Book details
Dora's Picnic
Description
Dora and her animal friends all contribute something to bring to a picnic at Play Park, in a story where certain words are replaced with pictures. Features rebuses and falls under the category of Level 1: Starting to Read.
Age
5-6
Text complexity
developing
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Educational Content: 'Dora's Picnic' by Christine Ricci is designed to be educational, teaching young readers about colors, shapes, and problem-solving skills as they follow Dora on her adventure.
- Language Development: The book provides an opportunity for children to enhance their vocabulary and language skills, as it includes simple, repetitive phrases that are easy for young readers to understand and remember.
- Interactive Reading Experience: The story encourages interaction, as Dora often asks questions directly to the reader, inviting them to participate in the story and make it a more engaging experience.
- Cultural Awareness: Dora is a bilingual character who often incorporates Spanish words into her dialogue, which can introduce children to a new language and promote cultural diversity and awareness.