Press Here
A teacher’s look at why this book belongs in the Page Grabbers stage.
Why it fits Page Grabbers (for young toddlers who treat books as things to do)
Press the dot, shake the book, watch the pages obey. It grants toddlers magical cause-and-effect powers with zero batteries. The cleverest interactive book of its generation.
What makes it special
Tullet built an app with no electronics: press the dot and the next page 'responds.' The illustrations are only dots — primary colors on white — which is precisely why the magic works; the child's imagination supplies the software. It's the wittiest possible argument that a book can out-interact a tablet.
From the publisher
Press the yellow dot on the cover of this book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey! Each page of this surprising book instructs the reader to press the dots, shake the pages, tilt the…
About Hervé Tullet
Hervé Tullet, known to his publisher as 'the Prince of Preschool', worked about ten years in advertising as an art director before publishing his first children's book in 1994. Press Here has sold over two million copies worldwide, and he leads participatory art workshops internationally, at venues including Tate Modern, MoMA and the Guggenheim.
Also by this author: Mix It Up! · Let's Play! · The Book with a Hole
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