What We Wear When We Take Care
By Author / Illustrator
Sarah Finan
Genre
Non Fiction
Age range(s)
3+
Publisher
Walker Books
ISBN
9781529520392
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
04-07-2024
Synopsis
From donning helmets in places where things clatter and clonk to wearing masks around people who cough or chatter, this is a lively look at the many items we wear to stay safe.
We often wear things to protect ourselves in different environments, whether it's goggles when snorkeling or helmets while riding a bike. Sometimes it's headphones around loud noises, or neon vests when crossing a busy street, or warm gloves in the freezing snow. Whatever the situation calls for, special gear keeps us and others safe.
Equal parts fun and informative, with child-friendly artwork and sound words to engage the youngest readers, this picture book from creator Sarah Finan looks at the gear we wear, from head to toe, that helps us take care when exploring and enjoying the world around us.
Reviews
Maria
What We Wear When We Take Care is a must for every EYFS classroom. This book guides children about the importance of safety and why helmets, goggles, gloves, headphones and masks are worn for work and for leisure, too. Each item is shown in the context of work and the context of how young children can use them.
This book helps children understand safety and explores people who help us and what they wear to keep safe. The illustrations are bold and show clearly the importance of wearing items to keep safe and have fun, too! The text is simple but effective and the verbs in bold add to the understanding of safety as well.
I read this to a class of 4-5 year olds who enjoyed the book and understood the importance of wearing items to keep safe.
Picture book / Reviewed by Maria, teacher
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