I see you play is a very thoughtful book which was crafted to tell how as a caretaker or Guardian, parents enjoy their children play each of their games. Since they were toddlers, it was very pleasurable for parents to watch their naïve activities. Each of their act while playing is cute. Their learning is full of innocence when they ask questions on why anything is how it is and what anything is. It is a totally new and entirely different experience to be the part of children's learning. Asking them about what they're doing with their toys make them learn on knowing what that means. Or, how your plying prop works, also make toddlers learn on using it in proper manner.
This is an amazing picture book to gift to your child in their young yet growing age to let them know that you love their each act since their childhood before one start holding onto their memories. Wax-colored illustrations makes this book so relevant with its vibrant colors in drawn images.

I received this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.

An adorable book about playing and being a child.

This book follows two young children as they play and explore in different ways throughout the day. It was simplistic in the very best way. The story follows a rhyme sequence and has great flow. It has a conclusion that can led itself to being a great bedtime story. The illustrations are soft and beautiful. This is the perfect book for your young toddler and is simple enough to be read by an older sibling. The author also includes great advice and information for adults and caregivers.

This is such a sweet, beautiful little board book about the loving attention small children get when they play. We see how important their play is and how they use play to learn all the important lessons in life for when they become grownups. This is the kind of fun, rhythmic language children will enjoy hearing again and again.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

I thought that this book was lovely!

The book is perfect to read to a toddler, it is sweet, simple and it will be fun for them.

The idea behind the book is fairly simple, but it is executed very well and I lived the hints and tips at the end for parents and caregivers to help get the best out of the book. The illustrations are great, nice, bright and clear and the book is well laid out to make it an attractive book.

My nephew is 1 and I would definitely look to get a copy of this book for him as I think he would really enjoy it - it encourages creative play through pictures of the everyday life of toddlers exploring their own worlds so it would be easy for him to relate too.

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

This beautifully illustrated book will captivate toddlers. The author, through the text and illustrations, encourages creative play through pictures of the everyday life of toddlers exploring their world. The sentences are short and will hold the attention of young toddlers. For the parents or caregiver, at the back of the book, the author writes Four Tips for the Caregiver of Toddlers. Overall, this book is an enjoyable read and will be an excellent addition to the household of a young mother or preschool.

This was very simply worded with cute little phrases on each page! I love the accompanying illustrations as well. This would be great for early readers. Thank you to Deborah Farmer Kris and Free Spirit Publishing for the ARC!

Lovely read that focuses on how important play is to develop a child's mind.
Told simply, with just a few words on each page so easy to understand.
Illustrations were cute and eyecatching and help to keep a younger child's attention.
Would recommend

I love this!! As a graduate student majoring in speech-language pathology right now, I'm continuing to learn about the importance of play and how it supports communication. This is just adorable and I love that it encourages play in a meaningful way. Having that interaction and creativity is so important and play really is a foundational building block to more. I also really appreciate how the authors provides tips at the end to help caregivers understand what to do. The illustrations are also so cute and feel very nostalgic! This is a great book to gift to anyone who works with kids!!

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I See You Play is a heartwarming and thoughtfully crafted picture book that celebrates the growth and development of toddlers through the lens of their play. From dressing up and dancing to painting and splashing, the story highlights the many ways toddlers explore and make sense of their world.

This book is part of the I See You series, which focuses on noticing and affirming children's physical, emotional, and social growth.

The illustrations are colourful, engaging, and reflective of a toddler’s world, enhancing the story’s appeal for young readers.

The story’s themes focus on emotions, resilience, kindness, curiosity, physical growth, and self-expression. Each page celebrates who toddlers are "right now," fostering an environment of unconditional love and support.

The narrative beautifully emphasises the importance of play in a toddler's development. By showcasing independent, side-by-side, and collaborative play, the book validates the "work" children do while playing and encourages adults to recognise its value.

Alongside entertaining children, the book subtly guides parents/caregivers on how to observe, validate, and encourage play. This dual-purpose approach makes it a valuable resource for both parents and educators. This book is suited for read-aloud situations, and shared reading with parents and caregivers.

I See You Play is a tender, meaningful book that acknowledges the significance of play in early childhood. Its strengths in engaging toddlers and supporting caregivers make it a worthwhile addition to any library/home. This book is ideal for parents, caregivers, and educators looking to celebrate the joy and growth that play brings to a toddler's and child’s life.

It's a fun book to read, especially with kids – I look at it as a "show kids all the options they have for play" sort of genre. It isn't a story, really, more of an encouragement to let your curiosity run free.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing this copy for review.

This engaging educational book is so much fun to read with little ones, especially with the rhyming verse. It is wonderfully illustrated by Jane Massey and I appreciate the extra tips at the end of the book, to guide caregivers to "see play". This book helps us caregivers to join in the adventure of everyday play with children, as play truly is the work of children!
I am looking forward to the next book in the series!

Many thanks to Free Spirit Publishing for the digital review copy, via NetGalley. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.

Firstly, thank you to Deborah Farmer Kris, the publisher, Free Spirit Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read I See You Play, a children's picture book about all the fun and magical things that can be done in a day when you are a small child. I will share my review to Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes & Noble upon release.

Along with adults who are guiding learning and cooperation, children can learn so much and develop skills just through the every day. This book's cover has a nice, bright, pink background with children playing on the cover, which is a great tone to set for the story overall. The illustrations are really cute and sweet, with the kids having fun doing all kinds of things like painting and playing with blocks. At the end, there are some tips for caregivers of children for how to best guide playtime for learning and fun. It's so critical for adults to encourage imagination and creativity in order to help children discover their self-confidence and abilities. This book is a great way to introduce children to the idea that play is just as important as work, and learning can come in all forms. This is a very cute book!

This is a delightful little book that captures the gentle and innocent essence of childhood.
As in "I See You Care", I found the illustrations adorable. The message here was less touching but equally important to a child's development. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Thank you NetGalley for providing this copy for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I really liked the concept of this whole book because it shows you the perfect POV of a little toddler BUT I wanted more diverse kids because me being a mom of mixed children I want them to be able to relate to a child that is in the picture as well. The story was good tho.

This is a book geared toward the two year old child age range. The lack of diversity in the children made the book a little less desirable for me. This would limit the audience.

Super cute, fun, and educational book for babies! There were three main things that I really appreciated about this book, and zero things I disliked.
1. The central focus was around one clear and simple topic. The idea was to teach kids verbs that are related to playtime, and I think that this is perfect for little ones. This book allows them to get a head start on learning new words.
2. The rhyming pattern. This allows readers to latch onto a pattern, which is especially fitting for little ones that are just starting to learn. Additionally, the rhyming made the book move at a comfortable pace, and flow effortlessly.
3. The illustrations increased the educational value even more. The pictures show kids (just like this book's audience) doing the verbs that are on each page, which was awesome! Readers will then learn more by seeing these verbs acted out. Very clever choice!
Bravo!

Such a cute book!!! Loved the illustrations and the little verses. Good messages too. Good option for reading out loud to a toddler, maybe even younger.

Gosh, this was so cute! My 2 year old kept asking me to read it again and again. I can’t wait to get it on print to add to our rotation. Thank you NetGalley for this wonderful ARC

I loved being able to download this to my kindle + read to my little one tonight 📖 He really enjoyed the illustrations as well! Simply worded and easy for little ones shorter attention spans 🤍