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I thought this was such a sweet book. I plan to continue it read this for my son and future kids. We are big fans of books like this.
This one is a cute, easy to follow book with simple examples a toddler can use to show they care about others. I love the resources at the end that walk through how to put this in practice.
An adorable book perfect for little ones. In this book we see all the ways that children can show kindness and to show they care both to others and for themselves. With adorable pictures and simple text we get to follow the toddler through their day and see how they show that they care. This book is perfect to interact with your child. Families can talk about what they see and talk about how they all show they care. This makes a perfect gift for any family with toddlers. You will love the calmness from the book, making a great story for bedtime. Enjoy this little adventure with your toddler.
A cute and caring book to read with little kids. A Sibling trying to help the younger sibling by showing how to do things. Sharing, cleaning or patting a dog. All sweet things to show and help a baby learn.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.
A very, very easily read look at a kind child. Our hero is able to assist, protect and generally look out for his younger brother – and of course a teddy called Bear. Nicely rhyming text shows the potential speech from the adult watching over all this, encouraging the generous activity by just mentioning it, naming it, proving it to be a norm. If there's a way this is flawed, misguided, ill-advised or otherwise not worth thinking about, I never saw it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance readers copy of I SEE YOU CARE.
Another wonderful children’s book in Kris’ series about toddlers and their daily lives. As a daycare teacher working specifically with toddlers, these books have been so insightful. Toddlers show they care in simple acts like helping clean up or checking on their friends when they’re sad. I SEE YOU CARE shows the way toddlers care about others throughout their day. It also shows the adult reading the book how to encourage toddlers to care for others and how to help them learn to do so. Good for parents and childcare professionals alike, the I SEE YOU series is a must read.
Wow, this book is great! I can't say anything bad about this book. The story itself shows real-life examples of how toddlers can help others out, be kind, and show that they care for others. I can't stress enough how important this is to get in kids' heads early. On top of that, the tips at the back of the book for caregivers were helpful and accurate. Basically, this book perfectly educates toddlers and caregivers on how they can be helpers and show kindness in their relationships. Lastly, the illustrations work really well for a book geared towards toddlers. They have soft colors and edges, are logically organized, and set good examples.
Bravo!
I read this rhyming board book with my 3-year-old daughter. The first read-through was a little rough since the book lacks rhythm (page spreads varying between 11-14 syllables). The book is very sweet and the illustrations are cute. I especially enjoyed the section at the end dedicated to helping caregivers encourage caring behaviors in toddlers. My daughter liked describing what she saw happening in the illustrations. I think giving the book a rhythmic flow would improve it both for the reader and the listener.
This story was quick read that is perfect for bedtime. It’s super easy to read especially for kids who are learning. The illustrations were adorable! The brother and sister bond is portrayed beautifully and I was obsessed.
Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.
Love the illustrations, kind of reminds me of Calliou (even though that's a cartoon animation show), but the siblings were adorable!!
This is a great book for teachers and parents to teach little ones how to care for others. I also love the tips at the end for caregivers.
Simply written, every word is important, and the message is so beautiful. Even the smallest of us can love and care for each other, and we are all needed and loved. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this beautiful picture book
I read this book to my niece and she loved it!
From the illustrations, to the easy to understand words it was definitely a hit with the little one. As an adult, I loved the lessons of sharing and caring that this book portrays to the children listening/reading.
Oh, how I loved this book! Tender and easy-to-grasp reflections of a toddler’s acts of kindness. Such sweet illustrations, too. The toddler's empathy floods your heart with pride for them and with hope for the future.
Thanks to NetGalley for sharing this DRC with me for an honest review.
1. My point of view
At first, I thought the sentences were abrupt. After reading it for a second time to my daughter, I liked the wordplay better. Love the illustrations and the tips for caregivers afterward. The meaning of the Zulu word Sawubona (hello) is beautiful.
2. Four-year-old daughter's point of view
She loved the book immediately.
I would rate I See You Care by Deborah Farmer Kris 4 out of 5
I See You Care is a sweet board book for toddlers! The pictures were as beautiful as the loving plot! I enjoyed reading about all the positive things this young boy was accomplishing and the love throughout his actions. Sharing, helping, being kind, such great morals highlighted for little eyes and ears. Highly recommend and would read to kids!
There are many small things that we often forget to notice. Some of those things are highlighted here by author in reference to the caring of toddlers. Children always gives signal on what they wanna say, it is us who have to decode their expressions and gibberish blabbering. "I see you care" deals with the learning that we can give them by appreciation and asking them bit of clues from them. This tells how we can make them learn on sharing their things and to keep their room tidy, showing kindness and be empathetic.
It is our responsibility as an adult to tell toddlers about their responsibilities with time and notice how they are reacting to each of our actions and words.
Rhyming is okay and so does water-colored illustrations. There could be more better formation of content to show it in way better for young children who read this to grasp and follow.
I would love to read this whole series as earlier also I like 'I See You Smile by Deborah Farmer Kris'.
For me it is 4.5/5.0
Deborah wrote the most darling book to explain such big topics to littles. It perfectly lays out how kids need to be kind and loving to other, and gives beautiful examples of how to do that. Wonderful done! Every parent should have this book. Beautiful.
Thanks, NetGalley!
This was a sweet book that I enjoyed reading to my 3yo. It gave a nice opportunity for me to speak live to her through the words of the book. I recommend this book to any parent/caregiver of toddlers. The author note in the end was super practical, too, with tips for making sure the kids in your life know you see them and care for them.
A great children’s book about being kind and caring to others — would recommend for young children.
Thank you to NetGalley and Free Spirit Publishing for the ARC!