Carlos The Gecko

A house of legends

€19.95
Concentration & memory
Language and communication
Environmental awareness

Reading is good for language development. It increases and enriches the vocabulary, making it easier for children to express their own thoughts. Reading can contribute to social development. Children can put themselves in the shoes of different characters and learn that one person can think differently about a situation or event than another. Furthermore, reading improves concentration and can stimulate the imagination.

Hi! I'm Carlos the Gecko. I help you to remove your fear of small animals. I will take you on a te-gecko adventure, where we will meet all kinds of nice little creatures.
Julian needs to go to sleep, but is a bit afraid of small insects and creatures in his room... Fortunately, that is not necessary at all! Carlos the Gecko soon takes away all his fears. In a playful and imaginative story, Carlos the Gecko shows that all insects and critters are our friends and have also made something for us. But what then? Julian could hardly believe it! Come along on a gecko adventure with Carlos the Gecko.

  • Book Carlos the Gecko
  • Author: Kaj Gorgels, Joeri Gorgels
  • Number of pages: 48
  • Dimensions: 28.8cm x 22.7cm
  • Age: 2+ years

Children who are read to have a familiar feeling with books, so there is a good chance that they will later become enthusiastic readers themselves. They will be able to read independently more quickly. They will also be less bored at school, they will be more eager to learn, they will have broader general knowledge and they will develop better.

Binding: hardcover
Edition: 1st
Release date: November 2023

Interactive reading; You can involve your child more in the story by asking questions, for example.
Afterwards you can talk about the story and your child's experiences in order to create an imagination with the living environment.
Reading together before going to sleep ensures peace and regularity.
Try to act out the story in the book with the whole family. This way the child will fully live the event. With the help of reenacting you can pay attention to story comprehension.

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