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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
This innovative and timely picture book teaches children that they have the ability to stretch and grow their own brains. It also delivers the crucial message that mistakes are an essential part of learning. The book introduces children to the anatomy and various functions of the brain in a fun and engaging way.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
December 13th 2010
by Little Pickle Press
(first published 2010)
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This book’s full name is Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It. It’s written by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., and illustrated by Sarah Ackerley.
First off, the illustrations are wonderful. Children of all color are included, as are a little mouse and owl who help guide us along on the journey into the brain. The colors and illustrations are gorgeous, including the ones of the brain. And for parents who read the book to their kids, the big words are sounded out, for example: Cerebellum (SAIR-uh...more
First off, the illustrations are wonderful. Children of all color are included, as are a little mouse and owl who help guide us along on the journey into the brain. The colors and illustrations are gorgeous, including the ones of the brain. And for parents who read the book to their kids, the big words are sounded out, for example: Cerebellum (SAIR-uh...more
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Little Kid Reaction: "This is awesome, Mom." We thought she was just looking at the book, but when we sat down to read it together, she could tell us information from the pages before we had a chance to read them. Our daughter also loved the sidebar comments from the mice.
Big Kid Reaction: Absolutely fascinating. There are lots of big concepts but Dr. Deak has brought them into focus for young kids. They can easily grasp the idea of having to stretch and that when something is hard it means you...more
Big Kid Reaction: Absolutely fascinating. There are lots of big concepts but Dr. Deak has brought them into focus for young kids. They can easily grasp the idea of having to stretch and that when something is hard it means you...more
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It, JoAnn Deak
Grade Level:1-3
Topic: Brain Development and Components
Description: This book provides a unique look at the human brain for young readers and describes how each part works and functions by connecting to other parts of the brain, and then the body. It tells the story in a fun way that is easy to follow, but also educational.
Grade Level:1-3
Topic: Brain Development and Components
Description: This book provides a unique look at the human brain for young readers and describes how each part works and functions by connecting to other parts of the brain, and then the body. It tells the story in a fun way that is easy to follow, but also educational.
The two important take-away messages of this fun and informative children's picture books are: (1) if you exert effort, you can expand your capacity to learn; and (2) making mistakes is an essential part of learning. Don't all children (and grown-ups) need to be reminded of these life-changing lessons?
I really liked how this one explained brain development. This worked for me.
I bought this book to use as a teaching tool to share with my undergraduate students as we talk about the learning process. It is clearly illustrated, packed with information about how the brain works, and I think it could be totally accessible to young readers. I can see this book as a great discussion starter to get students thinking about how they can actively shape their own learning. This book highlights how students can take charge of their own neuroshaping and play a part in the way their...more
This book is printed on paper MADE from rocks! The ink absorbs a little different so it might take some getting used to the colors.
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