Lars the Perverse Dromedary

Gottmer

€15.99
Concentration & memory
Language and communication

Lars the Grumpy Dromedary is a cheerful and relatable picture book about bad moods and how to overcome them. In the vast desert, a happy herd of dromedaries travels together in search of an oasis. Everyone is having fun—except Lars. He woke up in a very bad mood and seems to find something to be angry about everywhere. But maybe there’s still something that can cheer him up again…

This colorful picture book by the award-winning duo Rachel Bright and Jim Field playfully tells an important story about emotions. With humor, beautiful illustrations, and rhythmic rhymes, it helps children understand that a bad mood is normal—and that it can also pass. Perfect for reading together and for talking to children about feelings.

  • Author: Rachel Bright
  • Number of pages: 32
  • Language: Dutch
  • Dimensions: 24.9cm x 30.4cm x 10cm
  • Age: 3+ 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.

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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