful artwork accompanies the upbeat and enthusiastic text, putting us all in a playful mood." --Story Monsters Ink Magazine

"Uplifting, supportive, celebratory, and fun, Play Outside With Me lives up to its billing as a 'playdate in a book, ' portraying interactions which will help kids learn about acceptance, friendship, give-and-take, and the nature of shared activities." --Midwest Book Review

Honorable Mention in Board Books --Purple Dragonfly Book Award

Publishing Information

Publisher: Rise X Penguin Workshop
Pub date: 2024-06-11
Length: 26 pages

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