Let's Play House: A Book About Imagination

by Emma Quay, Anna Walker (Illustrator)

Panda, Sheep, and Owl may be different, but that's what makes playing together so much fun. Whether they're pretending to be jellyfish (blob blob blob), creating ice-cream masterpieces, bravely confronting puddles, or snuggling up to sleep, these three best friends know just how to make everyday things extraordinary.

With adorably stylish illustrations and gently repetitive, sweet-as-can-be stories, each book in the Hello, Friends! series addresses a different preschool concept, like sharing, imagination, bravery, and bedtime. So gather up all four and prepare to have your socks charmed off!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

24 pages, Board Book

First published July 1, 2010

Reviews

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

My toddler loves these oddball little books. This one very accurately portrays how the imaginations of small children move and change as they play!

[Green Bean · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of a handful of darling new "Hello, Friends!" board books featuring Panda, Sheep and Owl--best friends and partners in puddle-jumping, ice cream-yumming and dozing off. In Let's Play House, the muskateers' fort-building plans are foiled by an old foe--squashiness! Panda bails on the too-tiny house, taking the polka-dotted blanket roof with him! When Sheep and Owl censure Panda for his treachery, he boldly rejoins, "I'm not Panda...I'm a jellyfish." Panda's improvisation saves the afternoon, and three bedding-bedecked jellyfish are soon happily blobbing about the living room! Anna Walker's watercolor and fabric scrap illustrations are among the loveliest of late.

[Katherine Cowley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title describes this as "a book about imagination." I'd modify that to "a delightful, creative book about imagination." Owl, sheep and panda explore ordinary objects around them with a sense of wonder, using them in different ways that will inspire your child to play with the world anew. My daughter loves the illustrations, and loves that I do different voices for each of the three characters.

[Esther · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such a cute board book! I love they turn into jellyfish at the end (sorry about the spoiler)as Aurora is fascinated by jellyfish...they are her favorite at the aquarium. The illustrations are just so warm and fun too.

[duniamimpigie Anggi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Panda + Domba + Burung Hantu main rumah-rumahan terus jadi ubur-ubur pakai seprei di atas kepala mereka. Apa lagi yang kurang dari hidup saya buku ini??? Ugh, saya bahagia akut! Berasa "my life is complete" gitu deh ahahahaha~~~ <333

[Sarah Coggins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute board book with nice illustrations. Encourages imagination in young children.

[Sarah Coggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet board book about imagination. Beautiful illustrations.

[Shallowreader VaVeros · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anyone who has played house using 2 chairs & a blanket will love this book.

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Squee! I love the illustrations!

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute board book series

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Any book with the phrase "Blob, blob, blob!" Is fine by me.

[Corinne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the more striking message for me was not using imagination, but being flexible/creative when things don't work out. I love the hello, friends characters and illustrations.